Events Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Events Manager to join a national charity and membership association representing children’s day nurseries across the UK.

Position: Events Manager

Location: Bradley, Huddersfield

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: Band C £21,865 to £27,352

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Include 25 days paid holiday (rising to 29 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Online Discount Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Flexible working patterns

Closing Date: 24th February

The Role

The Events Manager will ensure quality delivery of events run by the Training Department and will identify and create conditions necessary for the team to reach and maintain high levels of performance. Working with the Senior Early Years Manager, the Events Manager will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of training events, in line with the organisation’s quality processes. The post holder will also manage the training and events team, with support from the Events Officer.

About You

As Events Manager you will have demonstrable experience of events management and administration, with good geographical knowledge of the UK.

You will also have experience of:

• Database management
• Quality processes
• Line management and supervision of staff
• Developing and monitoring admin processes and systems
• Dealing with external consultants
• Working with financial procedures

A degree in events management or business administration with events would beneficial for this role.  

To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.

About the Organisation

Our client is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.

The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.

You may have experience in areas such as Events, Events Manager, Events Coordinator, Special Events Manager, Events Fundraising Manager, Corporate Partnerships, Training and Development Manager, Training and Development, L&D, Learning and Development Manager, Learning and Development Manager, People Development, HR, Human Resources.

About us

The Bone Cancer Research Trust (BCRT) is the leading charity dedicated to fighting primary bone cancer. Our mission is to save lives and improve outcomes through research, information, awareness and support. In July 2019 we were awarded 'National Healthcare & Medical Research Charity of the Year' at the national Charity Awards and earlier in the year the Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Fundraising awarded our Fundraising & Communications Team with 'Fundraising Team of the Year'. We are a small but incredibly passionate and driven organisation that is proud and supportive of our people - together we make the biggest impact for our community. 

The Role

The Challenge Events Fundraising Officer will contribute to the overall fundraising strategy by delivering a programme of activities that maximise income generation and recruitment and retention of supporters.

You will operate as a key member of the Challenge Events Team and will have the opportunity to explore new exciting opportunities for the charity. You will also lead on existing events which form part of our core income programme and help grow our expanding portfolio of Challenge Events.

To deliver on our strategy through to 2022 we need to deliver high quality, meaningful events that help meet our income and charitable objectives. This role will have a direct impact on the primary bone cancer community through Challenge Events by empowering and involving patients, carers, friends, relatives, healthcare professionals and researchers.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring experience of successfully building events fundraising streams through different challenges and bespoke events as well developing meaningful relationships with professional event organisers. They will be results-orientated with a passion for first-class supporter care. They will build excellent working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders as they pull together new ideas for events that will help to ultimately save lives.

As we are a small team, a team-player attitude is a must, as well as a positive and can-do approach.

If you have excellent communication and event management skills, a natural ability to liaise with stakeholders, and determination to succeed, we would like to hear from you.

Application Process

1. Application Form & CV submission closing date: 1st March

2. Shortlisting and telephone interviews: W/C 2nd March

3. Interviews: W/C 9th March

Charity People could not be prouder to present this rare and special opportunity to join one of the UK's biggest and brightest charity brands as Philanthropy Manager. Caring for people with life-limiting illnesses, this organisation has a reputation for excellence, for both its nursing care and fundraising. It's also renowned for a positive, happy working culture.

There are incredibly exciting plans in the pipeline that include a strategic shift towards influencing national conversation and policy about the way we are all cared for at the end of our lives. Between this and the exceptional support the charity is famous for, there are plenty of opportunities to engage donors and funders in meaningful ways.

Covering the Yorkshire and North East patch, you'll proactively source and manage a portfolio of major donors, trusts and key influencers through active networking, creative and personalised approaches and exceptional stewardship. You'll also be an empowering and enabling line manager to an experienced Executive.

With a brilliant track record of securing significant gifts (ideally at six figure level) from major donors, you'll also have the ability to write high quality, imaginative and compelling proposals. You'll possess the talent to connect individuals at all levels and the gravitas to drive philanthropy forward in a visionary way.

Flexible, life and family friendly working with potential for some homeworking as well.

If you feel you're the philanthropy specialist we're looking for, please send a copy of your CV to our Yorkshire consultant, Amelia Lee: [email protected]

Closing date: 9am on Monday 17th February

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

LG is looking for a qualified teacher with a passion to turn around the lives of disaffected young people aged 12-16. Leading our Bradford Central Centre (alternative provision), the Centre Manager will be responsible for delivering exceptional educational programmes with imaginative curricula for disaffected young people, with proven skills and strategies to re-engage those on the verge of exclusion.

Working in partnership with the Light Church in Bradford and a number of other key stakeholders, the successful applicant will need to develop and maintain excellent links in Bradford with schools, parents, referrers and other agencies.

The successful candidate will have excellent team and communication skills and a successful track record in leadership and management, as well as a strong and vibrant Christian faith. TLG is committed to safeguarding our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

Telephone interviews will take place on Thursday 27th February 2020 and final interviews will take place on Thursday 5th March 2020.

Employ your sales and marketing experience, public speaking ability and your understanding of the aspirations of church leaders to make a real and lasting difference to children.

We have a vacancy for a Partnerships Manager to be based in the Leeds/Bradford area and covering this designated Yorkshire region.

About Compassion

At the heart of Compassion’s ministry is a relentless passion to act on our faith and empower every child left vulnerable by poverty: a purpose embodied in the phrase ‘Releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name’. Our work is Christ centred, child focused and church based.

About the role

As a Partnerships Manager, you’ll work within the Partnerships Department to establish, build, maintain and grow relationships with existing and potential Church Partners to manage local events in order to maximise the opportunities from these partnerships and to achieve regional acquisition objectives. You will work in collaboration with volunteers, the philanthropy and events team to maximise impact. 

Responsibilities

• Actively maintain and promote Compassion UK’s Christian ethos and values.
• Maximise the number of child sponsorships from within designated area from churches and local events.
• Work collaboratively across CUK to effectively meet objectives.
• Assist the effective working of the Regional Partnerships Department.

About you

To flourish in this role, you’ll need:

• Sales and marketing experience essential with a proven track record of sales achievement and the ability to generate opportunities and manage relationships.
• An understanding of the aspirations of church leaders and the challenges they face in their ministries.
• To be a confident and effective public speaker.
• Educated to at least A level standard and/or be able to show relevant work-based experience in a results driven organisation.
• Core office/administrative skills. You must be fluent in English and competent in written and numerical work, with experience of basic office systems such as Microsoft Office.
• A full driving licence with car (mileage expenses paid).

 It would help (but isn’t essential) to have:

• A proven track record of excellent persuasive telephone skills.

We need you to be:

• Personally committed to the Christian faith. There’s an occupational requirement for the holder of this role to be a practising Christian, in order to promote Compassion’s ethos and help others to experience, explore and express the faith-based motivation of our work. (You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians).
• Deeply connected to Compassion’s ministry to children.
• Aligned to Compassion UK’s cultural attributes.
• Good time management skills.
• Proactive relationship building.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to perform to a high standard.
• Creative, innovative and flexible.
• Willing and able to undertake periodic overseas travel.

Location & Benefits

This is a Home-based role, 21 hours per week over a flexible working pattern with some Sunday working.

Benefits include enhanced pension scheme with 10% employer contribution, equivalent of 5 normal working weeks' annual leave a year (pro rata), plus normal bank holidays (pro rata), Income Protection and Group Life cover on appointment, private healthcare and dental insurance on successful completion of probation.

How to Apply

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to change the closing date of our vacancies. Late applications may be considered.

Please note that we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK.

Child protection

Compassion is a child-focused ministry; we believe every child should be known, loved and protected. One area of the interview will explore your personal commitment to child protection. A satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be a requirement once a conditional offer of employment is made to successful candidates.

NYAS is the leading provider of advocacy and associated service across the UK. NYAS shares the opinion that every child or young person experiencing care should have the same chance to live happy, healthy and rewarding lives as their peers. At NYAS we listen to what children and young people want, care about what they say and empower them to get their voice heard. We ensure their wishes and feelings are expressed and acted upon to improve their situation and help them to build a better future.

If you are looking for a rewarding role with an organisation that makes a difference to young people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting for a Service Manager who will have the responsibility for local authority commissioned Advocacy and Independent Visitor services in Lancashire, Cumbria and West Yorkshire, as well as some independent services to other providers.

In this role you will be responsible for the management and support of staff delivering these services and you will also be expected to support new services in the surrounding areas. Other key responsibilities the Service Manager will hold includes:

• Responsibility for the development, co-ordination and delivery of identified services according to the opportunities and service specification of the contracts commissioned in the region.

• Convene, co-chair and participate in meetings in consultation with the operations manager/ director and to support and participate in training events and any promotional work of NYAS.

• Liaise and maintain effective working relationships with all relevant agencies and stakeholders in accordance with the development strategy for the region

• Identify opportunities for the growth of potential NYAS projects beyond that of local authority contracts.

• Have responsibility for the development, co-ordination and delivery of identified services according to the opportunities and service specification of the contracts commissioned in the region.

You must have a professional qualification in social work or another relevant field and have substantial proven practice experience in delivering direct work to children, young people and vulnerable adults in a social care setting. You will also need to have experience in supervising staff and volunteer as well as experience and understanding of budgets.

Due to the geographical area of our services, we are looking for candidates who reside within Lancashire, Cumbria and West Yorkshire. This is a home based role but you will be expected to travel widely according to the demands of the post.

In return for joining NYAS you will receive the following benefits:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years (pro rata)

• Company sick pay

• Salary sacrifice pension contributions

• Learning and development opportunities

• Cycle to work scheme

For more information please view the attached recruitment pack which contains the job description and person specification.

Note for candidates - please apply through our website and when completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the job description and detail how you can evidence the criteria.

NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.

NYAS is an equal opportunities employer

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.

Previous applicants need not apply.

We are looking for an ambitious individual to join our team for a one year period to cover maternity leave, playing a key role in leading and managing our fundraising team, ensuring strategy and income targets and other KPIs are met and high standards of fundraising practice followed. As Head of Community Relationships (Fundraising) you will have the opportunity to embed the strategy and area business plans and ensure they are successfully implemented and deliver net income growth across all our brands.

Head of Community Relationships Fundraising

22.5 hours per week over 3 days

1 year Maternity cover

£24,000 per annum

You will play a lead role in a developing and delivering the strategic aims of the organisation as well as driving improvements in the way we fundraise and maximising opportunities for growth and development. You will build strong working relationships across the organisation, representing fundraising in a number of internal and external forums.

Successful candidates will have a strong track record in supporter or customer relations; in leading large complex teams with a range of specialisms and handling change and challenge and have experience driving income growth and continuous fundraising improvement across an organisation or team. Ideally the successful candidate will also have good knowledge of Fundraising regulation and best practice.

For a full job description and person specification follow the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Applicants are welcome to call for an informal chat or to arrange a visit.

We are looking for someone with experience of working across a broad portfolio of income streams and a proven track record in generating income against targets. You will have exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders. Working collaboratively and being a team player are essential skills. The successful candidate will understand the balance of being hands-on in order to get things done and working strategically so that Saint Michaels meets its long-term objectives. 
 

The role is will work across our bases in Harrogate and Northallerton with other travel required as necessary. Our Harrogate offices are based at Hornbeam Park, just a few minutes’ walk from Hornbeam Park train station and well located for commutes from Leeds, York and surrounding areas via train or car. Our Northallerton office is based in Omega Business Village on Thurston Road. 

Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by employer.

Harrogate District Hospice Care is a registered charity in England and Wales (518905) with a family of services operating as Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’, Saint Michael’s Hospice and Talking Spaces.

Benefits include:-

• Competitive rates of pay

• 21 days paid holiday per year for full time

• Comprehensive Induction Programme

• Contributory Pension Scheme with employer contribution of 8% and variable employee contribution

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Free Car Parking/Walking distance from Hornbeam Park Station

• Free DBS/CRB check

Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by employer.

Please click Apply and you will be forwarded to our recruitment website. Alternatively please call Helen/Alison in the HR team at Saint Michael’s Hospice.

Completed applications to be received by 9am on 5th March 2020

Interviews will be held on Thursday 12th March 2020.

Maggie's - Head of Leadership Giving North

With 23 individually designed centres, this innovative cancer charity is the fastest growing in the UK. Its aim is simple, to ensure that everyone with cancer can get the emotional and practical support it has pioneered for more than 25 years. Each centre is exceptional in both design and programme and this organisation has worked with the world's leading architects and oncologists to achieve this.

Charity People is heading up the search for an inspirational Head of Leadership Giving North who will be a key member of the Leadership & Major Gifts team, working to generate income against an ambitious annual target. A skilled communicator who is able to put others at ease, you will be responsible for leading major donor work in the North of England and Wales, an area with significant fundraising potential. This promises to be an extremely rewarding position where you contribute strategically and will manage a portfolio of prospects at a range of stages, all with the capacity to make transformational gifts.

You'll ensure the effective cultivation of prospects identified through volunteer leadership networks, existing networks of warm supporters and prospect research. You will also be able to identify opportunities for a programme of stewardship events which will discover and nurture relationships with new prospects and donors. In addition, you will work with major donor colleagues to develop solicitation plans and take a donor led approach to relationship building.

To apply for this role, you'll need to be a passionate about donor stewardship, with extensive experience within major gift fundraising including a proven track record of personally securing gifts in excess of £500,000. You'll also have experience of recruiting and leading volunteer boards; and proven experience of working successfully with wealthy and influential individuals. Skills wise, you will be highly organised and able to remain focused in a dynamic environment; you will be adaptable, flexible, and able to work under pressure; and will have outstanding communication ability.

This is a flexible, family and life-friendly organisation with an unparalleled reputation for staff engagement and loyalty. Excellent benefits package and huge investment in professional development.

This role involves a mix of homeworking, considerable travel across the North and regular time spent in the London office.

Please apply with a copy of your CV to receive more information. Amelia and Alice feel very lucky to be leading on this role: [email protected] or [email protected]

Final deadline is 9am on Monday 24th February, but please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment as we've been asked to move as quickly as possible. Interviews likely to be held 2nd and 3rd March.

TLG is a rapidly growing charity seeking an excellent administrator who can take a lead in providing support for our National Support team. This role will encompass the administrative leadership of key events, processes and project support in crucial areas across TLG.

Working alongside the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive, you will have the chance to influence future development and coordination of TLG’s administrative function. Alongside this, there will be opportunities to grow into providing tailored PA support to directors across TLG.

This is a unique opportunity for a leader with a strong passion for administration and organisational skills. With high capacity, proactive instinct and excellent communication skills, the Office Manager will be able to lead up and across the organisation to ensure key outcomes and deadlines are achieved.

We are looking for candidates who are committed to personal growth and development, with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

The date of interviews is to be confirmed.

35 hours a week, including some evenings and weekends

Martin House is a well-established, leading regional charity providing care and support to children and young people with life-limiting illnesses and to their families. We care for children and young people across West, North and East Yorkshire at our hospice, based in Boston Spa, and also through our work in the community.

We are entering an exciting period of growth which has seen recent investment in the fundraising team. Many of the children and families that we care for live in West Yorkshire and we are expanding our existing fundraising activity in this region.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who will be able to connect with these communities, assisting them to develop fundraising activities to support the hospice and raise our profile in the area. You will be responsible for developing, delivering and sustaining a network of individual supporters and supporter groups across West Yorkshire, in addition to securing and stewarding low level corporate partners.

We are looking for candidates with a proven track record of delivering against set targets, experience of recruiting and motivating volunteers, and someone who is a confident speaker who can present to a diverse range of audiences.  Working as part of a successful fundraising team, this role is key in the development of our fundraising activities across our region. 

Benefits include 40 days annual leave including statutory holidays, and recognition of NHS pension scheme for candidates who are currently in the scheme (alternative stakeholder pension also offered).

If you are interested in this position, please complete an Application Form, referring to the Job Description and Person Specification available on Martin House website.

• The closing date for applications is 12pm on Monday, 24th February 2020.
• Interviews will take place at Martin House on 6th March 2020. 

We try to keep our postage costs down so if you have not heard from us by 28th February, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Registered Charity No. 517919
Company Registration No. 2016332, England

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title of post: Community Fundraiser

Responsible to: Senior Community Fundraising Manager

Location: Leeds

Salary: £23,000 -£25,000 per annum depending on experience

Closing Date: 24/02/2020 – Interview Date 05/03/2020

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Established in 1988, the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund is a charity providing support for children and adults born with Congenital Heart Defects and their families.  Since then, we have awarded around £6 million in grants to the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit, its patients and their families, as well as funding important research proposals.  It’s all thanks to the overwhelming generosity of the general public and our corporate supporters, and by the amazing efforts of our fundraisers.

CHSF provides valuable equipment, resources and research, as well as providing a support service for both the children and their families along the way.

THE ROLE

Job Summary:

As Community Fundraiser you will be responsible for developing professional fundraising relationships with our family supporters, individuals and groups across the community of Yorkshire. This includes supporting and retaining existing supporters and being proactive in developing new opportunities to increase funding.

You will promote the charity and its fundraising initiatives as well as encourage others to participate in CHSF Events or encourage them to create their own fundraising events. Acting as an ambassador for CHSF by attending cheque presentations and presenting to various community groups in order to raise awareness and develop fundraising in the local/regional community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop key relationships with family supporters, groups and individuals across the local region. 
• Plan, organise and manage community opportunities.
• Proactively work in the community to develop relationships and secure income.
• Recruit, support, develop and motivate volunteers and fundraising groups to raise income for the charity.
• Raise awareness of the charity and highlight the valuable work of CHSF throughout the region.
• Manage your time effectively and work collaboratively with others in the fundraising team.
• Organise and promote CHSF events on social media. Inc Facebook Instagram and Twitter.
•  Assist fundraisers with their events and ensure that the necessary help, support and advice is provided throughout.
•  Develop effective working relationships across the charity. It is essential for the Community Fundraiser to work collaboratively across teams.
• Carry out ward visits to meet families/ patients.  Develop relationships with medics and nursing professionals on the ward.
• Work as part of the wider fundraising team to increase participation on CHSF’s annual “Wear Red Campaign”  
• Deliver against fundraising targets and manage budgets effectively.
• Database management.  Record all relevant information on the database as required and maintain up to date records. To acknowledge all donations and support as required.
• Always adhere to data protections rules

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills and experience

• A minimum of 2 years fundraising experience
• Proven experience in volunteer management
• Experience of working to and achieving financial targets

Personal Qualities

• Excellent communication and organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly professional with a self-motivated approach and drive to achieve targets
• Ability to work autonomously but also as part of the wider team
• Available to work flexibly as and when required to cover events at evenings and on weekends etc.
• Available to travel throughout the Yorkshire region
• Able to work creatively and innovatively to provide new ideas
• Excellent relationship building skills and ability to empathise with families and patients

Senior Business Development Officer

(Ref: SUS2848)

£27,255 per annum

37.5 hours per week – based in either Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle

This is an exciting opportunity to join our England North team, helping to turn Sustrans’ vision for the region into a reality. In this role, you will help to create healthier and happier cities through identifying opportunities and securing funding to increase the impact of our charitable objectives. By managing our business development and developing strategic internal and external client relationships, you will be assisting Sustrans in its vision to allow people to travel in ways that benefit their health and wellbeing.

We are looking for an individual experienced in business development, someone with a passion for making more liveable cities, who is looking to build on their experience or interest in active travel, infrastructure delivery or the public realm. You will work closely with Sustrans’ England North regional team, specifically reporting to Head of Partnerships, England North Director, and the Senior Leadership Team. You will have the opportunity to develop strategies for income generation, coordinate proposals across Sustrans teams and develop our Business to Business (B2B) relationships with clients in the private and public sector that could lead to commissions. Sustrans supports professional development including toward APMP certifications for proposal management.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Wednesday 11 March 2020. Interviews will take place in Leeds on Friday 20 March 2020.

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

We're looking for a dynamic campaigner to join our team working to ban nuclear weapons and bring about a more peaceful world.

In July 2017, 122 UN member states agreed the 'Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons', which now has over two-thirds the signatories needed to enter into international law. As one of a handful of states possessing nuclear weapons the UK has vocally opposed the ban - but resistance is growing. Many UK MPs have pledged their support, alongside a number of local authorities who have become Nuclear Ban Communities. Via a combination of street campaigning, political lobbying and public information campaigns it is our job to spread the word about the dangers of nuclear weapons and the opportunity a global ban represents.

Want to be part of building a better future? Then why not join us.

We're over the moon to be heading up the search party for an experienced Corporate Fundraiser and Account Manager to develop, plan and deliver an innovative programme of campaigns and products for a fantastic health charity that supports and provides care for the local community.

You'll take the lead on corporate engagement in all its many forms. The charity already runs a successful business network with almost 50 active members ranging from multinationals to small, local businesses through a range of events and activities.

You'll maximise current potential through the business network, as well as building brand-new relationships from scratch, including strategic partnerships and Charity of the Year.
You'll take ownership of the income stream and have plenty of autonomy to be creative in terms of trying fresh things and leading new campaigns.

A happy team is waiting to welcome you and you'll be supported by leadership that encourages and invests in people and their development. This role would suit either a seasoned corporate fundraising specialist or someone from the commercial sector looking for greater job satisfaction.

Plenty of flexibility with working hours and would consider some homeworking too. A special opportunity for the right person to make their mark with amazing foundations already in place.
If you're as excited by this exciting opportunity as we are, please send a copy of your CV to our regional consultant, Amelia Lee: [email protected]

We'll be meeting candidates on a rolling basis so please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.