Offering flexible working and the chance to be part of a melting pot of the North West's best fundraising talent, we're looking for a new business specialist to lead on Corporate Partnerships fundraising.

Working for a big regional brand name, you'll develop a brand-new, strategic corporate engagement plan that will include innovative and creative partnership opportunities at five and six figure level.

The charity has heavily invested in its fundraising team and has ambitious growth plans with huge potential to develop the corporate income stream. You'll focus on developing a new corporate strategy targeting companies with greater capacity to become meaningful partners.

There is space for personal and professional growth and development in this role, backed by support and investment from the charity. We're looking for someone with the skills and experience to grasp the scale of this opportunity and run with it. You'll get a buzz from bagging new business and have the ambition and autonomy to lead, grow and nurture your income stream.

With significant investment to create a flexible and agile working culture, you'll find life and family-friendly working policies in place. You'll be out and about regularly across the North West managing your own diary with ability to work from home too.

Please send a copy of your CV for lots more detail. Our North West consultant, Amelia Lee, is looking after this one: [email protected].uk

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Location: based in either Leeds, Liverpool or Manchester.

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. As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff are transforming the fortunes of thousands of young people each year. 

We are looking for a high-calibre candidate to take on the role of Cluster Manager (maternity cover) on a fixed-term 12-month contract for our centres in North-West England and Yorkshire. As a Cluster Manager you will ensure that all the centres in your cluster are working effectively by directly line managing the Centre Leaders. You will also participate in delivery of the IntoUniversity programme, 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 role 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.

How to apply:

Please visit our website to download the job pack and to apply online. When you apply, you will be asked to upload:

1. Covering letter: explaining how your skills and experiences meet the requirements of the post and why you would like to work for IntoUniversity.
2. Current CV with the details of two referees: this should include full education and employment history (including dates, with no gaps left unexplained). 
3. For external candidates only: an observation assessing your delivery with children or young people.

About Us

Based in Mawdesley, Lancashire, Rainbow Hub delivers rehabilitation, education and fun to children and young adults with neurological conditions and brain injury.  We provide a range of services to children and their families from Lancashire and beyond, all with the aim of helping them to achieve their full potential.

What we are looking for

We are looking to recruit an experienced, dynamic and creative Major Events Fundraiser to join our fundraising team. You will play an instrumental role within Rainbow Hub at an exciting time for the charity, taking the lead on established events with a view to increasing income generation.  You will also focus on creating new events to attract high net worth individuals and major donors.  This role provides a fantastic opportunity for someone to have real impact in a small but stable local charity. 

As Major Events Fundraiser you will become part of a small, energetic, creative and motivated team. To be considered for this role you will need to have a strong background in event organising and experience of achieving fundraising targets.  

How to apply: If you are interested in applying for this vacancy please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification and complete the application form (also attached). Please click on the Apply button for further instructions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to preventing young suicide.

DESIGNATION                             Marketing and Communications Manager

HOURS                                           36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)

SALARY                                           NJC Scale 27-30 (£30,507 - £32,878) & 5% pension contribution 

LOCATION                                     Registered Office, Warrington

RESPONSIBLE TO                       Head of Marketing and Communications

ACCOUNTABLE FOR                   Some staff and volunteer supervision

PURPOSE OF POST

The post holder will report to and the Head of Marketing and Communications, helping to champion and manage the PAPYRUS brand and supporting the delivery of our projects and services through developing engaging and targeted content. They will oversee the day-to-day activities whilst developing, inspiring and motivating the Marketing and Communications Team.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Head of Marketing and Communications; Marketing and Communications Team; CEO; Staff and Volunteers; PAPYRUS members and supporters; Press Officer.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Head of Marketing and Communications in implementing the Marketing and Communications Strategy for PAPYRUS
• Supervise and support the Marketing and Communications Team to ensure they are able to conduct their day to day activities
• Proactively search for, curate and share content from appropriate third parties and monitor news and developments within mental health and suicide prevention
• Oversee the tracking of our reach and engagement using insight and analytics tools, including Meltwater, reporting regularly to the Head of Marketing and Communications
• Lead on the management of the charity’s google AdWords account and support Marketing and Communications Officers in the delivery of campaigns, budgets and keyword research
• Report on outcomes from monthly activities including impression share, quality score and other account metrics
• Collate and maintain calendar of key awareness dates whilst considering potential campaigns and activities around key dates and themes;
• Oversee requests from other teams for newsletters, design needs and other communications support and ensure this are monitored for consistency and are in line with our charity’s objectives and messages;
• Provide communications support to other teams within PAPYRUS as required.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Press Office

• Support Press Officer in the management of general press enquiries;
• Identify opportunities to widen our reach and engage with new audiences including industry specific publications;
• Support Press Officer in ‘creating the news’ by understanding key developments and activities within PAPYRUS and championing the work of the charity;
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with journalists and other media outlets and contacts.

Assist with brand management and design

• Overseeing requests from supporters to use our logo to ensure this meets our brand guidance and challenging incorrect use of our assets;
• Support Marketing and Communications Officers in the design of PAPYRUS and managing workload through the use of a design schedule;
• Maintain and update in-house branding and collateral, our image library, stock photography, templates and presentations.

Support with the maintenance of our website and content management

• Support the Head of Marketing and Communications in regularly updating the website with new content or features through the content management system, liaising with web providers where necessary;
• Create comprehensive reports showing the performance of the website, demographic of users, identifying pages that are underperforming and suggesting improvements where needed.

Engage with and support members and stakeholders when required.

Respect confidentiality and manage data according to PAPYRUS policy.

Understand your duties and manage any matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS prevention of young suicides that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff.

CONFIDENTIALITY

It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy.

BASIC PRINCIPLES

The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory Enhanced CRB Disclosure and/or completion of Vetting and Barring Scheme checks.

QUALIFICATIONS

See Person Specification

Mencap Liverpool & Sefton are looking for someone experienced in working alongside people who have a learning disability and managing a team

This is a great chance to develop those core skills as well as gaining more strategic and leadership responsibility over time.

Are you?

• A STRONG ENABLER & PROBLEM SOLVER:  You will be the first point of contact for individuals in Sefton who may be lonely and socially isolated.  It will be your role to establish trust and rapport.  You’ll identify if the person would benefit from our involvement, or if they would be best served by a supported referral to a more appropriate agency.  Your interaction will aim to give them the confidence to address the difficulties they may be facing and encourage them to try new things.

• TEAM FOCUSED LEADER:You will provide excellent line management to our member-facing staff team.

• RELATIONSHIP BUILDER & NETWORK GROWER:  You will build relationships with a range of local public and voluntary sector agencies to ensure that people know who we are, what we do and how to refer people to us.

• PERSON CENTRED, motivated by SOCIAL JUSTICE & EQUALTY:You will work closely with your colleagues to ensure that our work is holistic, person-centred and constantly strengthened by the voice of our beneficiaries.

Purposes of the job: The purpose of the Scheme Manager role is to ensure that Home-Start Warrington has in place effective leadership required to meet its charitable objectives.

• To execute the strategic plan as laid down by the Trustees
• To hold responsibility for maintaining an overview of the scheme
• To ensure the effective day to day management of the scheme in accordance with the Home-Start Memorandum & Articles of Association; the Home-Start Standards & Methods of Practice, Home-Start Agreement and Quality Assurance Standards.
• To ensure the scheme maintains high standards of practice in supporting families within the Home-Start model
• To ensure equality of opportunity, fairness and diversity in all aspects of the scheme’s work.
• To ensure good safeguarding practice in all aspects of the scheme’s work
• To take responsibility for providing leadership and management to the staff team.
• To increase the profile of Home-Start Warrington in the region.

This is a strategic role for which the key responsibilities are:

• Leadership & People Management
• Business Development and Planning
• Effective Networking, PR and Marketing
• Income Generation
• Performance Management
• Operational Management

Key Skills and Experience:

• The successful candidate will be an experienced Manager/Leader with a demonstrable track record of success.

• They will possess strong leadership, strategic management and governance skills as well as being solution focussed.

• Strong change management skills are essential.

Detail of Responsibilities

Leadership and People Management

• To provide leadership to staff, delegating specific responsibilities to them where appropriate, and to maintain a climate which attracts, retains and motivates good quality staff.
• To undertake the leadership and line management of the staff team, including individual coaching, team development and motivation.
• To be responsible for ensuring that all aspects of staff recruitment, development and training, supervision, grievance and appraisal procedures are developed and conducted in accordance with accepted good practice and in line with Home Start UK Policies and Home Start Warrington business plan.
• To foster good communications within Home-Start Warrington and develop the organisation’s initiatives.
• To agree continuous professional development priorities with all staff.
• To oversee and ensure all aspects of volunteer recruitment, development, training, supervision procedures are developed and conducted in accordance with accepted good practice.

Operational Management

• To effectively manage all operational activities, monitoring and reporting to the Trustees on performance against objectives
• To ensure systems and processes are fit for purpose, aligned with Home Start UK practices and consistent throughout the organisation

Support for families/volunteers

• Maintaining an overview of the work with families.

• Ensuring support to families is of a high standard, in accordance with Home-Start’s model, policies and procedures.

• To undertake the Strategic Lead role on safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.
• Ensuring the scheme maintains an effective team of volunteers

Fundraising and Income Generation

• To work with the Trustees on the development and implementation of a fundraising strategy in line with the organisation’s plans.
• To manage, support and work with the Trustees to secure adequate resources for Home-Start Warrington.
• To ensure research and funding priorities are up to date.
• To ensure new opportunities for income generation that will support Home-Start Warrington’s ambition are identified.
• To manage the relationship with key stakeholders ensuring excellent understanding of the value and importance of Home-Start Warrington’s work.
• To ensure all relationships are carefully managed, and to act in the best interests of the scheme at all times.

Finance

• To manage the financial plan and yearly budgets, working with the Trustees to ensure continued financial viability.
• To be responsible for ensuring adequate resources for Home-Start Warrington through sound financial management and effective budgeting.
• To take responsibility for service agreements, negotiating contracts and agreements as appropriate, in consultation with the Trustees.
• To ensure that the annual financial audit takes place, and to oversee the preparation.
• To ensure that the Trustees Annual Report is produced in line with current guidance.

Board and Governance

• Together with the Chair, to prepare an annual board timetable and regular meeting agendas.
• To attend all Trustee meetings, including sub-groups, as required.
• To ensure that such papers are available so as to enable the Trustees to make considered decisions about all matters of strategy, policy and finance.
• To work with the Chair and other trustees to identify, recruit and induct new trustees.
• To ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and HSUK requirements (either directly or through delegation) through appropriate policy development and standards of behaviour.

The Smaller Earth Foundation is a brand new charitable organisation, which has been formed by Smaller Earth Group. After 20 years of providing life changing cultural exchange opportunities to almost 100,000 people, Smaller Earth has realised a long-held ambition to establish our Foundation.

We are at the start of the journey, so we're looking for a dedicated individual who can take the reins on this project.

About the Project Manager Role:

We are looking for a passionate, energetic, and driven individual who will be tasked with establishing the Foundation during its early stages, and helping it grow into the future. This person will play an important role in helping to shape the structure and function of the Foundation.

The role will be based at the Smaller Earth Head Office at Liverpool's Albert Dock, where you'll work closely with the Smaller Earth's CEO, Founders, and other Trustees from within the cultural exchange industry.

Responsibilities:

• Promote the Smaller Earth Foundation: Carry out marketing and public relations activities to raise the profile of the Smaller Earth Foundation.

• Monitor promotional materials: Oversee the production of promotional and fundraising materials alongside our Marketing team.

• Organise initiatives: Create, plan, and organise fundraising initiatives and events.

• Raise funds: Approach potential donors, maintain donor lists, and apply for grants and other sources of funding.

• Recruit volunteers: Oversee the recruitment and coordination of volunteers for various events.

• Establish & maintain relationships: Liaise with external agencies, including voluntary sector organisations, the media, universities, business contacts, trustees, and other stakeholders or clients.

• Administration: Carry out administrative tasks, such as managing budgets, gathering data, preparing reports, database management and clerical work.

Required Qualities & Skills:

• Values: Belief and commitment in the values and aims of the Smaller Earth Foundation and Smaller Earth as a whole.
• Mentality: Possess initiative, with a start-up mentality, and have a passion for making a positive impact through cultural exchange.
• Knowledge: Of various sectors, including the cultural exchange industry, the voluntary and not-for-profit sectors, and of marketing & PR methods.
• Communication skills: Be able to build successful relationships through written, oral, and interpersonal methods.
• Administration & management skills: Manage your time well, including multi-tasking and prioritisation. Be able to accomplish research, analysis, and planning tasks, and possess financial and numerical skills.
• Creativity & flexibility: Be able to learn quickly and adapt as the Smaller Earth Foundation goes through various stages of growth.

Application Process:

Applications close at noon on Friday 29 November 2019.

Applicants will be contacted for an interview by 3rd December, with interviews taking place at the Liverpool office on 12 December 2019.

Wirral Mencap is looking for an exceptional individual to cover Maternity Leave for our Open Access Programmes Coordinator role.

If you are a dynamic individual with a passion for supporting people with a learning disability to have a more independent and higher quality of life, then we want to hear from you.

The role involves delivering and coordinating a range of learning programmes for adults with a learning disability; supporting and developing our in-house volunteers; and developing and overseeing our other open access programmes - including our social drop-ins, health club, and buddying scheme.

It is essential that you have a positive, can-do attitude, as well as the motivation to drive these projects forward during a relatively short period of time.

Wirral Mencap can offer a positive, dynamic work environment, with the opportunity to lead on a project that has a tangible and positive impact on the lives of people with a learning disability in Wirral.

If you think you have the right character for this post, then we would love to hear from you. You can either call the office for an informal chat, or submit an application right away.

Please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter explaining why you wish to apply for the post, and why you think you are a suitable candidate (maximum two sides of A4 please).

Job description

Part Time Activity & Training Co-Ordinator

2 x Part Time roles

Salary: £22,178 pro rata for Part Time,

18-20 hours per week

Wigan location – 18 hours over 4 days (11-3.30pm)

Leigh Location – 20 hours over 4 days ( 10.30 – 3.30pm)

(flexible working may be required between sites to cover leave and sickness)

Contract Length: Fixed Term until 31st March 2021, though funding will be sought to extend the post

Holidays: 22 Days plus Bank Holidays pro rate for PT

Base: Will be expected to work across all Wigan and Leigh sites deemed appropriate by management.

Responsible to: Training and Resource Manager

Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees

Summary:

The Brick is a small charity with big aspirations for people in need within our community. We provide RELIEF, RESTORATION and REFORMATION by offering tailored support, hope, and opportunity to those looking to improve their quality of life.

About you

We are now looking for 2 enthusiastic, resilient, proactive and inspirational Activity and Training Co-ordinators to join our team. You should be a believer in the right to equal life chances with a passion to improve lives through collaboration and innovation.

You’ll be a confident self-starter, motivated, committed to the job and inspiring. You should be flexible and not be afraid to try something different.

As you may be working with challenging behaviour you’ll be confident in your ability to inspire and drive the right engagement and commitment. It’s key that you are brilliant at encouraging people to join in on activities and sessions and to engage in meaningful activities. You must believe in what we do and to succeed you must go above and beyond in your approach to your job which can be really challenging at times.

A driving licence is essential as you will be working across Wigan and Leigh; and in some instances you could be taking the people that we work with to attend sessions and activities across the Borough.

Closing Date 5pm 30th November

Interviews to take place 6th December

To Apply , please view the job description and submit a completed application form.

Only completed application forms will be accepted