SCM is a community of students, past and present, and it is community that is at the heart of who we are and how we do things. Wherever students find us and however they engage, they are our purpose; supporting them to be, and, where they are open to it, to grow in their lives and faith.

We are deeply committed to an inclusive, progressive and radical approach to the Christian faith and we are a movement for today, which means campaigning on current issues of concern such as the refugee crisis, the arms trade and food injustice, and modelling LGBTQ+ celebration and pushing the church to do the same.

As we look to our future we have big dreams of what SCM can be, and to achieve this we’re looking for a Movement Administrator to support our work in bringing together students across Britain.

The main duties of the role include:

• Responding to incoming enquiries from members and SCM communities via telephone, email and social media, and coordinating appropriate responses from the staff team.
• Accurately recording activities on a database and ensuring contact information is kept up to date.
• Undertaking administrative tasks such as sending out welcome packs, resources and other correspondence.
• Supporting the Communications and Marketing Officer in sending regular communications to members and SCM communities.   
• Recording events bookings and sending information to delegates, as well as attending SCM events where possible to support the running of the event.  
• Ensuring that the website is kept up to date and proofreading content.
• Administering termly mailings to SCM’s members, communities and chaplaincies in collaboration with the staff team.  
• Carrying out annual surveys of members, communities, churches and chaplaincies, including collating the data and presenting this to the staff team for discussion.   
• Undertaking any other tasks as required commensurate with the post, such as taking minutes of meetings.

The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who is a confident communicator and can build relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds. As the main point of contact for students and SCM community leaders, you will be able to respond to queries in a friendly and professional manner, communicating with students and other stakeholders and ensuring a high level of support is offered. You will need to show, in addition to the skills and experience listed in the person specification, that your values align with our values, and that you share our commitment to safeguarding. A willingness to learn and a positive attitude are as important to us as qualifications and experience, so do please get in touch even if you don’t think you meet all of the criteria quite yet.

You would be joining a small but dynamic staff who are deeply committed to the values and work of SCM, and who are excited to welcome you the team and work with you in your role. We can also offer you a competitive salary, a generous annual leave entitlement, pension contributions, enhanced sickness and family leave pay, and flexible working.

We actively encourage people from structurally disadvantaged backgrounds and underrepresented groups to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, people from communities experiencing racial inequality, migrants, refugees, women, non-binary people, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or people from an economically deprived background.

For an informal conversation about this role please contact Lisa Murphy, Operations Manager.

Applications should be submitted electronically in Word format by email before the closing date and time. Please ensure that you clearly state the role you wish to apply for.

Closing date for applications: 4th January 2022 at 11am

Interviews to be held:                             From 10th January

Start date:                                              As soon as possible

The Legacy Engagement Officer helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by delivering the implementation of the Legacy marketing strategy to increase revenue from Legacy and In Memoriam Giving to the benefit of Guide Dogs. This involves highlighting and promoting the area of Legacy and In Memoriam Giving to all Guide Dogs supporters as well as to internal stakeholders to increase the number of people leaving a gift to Guide Dogs in their will.

This role Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year pro rata. 

This is a home based Midlands role covering Birmingham, Coventry, Notingham and Peterborough. 

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 and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people. 

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• Proven experience of developing and stewarding high value relationships.

• Willingness to manage and work across a wide geographical area.

• Proven experience of effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proven experience of managing project spend and working with a number of different internal teams to influence and gain support.

• Demonstrable knowledge of Legacy Marketing and an understanding of Will making and related issues (i.e. conflict of interest and undue influence).

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn Inheritance Tax, Probate Law, GDPR and the Charity Commission’s Code of Practice. 

• Knowledge of, or willingness to train in, bereavement issues.

• Good understanding of profiling and segmentation/research tools.

Desirable 

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification.

• Professional membership to IOF. 

• Previous experience of planning and running a supporter facing or a customer events programme, including managing expenditure, external suppliers and KPIs.

• Previous exposure of working within a legacy marketing function/charity sector. 

• Previous experience in a direct marketing environment with an understanding of campaign management including data, design/creative and laser briefs

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

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 people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to 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.

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.

How to apply 
 

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above. 

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. 

The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised.If any mandatory fields are missed, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion.

Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Fundraising Manager to join the Midlands team.

Job Title: Fundraising Manager (Midlands)
Ref: FM Midlands
Duration: Permanent contract / 35 hours per week
Salary: £30,000 to £36,000 per year
Location: Midlands (hybrid home/office working)

About Variety

Variety funds wheelchairs, specialist equipment, adapted accessible transport in the form of our Sunshine Coaches, and memorable experiences through our Variety Great Days Out programme. We aim to help children have fewer bad days and more great days by facilitating their independence, freedom, dignity, and greater self-esteem, helping them to make the most of their childhood. Find out more on our website.

About the role

This role will develop and lead new fundraising opportunities, to help the charity engage with a wider range of donors and sponsors, inspire and motivate the team’s staff and volunteers.

The Fundraising Manager will manage a broad range of events, including The Midlands Props Awards 2022, The Ladies Day 2022, and The Winter Ball 2022. This role will also support Variety’s other fundraising initiatives. The potential candidate will have experience in organising fundraising, special events, exceeding financial targets, and a strong track record of establishing and maintaining partnerships.

Benefits

• We offer a supportive and positive working environment.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Health and well-being cash plan scheme.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis; therefore, we advise candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Please make sure to include reference ‘FM Midlands’ in the subject heading of your application.

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Variety supports applications from all sections of the community. We’re committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

No agencies please.

We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Officer to join us.

• Area – Birmingham
• Hours – 21 hours per week
• Salary – £23,000.00-£30,000.00 (pro-rata)
• Contract – Permanent

The role attracts 25 days annual leave + 8 days public holiday (pro-rata) If you have the skills and experience necessary and want to work with a fabulous bunch of people doing great work in and around Birmingham, then apply today. Closing date 5pm 10th December 2021.

Bethel Health and Healing Network are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.  All applicants will be vetted for their suitability to work with these groups where required. Applicants for posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will be asked to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Any offer of employment and continued employment will be contingent upon satisfactory vetting results and checks made prior to and during employment where required. Thank you for your interest in this role and Bethel Health and Healing Network.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a temporary, part time administrator to support the Birmingham Cruse branch with a specific grant managed by Birmingham City Council Public Health team.

The role will require someone with excellent administrative skills, compassionate telephone manner and an ability to multi-task. It requires someone with experience in managing and updating a database, corresponding with a variety of stakeholders, and providing the Birmingham team with the administrative support to expand “Understanding your Bereavement” sessions to local, underrepresented groups.

The candidate must be able to work at least one late shift (until 8pm) per week, and the occasional Saturday morning shift. It will also be expected that the successful candidate will attend at least 15 hours Continuous Professional Development Training per year, with training often held on a Saturday.

Key duties will include

• General administrative tasks
• Database management
• Correspondence with stakeholders
• Arranging zoom meetings- and the management of zoom invitations
• Potential Volunteer support within an office setting
• Supporting the local team to report on the Key Performance Indicators
• Supporting the local team with Trust funding applications

SCM is a community of students, past and present, and it is community that is at the heart of who we are and how we do things. Wherever students find us and however they engage, they are our purpose; supporting them to be, and, where they are open to it, to grow in their lives and faith.

We are deeply committed to an inclusive, progressive and radical approach to the Christian faith and we are a movement for today, which means campaigning on current issues of concern such as the refugee crisis, the arms trade and food injustice, and modelling LGBTQ+ celebration and pushing the church to do the same. As we put our faith into action we often see our members becoming more confident as leaders, growing as everyday theologians, developing as activists and flourishing in their discipleship.

Our membership is made up of an incredible diversity of people. Some gather in local communities on their university campus or at their church, others come together at a regional level through informal networks, and some members won’t have a local community, so their place of connection is through our national, especially online, work. Wherever someone connects with SCM, our values are present and our aims are worked towards. For some SCM is a place to ask hard questions and be challenged by others who are wrestling with faith and ethics. For others, it is a safe Christian space to express and settle in their queer identity. And for all, it is a place where they can simply be.

SCM is a small charity with a strategic plan for growth and sustainability, of which our fundraising is a key part. We are looking for someone who will continue to grow and professionalise our fundraising using the aims and goals of the fundraising strategy. They will build and maintain key fundraising relationships, particularly with churches and individuals, as well as effectively communicating with grant making trusts and potential partners.

The main duties of this role include:

• Maintaining and developing long term relationships with the SCM Friends network, who are our individual regular donors.
• Organising events and outreach activities to engage existing and new donors.
• Developing the potential of legacy income.
• Maintaining SCM’s database of donors.
• Identifying and engaging with new church partners, including speaking at services and events, exhibiting at local and regional denominational events, and promoting activities such as Student Sunday.
• Supporting other members of the team to integrate the fundraising message across the organisation.
• Supervising the production of fundraising materials, including paper and online materials.
• Researching new potential trust funding opportunities.
• Maintaining long-term and developing new relationships with trusts and funds through face-to-face meetings with trust secretaries and trustees.
• Developing strong cases for support and writing inspirational proposals.
• Reporting on fundraising activity to the trustees and grant making bodies.

The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who is skilled at building and maintaining key fundraising relationships, particularly with churches and individuals, and can effectively communicate our vision to gain support from grant making trusts and potential partners. You will need to demonstrate, in addition to the skills and experience listed in the person specification, that your values align with our values, and that you share our commitment to safeguarding. A willingness to learn and a positive attitude are as important to us as qualifications and experience, so do please get in touch even if you don’t think you meet all of the criteria quite yet.

You would be joining a small but dynamic staff who are deeply committed to the values and work of SCM, and who are excited to welcome you the team and work with you in your role. We can also offer you a competitive salary, a generous annual leave entitlement, pension contributions and enhanced sickness and family leave pay, as well as flexible, hybrid working (a mix of office and home based) from day one.

We actively encourage people from structurally disadvantaged backgrounds and underrepresented groups to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, people from communities experiencing racial inequality, migrants, refugees, women, non-binary people, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or people from an economically deprived background. Due to the nature of this role and the responsibilities of the successful post-holder, a genuine occupational requirement to be a committed Christian is in place for this role in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act 2010.

For an informal conversation about this role please contact Revd Naomi Nixon, CEO.

Applications should be submitted electronically in Word format by email before the closing date and time. Please ensure that you clearly state the role you wish to apply for.

• Closing date for applications: Tuesday 4th January 2022
• Interviews to be held: From 10th January 2022
• Start date: As soon as possible

Who we are:

Newlife believe that disabled children should get the better future they deserve. For 30 years we have provided disabled children and their families with specialist protective equipment, growing to become the biggest charitable provider of essential specialist equipment for disabled children in the UK and the only one offering an emergency response, delivering items directly to family homes within just 72 hours. We also run a free, national nurse-staffed helpline. We offer families a voice through our campaigns for change and, our recycling programme saves thousands of tonnes of waste from being sent to landfill or incinerated every year.

Our mission, simply put, is to change lives and you could be a part of that change!

The Role & Oppertunity:

This is an exciting new role for our charity and the successful candidate will facilitate the delivery of a new public / community fundraising programme to support and generate new income, which will include campaigns, third party events, education establishments and community organisations.  

We’re seeking a personable team player who can engage and support both internally and externally, have a proven track record of planning, prioritising and working to targets. You’ll be a confident and inspiring communicator (both written and verbal) and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. Working closely with the Head of Public Fundraising, you will help develop individual and community-led fundraising activities, and will help to raise the profile of Newlife Charity.

The Benefits (What you'll get in return):

• Flexible Working
• Free Car Parking
• 30 days holiday (inc. Bank Holidays)
• Pension Scheme
• Medicash scheme
• Staff Discount
• Access to discounts and offers from UK's most popular retail and service providers

The Details:

• Package - £24000 - £29000 (dependant upon experience) plus Car Allowance 
• Working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (with ad hoc evenings and weekends as necessary)
• Hybrid Working (Home / Office based in Cannock) to the needs of the role
• Permenant Contract

How to apply:

Complete the application process and send a CV with covering letter.

CV's will be reviewed as they come in.

One stage interview process.

Title: Legacy & In Memory Lead, Midlands
Salary: £31,578 p/a
Hours/Contract: Part time - 21 hours per week (with flexible options)
Contract Type: Permanent
Based: Midlands with regular travel to our West Midlands Hospice, Solihull
Closing date: 14th December 2021
Interview date: TBC

Marie Curie has ambitious plans to become the UK's leader in the end of life experience. We want to ensure that everyone has the appropriate support at the end of their lives, and fundraising plays a critical role in achieving this.
Legacies are our single most important growth opportunity in fundraising over the next five years. The legacy and in memory giving programme will play a key role in enabling Marie Curie to deliver its organisational strategy of ensuring that everyone affected by dying, death and bereavement has the best possible experience.
The Legacy and In Memory Giving team is responsible for raising awareness about gifts in Wills and ways to give in memory of a loved one, both externally to supporters and members of public, and internally to staff and volunteers.

What we are looking for:

Working in conjunction with the wider team, you will help to increase the number of supporters who include a gift in their Will or give a gift in memory of a loved one to Marie Curie by providing engaging and inspiring stewardship.
Reporting to the Legacy & In Memory Development Manager, you will work to targets to grow legacy support, and be responsible for planning and organising a series of legacy and in memory events and engagements across the region for supporters.

As Legacy and In Memory Lead you will be the first point of contact and an expert on legacy and in memory giving for all regionally based Caring Services, Volunteering and Fundraising staff. You will have the ability to build relationships with staff and volunteers to ensure they understand the importance of legacy and in memory income to the charity and to equip and motivate them to promote this type of giving regularly, and with confidence.

Educated to degree level, or equivalent, you will be a confident communicator and influencer with strong presentation skills and able to build and develop strong relationships at all levels. This, together with excellent IT, marketing and admin skills will be key.

Innovation and creativity is also essential - you should be highly organised, have experience of maintaining admin processes and financial records, whilst prioritising and coordinating multiple projects and delivering to deadlines. You should also have proven achievement of meeting financial targets and managing events. A willingness to work occasional anti-social hours and access to a vehicle, insured for business use, is essential.

The role can be based at any of our Marie Curie regional offices or hospices in Scotland, dependant on successful applicant's location with flexibility for home working.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

What's in it for you:
- Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Continuous development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Working

For more information or an informal chat please contact the Legacy & In Memory Development Manager, Amber Jagot, on 07515 134967

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 37 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.

IRW is currently recruiting for the position of ‘Orphans and Donor Care Officer' to join its dynamic Network & Resource Development Department. The purpose of the role is to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Islamic Relief Partner Development team focusing on Orphan Sponsorship and Donor Care responsibilities. To establish and maintain effective communication with all members of the team and other functions of IRW where relevant. Provide administrative support to Orphan Sponsorship from global donors and to help ensure that all donor queries are dealt with in a prompt and positive manner. To maintain Partner Development’s infrastructure, facilities and services to provide suitable work environment. To ensure Partner Development’s financial accountability, transparency and accuracy through participating in well designed and implemented systems, policies and procedures.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail; ability to organise; prioritise and work efficiently under pressure and subject to changing priorities; proven experience in meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Excellent levels of computer literacy
• Strong ability to work off of own initiative as well as be a team player
• Experience in managing multiple projects at the same time
• Experience in CRM management
• Experience in customer relations
• Considerable experience in general administration and customer service

Desirable:

• A professional or academic qualification in a Business Administration or International Development
• Working knowledge of a second language (e.g. Arabic/ Urdu/ Spanish/ Norwegian)
• Experience in working with volunteers
• Experience for working in non-profit organisation
• Experience in working for International Aid Organisation

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 24/01/2022.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• criminal records check
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:

(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

You have great administrative and data entry skills, a flexible approach and lots enthusiasm. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as an Administrator.

Aquarius is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Right now, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team in Solihull. Solihull Integrated Addiction Service (SIAS) is a partnership between four organisations jointly responsible for the delivery of the drug, alcohol and gambling services, in the Borough of Solihull. At The Core, we offer services for adults and children who use or are affected by substance use and gambling. In addition to this we also provide support to the homeless and floating support to those in vulnerable housing.  As an Administrator, you will manage a phoneline and referrals for our homeless and vulnerable housing service. Anything it takes in fact, to ensure that everyone we deal with feels welcomed and that our systems and service operates effectively each and every day.

As well as GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above (or equivalent), you have significant experience of data entry, manipulation and reporting. We’ll also be looking for a background in an admin role where you dealt with people from a wide range of backgrounds, both over the phone and face-to-face. Familiar with all aspects of electronic communication such as email, diaries and the intranet, you have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Windows files and folders too. What’s more, you have lots of initiative, are great at multi-tasking, work well within a team and under direction from others and have an absence of an alcohol or substance misuse problem for at least two years.

The salary for this post is £17,550 (pro-rata for 25 hours) per annum with progression to £18,278 pro rata  per annum

This is a permanent part time role requiring the post holder to work 25 hours per week.

Closing date for applications is 30 December 2021  (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received).

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?

OVERVIEW

Hours: Full time - 36.5 hours per week

Location: A combination of office (Birmingham) and remote home working (during the current pandemic). Some occasional UK travel will be required.

Introduction to The Active Wellbeing Society

The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) are a community benefit society and cooperative working to tackle inequality and promote community wellbeing. Our work with communities cuts across a wide range of policy agendas – from health and social care to transport and planning, community cohesion to climate action, jobs and skills to physical activity – and is increasingly recognised nationally as demonstrating best practice in reaching and supporting those from our most disadvantaged communities and achieving significant system and behaviour change.

Introduction to the role and department

As Funding Development Lead, you will take a senior role in identifying opportunities for funding, working with managers and directors to develop project proposals in line with TAWS’ strategic aims, mission and values. You will be responsible for drafting and coordinating funding applications related to health and wellbeing, working with the wider team to produce high quality proposals and managing a funding pipeline. You will also work with partners and stakeholders to co-produce joint funding applications and develop good relationships with relevant funders.

This role, based in the Funding & Strategy team, will support development across a number of areas including within health, wellbeing and activity, as well as programme areas aimed at tackling inequalities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Work with managers and Directors to scope, develop and sustain projects in line with our strategic aims and objectives

2.Identify relevant opportunities for funding and take a leading role in shaping and developing new projects including developing budgets in line with resource requirements

3.Work across Directorates such as Healthy Communities, Data and Insight and Active Communities to ensure collaborative approach to funding and business development is achieved 

4.Produce high quality funding bids including writing and editing copy and support the team to draft funding applications

5.Ensure that deadlines are met and that submissions are managed in a timely way

6.Play a leading role in supporting the development of the funding function, including supporting the wider organisation to develop fundraising skills

7.Support the Head of Funding and Strategy to embed clear processes within the team, including managing and monitoring the funding pipeline

8.Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external) including coproducing funding bids with partners

9.Keep abreast of new and emergent thinking across wellbeing, community development and tackling inequalities

10. Develop written materials that raise the profile of the organisation and the services we deliver for a range of audiences and to different stakeholders

11. Support the teams to develop materials and information outlining good practice in service delivery

12. Produce content that supports funding applications and business development such as case studies, stories, good practice information

13. Ensure that key info relevant to bud submissions is up to date and of a high quality (i.e. service delivery information, service and team information, key content relevant to bids and applications)

14. Carry out all duties as may be reasonably assigned from time to time and within the level of this job description

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

1.Experience of public sector commissioning / tendering for contracts (e.g., health, social care, employment, research)

2.Experience of engaging with stakeholders (internally and externally) – strong upward management skills and ability to influence senior leaders

3.Experience of working with funders/commissioners

4.Strong written communication skills and excellent attention to detail

5.Experience of responding to grant funding opportunities, including trusts and foundations

6.Entrepreneurial approach and experience of project management within a complex and changing environment

7.Highly organised with the ability to manage and prioritise own workload and comfortable juggling multiple projects

8.Understanding of health landscape desirable

9.Experience of working in health (NHS, primary/secondary care, voluntary sector, Public Health or Social Care) desirable

10. Passion for tackling inequality and promoting community wellbeing – and a keen understanding of the social and political landscape we operate in

STAFF BENEFITS

• Nest Pension – 8% employer contribution - 3 % employee contribution.
• Heath Cash Plan – giving you discounts on everyday healthcare such as dental, optical, physio, prescriptions & more.
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and DRs on call 24hrs a day)
• Death in Service – x4 your salary paid to beneficiary.
• Annual Leave – 25 days FTE (increasing to 29 days with service) plus 5 wellbeing days
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working options
• Bring your own device - £20 towards your phone bill monthly
• Fantastic volunteering opportunities within The Active Wellbeing Society every month

APPLICATION DETAILS

Please submit a Cover Letter and CV.

When writing your cover letter we would suggest include an introduction of your experience of the 'Main Duties' and 'Skills & Experience' sections of the advert.

Application Closing date:19th December 2021

Due to the high numbers of applications we received for our job vacancies, we may close application windows early, so we would encourage you to submit your application ASAP

Interview date: TBC

Successful applicants will be required to be DBS checked prior to starting.

We will provide all applicants with an outcome on your application, this will usually be within 1 week of the application window closing.

Thank you for your interest in working for The Active Wellbeing Society, we look forward to receiving your application.

Bethel Health and Healing Network (Bethel) is an award-winning charity founded on Christian vision and principles. The Charity works with some of the most vulnerable people in Birmingham. It’s two main services are a Doula Service and a Listening Service, with both being expanded to develop new activities in line with the Bethel Strategic Plan. The Listening Service comes under the umbrella of the Rapha Project, which also covers the mental wellbeing and healthy living activities. Bethel’s vision is to provide practical and emotional support to individuals, community groups and isolated and vulnerable people.

SUMMARY OF ROLE 

The Services Manager for the Rapha Programme is an expanding role, working within the parameters outlined in Bethel’s Strategic Plan, collaborating in partnership with local groups, consortia, and charities. Responsible for managing a team of paid staff and volunteers, accurate record-keeping of the progress of the project and outcomes for clients, reporting to funders, as well as engaging with partners and developing new strategic links across the city.

The role will include managing the Rapha Listening Service, preparing reports and statistics, and ensuring the future sustainability of the service, raising awareness of the service and its profile, to ensure clients’ voices are heard and listened to and their needs appreciated at strategic levels. The Services Manager will also be responsible for developing new ‘Rapha’ activities in line with the Strategic Plan. A person with good communication skills and development experience in a community engagement or social care/health environment would be best suited to this position.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Leadership and Management

- To manage the Rapha Listening Service, for people with needs, local communities across Birmingham, as well as those referred from other agencies. This will involve the recruitment and training of a team of volunteers or interns who will become “listeners”. To manage any issues that may arise and signpost people, as necessary, to specialist agencies.

- To work closely with Bethel’s partner organisations, to develop and maintain a presence across the city.

- To provide high quality line management to the Rapha team, motivating and inspiring them to achieve Bethel’s objectives through clear communication and regular reviews.

- To work with the CEO, Senior Operations Manager, other senior managers, and the Bethel Board, to develop and implement the strategic/annual plan.

 - To establish new developments that are within Bethel’s Strategic Plan, or are part of Bethel’s vision, together with other partners and agencies

2. Project Management and Development

- To be responsible for the running of Bethel’s Listening Service, together with staff members and volunteers in the Rapha team.

- To develop a healthy-living project to provide health-focused activities especially for people who are isolated, vulnerable or at risk of mental health problems and to work with volunteers/interns and partners in the running of these.

- To work closely with Bethel’s Volunteer Co-ordinator to ensure best possible outcome for clients and volunteers

- To be responsible for assessing each beneficiary referred to the listening project, (including self-referrals), for making decisions about appropriate support for each and for ensuring that service delivery is implemented efficiently.

- To establish referral pathways, by liaising with other agencies and to provide support for service users who may require mental health support and/or healthy-living activities.

3. Networking and Partnerships

- To liaise and communicate with health and social care professionals providing health support to the client group (isolated and vulnerable people and those at risk of mental health problems), as appropriate.

- To liaise and network with a variety of voluntary and statutory agencies, to ensure that partnerships are sound, referrals are appropriate and that the voice of the project is heard across the city; through membership of consortia of relevance to the Rapha project, such as the Living Well Consortium.

- To advertise and promote the projects amongst professionals and agencies who are likely to refer new clients.

- To specifically engage with the Cairn Consortium, providing support of their “Live, Work, Heal” initiative, particularly in terms of giving advice regarding healthy living and healing initiatives.

4. Monitoring and Evaluation

- To keep accurate records, the expenditure of projects, feeding this back to the Operations Manager on a regular basis.

- To keep accurate records of the beneficiaries of projects, ensuring that monitoring of their progress is carried out and recorded and that statistics are reported to funders and the Bethel Board, as required.

- To report regularly in writing on the progress of the Rapha projects to the Bethel Board.

5. Quality and Compliance

- Ensure the highest quality service to the Rapha clients and volunteers, and in line with contractual requirements.

- Ensure effective use of data analysis and monitoring programmes to collate, analyse and use data to inform and drive performance.

- Ensure the highest standards of compliance in relation to safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR/data protection.

- To ensure Rapha’s compliance with the Trusted Charity quality mark and to co-operate in any future assessments for Trusted Charity.

6. Fundraising

- To identify funding opportunities and to work with the Fundraising Officer, Senior Operations Manager and CEO in the development of funding bids to support project management and development.

7. Other

- To carry out any further duties deemed necessary by CEO and/or Bethel Board

- Work within and adhere to Bethel’s policies and procedures.

PERSON SPECIFICATION :

Qualification:

ESSENTIAL

• A degree level or vocational qualification in a relevant subject (e.g., community development, health, mental health, social care etc.) or equivalent experience. 
• Experience and Knowledge

ESSENTIAL

• Experience of developing and managing community and/or health projects and developing collaborative partnerships.
• Experience of managing and/or working with volunteers and/or interns.
• Experience of collating service user monitoring information and ability to keep accurate records of work output and financial expenditure for the purposes of review and service development.
• Experience of working in a multi-ethnic, multi-faith setting.

DESIRABLE

• Experience of working with disadvantaged client groups.
• Experience in a health environment and/or in a community setting.
• Some knowledge or experience of recruitment and training

Skills and Abilities:

ESSENTIAL

• Good listening, verbal and written, communication and interpersonal skills and a friendly and non-judgmental attitude towards vulnerable people.
• Computer literate (word processing, PowerPoint, spreadsheets, email and internet), CRM systems.
• Ability to show leadership but also the flexibility to work under direction and be a team member.
• Ability to motivate and energise people.
• Fundraising and bid development.

DESIRABLE

• An ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Customer service, marketing, or sales skills.
• The ability to create good work partnerships with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally

Competencies & Behaviours:

ESSENTIAL

• An understanding of a variety of cultures, together with an understanding of how a change in culture can isolate and affect an individual.
• In sympathy with the Christian ethos of Bethel Health and Healing Network.
• A high level of self-motivation and initiative, as lone or proactive work is a major part of the role 

Other:

ESSENTIAL

• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
• Willingness to adopt a flexible working pattern, including attending meetings and events on evenings and weekends.

DESIRABLE

• Current, clean driving licence and car insured for business use

Bethel Health and Healing Network are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.  All applicants will be vetted for their suitability to work with these groups where required. Applicants for posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will be asked to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Any offer of employment and continued employment will be contingent upon satisfactory vetting results and checks made prior to and during employment where required.

The deadline for applications is 4th Jan 2022 and interviews will be week commencing 10th Jan 2022.

If you have the skills and experience necessary and want to work with a fabulous bunch of people doing great work in and around Birmingham, then apply today.

Thank you for your interest in this role at Bethel Health and Healing Network.

Bethel Health and Healing Network is a multi-award winning charity that works with the most vulnerable people in society providing practical, emotional and spiritual support. Bethel Health and Healing Network runs to main services: Doula Service for vulnerable pregnant women and the Rapha Service for people with low-level mental health challenges.

We are seeking an experienced Rapha Services Support Officer to join us.

Summary of Role

The Rapha Services Officer will work within the parameters outlined in Bethel’s Strategic Plan collaborating in partnership with local groups, consortium and charities. Responsible for recruiting and managing a team of volunteers, accurate record-keeping of the progress of the project and outcomes for clients,

The role will include preparing reports and statistics and contributing to the future sustainability of the project. To support the Rapha Services Manager in raising awareness of the work of the project and its profile, to ensure clients’ voices are heard and listened to. A person with good communication and administration skills and development experience in a community engagement or social care/health environment would be best suited to this position.

Responsibilities and duties

• Conduct client initial assessments face to face or by telephone/zoom and match with volunteers
• Ensure volunteers complete relevant paperwork and upload to Lamplight (CRM)
• Provide updates for Bethel Board Meetings
• Update lamplight regularly with referral forms, initial assessments, notes, case studies, volunteer/client records and feedback forms
• Regularly review and respond to volunteer’s needs and requests
• Prepare Reports for the Rapha Services Manager
• Coordinate additional virtual well-being and training sessions for volunteers and clients
• Administer Petty cash
• Support service day to day administration and responding to calls and queries
• Support Rapha Services Manager to promote the service
• Work closely with Bethel’s administrator

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualification:

Essential:

• Vocational qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. community development, health, mental health, social care etc.) or equivalent experience.

Experience and Knowledge:

Essential:

• Experience of developing and supporting community and/or health projects and developing collaborative partnerships.
• Experience of managing and/or working with volunteers and/or interns.
• Experience of collating service user monitoring information and ability to keep accurate records of work output and financial expenditure for the purposes of review and service development.
• Experience of working in a multi-ethnic, multi-faith setting.

Desirable:

• Experience of working with disadvantaged client groups.
• Experience in a health environment and/or in a community setting.
• Some knowledge or experience of recruitment and training

Skills and Abilities:

Essential:

• Good listening, verbal and written, communication and interpersonal skills and a friendly and non-judgmental attitude towards vulnerable people.
• Computer literate (word processing, PowerPoint, spreadsheets, email and internet), CRM systems.
• Ability to show flexibility and work under direction and be a team member.

Desirable:

• An ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Customer service, skills.
• Ability to communicate in a community language

Competencies & Behaviours:

Essential:

• An understanding of a variety of cultures, together with an understanding of how a change in culture can isolate and affect an individual.
• A level of self-motivation and initiative, as lone or proactive work is a major part of the role

Other:

Essential:

• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
• In sympathy with the Christian ethos of Bethel Health and Healing Network.
• Willingness to adopt a flexible working pattern

Desirable:

• Current, clean driving licence and car insured for business use
• The ability to communicate in a community language

‘Bethel Health and Healing Network are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be vetted for their suitability to work with these groups where required. Applicants for posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will be asked to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Any offer of employment and continued employment will be contingent upon satisfactory vetting results and checks made prior to and during employment where required.’

The deadline for applications is 4th Jan 2022 and interviews will be week commencing 10th Jan 2022.

If you have the skills and experience necessary and want to work with a fabulous bunch of people doing great work in and around Birmingham, then apply today.

Thank you for your interest in this role and Bethel Health and Healing Network.

National School Partnerships Officer

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join an innovative organisation, building and maintaining strong relationships with school partners.

This youth social action charity challenges 18 to 25-year-olds to tackle educational inequality through a year of full-time social action. As mentors, tutors and role models in schools, they support pupils growing up in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK.

Position: National School Partnerships Officer

Location: This post can be based in either Greater Manchester, West Midlands or London areas (home working available)

Hours: This is a part-time post working 21 hours per week (flexible working available)

Salary: £22,000 - £27,200 (pro rata) dependent on experience

Duration: 9 month fixed term

Benefits: 43 days of holiday leave (minimum) per annum to be taken during school holidays only, up to 5% pension employer contribution, interest-free loan for season ticket or bicycle, 2 volunteer days per year.

Closing Date: 12 December 2021

Interview date: Monday 13th or Wednesday 15th December 2021

Start date: Monday 17th January 2022 (there is flexibility available with the start date)

The Role

The National School Partnerships Officer (NSPO) will be to support the National Schools Partnerships and Manager with school partnerships.

The NSPO will meet with current school partners to ensure they are having a successful partnership and want to renew with the charity. The NSPO will focus on contacting school leaders to support the renewal efforts, as well as supporting the ongoing work to develop the partnership offer and agreement.

The NSPO will also need to build effective new relationships and partnerships to meet our year on year growth targets; this will include meeting school leadership teams in potential new schools as well as other key stakeholders (such as local authorities) to strengthen brand awareness. The role will also work closely with local Programmes teams so that School Partnerships are up to date with the work happening in schools and can begin to review partnerships for the next year.

Key responsibilities include:

• Relationship Management
• Seek opportunities across the regions, to engage with a wider network of schools, head teachers and senior stakeholders
• Work to targets set by NSPM
• Support with updating and completion of paperwork for school partnerships

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to be passionate about social change and serving a great cause. As the National School Partnerships Officer you will strive for excellence and support the core vision and values of the charity.

You will have:

• Gravitas with senior stakeholders and experience in networking, ideally in an educational setting
• Graduate qualification or relevant work experience
• Experience of working with primary or secondary schools
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to listen to the customer and understand their needs
• Strong and persuasive presentation skills
• Evidence of a high level of organisation, with the ability to manage a busy workload
• Experience working in a target driven environment
• Positive, flexible approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to reach targets
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively during busy periods

You will be asked to submit a CV and a cover letter as part of your application detailing your current and previous experience.

If you want to make a real difference and believe that young people can change the world, we want to hear from you!

Due to the high volume of CVs the charity receives, they can only respond back to the successful candidates.

About the Organisation

This youth social action charity challenges 18 to 25-year-olds to tackle educational inequality through a year of full-time voluntary service. As mentors, tutors and role models in schools, the organisation supports pupils growing up in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK.

Other areas of experience may include School Partnerships, School Partnerships Officer, School Partnerships Lead, School Impact Officer, School Impact, School, Primary School, Senior School, Early Years, EYF, Board of Education, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Recruitment, Teacher, Education, School Engagement, School Leadership, Volunteer Management, Volunteer, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteering, Impact, Teaching, Volunteer Engagement, Schools, Primary School Teacher, Senior School Teacher, Education Lead, Teaching Assistant, Teaching, Youth, Secondary School Teacher, Trainee Teacher, Teacher, Youth Support, Family Support, Children’s Support, Support Officer, EYF, Mentor, Youth Mentor, Volunteer Management, School Partnerships, School Liaison, School Support, Pupil Support.