Have you got a track record of event planning, community fundraising, digital or on line fundraising and want to do it for an award winning charity that is tackling homelessness amongst young people? We need someone who is creative, hard working, great with people, organised, works to deadlines, great team player and enthusiastic. Backup do not do aggressive fundraising, we thrive on organic growth by developing and maintaining great relationships with people. You will be able to pitch new ideas for events/fundraisers and deliver the ones selected and continue the ones that have worked well for us previously i.e. Gala Ball, Sleepout, Ladies Lunch etc.

National Events Delivery Manager
Flexible location
£34,688 to £36,729 per annum + benefits
12-month fixed term contract
Full Time

This is a fantastic opportunity to join The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association as the National Events Delivery Manager.

The role
The National Events Delivery Manager helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by managing the implementation and delivery of a portfolio of both Guide Dogs owned events/series of events and the Guide Dogs presence at externally organised events to raise money to deliver services for blind and partially sighted people.

Who we’re looking for
Essential
You will have demonstrable experience in an events management environment, delivering a variety of projects across a variety of channels simultaneously, and also have experience in managing project spend and working with many different internal teams. You will have proven understanding of event management principles and techniques, and of briefing and interpreting analysis, an understanding of statutory requirements around events, and some knowledge of print and production.

Desirable
It would be advantageous to have experience of volunteer management, and of risk management.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to being successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below.

Benefits
This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can.

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package anddiscounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

How to apply
Applications can be made using the online application form. You will need to evidence the criteria as set out in the attached job description. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do not accept CVs for job applications.

Diversity
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome, and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close adverts early.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

This organisation is a small disability charity, with this post being the fifth member of the dynamic and close-knit team. The charity has done well this year and is bringing in this new role to help continue the momentum of their success.

The postholder will:

– carry out community and events fundraising activity, including digital and in-person (when allowed!) events.

– perform trusts mailings to lower-level givers, making asks of up to £1k.

– contribute to fundraising campaigns including the national awareness day.

– help out with other areas of the charity when needed: ops, events, conferences, etc.

What we are looking for:

– This is a small team which all pulls together; more than anything, we need the postholder to be a team player who is ready to own their area of fundraising, but also is happy to accept and give help when needed.

– Ideally you will have fundraising experience in some capacity: internship, voluntary or as an assistant, but we may also consider transferable skills from the commercial sector.

– We are looking for passion, enthusiasm and a top-notch work ethic for the person who joins this fabulous team.

Job Reference: J253-A-20-2089

St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.

We provide high-quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive, and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.

We are seeking an experienced challenge events fundraiser to provide maternity cover in our small but dynamic fundraising team. The role will be responsible for promoting and managing a mix of virtual, third party and specialist events alongside providing excellent support to our event fundraisers.

You will need:

• Experience of managing challenge events for a charity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and mange workload

*Please provide a supporting statement of how you meet the criteria*

Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme is available.

We offer 27 days' holiday plus public holidays and excellent pension scheme.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Applicants are subject to enhanced DBS (previously CRB).

Every year the DofE inspires hundreds of thousands of 14 to 24-year olds from all walks of life to transform their lives.

By providing a framework through which young people can develop skills, get physically active, give service to others and experience adventure and independence, the DofE can play a critical role in their personal development outside the classroom.

DofE is the world’s leading personal development programme for young people. Part of a vibrant international organisation, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Association, DofE in the UK supports young people to set their own goals, record their own progress and have their achievements recognised. This gives them a unique, internationally recognised, award that is valued by employers and education institutions the world over.

We are looking for a new Challenge Events Executive to join our Fundraising Team in London.

The DofE’s Event Team complements existing income mechanisms by delivering a varied programme of events including golf days, challenge events, exclusive dinners, gala balls and business breakfasts.

As Challenge Events Executive you will work with the Head of Fundraising Events to raise funds by recruiting, inspiring and developing support for the charity through sports and challenge fundraising events.

The portfolio of activities will include: third party events and challenges like Royal Parks Half Marathon, skydives and our own mass participation events: DofE Adventure and DofE Challenge.

The role will also play a substantial part in increasing supporter engagement, in close collaboration with colleagues.

Please visit the DofE website for full details.

If you think you have the desired skills and experience then please apply online.

The closing date for all applications is Monday 7th December 2020 at 12 noon.

First interviews will take place on Friday 11th December 2020 and second interviews will take place on Tuesday 15th December 2020.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo either a Basic or Enhanced DBS check.

All DofE staff support the charity’s Mission, Vision and Values;

Our Mission is to inspire, guide and support young people in their self-development and recognise their achievements.

Our Vision is to reach more young people from diverse backgrounds and equip them as individuals to succeed in life.

Our Values are:

Together we have passion

We have strong belief in our Vision, Values and Mission; We care about the cause; We care about the results of our actions; We want to make a positive difference.

Together we are ambitious

We are driven; We are achievement focussed; We have a desire to succeed.

Together we are better

Together we are greater than the sum of our parts; We achieve more by collaborating with colleagues.

Together we demand quality

We will be and do our best; We expect maximum individual commitment and performance; Each of us will make a positive difference

Fundraising Administrator
Location: Home/office based – with a minimum of 2 days a week at the Central Office in Leicester (currently working remotely)
Hours: Full Time – 36 Hours per week
Salary: £19,000- £21,000 per annum

The Fundraising Administrator is a central role within the Fundraising Team acting as the first point of contact for supporter enquiries, information and customer care and providing professional, efficient and effective administrative support for the team.

Home-Start is a vibrant community network of trained volunteers helping families with young children through challenging times. Over 13,000 volunteers support over 27,000 families and nearly 56,000 children each year through compassionate, confidential help to parents when they need us most.

The Home-Start movement is built on the impact of 186 local Home-Starts across four nations, affiliated to a central body at the heart of the federation, Home-Start UK.

This role can be office/home-office based with a minimum of 2 days a week spent at our central Leicester office from early 2021 onwards once the office has fully reopened.

Closing date Friday 18th December.
Interviews will be held online in early January.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply for this position, please click the apply button and attach your CV and covering later outlining why you would be suitable for this role.

Home-Start is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity.  We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability.  Appointments will be based on merit, following an open and clear selection process.

Charity No. in England and Wales 1108837 and in Scotland SC039172.

No agencies please.

Hope Health Action is a Christian NGO passionate about providing life-saving health and disability care to the world’s most vulnerable without any discrimination.We work tirelessly to provide health, disability and emergency relief in Haiti, Uganda and South Sudan; working to serve, equip and empower local partners so they can provide dignified and accessible care to the most vulnerable. 

HHA started in 2007 when we co-founded a hospital in Haiti that has since become one of the leading health facilities in northern Haiti.This has included co-founding a maternity and neonatal unit which cares for thousands of mothers and babies every year.We are passionate that mothers and babies have access to safe births.We also co-founded one of Haiti’s leading spinal cord injury rehabilitation centres and are now one of Haiti’s leading disability rehabilitation providers.In recent years we’ve also launched in East Africa providing emergency relief to the South Sudan refugee crisis.We’ve provided life-saving aid through emergency food rations, the provision of Plumpy’Nut (a therapeutic food to treat severe and acute malnutrition), maternal health care and disability projects.This includes the development of an exciting new project, opening a major new disability centre in 2021 in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement.We have exciting plans to scale up our work in Haiti and East Africa in the coming years and are looking for an ambitious Fundraising & Partnerships Manager to join the team and help us reach these goals.

Fundraising and Partnerships Manager:

We are looking for a dynamic, creative and enthusiastic Fundraising and Partnerships Manager who can develop and manage our fundraising strategy in the coming years, paying particular attention to building our supporter base and developing new partnerships.We are looking for a self-motivated and ambitious individual with a genuine passion for international development. 

The Fundraising and Partnership Manager will have a unique and exciting opportunity to help HHA grow and make a real and tangible impact to our beneficiaries.This includes helping to raise important funds to support the development of our partner hospital in Haiti, one of the leading health facilities in northern Haiti; alongside a growing range of health, disability and emergency programmes in South Sudan and Uganda.As a small charity, the Fundraising and Partnership Manager will have direct links to our field operations, including the opportunity to regularly visit our overseas programmes and have on-going opportunities for cross-departmental learning.We are a small but passionate, friendly and close-knit team where staff are encouraged to execute creative and new ideas, working together to support each other’s efforts.

This role will cover a diverse range of our fundraising activities and require someone with the competence and experience to manage multiple aspects of our strategy.It would be desirable for someone to have previous experience working within a small organisation to understand the dynamics between providing strategic development and handling the day-to-day operations.Areas of responsibility will include;

STRATEGY & VISION:

HHA is looking for someone with the vision and energy to develop a clear 3 year fundraising & partnership development strategy that will build upon existing strengths of HHA and develop new, innovative ideas in a professional and effective manner.This will require someone with adaptability, creativity and strong relationship building skills, working with HHA’s Finance Manager, Country Directors, CEO and Board of Trustees to design, implement and effectively monitor a strategy.This will be done with the aim of fulfilling a number of key objectives that will help increase our fundraising income over the coming 3 years.This will include setting out clear annual plans and executing these against agreed financial targets set with the CEO. This will include:

• Engaging new supporters and increasing ‘sign ups’.HHA has a strong and faithful base of long-term supporters.However, in order for HHA to grow and fulfil our ambitious vision, inspiring and engaging new supporters will be a central objective for this role.
• Improving communications, with particular focus on digital fundraising.This will include helping to build a stronger online community through improved social media and donor/supporter communications via email, website etc.It would be desirable for someone to have relevant experience and understanding about the future of digital fundraising (for instance, integrating easier donation technologies). 
• Developing new partnerships, including a specific focus on establishing and cultivating new relationships with churches, community giving groups, and corporate partners.
• HHA US. HHA has just launched in America.This is an exciting time for HHA and a unique opportunity for the postholder to aid the development of our US based fundraising activities in synergy with our UK efforts. This will include exploring opportunities for joint digital fundraising, communications that can aid both countries and providing support for the US Director in developing US based fundraising plans.

Alongside developing a robust fundraising strategy for HHA, the Fundraising and Partnerships Director will also be responsible for the following tasks:

COMMUNICATIONS:

This role will include bringing new, creative ideas around our communications and marketing, taking the lead with our programme team in identifying strong stories, engaging news/content etc. and working alongside the CEO with designers/videographers on the production of various fundraising/marketing materials, including regular and strong donor communications.This will include our Life Support Newsletter, specific annual appeals/campaigns, digital communications, thank you letters and other relevant donor communications.

PARTNERSHIPS:

As highlighted above, we are looking for someone with the confidence to initiate new partnerships and the ability to forge new connections/relationships with possible supporter, volunteer or donor groups.As a Christian charity with a small but committed number of church partners, we believe building upon our current church partnership activities will prove fruitful.Applicants should subsequently be comfortable in this environment and it would be desirable for someone to have had previous church based fundraising experience or knowledge through active church involvement.Beyond churches, the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager should aid the CEO in the approach and partnership development with other key relationships.For instance, other community groups, major donors, corporate groups etc.

VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT:

As a small charity, HHA are dependent on the support and energy of volunteers, working remotely and from the HHA office (COVID19 dependent). The new Fundraising & Partnerships Manager should thrive in a face-to-face environment, with effective leadership qualities to build and empower a volunteer team who can help implement the proposed strategy and help oversee the diversity of activities. 

OTHER:

It will be the Fundraising and Partnership Manager’s responsibility to execute HHA’s broader fundraising efforts and ensure they are implemented to a high standard.This will include overseeing the completion of the following activities:

• Donor management, including ensuring donors are thanked in a timely manner and supporter communications are managed effectively, including our regular donors and through sites like Global Giving.
• Working with our Operations Coordinator to ensure donations are appropriately tracked in our donor database.The Operations Coordinator will provide valuable on-going support to this role, helping to manage the database, third party systems (CAF, Justgiving) and GiftAid.
• HHA already have an experienced Grants and Trusts Coordinator who manages this side of our fundraising.The Fundraising and Partnership’s Director will be available to offer support as needed, though we do not foresee this being a regular or timely need.
• Managing the successful implementation of any fundraising events that the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager designs within the strategy. HHA have previously adopted a range of events, including small community-led quiz nights, Church partner events, Challenge events, and occasional Charity Galas (generally on special occasions like charity anniversaries).
• Provide quarterly reports to HHA’s Board of Trustees, sharing progress against the agreed strategy with clear KPIs

Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a North and Midlands Fundraising Manager to join our team. You will join us on a full-time basis as part of an initial 1-year fixed term contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £35-40k per annum.

NB: This role can be based anywhere in the Midlands or North UK, but once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, there will be an expectation for the North and Midlands Fundraising Manager to attend regular meetings at our Head Office in Manchester. We also have offices in London and Birmingham. 

Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

As North and Midlands Fundraising Manager, the successful candidate will play an integral role in overseeing all community fundraising activity in the Midlands, North of England, Wales and Scotland, including line-management responsibilities for Fundraising Coordinator and Officer-level roles in those regions. This involves designing and delivering a community fundraising strategy in the North and Midlands, with a view to increasing the number of volunteers and supporters and ultimately maximising donations year-on-year. We are ideally looking to appoint somebody immediately to this role.

Benefits of joining us as our North and Midlands Fundraising Manager include:

- 35 days Annual Leave

- Matched pension contribution

- Employee discounts and memberships

- Prayer facilities

- Opportunity to really make a difference!

Key duties and responsibilities of the North and Midlands Fundraising Manager:

- Develop a regional community fundraising strategy, incorporating plans for the Midlands, North of England, Wales and Scotland

- Provide effective line management, coaching and support to a remote team of fundraisers across the North and Midlands, and monitoring their progress towards targets

- Manage a budget for the Midlands, North of England, Scotland and Wales, ensuring a 1:7 return on spend on all fundraising activityOversee the management of various engaging fundraising events such as dinners, concerts, speaker tours and conferences to capture and maintain the public eye throughout the year and raise income with a return on investment

- Work closely with the Volunteers Management team to manage and nurture a network of national volunteers in line with the volunteer recruitment strategy

- Prepare management reports for the Directors, CEO and Trustees identifying and validating key performance indicators

- Achieve a year-on-year increase in the number of volunteers, supporters, and donations received in the North and Midlands regions

What we’re looking for in our North and Midlands Fundraising Manager:

- Ideally degree-educated in a related field, or qualified by experience

- Experience managing 3+ UK fundraising regions (i.e. London, Midlands, North England, Scotland)

- Experience reaching a minimum £1 million income target

- Experience managing a budget of £200k+

- Experience of managing a high-performing team of 10 or more people

- Passionate and knowledge about the international development sector

- Computer literate and competent with Microsoft Office, Social Media and Donor Management systems

- Fluent English is essential and knowledge of additional languages such as Arabic, Urdu, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi would be an advantage

This would be an ideal role for an experienced North and Midlands Fundraising Manager looking to make a difference in a rewarding role within the Charity Sector!

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please click ‘apply’ today to become our North and Midlands Fundraising Manager – we would love to hear from you.

A Little Bit About Human Appeal…

We have a high staff satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Glassdoor! Here’s why:

What our CEO Says:

“We are faith-based but not faith-specific. We have faith in all of humanity and believe we can achieve great things when we work together. So, come and be part of a dynamic global charity where we celebrate our differences, as well as our common humanity”

Dr Mohamed Ashmawey

What our Staff Say:

“At Human Appeal, each one of us has the opportunity to influence others. If you are prepared to challenge yourself there are no limits, so come and make it happen!”

Simon, Systems and Reporting Manager

“Everyone’s friendly and eager to help. We’re a small team, but everyone has their own thing about them that makes them unique. Someone teaches me something new every day! Everyone is close and we have lunch together. Being a part of Human Appeal is like a second family!”

Eleanor, Volunteers Assistant

“The reasons I have remained working within the charity sector, and specifically with Human Appeal, is the feeling of contentment. I feel that I am contributing towards a greater cause – I am part of a bigger picture – and I get to meet like-minded people”

Jahed, Business Analyst

What We Have Achieved So Far This Year:

- We have provided emergency aid to 10,770 of the most vulnerable people across Yemen

- We have supported 1,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

- We have provided 300 refugee families in Jordan with essential winter aid

- We have helped 36,643 people to have enough food to break their fast during Ramadan

- We have collected and distributed 21,124 coats to the homeless in the UK

- We have provided 258 families with emergency food packs in Manchester

COME AND JOIN THE FAMILY – click ‘apply’ today!

Circa £27,500 - £35,000 pa pro rata plus excellent benefits
Remote working with access to London WC1
35 hours per week, full-time
Initial three-month contract

As Fundraising Administrator, you will provide administrative support for the Grants and Partnerships Team, by monitoring external gift-giving and legacy donation trends which offer vital insight and analysis to help inform the College regarding its engagement with key audiences.

The Fundraising Administrator will work closely with the Head of Grants and Partnerships to formulate an operational plan to establish and grow fundraising income for the charity, whilst also undertaking horizon scanning for funding opportunities from individual giving, charities, trusts and foundations.

This crucial position within the team requires first class customer service, organisational and administration skills, along with the ability to provide excellent oral and written reports and to present information in a fluent and persuasive manner to people at a range of levels.

Working within the Membership and Development Division, you will also assist with the preparation and writing of content for the College’s online fundraising pages and promotional material.

Educated to a good standard, you should have substantial relevant administrative skills, along with knowledge of fundraising and the regulatory framework within the voluntary sector.
With a background in a grants or fundraising environment, you should also have experience of contributing towards social media and online communications in relation to fundraising. 

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community.

The RCPCH has more than 20,000 members and fellows and employs around 170 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have smaller offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The RCPCH wants to represent all the communities we serve. Appointment will be made solely on merit. However, the College is particularly keen to receive applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and/or candidates with a disability who are currently under-represented at this level of the organisation.

In the current context of COVID-19, the majority of staff are presently working from home. 

Closing date: 16 December 2020 at midnight
Interviews: 18 December 2020

We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for a Community Fundraising and Events Executive to join our team based in London (home working will be required initially). You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return will receive a competitive salary of £24,000 per annum plus benefits including:

- A generous annual leave allowance of 27 days (rising to 28 days after 3 years’ service) + bank holidays

- Flexible working opportunities

- 3% contribution towards pension

- Season ticket loan

Please note only applications who have submitted a cover letter alongside their cv will be considered.

Here at the Royal Society for Blind Children, we believe that every blind young person should have the chance to live life without limits. Our values of Trust, Energy, Ambition, and Motivation underpin everything we do, and by giving young people the essential skills to take control of their life, they can unleash their true potential.

As our Community Fundraising and Events Executive, you will support the Community & Events Fundraising Manager in developing long term relationships with community organisations and volunteers, with a focus on local fundraising activity, maximising income to the charity.

Responsibilities of our Community Fundraising and Events Executive will include:

- Helping transform RSBC’s community and events fundraising.

- Acting as the first point of contact for community fundraisers, community volunteers, local companies, and community organisations

- Identifying, targeting and building relationships with decision makers and influencers

What we’re looking for in our Community Fundraising and Events Executive:

- Community and Events Fundraising experience

- The ability to plan, organise and manage events timely and within budget

- Knowledge of events legislation, including risk management and Gift Aid

-Ability to use a range of tools including a CRM system

- Digital fundraising skills,

- Strong customer care delivery

- The ability to manage relationships with a wide range of supporters

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential as are excellent team working skills

Closing date: 9am on 11th December 2020

Interview: 15th December 2020

If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to join us as our Community Fundraising and Events Executive, then apply now, providing a supporting statement – we look forward to hearing from you!

The Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and 2 satisfactory professional references. Registered Charity No.307892

Job title: Campaign Coordinator - Acquisition

Region: London

Directorate: Individual Giving, Fundraising

Contract: 6-month FTC, 35 hours per week

Salary: £28,901 gross per annum (£24,449 plus £4,452 London Weighting)

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• a desire to provide great service and support
• enjoy and thrive working in teams and with others
• passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution
• come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
• keen to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like to hear from you…

The Role

The Royal British Legion is looking for a Campaign Co-ordinator to join its Individual Giving Fundraising team.

Positioned within the Support Acquisition team, and reporting into a Campaign Manager, the Campaign Co-ordinator will be support the Campaign Manager with developing and delivering new supporter acquisition marketing programmes including face-to-face fundraising, direct response TV advertising and welcome communications.

This role requires you to produce comprehensive creative and print briefs for campaign materials and manage these projects from brief through to delivery.  You will represent the charity briefing and training fundraisers and manage quality control of the service.  You will liaise with stakeholders across the organisation, report on results against targets, identify programme improvements and contribute new ideas.

The successful candidate will have experience of managing marketing campaigns using a variety of channels and the services of multiple suppliers and working with large income and expenditure budgets.  You will need excellent written and verbal communications skills and feel confident to help deliver training about the charity and our expectations to fundraisers.  You will also need to be organised and responsive with excellent attention to detail.

The role is primarily office based in London, however, due to COVID 19, it is likely you will start working from home.  This role would likely begin remotely and then follow government and organisational guidelines on returning to the office, with potential opportunities to continue to work from home on a regular basis going forward.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’

Closing date for this role is Tuesday 15th December 2020.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

The Vacancy

Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of race, age, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

The Role

We are delighted that you are interested in the role of Regional Coordinator with Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF). This is an exciting time to join our team, as we work through a significant period of development and growth.

Pulmonary fibrosis refers to a specific group of lung diseases thought to be affecting around 70,000 people in the UK. The nature of these diseases all cause hardening and scarring of the lungs, preventing the transfer of oxygen into the bloodstream. The debilitating nature of these diseases has a devastating impact on quality of life and life expectancy.

Pulmonary Fibrosis affects every area of family life. As people become increasingly breathless their need for physical and emotional support becomes greater. Yet there is very little dedicated support available to patients and families. We are determined to change that.

Since APF was set up as a charity in 2013 we have established ourselves as a respected and influential charity. We have grown in impact and scale and our agreed Strategic Plan for 2019-2024 sets out our direction for the coming years.

Support groups form a key part of this. With 75 PF support groups around the UK, reaching 3,000 people, that’s a great start. Now we’re reaching out to 30,000 people who need one.

Patients and families tell us that peer support helps to overcome the fear and isolation that comes with a diagnosis, by providing a warm welcome, information and shared understanding with others who know what they are going through. We are committed to increasing the number and quality of support groups to reach out to more people with PF, particularly through the new challenges and increased risk of isolation brought by Covid-19.

The Regional Support Coordinators are pivotal in enabling this. You’ll help support groups to increase their reach and impact, so they confidently attract new members and raise awareness of pulmonary fibrosis in their area. You’ll help to develop new groups and inspire a network of regional volunteers to raise awareness and support. You’ll develop excellent relationships with health professionals and ways to engage, listen and share the views of PF patients and carers, digitally and, post-Covid, face-to-face, to help shape the future of APF, raise awareness and funding, and ensure that everyone’s voice is heard.

We are a collaborative, hard-working and fun team, with lots of mutual respect and support to reach our goals. In your role you’ll need to demonstrate care and compassion, flexibility and be solution focused. If you believe you have the experience, skills and qualities we are looking for, we very much look forward to hearing from you!

MANAGER / FUNDRAISER FOR HEAD INJURED PEOPLE IN CHESHIRE (HIP)

22.5 HOURS A WEEK, SALARY £25,000 - £27,000 PRO RATA (Actual Salary £15,000 - £16,200 per annum)

We are seeking a Manager / Fundraiser to lead our small local charity. The successful applicant will be responsible for; the day to day management of all aspects of the charity, organising and attending events for members, building successful relationships with key sponsors and supporters, plus ensuring the charity’s longer term sustainability through fundraising initiatives.

Candidates must; possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to work independently and flexibly, manage a significant workload and limited budget set against targets and deadlines, be creative with social media and have a strong team ethic. You need an ability to forge excellent relationships with members, volunteers, prospective donors and stakeholders.

You will play an important part in improving the wellbeing of our members who have an acquired brain injury (and/or their carers/family) and will have frequent and direct contact with our members at coffee mornings, social activities and trips. You will have a significant degree of autonomy on how you plan and organise your working time, will be supported by a board of trustees, will be closely involved in developing the charity into the future.

This position will require travel within the geographical area of Cheshire and include some evening and weekend working where necessary. A full clean driving license and access to a car is essential. The post is currently based at the HIP office in Ellesmere Port, however there are opportunities for remote working.

For all enquires and a full job description please contact Edie Jardine, Operational Manager at the email address included. We are happy to talk to you informally before applying.

CV’s should be submitted to Edie Jardine, Operational Manager, HIP in Cheshire, Stanlaw Abbey Business Centre, Dover Drive, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 9BF or viathe email address included.

For more information on HIP in Cheshire please visit our website and/or Facebook. 

Closing date: Friday 18th December 2020  at 5 p.m.

Events Coordinator

Up to £22,000 per annum

RHS Garden Bridgewater, Salford, Manchester

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the UK’s leading gardening charity inspiring everyone to grow, is looking for an exceptional Events Coordinator at the new RHS Garden Bridgewater in Salford. The post-holder is responsible for coordinating the annual programme of public and venue hire events, working closely with the Events Manager to plan and deliver high quality, visitor focused events that strengthen the RHS brand, drive repeat visits, attract new audiences and generate income.

Some of the key responsibilities include to:

• Coordinate the annual Events programme at RHS Garden Bridgewater by working closely with the Events Manager on all aspects of planning, budgeting, delivery and evaluation. This includes (but is not limited to) event research; creating event content suitable for RHS core and growth audiences; liaising with contractors, providers and partners; planning and executing safe event delivery, and supporting event evaluation.
• Help develop strong horticultural themes for visitor events that engage, inform and inspire children and adults about growing and the natural environment.
• Deliver high quality, visitor focused events and excellent customer service in line with RHS standards.
• Liaise with venue hire customers to plan and deliver high quality events that will grow the RHS Garden Bridgewater venue hire business.
• Deal with the administration of both visitor and venue hire events, including processing purchase orders, expenses and other finance admin; compiling events sales, visitor statistics and evaluation data; updating event plans and schedules; managing bookings for visitor and venue hire events and dealing promptly with event enquiries.
• Support and, when required, supervise Events volunteers to offer high quality, visitor focused event delivery and excellent customer service in line with RHS standards.

We are looking for an exceptional person with experience of planning and delivering public events, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong organisational abilities and a flexible and positive approach to ensuring that all events are high quality, safely delivered and audience focused.

The role will report to the Events Manager and will also work with the Events teams at the other four RHS gardens on the cross-garden programme of visitor events.

To apply please visit our website via the link.

All applications should be received by 9am on Monday 7th December 2020.