Homebased/Derby

2 Year Fixed Term Contract- Full Time - 37 hrs p.w

Shift Details: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (Flexibility to work out of core hours is necessary for the role)

Do you have a passion for community fundraising, an understanding of the vital role worshipers in faith communities play in supporting charities and a desire to bring your reviewing and implementing skills to deliver the best possible results?  With your natural style of planning and delivering your own workload and a passion for supporting people in later life, this is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role as Faith Relationships Fundraiser, where you will help to develop community fundraising at a large national charity.

You will provide valuable support, excellent customer service and fundraising guidance to MHA's faith audience in particular Methodist Churches in areas of the county with no Regional Fundraiser. You will build key relationship with our volunteer MHA Reps within the Methodist Church and where possible looking to expand the scheme more widely.

This role will also have responsibility for reviewing, managing and evolving the scheme as well as supporting the development of our principal community fundraising activity MHA Sunday. Internally you'll build strong relationships with Regional Fundraisers and our Chaplaincy team to support and enable them to raise funds for MHA's vital work through a faith audience.

This role is a 2 year fixed term contract to allow you to hand over relationships to Regional Fundraisers as they become appointed as part of our community fundraising strategy. This role can be either home based or Derby Head Office based working extensively across England, Wales and Scotland. Extensive travel across the countries will be needed and you must be willing to have regular overnight stays. A full driving licence and access to a car are a must.

Inspired by our Methodist Roots, MHA cares for older people, you should be passionate about reducing loneliness and isolation and determined to make a difference for the 17,000 individuals we support across the country.

MHA is an inclusive and diverse employer and welcomes candidates to apply from all backgrounds, faiths and abilities.

In return for your commitment MHA offer 28 days holiday (inc bank holidays) Pension, Life Assurance and a Discount and Voucher scheme.

Closing date: Sunday 3rd November 2019

Permanent - Full time - 37 hours per week

Based at Epworth House, Derby - Commutable from Nottingham, Burton-Upon-Trent and Loughborough.

Are you a reliable, organised and experienced administrator with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and a passion for supporting people in later life and those that want to help them?

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Fundraising team at MHA in a vital role building and maintaining relationships with supporters from across the country. 

Your role will be pivotal in helping MHA raise funds for its vital work. Using your excellent customer services skills, as well as your administrative and database knowledge, you will ensure all supporter relations are managed efficiently and effectively and every fundraising opportunity is explored and developed with the wider fundraising team.

As a charity that cares for older people, you should be passionate about reducing loneliness and isolation and determined to make a difference for the 17,000 individuals we support across the country.

Based in our head office in Derby you will be an integral part of the team, working with colleagues across fundraising and the wider directorate.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to move in to the Third Sector and develop their career in fundraising.

In return for your commitment MHA offer 28 days holiday (inc bank holidays) Pension, Life Assurance and a staff discount and voucher scheme.

Closing date: Sunday 3rd November 2019

RECEPTIONIST / ADMINISTRATOR, EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS, NOTTINGHAM, FRWK03 £16,296 - £17,811, 37 HPW

Are you an experienced administrator or receptionist who would enjoy supporting services that make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged people? Would you like to work for an organisation that values your input and offers great job satisfaction?

Framework is a charity delivering housing, health, employment, support and care services to people with a diverse range of needs. We empower people to achieve financial stability, social inclusion and independence. As Receptionist/Administrator for Framework’s Employment and Skills Service you will be the first point of contact for all visitors to The Training Centre in Bulwell, Nottingham, which provides a diverse range of learning opportunities to Framework’s service users. You will also be responsible for administrative and external communications support for the Training Centre and Volunteering teams.

This job might be for you if:

• You have a welcoming personality and a great way with people. You are friendly, non-judgemental and enjoy engaging with people from all walks of life
• You are accurate and have great attention to detail. You are familiar working with a range of computer packages and are equally happy doing data entry, writing minutes or collating reports
• You are familiar with social media and how it works and would feel happy gathering and publishing information on Facebook and other platforms
• You have a confident phone manner and are happy both answering incoming queries or calling volunteers or learners for follow ups on the service they have received
• You enjoy managing your own workload and thrive in a constantly evolving environment. You are proactive and keen to take on new challenges.

This is a flexible role and we welcome applicants who would consider part time/job share working arrangements.

If this sounds like the role for you then please see the person spec and job description and complete our online application form. If successful you would need to be available for an assessment and interview on Tuesday 5th November 2019.

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.

97% 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

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Here at Eden Brown I'm delighted to be working with an inspirational national health charity, assisting them in their search for a Community Fundraiser in Derby. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established team working in a capacity that makes a real difference to the success of this much loved organisation. This role sits within a hugely successful, ambitious and collaborative community fundraising team and provides the opportunity to grow income in a well established area.

As Community Fundraiser you will support and motivate an existing network of local fundraising groups but also have the scope to identify new volunteer groups within the community. You will be required to provide excellent stewardship and on-going support and motivation to the network of supporters. The role also offers the opportunity to work not just within the community and with volunteers, but also with local corporate organisations.

To be considered for this role you must be an enthusiastic and highly motivated fundraiser looking to inspire those around you to raise income for this wonderful cause. You should be organised and self-driven and have an aptitude for maintaining strong relationships and be known for your ability to effectively steward supporters. Experience working toward targets is essential, as is a knowledge of fundraising and volunteer management. If you are looking to make the move into the sector and believe you possess what is required to make a success of this role then do also get in touch.

The role is based in Derby covering the local region, but also offers the flexibility to work from home a day a week if required.

This really is a wonderful opportunity to join a fantastic team raising income for an inspirational cause that touches the lives of many. Please note the deadline for the role is Friday 11th October with interview scheduled for 30th. To find out more please apply directly, or contact Charlie, on 0161 2331600 / [email protected]

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

CHICKS is a national children's charity providing free respite breaks to disadvantaged children from all over the UK. We believe every child has the right to make positive childhood memories. A CHICKS break inspires new confidence and gives children the chance to have fun, enjoy new experiences and relax. More than anything, it gives them the chance to just be children.

You as the new Community & Corporate Fundraiser will play a pivotal role in the charity, at a time of significant growth in the Midlands and North for CHICKS. With a relatively new presence in this area, following the opening of our Daleside Retreat in 2017 the need to raise awareness and funds is vital within community groups and businesses.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves connecting and building authentic relationships with people from all walks of life with varied interests and passions, can identify unique opportunities to engaging new areas and people, making CHICKS thier charity of choice and can do so by adapting strong communication skills.

You will need to be confident in speaking to groups, securing opportunities to ‘put CHICKS forward’ and attending events. You will be passionate to grow on our supporter base and develop income streams so we can say ‘yes’ to more children.

We are looking for a highly motivated, tenacious and donor focused individual, who will enjoy the challenge of optimising relationships whilst taking the charity to new audiences. Previous fundraising, sales or marketing experience is desirable, along with strong existing connections.

Scope & Purpose:

The post holder is responsible for securing income and managing relationships with community groups, local businesses and volunteers. Building upon a supporter base you will develop income and awareness within the Midlands through a variety of fundraising activities.

Main Responsibilities:

• To implement the regional fundraising plan to raise income from individuals, community groups, business’, educational volunteers as agreed in the annual budget and meet targets in line with the Fundraising & Development strategy
• Build strong relationships with current and potential supporters including community groups, local businesses, individual donors and education providers
• Establish and manage fundraising volunteer support groups, as well as office and administrative volunteers, to support in delivering agreed income targets
• Develop and organise specific events and support external regional events
• Proactively seek new supporters and interesting ways to generate income from target audiences
• Be an excellent representative of CHICKS through talks, meetings with businesses, networking events
• Utilise fundraising campaigns consistently across the region
• Contribute to the production of a calendared annual community fundraising plan, and implement accordingly
• Ensure that donor and volunteer support is creatively and appropriately acknowledged
• Prepare reports on projects, write articles for newsletters, e-news and local media (supported by Marketing Team)
• Ensure up-to-date records are held on the Raisers Edge database and network folders at all times
• Continue to develop the knowledge and skills required to fulfil the responsibilities of the position
• Attend review meetings as required by your line manager

Person Specification:

• Previous fundraising, sales or marketing experience is desirable
• Experience of managing and/or working with volunteers is desirable
• The confidence to network and build beneficial relationships with existing supporters and potential supporters at all levels to develop and maintain income targets
• A creative, articulate and influential communicator, written and oral, with impactful and emotive public speaking skills
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a team player spirit and an ethos aligned to the charity
• Target driven, with a positive, problem-solving attitude
• The ability to use own initiative, be proactive and think strategically
• Good computer skills with the ability to use CRM database software (experience of a database is desirable)
• A demonstrated commitment to professional standards and applying industry best practice to all aspects of the role
• Existing connections in the Midlands and North are desirable
• Full, clean drivers licence and access to a car is essential

**Please note, once submitting your CV for this role and you are considered for interview, you will be sent a Job Pack and Application Form for completion in order to qualify for an interview. This is in compliance with our Safer Recruitment Policy. 

Location: Home-based in Nottingham or Derby. Regular presence at our Daleside Retreat will be required.

Closing date for completed application: Midnight Sunday 27th October 2019

Interviews to be held week commencing 11th November 2019

You as the new Retail Community Fundraiser will play a pivotal role in the growth of income generation and support for the charity.

With a current portfolio of 11 shops and plans for expansion, the successful candidate will be responsible to drive community engagement, the need to raise awareness and funds is vital within community groups, businesses and friends of life groups. The successful candidate will also need to successfully recruitment volunteers to support this work in the areas surrounding our shops.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves connecting and building authentic relationships with people from all walks of life with varied interests and passions, can identify unique opportunities to engaging new areas and people, making Life their charity of choice and can do so by adapting strong communication skills.

You will need to be confident in speaking to groups, securing opportunities, recruiting and managing volunteers and attending events. You will be passionate to grow on our supporter base and develop income streams so we can save more lives.

We are looking for a highly motivated, tenacious and donor focused individual, who will enjoy the challenge of optimising relationships whilst taking the charity to new audiences. Previous fundraising, sales or marketing experience is desirable, along with strong existing connections.

Scope & Purpose:

The post holder is responsible for securing income and managing relationships with community groups, local businesses and volunteers. Building upon a supporter base you will develop income and awareness nationally through a variety of fundraising activities and events.

Alumni Engagement Officer

Permanent

Flexible Working Considered

The Development department are looking for an experienced event organiser to join the organisation and assist us to build, maintain and facilitate effective alumni relations.

The successful candidate will be expected to manage all events for the LSF Alumni and Development office, developing our current offering to ensure that our alumni network is strengthened.

If you are someone who is hard-working, organised, and able to use their own initiative to plan successful events then your application is welcome.

Whilst this position can be a full time, all year round position all applications will be considered. Please ensure that your preferable working hours/ pattern is made clear on your application.

Loughborough Schools Foundation is a charitable foundation of four independent schools in the heart of Loughborough, educating children from 3 to 18 years. It comprises Loughborough Grammar School (boys, 10–18 years), Loughborough High School (girls, 11-18 years), Loughborough Amherst School (Co-educational, 4-18 years) and Fairfield Prep School (Co-educational, 3-11 years). In addition, the Loughborough Nursery (6 weeks – 4 years) is our day nursery which opened in 2016.

Closing date: 11.59pm on Monday 4 November

Interview date: 12/13 November.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, innovative and experienced leader to manage all aspects of our strategy and operation. FRAME is a small research charity committed to replacing the use of animals in scientific experiments.  We have undergone a significant restructuring over the past two years that has resulted in the development of this critical and exciting new role.  For the right person this will provide scope to develop their role in order to support the Board of Trustees in driving the charity forward.Our current operations include fundraising, education, publicity & marketing, delivery of an annual training school, publication of our own scientific journal, ATLA (through a third party) and allocation of scientific research grants.

We seek an all-rounder who can drive excellence in strategic planning, governance, fundraising, financial management and HR.  The successful applicant will come with proven senior administrative, leadership and management ability, demonstrated within the third sector.  The role will involve the responsibility for the overall operations of the charity ensuring compliance with all our legal requirements, therefore a good working knowledge and understanding of charity law and governance is essential.

You will be educated to degree level in a STEM subject and have excellent interpersonal and public engagement skills. You will be able to demonstrate experience of managing people, projects and budgets successfully. Good communication skills and experience of fundraising are essential. As an individual you will be highly self-motivated, able to work from a home office environment alone and in concert with others, and capable of working with people at all levels of seniority. A postgraduate qualification – in biological or biomedical science/public engagement of science or a related discipline – would be desirable.  Critical to this role is a drive and a passion to further the aims of our charity.

This is a part time position that can offer flexible working and would suit someone with extensive varied experience in senior level charity positions.

Please include a statement supporting your suitability for the role along with your full CV.

Closing date for applications is 31st October 2019.  Interviews for short-listed candidates will take place over two days on the 13th and 14th of November.

Full-time, fixed-term contract until 21st February 2020

£22,000 per annum, pro rata

Locations: Bristol, Nottingham

We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres which provide an education programme addressing underachievement and social exclusion. We target children and young people most at risk of failing to meet their potential to go to university due to economic, social, cultural, or linguistic disadvantage. IntoUniversity provides practical learning support and motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18.
 
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff are transforming the fortunes of thousands of young people each year. We currently have thirty-one centres and extension projects across the country, with ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years. 
 
We are looking for high-calibre candidates to be Temporary Education Workers in our Bristol and Nottingham centres. You will have responsibility for planning and delivering the programme to children and young people aged 7-18, so you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people, including leading a class of 30 from the front, working with small teams of children and providing one-to-one support.   
 
The roles will be fast-paced and challenging. Each day you will be contributing directly to the success of the charity and the transformation of the lives of some of the UK’s most disadvantaged young people. If you believe that all young people deserve the chance to achieve their potential regardless of their background and want to play a part in helping them succeed then we would be delighted to hear from you.