WasteAid, the international waste management charity, is searching for a new Chief Executive to help us build our capacity and be ready for significant growth of and impact for our work.

We are looking for someone who matches our values, displays inclusive leadership and has the track record of delivering significant expansion. 

Demand for our solutions to poor waste management in low-income countries is endless and we are hungry to do more.

Salary: circa £50k (full-time) plus pension contribution. 4-day week possible for the right candidate.

Location: flexible, home working possible.

Recruitment Pack including a full Job Description and Person Specification is available on the WasteAid website.  All enquiries to Ray Georgeson our Interim Executive Support who is managing the recruitment process. You are welcome to book a call with Ray to discuss the opportunity informally.

Applications by CV and covering letter (no more than 2 pages A4) which address the Person Specification to be sent to the email address for Ray listed below.

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Contract Type: Fixed Term (2 years)

Hours: Full time, 35 hours a week

Closing Date: 23:59 on Tuesday 4th February 2020

Are you an experienced data analyst, excited to use data to understand issues affecting social disadvantage and solutions for creating positive social change? Are you motivated by using data to explore organisational effectiveness, inform strategic planning and guide operational decision making? Do you have creative flare for telling stories with data and producing captivating insights for a range of audiences?

The Prince’s Trust is seeking a Data Analyst who will illuminate the stories behind our wealth of management information to produce in depth insights about the young people we support, the work we do and the positive change that result. Alongside external horizon scanning and assessing operational effectiveness, the insight portfolio will provide a constant picture of the ever-changing needs young people in the UK face; informing the direction and guiding the effectiveness of our response.

To learn more about the role please visit our website.

The Prince’s Trust are a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome!

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.  We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

Indicative salary £24,350 to £27,050 dependent on experience.

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to equality and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

We are seeking a Community Engagement Lead to join our small, dynamic team by supporting our vision: To be known and respected by everyone living or working within reach of our services who may become affected by cancer. You will support the Information and Support Services Manager in raising the Mulberry Centre’s profile through community engagement and raising awareness about the signs and symptoms of different types of cancer and ways in which people can adopt preventive measures.

The Community Engagement Lead will deliver a targeted information community engagement service in Hounslow and Richmond, and surrounding boroughs. They will develop user engagement within the Centre and in the local community. Part of the role will require you to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. The Community Engagement Lead will look at ways to increase the footfall in the Centre through community engagement with hard to reach groups such as men and minority and vulnerable groups.

This vital role will suit an enthusiastic and dynamic person who has excellent communication skills with the ability to work with people and have experience in presenting to individuals and groups of people. You will need to be compassionate and empathetic individual striving to make a difference to people affected by cancer.

To apply, please refer to the Information Pack and email a comprehensive CV and a covering letter showing evidence of how you meet the personal specification of the role.  We will not be accepting CV's only.

Oasis Hub North Bristol works to build social capital across the area we work, providing integrated, high quality services that benefit the whole person and the whole community. Our growing success means we are looking to appoint a Community Engagement Worker to work with the North Bristol hub team and community. 

Working alongside the Hub Leader the Community Engagement Worker will help support the planning, coordination and delivery of community empowerment programmes, and advice and support sessions; run coffee mornings and other community activities (including a therapy dog programme!). 

The success of this role is dependent on creating meaningful relationships with the local community as well as being a valuable support to the hub team.  This is a role to suit a highly motivated self-starter, so the opportunity is there for the right person to take ownership of the project and thrive, with full support and guidance from the Hub Team.

To be successful in this role, applicants will require:

• Education up to degree level or proven experience in community project support.
• Excellent maths and communication skills and well as feeling comfortable presenting to groups.
• A flexible approach to changing priorities and work hours.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and work unsupervised.
• Able to work with people from a broad cross-section of backgrounds.

If this opportunity interests you and you would like further information, please go to the Oasis UK website for an application pack or click apply on this page.  Please indicate in your enquiry where you saw this vacancy. Please note CVs alone will not be accepted.

Completed applications should be returned by Midday Friday 7th February 2020.

Interviews will take place in Bristol Friday 14th February 2020.

All applicants will actively support the ethos and values of Oasis.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff with be subject to appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and referencing.

FIXED TERM CONTRACT - 12 MONTHS

Part-Time (16 hours per week, 0.4 FTE), Bristol

Salary £7,488 per annum (£18,720 as 1.0 FTE)

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

Content and Engagement Officers

1 x Permanent

1 x Fixed Term Contract - 18 months

Do you have strong CMS skills and experience of creating high impact digital content? Are you confident editing complex written materials that meet the needs of an expert audience? Do you know how to use data to inform content design and improve user journeys? Have you got a background in using digital engagement tools and techniques to meet strategic objectives, support specialist audiences and create positive change?

At the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) – the professional body for 17,000+ UK speech and language therapists – we’re looking for two new recruits to join the content and engagement team.

Working in a busy, high-performing team, the content and engagement officers will have hands-on responsibility for managing, producing, editing and publishing a wide variety of content in a way that inspires our members, supports their professional needs, and encourages stakeholders and the wider public to engage with the organisation.

We’re looking for team players with a can-do attitude and a passion for using their skills to make a positive difference. Experience of working with clinical or specialist/technical content is desirable, as is a background in the charity, not-for-profit or membership sectors.

• Full time: 35 hours/five days a week (with opportunities for flexible working following probationary period)

• Starting salary: £35,389 (inc LW)

• Closing Date: Friday 24 January

• Interview Date: Tuesday 4 February

Application is by the official RCSLT application form only, available via the apply button.

Notes:

• No agencies

• No speculative CVs

• Short-listed candidates will be informed as soon as possible

Do you want to help shape and improve health and social care services across Hertfordshire?

If so, would you like to join our small but dedicated team working for a charity based in Welwyn Garden City?

Healthwatch Hertfordshire is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Engagement Officer to provide support to the Head of Research & Engagement. Work will include developing our research and engagement programme by reaching and engaging diverse and/or seldom heard communities.

About us

Animal Aid is one of the UK’s longest established animal rights campaign groups.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic Supporter Engagement Officer to play a vital role in our daily operations.

You will have excellent communication skills, as you will be the primary contact for incoming phone calls.

You will also have the ability to prioritise your workload and manage multiple tasks to ensure that donations are processed and thanked in a timely way, as well as produce regular reports and mailings to supporters.

You will contribute to a small fundraising team and bring your passion for animal protection issues to the role.

For more information about the role, please see the attached full job description. 

How to apply: Please click on apply. CVs and covering letters should be sent to Becca Chapman. Deadline for applications 6th February 2020, although we might interview candidates that are a strong match before the closing date.

This role will be responsible for analysing our data and support delivery of a strategic, insight driven plan to grow our understanding of our business. You will:

• Apply appropriate and robust methods to manipulate information and data in order to optimise our business activities
• Identify innovative and ambitious ways to develop data-driven systems and user journeys by analysing the activities of existing beneficiaries and generating insights into how we reach new people
• Upskill colleagues in how to use analysis to deliver and evaluate insight led activities and support our charity to move forward in changing contexts

This recruitment may close early should a suitable candidate be found before the closing date.

WHO ARE CATS?

We believe that all young people should be aware of the signs and symptoms of cancer, and how to check themselves, so that’s what we’re here for. We aim to empower these young people to be comfortable enough with themselves and their bodies to know when something is up, and when to go and see a doctor.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

A one-of-a-kind project in partnership with the NHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). This project will be delivered in the City of Salford through informal cancer awareness workshops to young people. These workshops will be used to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer, risk factors, and incidence rates, and focus on personal empowerment so young people can understand changes to their body, and visit a GP with confidence. You’ll run the project day-to-day from developing workshops, engaging with the community, and conducting an ongoing evaluation of the project.

This project (therefore this position) is being externally funded and will commence for 12 months from the start date of employment. CATS as a charity will need to uphold our funder’s SMART targets, some of these are reflected in the following roles. A full project brief will be provided to the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing workshops to deliver to a variety of different communities in the City of Salford.
• To monitor and evaluate the impact of the workshops.
• To ensure the workshop scheme aligns with the project’s SMART goals.
• Researching into different communities that would benefit from our workshops.
• To assist in the recruitment, training and support of volunteers who would assist in workshops.

The successful applicant will: 

• Be crazy about CATS - passionate about our cause and care about the work we are doing. 
• Be creative and innovative; offering a wide range of ideas. 
• Have the ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Have great written and verbal communication skills and be able to deliver information in a clear unambiguous way. 

What can CATS offer you:

• You will work with a close team, who are incredibly passionate about what they do. 
• You will have the opportunity to develop your own skills and understanding around income generation and small charity world.
• You will be part of the growth and development of CATS.
• You will have flexibility in your role to make it your own.

Things to know before you apply:

• The team is only two strong at the moment, meaning the successful applicant will be the third/fourth person employed by CATS (as we are currently recruiting 2 roles).
• We are a youth led organisation, so appreciate fresh and new ideas in all areas of our work.

• The candidate must be able to drive and have their own car to use for work.
• This is a full-time role, contracted at 37.5 hours a week.
• This opportunity is office based (Manchester city centre/Salford) and we will not consider remote working.
• Please read the job specifications before you apply.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Retention Officer to step up to senior officer level.

Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) is an international development charity with a vision for a world without poverty and a mission to bring people together to fight poverty and marginalisation. Over the last 60 years VSO has worked in 90 countries, with more than 80,000 volunteers who have supported 50,000,000 people.

The VSO retention team’s current product is Volunteer View, a subscription service which sends newsletters and blogs written by VSO volunteers. VSO is investing in the development of this area as part of an organisational strategy, and is aiming to exceed the 60,000+ subscribers (and over £3 million income) achieved in recent years.

VSO is looking for a forward-thinking Senior Supporter Engagement Officer, with an engaging and dynamic approach, to focus on retaining or reactivating current or past subscribers.

VSO’s supporter journey programme is currently in its infancy, so this person will also help to develop a personalised, supporter-focused experience, through a range of channels and projects.

You will join a close knit team of two officers, reporting directly to the Retention Manager. They will be there to give guidance and direction, but you will be in charge of your own workload. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Retention Officer who is looking to take on more responsibility during an exciting time of growth for this established charity.

Job specification

VSO needs a Senior Supporter Engagement Officer to:

• project manage VSO’s Donor Retention Programme, overseeing emergency and cash appeals as well as organising bi-yearly packs
• improve and develop current supporter journeys by analysing previous performances and making recommendations on how to attract and retain new supporters
• continue to improve and grow VSO’s current product, Volunteer View
• reactivate supporters whose subscriptions have lapsed
• personalise and segment data to improve engagement of potential donors.
• manage the VSO telemarketing channel, working closely with an external agencies to improve donor engagement, assist script writing and monitor feedback.

Person specification

This role would best suit someone with:

• experience of donor retention and shaping supporter journeys, with the ability to manage projects effectively by increasing donor engagement
• a keen eye for data and experience in segmentation and personalisation
• an understanding and active interest in international development, as VSO’s brand and mission is a key component to retaining supporters.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Ellie Taff at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Reporting to the Director of RA Services, the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator will be a vital part of the NRAS team, working closely with membership and information & support teams as well as supporting Policy & Communications and Fundraising activities.  This role will be responsible for the recruitment, training and ongoing support to all volunteers in the various activities they undertake representing and supporting NRAS goals and aims. Online and face to face support will be required to motivate and manage the diverse group.

The Volunteer Engagement Coordinator will also have responsibility for distribution of regular communications to all volunteers to encourage and inspire their activities as well as acknowledging their achievements.

The post holder will oversee the charity’s groups’ activities across the UK and look to develop the group network further by empowering them to be local ambassadors for the society. There is administrative support NRAS office offers to the groups to help with their promotion of their activities and finance management.

The post holder will need to be organised, focused and member/volunteer oriented with how they work, sometimes managing competing deadlines. 

The VE Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring compliance with GDPR and ensure data and contact details are handled appropriately, updated as required and stored securely on Salesforce. 

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting all NRAS Groups across the UK with email promotions for meetings, updating the website, creating printed promotional material along with regular contact with Volunteer Group Leaders and supporting them with other requests as required.

• The Volunteer engagement coordinator will be responsible for maintaining and updating salesforce database to ensure for all communications relating to group or volunteering activities are accurately maintained in line with GDPR.

• Responsible for recruiting and managing all Volunteer applications for NRAS and JIA at NRAS and inducting and training new Volunteers.

• Responsible for managing and supporting the NRAS Volunteer Ambassador networks across the UK, establishing tasks and projects and setting up a Young Ambassadors programme.

• To set up a programme of presentations where volunteers will engage wit ha wide range of services and organisations such as NHS to promote the work of NRAS increasing access to the RA community, family and friends

• Responsible for finding and matching Volunteers to take part in numerous projects and events across the UK, ensuring volunteers are equipped and  fully briefed, maintaining communications between the stakeholders and volunteers.

• Work with the Information and Support Team to ensure their needs are being met with the Volunteers that are available for the Peer to Peer telephone support programme and New2RA Right Start, supporting them as required with further recruitment.  

• Work with the Director of Services, the National Patient Champion and the Youth and Family Services Manager to create an effective and robust volunteering strategy that will cover all areas of the charity and the requests for volunteer activity from the numerous external stakeholders.

• Work with the Head of RA Services, the National Patient Champion and the Youth and Family Services Manager to create online and some face to face training for new and existing NRAS Volunteers to build on our existing programmes.  

• To travel within the UK to help build and maintain relationships with NRAS Groups, Volunteers and stakeholders including rheumatology teams who support the local NRAS groups, identifying suitable volunteers ti further NRAS strategy aims and objectives.

• Responsible for adding NRAS Group attendee and Volunteer details to the NRAS database, ensure mailing lists are kept up to date and are compliant with GDPR.

• To ensure expenditure is kept within budget.

General

To participate in NRAS team training and contribute to team activities.

To attend regular team meetings and individual catchups.

To undertake any other duties as requested by a manager consistent with the role.

The role will involve working outside of Monday to Friday and 9-5, there will be travelling throughout UK.

To maintain a standard of dress that is appropriate to the role.

To maintain confidentiality at all times and ensure respect for all other members of staff.

To communicate effectively with all NRAS staff and volunteers.

Position in Organisation

The post holder will report to the Director of RA Services.

The post holder will work closely with:

• Director of RA Services
• NRAS Members, Groups and Volunteers
• The NRAS Helpline Team and the Publications and Information Resource Manager
• Rheumatology Health Professionals across the UK
• External industry contacts
• The Youth and Family Services Manager for JIA at NRAS

The post holder may also work with:

• The Trusts and Giving Manager
• The Trusts and Company Giving Fundraiser
• Policy and Communications Manager
• Membership Officer
• Marketing and Communications Team

Other Duties

• Regular travel (UK based) including overnight stays
• Out of hours working, potentially including occasional weekends
• Any other duties as requested by the SMT

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications - A level
Desirable Volunteer Management Qualification

Experience

• Work in a similar role managing volunteers in a charity setting

• Implementation of volunteer recruitment and training programmes

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent people skills
• Proficient use of databases
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office package

• Use of Salesforce database
• Understanding of MailChimp or other mass email marketing tool
• Understanding of the health environment
• Understanding of rheumatoid arthritis and its treatment

Personal Circumstances & Attributes

• Full driving licence and car owner
• Outgoing and friendly personality, able to communicate confidently with people of all levels, from health professionals to stakeholders and volunteers
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with volunteers and be a motivational influence
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects
• Highly motivated and committed
• Great attention to detail
• Flexible
• Team player
• Positive outlook and approach, can do attitude
• Ability to represent charity at external events
• Willingness to travel and work out of hours when required

Desirable - Confident presenter/speaker either in a training environment or at events

This role is based on a 35 hours per week flexible working hours to accommodate work requirements.

Location: Maidenhead, there is scope for the role to be based in another part of the UK with remote working and management systems.

SAFE! is looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable professional to support the development of our Building Respectful Families Service.  SAFE! has been funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and Children in Need to build on the success of the Building Respectful Families programme working with families affected by Child on Parent Violence across the Thames Valley.

The Engagement & Learning Coordinator is an exciting new role tasked with supporting the development of BRF through embedding service user participation in programme evaluation and widening the reach of the service through training professionals. 

In order to be considered for the role you will have a solid professional knowledge of Domestic Abuse, including Child on Parent Violence and will have extensive experience of working with vulnerable children, adolescents and parents, as well as multi-agency partnership work.  An excellent communicator, you will have experience of both delivering training and engaging service users in consultation.  You will be responsible for the development and delivery of a modular training package combining the organisation’s expertise in Child on Parent Violence, Restorative Approaches, Protective Behaviours and Trauma-Informed Practice.  In collaboration with a consultant researcher, you will also be responsible for setting up and running a service user advisory group to inform and influence the evaluation and project design and development.  You will support the BRF Senior Practitioners in setting up group delivery across the region.

Applicants will have a good understanding of confidentiality and safe working practices and maintenance of records in accordance with the Data Protection (GDPR) Act.  In addition, you must be able to demonstrate your active commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity.

You will be mainly based in the SAFE! office in Oxford.  Some home-working will also be considered.

This role will require extensive travel around the region. In return SAFE! offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension, flexible working and 28 days annual leave (pro rata), as well as the opportunity to play a key role in this award-winning charity at an exciting time.

Appointments will be subject to references and checks made by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) satisfactory to SAFE!

Closing date: Monday 3 February by 23.59. Interviews are likely to be held the week commencing 10 February.

Mission Without Borders (MWB), an international Christian charity, works with over 20,000 children and 9,000 families in Eastern Europe every year. Our vision is to bring practical and spiritual support, enabling and encouraging people to lift themselves out of poverty, and sharing the hope that is found in Jesus Christ.

We have a bold ambition for the future and recently undertook a major strategic review including a new mission, vision and values. Raising awareness in the UK for the work we undertake with children and families in Eastern Europe as well as achieving a significant increase in our voluntary income is vital if we are to respond to the growing needs of those living in poverty.

MWB are investing significantly in the UK and this position is one of several new roles being recruited for, to create a new, dynamic, collaborative and integrated fundraising team reporting into the UK Country Director.

Have you been successful in recruiting new supporters? Have you delivered a busy programme of appeals campaigns to existing supporters? Are you passionate to see people lifted out of poverty and fulfil their God given potential? Recruiting new supporters is key to our new strategy and a vital revenue stream in realising our vision.  We need a passionate and results driven individual with strong creative skills and excellent knowledge and experience of warm supporter, donor upgrade and acquisition campaigns. You will also need to have a good knowledge of both online and offline campaigns as well as CRM databases.

You will be working within a growing UK Country Team as well as MWB’s passionate Field staff. This exciting new position is about building great relationships, both internally and externally, as well as developing clear and focused supporter journeys.

The role is based at our offices at 175 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2AG. The hours are 35 per week and the successful candidate will be entitled to 25 days annual leave and a contributory pension scheme. All applicants must be committed to Mission Without Borders’s Christian beliefs.

To apply please read the enclosed Job description and Person specification and send in your CV with a supporting letter. 

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 29th January 2020.  We plan a rolling programme of informal first interviews as soon as possible either face to face or by telephone with a final interview during the week beginning February 10th2020.

A new and unique opportunity to lead and develop PF's nationwide volunteer base, growing our volunteer leadership structures as well as our training and development approaches to become the best in the sector.

Put your faith into practice and join our small staff team and thousands of dedicated volunteers who come alongside people in prisons across England and Wales, practically loving them in Christ’s name.

You will be an experienced leader, passionate about serving people in prison by enabling volunteers to thrive in their practical prison-based ministry.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details.