We currently have two posts available our first post is full time hours of 37.5 hours per week  our second post is a part time post of 22.5 hours per week.

Postholders will be required to work flexibly as there will occasionally be a requirement to work some evening and weekends.

Are you looking for a varied and rewarding role in fundraising? Do you want to be part of the team that supports the many individuals, community groups and businesses who fundraise for Ashgate Hospice each year across North Derbyshire? If so, apply to join our Income Generation team as a Community Relationship Fundraiser.

About the role

As an integral part of Ashgate Hospice’s Community Fundraising team, you will work with your fellow Community Relationship Fundraisers to ensure every person, group or organisation that chooses to support Ashgate is helped to maximise their fundraising and feels appreciated for their efforts by communicating the difference their support makes.

You’ll also get the opportunity to innovate and input into new fundraising products and campaigns, as well as helping to grow our network of incredible volunteers to enhance our reach across North Derbyshire.

The main responsibilities include:

• Support fundraisers across North Derbyshire to help maximise their fundraising by providing help and guidance

• Lead on the delivery and growth of Ashgate’s network of Fundraising Champions, Groups and Public Speakers

• Grow Ashgate’s portfolio of inspiring fundraising campaigns by developing new ideas and events from concept to delivery.

To get full details on what the role includes please read the attached Job Description, call the recruiting manager for an informal chat or come and visit us.

About you:

This position is perfect for someone who has fundraised successfully in the past (paid or voluntary) who wants to make a difference in a fast-paced and exciting environment supporting our incredible fundraisers. We’ll also give you the opportunity to grow and progress within the wider Income Generation team.

Skills and experience required (see job description for full list of skills and experience:

• English and Maths at Level 2 or above (or equivalent)

• Experience of successful fundraising (paid or voluntary)

• Knowledge of the Ashgate Hospice catchment area of North Derbyshire

• Outstanding personal organisation skills

• Experience in a customer facing role

• Experience of working to and exceeding targets

What next:

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Carl Jones, Fundraising Manager.

Please visit our website and social media accounts or listen to our podcast “The Life and Death Podcast” to get a feel for what it is like to be part of the Ashgate team and gain an understanding of the people we support.

Any candidate who identifies themselves as disabled will be shortlisted if they meet the essential criteria for the role.  Essential criteria can be found in the job description and person specification for the role.

To apply, please download an application form from our website.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will usually receive an invitation a minimum of 48 hours before the day of the interview. If you have received no response within two weeks of the closing date, your application will have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If successful, you will be required to have an enhanced level DBS check carried as part of the conditional pre-employment checks. For more information, please refer to the candidate assistant notes.

As a provider of CQC regulated activity, it is a legal requirement that all employees or workers engaged with the Hospice and have direct or incidental patient contact are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 from 1st April 2022. For more information please visit the candidate assist notes available on the ‘Our vacancies’ page of our website.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, committed professional woman, with leadership and organisational skills, to work alongside our Clinical Manager to lead and manage Vida, and help us grow sustainably following the challenges of the Covid pandemic – our current Director is approaching retirement after many years with the organisation.

Vida Sheffield is a women's organisation delivering specialist trauma focused and gender sensitive therapy services to women and girls. We also offer bespoke training in trauma-informed working, and promote campaigns to tackle the underlying causes of domestic and sexual abuse, and in particular Violence Against Women & Girls [VAWG]. 

You will have experience as a CEO or a senior manager in a voluntary or public sector organisation, experience of managing financial, policy and HR functions, and proven skills in fundraising/tendering, and collaborative working.

Your ethos and approach should match those of Vida, with an understanding of gender-based violence and the barriers faced by survivors with different needs and life experiences. You should be passionate about ensuring that our services are delivered in line with our vision, and survivors are at the centre of all of our work.

You will be joining us at a time of growth for the organisation – Vida have undertaken a strategic review and planning process in consultation with our 7 staff, volunteers, Trustees and service user reps from our Women’s Voices service user involvement group.

Due to the nature of the role we will be considering women applicants only, in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 [pursuant to Schedule 9 part 1] as a genuine occupational requirement. Vida are committed to actively valuing diversity – we seek applications from women from all backgrounds and communities.

SUPPORT WORKERS, TRANSITIONS NORTH, SUTTON IN ASHFIELD AND MANSFIELD, PERMANENT, FRWK03 £17,189 - £18,661 FTE, 37 HPW

Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job? 

Do you have a commitment to reach out, even to the most chaotic and challenging young people?

We are looking for Support Workers who would thrive in a young person’s accommodation service, where no two days are ever the same. You could be part of a team supporting young people to develop their independence and social skills, have the integrity to build professional working relationships.

We are looking for motivated and flexible support workers’ who are able to work proactively and react to a fast-flowing and fluid environment. You will support young people aged 16 – 21 to complete daily tasks and learn new life-skills during their transition to independence and into our move-on  properties.

• You will work in partnership with various agencies, liaising closely with Social Care.
• Have excellent communication skillls
•  Are you dynamic, enthusiastic and diverse?
• Promote Equality and Diversity within the Service
• Provide a safe and secure environment for young people.
• Contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive support package
• Support Young People to develop the skills that will empower them to move on to independent living and avoid becoming repeat homeless.

Candidates need to be reliable and enthusiastic - experience of working with young people is desired, although not essential, a full training package will be given during the probationary period and throughout your employment.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during the first six months in the post, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE. 

SUPPORT WORKER, SHERWOOD STREET CENTRE, MANSFIELD, PERMANENT, FRWK03 £17,189- £18,661, 37 HPW

The Sherwood Street Centre offers 15 units of high quality quick access accommodation in Mansfield for people who have either been sleeping rough or at immediate risk of doing so.

We are looking for candidates who can communicate with people in a friendly and welcoming manner. You will need to be reliable and enthusiastic with an expectation you will be dealing with the public in a busy, often challenging service environment - experience of working in housing and homelessness or similar supportive environments is not necessary but desirable.

The main functions of these roles are:

• To ensure that clients and the building are safe and secure
• To build the skills and confidence of service users to empower them in maximising their independence
• To enable people to move on and resettle from the service in a timely and appropriate way.
• To contribute to the aims of the service
• To work in partnership with other agencies to maximise service delivery

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during the first six months in the post, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We are BrightLife and our mission is to work together to help 500 older people in Chesterfield, Bolsover and North East Derbyshire to move away from isolation and loneliness.

We do this in a number of ways with the support of our dedicated volunteer from our base in the heart of Chesterfield.  By being able to offer services to older people, they can feel valued and part of the community.

We require a part time fund raiser to support our ambition to grow unrestricted funding in 2022. If you are adventurous, determined, self-reliant, enthusiastic, optimistic, confident and friendly we want to talk with you!

This role offers the opportunity to make an impact into a market that has been untouched by this charity. By doing this we will then be able to help so many older people.

You will be accountable for: -

• Engaging with the local business community to achieve income targets
• Helping to build mutually beneficial relationships with 5 other local charities and groups
• Organising and executing a calendar of events
• Working closely with the Chief Officer on strategic growth and opportunities

The ideal candidate will come to us with a proven track record of raising funds for other charities and be able to guide us through the execution of a fundraising strategy in order to meet our financial targets.

You work from our office in Chesterfield and the role comes with: -

• 20 hours per week
• £21,000 per year (actual)
• Mileage expenses paid
• Mobile phone and laptop provided
• 4 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays per year (pro-rata full time hours)

Does this sound like a place that you would like to work?  We look forward to meeting you.

Closing Date 11th February 2022 Interviews to be held week beginning 21st February 2022.

Position: Senior Community Fundraiser (North, England)
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Home-based, based in the North of England (Merseyside/Yorkshire)
Salary: £33,606 - £37,217 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E2
Department: Community and Events team

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

The MS Society is delivering some of the most exciting fundraising in the UK and we’re seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior Community Fundraiser in the North of England to join our dedicated Community and Events team.

Our Community Fundraising Team are focused on raising £2m+ working across the UK in 2022. After a successful 2021 fundraising year, this role offers the opportunity to grow community fundraising with the enthusiastic support of people affected by MS, their friends and families, including members of our local groups.

Our team works within a lively and creative fundraising department, where we break down barriers and collaborate to ensure supporters at all levels get the very best service. You’ll be given free rein to develop your skills and experience, while building relationships with grassroots supporters to maximise income.

• You’re likely to be in a similar role for another charity, confident, enthusiastic and with great customer care and communication skills.
• You'll know how work closely with supporters, volunteers, local groups and our wider fundraising team.
• You’ll be able to demonstrate a good understanding of community and events fundraising and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Most importantly, you’ll be supporter-focused and willing to go the extra mile to support our amazing fundraisers and help them reach their fundraising goals.
• You’ll be home based in SW England/the West Midlands.
• You must have a driving licence.

If you’re enthusiastic, hard-working and motivated by helping others achieve something amazing in support of a cause that means the world to them, we’d love to hear from you.

We offer 35 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) including bank holidays, travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our Every MS Story strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 24 January 2022

In order to apply for this role, please click the apply button and submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the person specification in the attached job description (in application resources).

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment.

The full list of UK visas and permits that grant you the right to work in the UK can be found on the UK government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and will not be in a position to support you with any visa applications you may make. 

We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We’d be grateful if you could complete the attached equality and diversity monitoring form  and submit it with your application.

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, the HR team will anonymise your CV and supporting statement before forwarding to the shortlisting panel.  

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.

No agencies please.