Location: Bristol, UK – office-based 
Salary: £21,905 p.a
Duration: permanent
35 hours/week • Benefits • Pension

This is a great opportunity to join a professional fundraising team in a dynamic international development charity. Our goal is to reduce poverty and protect the environment in the drylands of Africa – helping some of the poorest communities in the world to grow a way out of poverty.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, personable and conscientious individual with a passion for providing excellent supporter care for Tree Aid’s donors. Your role will be to support all areas of administration for the Supporter Fundraising department, primarily through the administration of donations, donor correspondence and database analysis.

Key objectives are to:

1. To support all areas of administration for the fundraising department
2. Process donations and respond to enquiries, maintaining a high level of donor service
3. Work with the Finance Department to ensure accuracy of donations reporting
4. Assist with income generating activities and provide support to the Fundraising Officers

Who we are looking for:

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and organised administrator to join our professional fundraising team.

You will be confident in communicating with our supporters on the telephone and by email, have excellent written communication skills and be familiar with using databases for inputting and analysing data. 

You will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, have excellent organisation skills and will be expected to play a vital role within the fundraising team. 

Our approach to recruitment:

We value diversity and welcome applications from applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with a Black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) background.

We recruit with openness and transparency. We employ people on the basis of their ability to carry out the role being recruited for. We ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment than any other on the grounds of disability, gender, race, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, caring responsibilities or hours of work.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit the Tree Aid website. Please send us your CV, together with a Supporting Statement (max. 2 pages) explaining how you meet the person specification, plus equal opportunities form. See Tree Aid website for details. 

Key dates:

Closing date: 9am Monday 15th March
Online task submission: Tuesday 16th March
Interviews: Friday 19th March
Start date: Monday 19th April or as soon as possible thereafter

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at time of application.

As a charity with limited resources we can only respond to successful applicants.

Can you manage a wide portfolio of organisational priorities to support effective operations and service delivery in a successful and dynamic charity?

Developing Health & Independence is an award winning charity that supports excluded and marginalised young people and adults to overcome structural barriers and life limiting behaviours holding them back from achieving their potential.

We provide a comprehensive range of services for people who are socially excluded for a wide variety of reasons such as homelessness, alcohol or drug problems, or lack of opportunity.

With contracts totalling £6 million+, we are looking to recruit a Corporate Services & Finance Director.

Reporting to the CEO and an integral member of the Executive Team, the post holder will be expected to manage the central administrative and core infrastructure across DHI to ensure safe and effective operations, whilst building capacity in our processes and systems to meet the strategic direction of the charity.

As well as being closely involved in the day-to-day functions for which he/she is responsible, the post holder will work closely with the CEO and Operational Directors to provide high level proactive advice, and high quality client facing services.  Key accountabilities include, finance and procurement, corporate governance, communications, information governance, contracts and legal, technology development and support, health and safety, premises and office services.

Closing Date: midday, 24th March 2021

For an informal confidential conversation please contact our recruitment partner, Carroll Lloyd, Director, NFP Consulting 

Assistant Manager & Cycle Mechanic
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (rota including weekends and participation in monthly on-call rota)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Bath Bike Workshop – plus covering Bristol and Trowbridge Bike Workshops when required
Salary: £19,790.00 per annum 
Closing date: 26th Feb 2021
Interview date: 4th & 5th March 2021
 

Julian House Bike Workshop is a chain of professional, ethical bike shops offering expert, affordable bike sales and servicing. Our team of mechanics are bike specialists in both second-hand and new bikes.

We believe that bike mechanics should illuminate, not intimidate, so we offer a warm welcome and a supportive, no-pressure environment where customers can ask questions and learn more.

We also offer training workshops to help Julian House clients and customers get more comfortable with basic cycle maintenance.

By giving our customers the best possible service, we provide vital income for Julian House and create opportunities for homeless and socially excluded people to train, gain confidence and make progress towards independence and employment.

Due to increasing sales we are looking to grow our family and take on a new full time Assistant Manager & Cycle mechanic. The post will primarily be based at our Bath bike workshop, but may also be required to work in our Trowbridge and Bristol stores as needed.

If you are technically awesome, are up for a challenge and want to make a real difference to people’s lives, Julian House bike workshop could be for you. 

Please reference to the full job description for this role which is attached. 

Please note, we will not consider applications from Recruitment Agencies.

In return, we offer:

• Cash health care plan
• Up to 27 days annual leave (depending on length of service)
• Employer pension contribution (up to 6% of your gross salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Award Scheme
• 20% Discount at Julian House Shops 

To Apply: Please apply by submitting your CV and completing an online application form outlining why you would fit the role, via our jobs page on our Julian House website

Supporter Engagement Assistant

You will be part of the Central Supporter Engagement function working across fundraising to engage and steward fundraising supporters in order to maximise value, retention and engagement with CLIC Sargent.

Supporter Engagement Assistant Responsibilities:

• You will provide exceptional 1st tier / frontline customer service and fundraising support on the phone, via e-mail, digitally (webchat and social media), letter and by fulfilling supporter requests, primarily at supporters’ initial stages of their relationship with the charity.
• To identify opportunities to deepen engagement and drive income generation by being the primary point of triage in assessing the appropriate stewardship levels for our supporters.
• A key responsibility of this role is to provide outbound stewardship and telemarketing calls to audiences including direct debit givers and donors.
• You will be an ambassador for the cause, deepening supporter engagement, trust and loyalty with each interaction.

Supporter Engagement Assistant Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in and passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Experience in working with customers or supporters on the phone and in writing, with outbound calling experience.
• Proven achievement of working to targets.

What we offer:

In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme and season ticket loan.

About CLIC Sargent:

Today, 12 children and young people in the UK hear the shocking news they have cancer. CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families, and provides them with clinical, practical, emotional and financial support. You can be a part of helping them cope with cancer and get the most out of life.

We are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds, to join us and help improve the lives of children and young people with cancer and their families. We particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups to step forward and apply to work or volunteer with CLIC Sargent.

CLIC Sargent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Location: Bristol
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £18,914

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising, Supporter Engagement, Customer Service, Telemarketing, and Call Centres.

Ref: 96869

Corporate Communications Assistant

Dorothy House Hospice Care, Winsley

(an element of remote working accepted)

Full Time  (Part Time Applicants Considered)

£24,907 - £30,615

We are stronger when we listen, and smarter when we share

• Rania Al Abdullah

Confident communicator?

Passionate and driven?

Experience of working within a Marketing or Communications Team?

Looking for the next challenge to develop your career?

Yes!?

Then read on…

An exciting new role has arisen at Dorothy House! We are on the hunt for a Corporate Communications Assistant who will work closely to support the Head of Corporate Communications to implement and deliver the Corporate Communications Strategy for Dorothy House.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who will utilise their experience and understanding of marketing & communications to:

• Help implement an exciting, dynamic corporate communications strategy that engages key internal and external stakeholders

• Support the delivery of a communications programme that delivers against agreed objectives

• Undertake administration and research to enable the development of cases for support

• Support events and conferences as required

You will be an excellent communicator, verbally and in writing, with a keen eye for detail. You will be able to manage a diverse workload, be organised and efficient and have energy and enthusiasm for our work.

In return you can expect to receive a competitive salary & benefits package which includes generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, and you will be fully supported to grow and develop your career.

If you have the experience we need and are looking for a supportive, collaborative team environment and an opportunity to play a pivotal role in the delivery of our corporate messaging then get in touch!

About us

Together for Short Lives is the leading charity for UK children’s palliative care. We support everyone who loves and cares for children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions. Too many families struggle to get the lifeline care they need, so we champion and campaign for children’s palliative care services and professionals, to help children get the best support possible.

About you

As Special Events Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our annual gala event or virtual online alternative, working with our high profile supporters, sponsors and patrons such as Disney, M&S Food, Simon Cowell and Peter Andre. You will be creative and innovative, providing strong logistical support to help us continue to raise six figures from our ball or replacement activities. You will support the delivery of other special events as indicated by the Head of Philanthropy and all aspects of event management that would entail. You will be an excellent communicator, verbally and in writing with a keen eye for detail. You will be able to manage a diverse workload, be organised and efficient and have energy and enthusiasm for our work. 

Location can be flexible with occasional travel to the Bristol office, regular access to London

What we offer

In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme and a staff assistance programme.

We are always looking for talented people and welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief and sexual orientation.

However, we particularly encourage applications from those with disabilities or from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the charity sector.

Applying for the role
Closing date for applications is on 1 March 2021 . If you are interested in applying for this post, please complete the application form and the summary details form found on the charity's website and email them back to us. Please do complete the equal opportunities monitoring form.

Together for Short Lives is a Disability Confident Employer. We also offer a guaranteed interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If eligible please see Guaranteed Interview Scheme form for further details on the job advert on our website.

Interviews will be held via Zoom on Tuesday 9 March 2021

. No agencies or media sales enquiries please

CHASE Africa has an exciting opportunity for a creative communications professional to join our small and friendly team. CHASE Africa works in remote areas of East Africa to give women and girls, men and boys, choice over the timing, number and spacing of their children, enables access to healthcare, and supports communities to protect their natural environment.

You will lead on communications and supporter engagement through producing excellent and compelling communications materials. You will build audiences through managing CHASE Africa’s social media platforms, website, print materials and press relations, playing a pivotal role in communicating CHASE Africa’s work in East Africa to engage existing supporters and attract new followers and funders, helping to achieve our strategic objectives.

This role is a 2-year fixed term contract. The role is initially for 2 days a week, with the potential to increase subject to funding. CHASE Africa is committed to providing staff with opportunities to develop relevant skills through internal and external training.

Deadline for applications 9am 15th March 2021.

Interviews (remotely as appropriate) are expected to be held on 22nd and 23rd March.

Are you committed to improving the lives of older people? Looking for a new challenge? A change in direction or a new job?  We are looking for a highly skilled and dynamic CEO to take our ambitious charity forward. 

With an annual turnover of £750k, over 50 skilled staff and around 200 dedicated and committed volunteers, we provide a range of services to 3,500+ older people but must do more. It is a period of great change for our organisation so this is a real opportunity to shape our strategy and achieve our vision that all older people in Bath and North East Somerset love later life.

You will be supported by a diverse and effective Board of Trustees who bring strategic insight and experience.  You will be part of the Age UK national network working closely with other Age UKs in the country. 

Marketing Executive (Events)

Salary: London - £28,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits National £23,900 per annum + Excellent Benefits

Location: London, Bristol or Manchester

Contract: Permanent

The National Housing Federation (NHF) is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around 6 million people.

Housing associations are social landlords, and are the largest providers of homes for social rents in the country. We and our members, believe that everyone should be able to live in a great quality home that they can afford.

Many housing associations are also developers in their own right, building around a quarter of new homes every year, and build almost all new social housing. Our sector is not-for-profit, investing its revenues into the people and communities we serve.

We’re recruiting for a Marketing Executive (Events) to plan and deliver successful marketing campaigns to promote a portfolio of conferences, publications and products to the housing sector.

About you

You’ll be creative and innovative, able to write compelling copy and possess strong communication skills.

If you thrive working in a fast paced team, have a commercial mindset and have an eye for spotting opportunities that could benefit our members, this is a role where you will be able to make your mark in an organization performing a critical role as the voice of housing associations in England.

About the role

You will work with the Marketing Manager and the events team to create marketing plans that deliver on the Federation’s income targets and support our wider organisational messaging and strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

Creating marketing materials – commissioning and managing design work, copywriting and proofreading, creating web and social media content, sending email campaigns and supporting the exhibition stand at Federation events.

Analysis and reporting – Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on marketing communication performance

Campaigns – Effective planning and execution of marketing campaigns, including tracking promotional spend, event budgets and raising POs.

Partnerships and relationships – Building effective working relationships with key internal colleagues and external stakeholders, including business development partners.

Continuous improvement - Responsible for identifying and proactively improving marketing activities and collateral wherever possible.

The NHF has recently published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.  The NHF is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the society in which we live and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, regardless of all protected characteristics or social background.

We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.

Closing date for applications: Monday 8 March 202

Interview date: Thursday 11 or Friday 12 March 2021

Please note: if we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert, before the closing date

Role title: Senior Policy Advisor (residents and services) 

Salary: London - £43,795 per annum + Excellent Benefits National £39,900 per annum + Excellent Benefits

Location: London, Bristol or Manchester

Contract: Permanent

This role is referred to within the NHF as ‘Policy Leader’ but we have advertised, as ‘senior policy advisor’ because we think this is the more commonly understood phrase for a role at this level.

The National Housing Federation (NHF) is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations – not for profit social landlords who provide 2.6 million homes to around 6 million people.

In this role you will shape and lead a long term programme of policy work on the services our members provide and their relationship with the people they house. This could include working with members and Government on implementing the proposals in the recent Social Housing White Paper, and working across policy areas including welfare reform, supported housing, health and homelessness.

You will work closely with our members and their residents, drawing on their frontline expertise and experience to shape and respond to government policy. And you will hold our relationships with high profile external stakeholders including senior Government officials. There is also the possibility of line management responsibility for one or more policy officers / assistants, and a chance to lead work across other policy areas as required.

You will be passionate about social housing and the role of housing associations in helping solve the housing crisis. You will have experience of shaping and leading a strategic and successful programme of policy work. You will be comfortable representing the NHF to senior stakeholders in Government, our members and elsewhere with credibility, expertise and political judgement. And you will be a strong collaborator, able to lead colleagues across the organization to deliver on our policy priorities.

The NHF has recently published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.  The NHF is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the society in which we live and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, regardless of all protected characteristics or social background.

We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.

We are also open to proposals for job shares, flexible working, part time or other arrangements, which would allow you to carry out the role alongside other commitments.

Closing date for applications: 8 March 2021

Interview date: 12 March 2021

Please note: if we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert, before the closing date

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Salary:  £50K-£55K

Hours of work: Full-time/Permanent

Location:  Wiltshire (Devizes/Salisbury)

We are working in partnership with Age UK Wiltshire, an independent, local charity which has been providing support and services to older people living in Wiltshire and Swindon, for over 70 years. The charity promotes the wellbeing of all older people and works to help them experience and enjoy fulfilling later lives. Age UK Wiltshire does this by inspiring, supporting and enabling older people, helping them stay safe, make informed choices and be independent yet connected with their local communities.

The Board of Age UK Wiltshire is now seeking to appoint an entrepreneurial and visionary CEO to provide operational and clear strategic leadership for the future.  Working closely with the Board and Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure that Age UK Wiltshire promotes the welfare of older people through the provision of direct services, social advocacy, campaigning, and partnerships with other agencies. You will be responsible for informing and advising the Board on the development and implementation of the organisation’s policies, strategies, and services, and will ensure the effective and proper management of the organisation’s resources, and compliance with legal requirements and good practice in all aspects of its work.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• At least two years’ experience of running a social purpose organisation or function, or working at a senior level in an organisation with a turnover of at least £1m
• Proven track record of financial management, control, and reporting
• Experience or knowledge and understanding of strategic health and social care management with strong outcomes and performance focus
• Proven experience of leading, inspiring, and motivating a workforce to meet organisational objectives
• Experience of preparation of applications or tenders and an understanding of procurement procedures
• Strong track record of developing and translating strategy into measurable business development initiatives and plans
• Experience of identifying new opportunities and developing new services.

The new CEO will have excellent communication, planning and organisational skills and the ability to influence and engage with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be a team player, with drive, integrity and enthusiasm and have a good understanding of the interests and needs of older people, working with and for them with genuine passion and empathy.

To apply for this role, please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement to Jenny Warner, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting our reference JO2812.

Closing date for applications: 10 March

Interview dates:  end Marc