An amazing opportunity has arisen for a part time (four days per week) Communications Manager to join an organisation based at the National Injuries Centre which aims to improve the quality of life for people living with spinal cord injury. The charity funds vital research into the complications of spinal cord injury and has recently launched its new grants programme, funding high quality clinical research that will have tangible outcomes for people living with spinal cord injury.

Based at the organisations' HO in Stoke Mandeville, the Communications Manager will undertake the following main responsibilities:

• Work with colleagues to ensure delivery of communications and that messages are consistent and engaging
• Work with the Research Grants Manager to promote the charity's research grants programme
• Work with Research Grants Manager and external researchers to disseminate published research results and information to wider audiences.
• Work with the Fundraising Manager to support corporate partnerships and provide PR and communications support for all fundraising activities in the community
• Be responsible for the charity's website and it future content
• Develop and provide information on website usage and impact
• Maintain the organisations social media presence, including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
• Coordinate all proactive and reactive interactions with media including identification of key audiences, drafting press releases, and identifying appropriate spokespeople
• Manage relationships with agencies including briefing designers, and fulfilment of print materials
• Coordinate the creation of the charity's annual report, working with colleagues to develop editorial content

The successful applicant will be comfortable working within a "hands on" role within a small team, and will have previous communications experience, including of promoting fundraising gained within a role within the charity sector. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is keen to develop their experience further within a supportive, friendly, and talented team of passionate individuals.

If you'd like to be considered for this role please send your CV to or call on 020 7939 7448 to have an initial chat about the position.

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), race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Please note, due to the number of applications we receive we aren't always able to respond to unsuccessful candidates.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People creates life-changing partnerships by training dogs to alert deaf people to sounds and danger signals, thereby providing independence and confidence. It is the biggest charity of its kind in the world and we are committed to be the best in our field, with the determination to be the centre of excellence for this unique work.

We are currently looking to recruit a Community Fundraising and Event Support Officer to work in a busy and dynamic Regional Fundraising team. The role involves supporting national fundraising initiatives for regional / local delivery and the development of new ones. You will be responsible for the delivery of annual targets including defined income generation. To be successful in this role, you will need to be:

• Passionate about the Charity
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Target driven and focused on fundraising opportunities
• Well organised and a good time manager
• Able to travel on a regular basis
• Able to talk knowledgeably and enthusiastically about our work.

Are you the kind of person we are looking for? If so, we want to hear from you.

If you wish to apply for this role, please visit our website via the apply link.

TPP Recruitment are currently supporting an amazing national Children's charity as they look to continue their recent growth within their regional Fundraising team with the recruitment of a Community Fundraising Manager.

This is an exciting role to join a very successful regional fundraising team that covers the whole of the UK. The role will give you the freedom of working in a new way for this team, taking more of a relationship and creative approach to their fundraising. You will play a key role in focusing less on the local small corporates and major relationships and more on build up their volunteer network and community groups. Working with them in their fundraising efforts and engaging them to take part in fundraising events. Coming up with new campaigns and events to deliver in your region with be a big part of this role and the continued success within your region. This role will be responsible for the fundraising in the East of England, this covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Job title: Community Fundraising Manager
Causes: Children's charity
Salary: £24,500 to £27,741
Location: home based in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire or Cambridgeshire.

They are looking for an experienced fundraiser, someone who is comfortable in building relationships with a variety of people. Experienced in presenting the vision of the charity to a variety of groups, showcasing the passion there is for this charity. Experienced in developing fundraising ideas that can be delivered to their region with the aim of increasing income. Someone that can work with minimal supervision and must have a driving licence.

If you are located in the region this role operates and you are looking for a role that gives you the freedom of engaging with a variety of supporters, being able to put your fundraising ideas into practice then this might be the role for you.

The Alumni Relations Officer will play a key role in delivering and developing the Hall’s alumni and friends’ engagement programme. This is a pivotal role at Wycliffe Hall that impacts fundraising, profile-raising and student recruitment. The post holder will be responsible for planning and delivering a select programme of events, both within the Hall and further afield, to strengthen the community of alumni and friends and its relationship with the Hall.

The Bible Reading Fellowship (BRF) is a Christian charity that is passionate about enabling people of all ages to grow in faith and understanding of the Bible. BRF resources the spiritual journey of individuals and the mission and ministry of local churches. BRF also provides a professional education service equipping primary schools to explore Christianity creatively and confidently.

We are looking for a creative fundraiser to work a minimum of 3 days per week, who is looking to apply their diverse fundraising experience in a leadership role. The role gives the opportunity to share stories and impact of BRF’s work through campaigns, newsletters, appeal letters, occasional events and, in collaboration with the communications team, through our websites and social media. The Head of Fundraising will also project manage our largest campaign of the year, the Messy Church £100 Appeal.

We are looking for someone to lead our fundraising team. We welcome both current leaders and those looking to take the next step into a leadership role. This role provides both hands on experience but also an opportunity to shape the future of BRF’s fundraising. BRF sees significant potential in exploring church partnerships and the Head of Fundraising will lead the way creatively crafting, piloting and implementing a new church partnerships campaign, working with others across the organisation.

Closing date: 5:00pm on Thursday 30 April 2020.

Please note, there is an occupational requirement that the role be held by a Christian, as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

About the role

The Tutor Coordinator plays a key part within our core team, working alongside the Head of Recovery College, College Coordinator, and Administrator, to support the smooth running of the College. Central to this role is working closely with our pool of paid and volunteer tutors to support them in the co-production and co-delivery of a broad range of recovery-focused courses. There are real opportunities to shape this flagship project in response to the community, and to utilise your knowledge and skills to influence the future development of the College.

More specifically, the job entails:

• To hold responsibility for the recruitment, training and support of paid and volunteer college tutors, with support from the Head of College
• To oversee and drive the development of new courses; to support and provide guidance to tutors in order to supervise the co-production and co-facilitation of courses and workshops, bearing in mind needs within the local community
• To offer regular group supervision to tutors, and facilitate tutor meetings and team building
• To contribute to team initiatives to engage and involve stakeholders (service users, carers, volunteers, and professionals) in the Recovery College through meetings, events and communications
• To maintain professional relationships with tutors and students, respecting their views, autonomy and culture
• To work closely with the Recovery College Coordinator, provide any information or support required, including for course timetabling, prospectus, booking of tutors and venues
• To work closely with the college Quality Assurance Panel in undertaking the course approval process
• As part of the Recovery College Team, share responsibility for the storage, management and use of data relating to the Recovery College
• Carry out any administrative duties that are required to ensure the smooth and effective running of the Recovery College, including but not limited to processing tutor expenses and time sheets
• To ensure the college adheres to the core principles of adult learning in all courses, and maintains a peer support approach
• To promote the ethos of recovery, co-production and co-delivery for all courses, presentations and workshops
• To model the principles and practices of the Recovery College in all aspects of the work and throughout the partnership
• To work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, covering colleagues’ absence, and occasionally standing in for tutors on course delivery.

Person Specification

We’re looking for someone who is skilled and experienced in managing volunteers and/or staff. An ability to think creatively and work within limited resources is a real asset, particularly in providing team support and in training design and delivery. An understanding of the mental health sector, paired with a real belief in and commitment to recovery is important, as we’re dedicated to providing empathic and strengths-based support to a student group that faces much adversity. Our ideal candidate will relish the opportunity to work in a unique and evolving project where their work can make a real impact.

Essential Requirements

• Experience of supervising or managing staff or volunteers
• Experience of designing and delivering or facilitating training in an educational or recovery based setting
• An understanding of the principles of recovery from mental illness and the barriers that people with mental health problems may face when attempting to access education
• Experience of public speaking and delivering presentations
• Excellent listening skills and communication skills (both written and verbal) with clear evidence of ability
• Ability to motivate and inspire others and translate learning into effective and committed practice
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to manage competing priorities and demands
• Awareness of and commitment to all aspects of anti-discriminatory practice
• Willingness to undertake professional qualifications if required
• Proficient in the use of IT including Microsoft Office

Desirable Requirements

• Hold a recognised education or training qualification
• Professional mental health qualification or experience of working in a mental health setting
• Experience of representing an organisation to a range of external audiences
• Knowledge of Peer Support and co-production in mental health and ability to apply this throughout your work
• Experience or understanding of mental health issues

Other Information

• Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service.
• This post will be on a 4 weeks notice period.
• Willing to undertake evening and weekend work when required
• Willing to undertake regular travel within the county and occasionally elsewhere in the UK
• There is a probation period of six months for new employees, during which time your employment will be monitored. Your employment will be subject to you completing your probationary period to the satisfaction of RESTORE.

This job description may change over time, subject to discussion with the post holder, and in line with the expectation of funders and the strategy for the organisation agreed by the Board of Trustees.

About Restore and The Recovery College
 

Restore is a respected and established mental health charity, set in the heart of a vibrant and diverse county. Restore is part of the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership, a partnership that formally brings together six local mental health organisations: Oxford Health Foundation NHS Trust, Connections Support, Elmore Community Services, Oxfordshire MIND, Response and Restore. The partnership is committed to better integrating services across the county in order to make it easier for people to get the best mental health support possible.

The Oxfordshire Recovery College was established by these 6 partners (with Restore being the lead partner) in 2015 and has been growing and thriving ever since. We offer a range of courses and workshops about mental health and wellbeing for adults across Oxfordshire. Our courses range in theme from understanding diagnoses, such as depression or psychosis, to using creative writing or art in recovery. Our courses are attended by service users, their family, friends or carers, and mental health professionals, with everyone learning together. We believe that an educational approach to recovery from mental health issues gives  our students  hope, a sense of control and the opportunity to better manage their own mental health. All of our courses are co-produced and co-delivered, drawing on both professional expertise and lived experience in equal measure.

Our co-produced mission statement is: Through learning together, we support each other to grow in hope and confidence and develop skills to better manage our own mental health.

Why work for us?

As an employee of Restore, you can expect a range of fantastic benefits and opportunities to both support you and enable you to develop both personally and professionally. These include:

• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which can provide short term counselling, and up to six sessions of relevant physical therapy.
• An individual training budget which, in agreement with your line manager, you can allocate to relevant training and development opportunities, from both within the partnership, and externally.
• A great pension scheme that provides 3% matched to your own contributions.
• A travel loan to buy any bus or train season tickets in advance
• An eye care scheme which contributes funds towards spectacles for DSE use
• Access to our Cycle to Work Scheme which enables you to save up to 47% off the retail price of bikes and accessories.
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata), and the option to take an unpaid sabbatical after 5 years of service with us.

MEET in Oxford provides a low cost trauma focused therapy service using fully qualified and highly experienced psychotherapists who offer Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprogramming (EMDR) and Energy Psychotherapy (EP) to people whose lives are seriously affected by difficult experiences in the past and who are unable to pay for private therapy or access it through the NHS.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to support us to consolidate and develop this very low-cost trauma focused therapy service which operates from Oxford City Centre on Mondays.

MEET in Oxford was registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in 2019 (charity number 1182200) and is now looking for an experienced administrator and development worker (0.5 f.t.e).

3-year fixed term contract at point 26 of the National Joint Council (NJC) pay scale – £29,636, pro rata – £14,818.

Person Specification

We are looking for an experienced administrator and development worker who has:

Essentials

• An interest in supporting people who are living with the impacts of trauma and is in sympathy with Quaker Values
• A willingness to learn about EP/EMDR approaches and advocate for these methods of working with trauma.
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively.

• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking and planning with the flexibility to respond to opportunities for working in synergy with other organisations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with trustees and professional colleagues who are working pro bono.
• Good time management skills and initiative to enable combining working from home with a presence at 43 St Giles on Mondays.

Desirables

• Proven skills in organisational development.
• An understanding of the world of therapy and of organisations working with vulnerable people.
• An experience or interest in fundraising in the charitable sector.

Job Description

Administrative Role

• Review and improve existing methods of record keeping and communication with clients and referrers and take overall responsibility for maintaining records.
• Communicate with other professionals involved in the care of our clients as needed.
• Liaise with Oxford Quaker Meeting Office Manager and staff.
• Do the administration for the introductory training events and group work in the methods we use undertaken by therapists.
• Maintain and update MEET’s website 
• Keep accounts and bank money paid by clients.
• Support Trustees to fulfil responsibilities in relation to the Charity Commission by preparing an annual report and annual accounts.
• Prepare agenda and minutes of the quarterly Trustees meetings in consultation with the chair of Trustees.
• To answer client and therapist queries and calls.

Development Role

• Help to develop connections with organisations that refer to us and look for opportunities for collaboration.
• Support therapists to develop groupwork and market courses so developed.
• In collaboration with trustees, explore and secure future funding for MEET to maintain the sustainability of the charity.
• Be willing to support and enable new initiatives in relation to the future of MEET.

Find out more about our work by visiting our website.

Application – CV with an accompanying letter demonstrating how you fit the criteria for this post should be sent to Sandra Figgess by email. Please note that short listing will focus primarily on your accompanying letter and we will expect to find evidence that you have looked carefully at our website. 

Closing Date: Friday 3rd April

Interviews will be held on Monday 20th April

Corporate Fundraiser

Part Time 10 hours a week

£28,000 (pro-rata) 1-year fixed term contract with potential to extend to 2 years.

Do you have an interest in working within the charity and mental health sector? Response Organisation is one of the largest mental health charities in Oxfordshire that provides early intervention and support for young adults experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues.

We are currently looking to recruit a Corporate Fundraiser to join our team who will play a vital role within the Children &

Young People department raising funds to support the work of the Mental Wealth Academy project.

Launched in Autumn 2019, the Mental Wealth Academy is an innovative new project supporting 18-25 year olds affected by

life-changing events, who are falling through gaps in the transition pathways from CAMHS to Adult Mental Health services.

The Mental Wealth Academy model will be characterised by an aspirational, asset-based approach with the aim of reducing health inequalities, increasing resilience and improving life chances. Response will be expanding the third sector's reach and impact through a proactive and preventative programme consisting of training, peer mentorship and direct intervention.

Main Duties

• Meet fundraising targets (£150k in year 1, £240k in year 2)
• Identify opportunities for sponsorship which covers the full range of activities within the Mental Wealth Academy. Research, identify, prioritise and approach companies that may have an interest in working with Response for mutual benefit.
• Develop and write funding proposals, corporate applications and reports.
• Produce and deliver high quality creative presentations at senior level and proposals tailored to each corporate account.
• Keep up to date with professional fundraising associations and media regarding fundraising tools and skills development.
• Manage relationships with corporates before, during, and after receipt of funds and maintain a high level of supporter care.
• Track, analyse and report on fundraising results in the corporate field and measure, manage and report performance.
• Raise the profile of Response & the Mental Wealth Academy by networking at appropriate events and secure new introductions.
• Work with the Communications & Marketing team to develop and deliver PR and marketing plans for the Mental Wealth Academy.
• Work flexibly to attend occasional fundraising events and activities outside of normal working hours including evenings & weekends as required.

Our benefits include:

• 25 days holiday + bank hols
• Free parking on site

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social Events throughout the year

• Discounted shopping

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Subsidised Gym Membership

• Training and Development

• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme

• £500 Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

If you feel like this is your next career step we would love to hear from you! Please click "Apply" now! Closing date 23/03/20, with interviews to be held on 25/03/20.

We are now recruiting for amazing people who want to join our team and are driven to help change young lives.

Communications, Participation & Campaigns Officer
Hours: 15 hours per week
Pension: Auto-enrolment scheme in place
Contract: Fixed Term for 3 years
Probationary Period: 6 Months
Accountable to: PR & Communications Coordinator
Place of work: Osney Mead, Oxford 
Salary: £21,166 (NJC SCP 11 - 18) per annum, pro rata

About Oxfordshire Mind 
We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We’re here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support; in total over 20,000 people in Oxfordshire access our services each year. With one in four people experiencing a mental health problem at some point in their lives, people need Mind more than ever.

Our work includes:

• The Transitional Supported Housing Recovery Service (part of the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership).
• The TalkingSpace Plus psychological therapy service in partnership with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
• The Oxfordshire Mind Wellbeing Service, which is part of both the TalkingSpace Plus and Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnerships and includes:
  • Five Wellbeing Centres throughout the county
  • Public Wellbeing & Information Services
  • Physical Activity and Wellbeing
  • Benefits for Better Mental Health, a welfare benefits advice service
  • Volunteering and Peer Support Opportunities
  • Raising awareness and campaigning activity.
• We employ over 100 staff and operate in 28 locations around the county.

Job Purpose 
The Communication, Participation & Campaigns Officer is a key member of the team delivering the innovative Mental Wealth Academy in partnership with other third sector organisations across Oxfordshire. The Communication, Participation & Campaigns Officer will ensure the partnership communicates effectively with young people, their families, carers and professionals. The post-holder is responsible for ensuring excellent communication by working with young people in a co productive approach.

Responsibilities

• Utilising a co productive approach working with young people to create meaningful and engaging content to campaign and promote services
• Utilising a co productive approach working with young people to create meaningful and engaging content to campaign and promote services
• Coordinating effective and consistent external communication for the partnership
• Developing the project’s online presence through social media and other relevant channels
• Creating publicity that is of a high quality and communicates an effective and positive message
• Using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Premiere Pro to edit the full suite of social media content, including but not limited to, video, social media graphics, print work (including leaflets, posters, and brochures) GIFs and animations
• Competently use communication platforms for business use, including but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Bitly
• Developing integrated marketing campaigns and overseeing the distribution of publicity materials
• Produce ‘grab bags of communications’ for all partners to share on social media
• Producing monthly communication reports
• Attending events, as when required, to capture content for social media quality
• Liaising with the Oxfordshire Mind PR & Communications Coordinator to ensure that all publicity material meets guidelines
• Providing regular high-quality reports to the PR & Communications Officer and wider partnership
• Monitoring partnership social media platforms for trends, key messages and campaigns

Project Profile 
Launching in Autumn 2019, the Mental Wealth Academy is an innovative new project supporting 18-25 year olds affected by life-changing events, who are falling through gaps created by transition pathways from CAMHS to Adult Mental Health services.

Furthermore, as part of this innovative project, families will be supported to enable them to work with their children and young people to recover from mental health issues following a life changing event.

In partnership with Response, Ark T, Synolos, Trax, RAW, Oxfordshire Youth, SOFEA and BYHP, the Oxfordshire Mind Transitional Wellbeing Practitioner and Participation & Campaigns Worker will be at the heart of this pioneering new mental health service for young people.

The Mental Wealth Academy Model will be characterised by an aspirational, coproductive, asset-based approach with the aim of reducing health inequalities, increasing resilience and improving life chances.

The project will expand the third sector's reach and impact through a proactive and preventative programme consisting of training, peer mentorship and direct intervention.

Closing Date: 15th April 2020
Interview Date: To be confirmed, with the possibility of Skype interviews.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website. There you can complete your application for this position. 

CV’s will not be accepted.

Oxfordshire Mind is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal opportunity and diversity.

We are a Mindful Employer.

No agencies please.

People & Planet is the largest student network in Britain campaigning to end world poverty, defend human rights and protect the environment.

We have one of the most respected internship programmes in the sector, where you’ll gain all the experience you need to thrive in the not-for-profit sector. You’ll receive intensive, ongoing training, fantastic support and build up the skills so that, by the time you finish, you’ll be single-handedly managing your own projects and campaigns.

This year we are recruiting for up to 4 full-time Campaigns & Movement Building Coordinators.

People & Planet particularly encourages applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, trans people, queer people, people with disabilities and people with caring responsibilities and other groups typically under-represented in campaigning organisations. We are committed to make reasonable adjustments to enable any candidate to show their suitability for a role within People & Planet.

As the internship is based at our office in Oxford, we can assist with relocation costs in the form of a discretionary loan to successful applicants. We pay our interns the Oxford Living Wage.

Candidates need to be available to commit to the full 13 months of the internship. Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK and must be able to prove this.