1. DESIGNATION                Community Fundraising Manager
2. HOURS                               36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)
3. SALARY                             NJC Scale 27 – 30 (£30,507 - £32,878) + 5% pension contribution
4. LOCATION                         Registered Office, Warrington
5. RESPONSIBLE TO            Head of Fundraising
6. ACCOUNTABLE FOR      Community Fundraising Team all and Volunteer Fundraisers
7. Purpose of Post

7.1 To develop, inspire, motivate and manage the Fundraising Team and providing day to day support to ensure that income from community fundraising is maximised and recorded accurately and stewarded appropriately.

7.2 To help develop more diverse sources of income in line with Papyrus strategic plan

8.  Key Relationships 

 Fundraising Team, Head of Fundraising, Finance Officer, Data Manager, Office Manager, PAPYRUS Senior Management Team, Colleagues & Trustees

9. Main Duties and Responsibilities

9.1 Support the Head of Fundraising in implementing the fundraising strategy for PAPYRUS

9.2 Manage and support Fundraising team to ensure effective processes result in good stewardship of funds and donors. 

9.3 Manage a proactive community fundraising events programme and individual giving programme

9.4 Support and work with the corporate fundraising function to increase our portfolio of corporate partnerships

9.5 Work closely with the Fundraising Team, Data Manager and Finance Officer to ensure that reporting and recording of data and donations is done timely, properly and in accordance with GDPR Regulations.

9.6 Build and grow good working relationship with PAPYRUS Regional Teams and their fundraising volunteers

9.7 Review current administrative procedures and procedures in line with recent growth

10. Other Duties and Responsibilities

10.1 Represent PAPYRUS at local, regional or national events & meetings as required to do so

10.2 Engage with identified stakeholders, sharing knowledge and details of PAPYRUS Campaigns when required.

10.3 Work collaboratively with other colleagues in pursuance of common goals and contribute to the maintenance and development of relevant policy and procedures.

10.4 Respect confidentiality as per PAPYRUS policy and manage data as per the Data Protection Act 2017

10.5 Contribute to the development of appropriate Safeguarding protocols understanding your duties and managing any matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy and in line with the Children Act 2004.

10.6 Attend and contribute constructively to regular line management supervision and appraisal protocols.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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 DBS Disclosure and/or completion of Vetting and Barring Scheme checks.

15. QUALIFICATIONS See Person Specification

The main purpose of the role:

A new role whose primary objective is to lead the successful development and implementation of a range of strategically planned new fundraising campaigns and initiatives in order to generate increased levels of income* for the Lancashire Cricket Foundation to support the expansion and growth of a range of community projects, programmes and events.

*There is an expectation that this role becomes self-financing within a timescale to be agreed with the post holder.

The successful candidate will:

1) Lead the development of a new LCF Fundraising Strategy that specifically targets the growth of new income streams; providing clear direction and focus to all LCF’s fundraising activity.

2) Manage growth across all existing LCF fundraising initiatives & campaigns; generating increased levels of income to fund future LCF activity.

3) Lead the development, implementation and management of a new LCF ‘legacy offer’ to fund future LCF activity.

4) Lead on the identification of new corporate / commercial donors that generate increased levels of income to fund future LCF activity.

5) Lead on the identification of new high net worth individuals that generate increased levels of income to fund future LCF activity.

6) Lead the operational management of the LCF ‘Fundraising Team’; performance managing staff through the setting of annual targets in order to achieve growth.

7) Lead the operational budget management for all fundraising campaigns / initiatives; performance managing staff to ensure that annual budgets are set and achieved.

8) Lead on the identification and securing of new sources of income from major trusts, foundations, institutions and government bodies and pro-actively work with LCF staff to develop applications / proposals as relevant to generate funds that support new and existing LCF activity.

The knowledge, skill and experience needed:

· Experience of leading successful fundraising initiatives and campaigns in the charity sector.

· Experience of leading a team to deliver successful fundraising campaigns and initiatives in the charity sector.

· Experience of securing successful legacy donations in the charity sector.

· Experience of managing Gift Aid.

· Experience of managing donor relationships in the charity sector.

· Experience of developing new, successful fundraising initiatives & campaigns in the charity sector.

· Strong communication, interpersonal, planning and organisational skills.

· Be self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.

· Ability to review and adapt.

· Ability to work within a team.

· Ability to meet agreed targets.

· Ability to work unsupervised.

· Good IT skills.

· Ability to evaluate.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Manchester Foundation Trust’s award winning Charity Team for an accomplished, experienced corporate fundraiser. 

Manchester Foundation Trust Charity, recently voted Fundraising Charity of the Year at the 2019 National Fundraising Awards,  supports excellence in the treatment, research and care at the nine hospitals within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, including Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. We have recently successfully delivered an ambitious investment strategy that has grown fundraised income by 100% over a period of three years.

With a number of exciting developments in the pipeline, the Charity is looking forwards with ambition. We intend to progress our fundraising strategy further and are looking for a target-driven Senior Corporate Fundraising Manager to lead our growing Corporate team in identifying, securing and cultivating high-value relationships with corporate partners.

To Apply - please send us your CV and Cover letter

Legacy Fundraising Manager

With a refreshed brand and a recently celebrated 150th year anniversary this is a great time to join the team.

Legacy Fundraising Manager Responsibilities:

Legacy income is RNIB’s single biggest source of voluntary income (c£38m per year) but the number of gifts has been falling in recent years. After a period of extensive structural and cultural change across the organisation, there are now huge opportunities to reach new audiences and significantly increase the number of legacy supporters in our pipeline.

You will be managing a growing programme of supporter receptions across your region, working closely with your team and colleagues in the Yorkshire and the Humber, North West and Wales Networks to promote gifts in Wills, training staff and volunteers to have good legacy conversations and convert leads into considerers, intenders and pledges.

Legacy Fundraising Manager Requirements:

You will have experience working within a fundraising setting and are committed to working in a donor / customer focused environment. You excel at making asks to a wide variety of audiences and can demonstrate a strong event management track record.

You will have a good understanding of the principles, methods and practices of legacy fundraising and data governance and be a strong manager who works independently, prioritising across a busy workload. Either home based within your region or working from one of RNIB’s offices in Leeds or Manchester, this post will involve significant and regular travel across the UK including overnight stays.

About RNIB Royal National Institute of Blind People:

We’re the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and we’re here for everyone affected by sight loss. Working for us means working for one of the UK’s biggest charities, supporting almost two million people living with sight loss in the UK.

Location: Home based or based at an RNIB office in Leeds or Manchester

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 36 hours per week

Salary: £30,000 to £33,000 per annum

Benefits: Include 26 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), which increase with service, excellent pension schemes.

You may have experience of the following: Legacy Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Coordinator, Fundraising Officer, Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

Ref: 90707

1. DESIGNATION                 Fundraising Officer
2. HOURS                               36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)
3. SALARY                              NJC Scale 12 - 15 (£21,589 - £22,401) + 5% Pension Contribution
4. LOCATION                         Registered Office, Warrington
5. RESPONSIBLE TO           Head of Fundraising, Community Fundraising Manager
6. ACCOUNTABLE FOR      Fundraising Volunteers
7. PURPOSE OF POST

7.1 To grow PAPYRUS’ community fundraising income by building and maintaining long-term and mutually beneficial relationships with volunteer fundraisers

1. KEY RELATIONSHIPS

PAPYRUS Fundraising team, volunteer fundraisers donors & prospective donors, grant-making trust and foundation representatives and PAPYRUS staff & volunteers

1. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

9.1 To respond to volunteer fundraising enquiries, provide appropriate information and ongoing encouragement via phone, email and letter

9.2 Work closely with other members of the Fundraising team ensure accurate and timely recording of all enquiries, follow-ups and donations, adhering to and within agreed stewardship and data protection protocols

9.3 Liaise with colleagues to ensure all progress reports and evaluations are prepared and completed within the agreed deadlines

9.4 To contribute to the content and updating of information on PAPYRUS website and literature as required

9.5 Respect confidentiality within PAPYRUS policy and manage data appropriately in line with the Data Protection Act 2017.

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

9.7 Attend training courses as required.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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 Disclosure and Barring Scheme check

14.   QUALIFICATIONS - See Person Specification

In L’Arche we believe that people with learning disabilities have much to teach us and contribute to the world. During the last fifty years, we have learnt that one of the best ways to enable this is by creating Communities with a culture of shared lives between people with and without learning disabilities, from which we can work together to build a more human society.

The Digital Fundraising and Communications Officer will sit in the Fundraising and Communications team in our Manchester office. With our Fundraising and Communication Leads you will be responsible for developing our digital strategy and our online communications with our supporters. 

We are looking for someone who is passionate about digital fundraising and communications. You will have experience of developing and implementing digital fundraising strategies and a strong understanding of websites and social media, specifically Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, as well as other digital platforms such as SoundCloud and Medium. You will be knowledgeable about emerging trends and have experience of using analytics to inform and build strategy.

You will work with our Communications Advisor and fundraising colleagues to shape and deliver strategies to increase online giving, grow our audiences and recruit carers (we call them assistants), and will provide support, advice and insight regarding content and audiences. You will be competent in the use of content management systems, analysing data, and online research, and will develop our existing national website to further encourage online giving.

This is an exciting and rewarding role within an organisation that is committed to creating a world where everybody belongs.

To apply for this post please send us your CV and a covering letter, demonstrating how you meet the person specification for this role and why you are the right person for it, to the email address given in the job description and person specification document.

Please use the reference: Digital Fundraising and Communications Officer Application as the email subject heading.

All completed applications to be received by 11:59pm on Tuesday 31 December.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed the week beginning the 6th January and interviews will be held in Manchester the week beginning the 13th January.

Tax matters. It helps to fund vital goods and services that make our economy and communities fairer, happier and healthier. We're looking for a Communications and Events Manager to support the brilliant work of Fair Tax Mark; a unique not-for-profit that proudly encourages and celebrates organisations that pay the right amount of corporation tax at the right time and in the right place, bridging the gap between CSR and the wider tax justice movement.

Offering flexible working with a small, passionate and talented team, you'll help widen Fair Tax Mark's reach and engagement with a broad remit to develop, manage, plan and review communications. You'll generate creative digital content to effectively engage stakeholders, supporters and businesses, as well as designing and running a range of imaginative external events, including the flagship Fair Tax conference as part of Fair Tax Week.

Our dream candidate will be someone with broad communications experience across both traditional and digital platforms. You'll be comfortable taking a hands-on approach and working alongside existing PR and graphic design support. This job will require the versatility to deal directly with clients that range from large, high-profile multinationals through to co-operatives, social enterprises and NGOs.

You'll be a confident and skilled communicator, able to write engaging copy for both corporate and consumer audiences. As part of a small team, you'll manage your own workload and take overall responsibility for events from concept through to delivery, managing all elements of these projects to ensure they meet the expectations of our sponsors.

If you think you have the skills and experience and care passionately about social justice, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply initially with a copy of your CV to our North West consultant, Amelia Lee: [email protected]

Please note: our final deadline for this role is 9am on Thursday 12th December with a view to interviewing on 17th and 18th December. Due to short timescales, please do send your CV ASAP if you want to apply as we are working on a rolling basis and may close early depending on response.

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.

• £17,745 per annum - £9.75 per hour
• 35 hours per week
• 7 Leicester Street, Northwich, CW9 5LA

Headway is the UK’s leading brain injury charity. You will be helping to raise funds to support people affected by brain injury.

It is essential that you have proven management experience gained in the retail or charity sector.

You will be target driven, highly organised and be able to recruit, develop and motivate a team of volunteers. You will be dealing with high volumes of donated stock (which you will be responsible for generating) and be passionate about driving sales whilst delivering excellent customer service to maximise profits. We would like to hear from you if you think you have the enthusiasm and commitment to meet the challenges and expectations of charity retailing.

Headway, the leading UK charity working to improve life after brain injury, is looking to recruit a highly motivated individual who will develop and build upon current practices, take the initiative and deliver a seamless administration service to the Retail Team.

The effects of brain injury can be devastating. Help us make a difference to thousands of lives across the UK

• Closing date for applications – TBC
• Interviews will take place on - TBC

Headway will not accept CV applications

Salary: £17,745.00 /year

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: £9.75 /hour

Beechwood Cancer Care, a charity based in Stockport, Greater Manchester is looking to recruit a Volunteer Coordinator at an exciting time as the charity approaches its 30th anniversary year in 2020. We’re looking for a personable and proactive individual to develop, evaluate and manage volunteer programmes to ensure the volunteering role is rewarding for individuals and for the charity.

Travel across the borough and Greater Manchester will be required in accordance with the duties of the role, e.g. visits to Beechwood Charity Shops, local events, meetings

HOURS: Full-time (part-time considered, min 30hrs/wk)

HOW TO APPLY: If you have the skills, we’d like to hear from you. Please email for an application form.

CLOSING DATE: All application forms to have been returned by Monday 30 December 2019

Nature of the Role:

The Volunteer Coordinator will develop and implement a sustainable cohort of volunteers to support the delivery of the Charity’s core objectives to support those affected by cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.

The Volunteer Coordinator will report to the Fundraising Manager and work closely with other departmental managers. You will implement a cohesive volunteer infrastructure of engaged and motivated volunteers across key business functions.

You will implement a core Volunteer Training Programme to support volunteer roles, development and paid employment opportunities.

Main Duties:

Develop and implement systems and procedures to engage new volunteers into the Charity and to retain relevant information in accordance with guidelines

Implement a sustainable volunteering function which will be ‘future fit’ and meet ‘best practice standards’ as the Charity moves into its 30th anniversary year

Proactively promote and offer advice and information to external organisations on corporate/occasional volunteering

Develop, encourage and co-ordinate a diverse volunteer function, with a specific focus on good communication pathways, recruitment & retention, induction, volunteer training, mentorships, progression pathways

Develop and implement Volunteer Role Profiles, Volunteer Information Packs

Implement volunteer bi-annual reviews

Liaise with the Charity’s department leads to understand what volunteer support is required for each specialism

Ensure all volunteers can undertake the role they will be assigned to and/or put in place core and role specific training to achieve this

Identify, ensure and enable volunteers to access online and face to face training

Ensure the contribution of volunteers and the impact of their support is recognised through reward and recognition activities and in an engaging and creative manner

Organise and attend profile-raising events to attract new volunteers

Attend and proactively participate in external networks and associated meetings to ensure Beechwood is up to date with the national volunteering movement

Attend and represent the Charity at in-house and local community events, to promote the Charity and to promote volunteering and engagement

Administration:

Implement robust systems and processes for the volunteer function

Maintain an up-to-date volunteer database

Interview, screen and attend to all core volunteer administration

Coordinate and facilitate volunteer and service user engagement forums

Be knowledgeable of and remain up to date with key legislation and policy related to volunteering

Prepare monthly summaries for the management team

Monitor and approve the reimbursement of expenses

Person Specification: – Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)

• Excellent IT skills – to present data via Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF

• Excellent administrative skills and record keeping skills

• Personable and friendly – skilled at building strong and diverse relationships

• Experience of coordinating projects and volunteers (paid or unpaid)

• Ability to demonstrate empathy with volunteers and an understanding of their needs

• Ability to inspire and motivate others

• Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity

• Experience of working across different sectors and agencies

• Flexible and non-judgemental approach to people and work

• An understanding of the sector and the challenges it faces

• Accountable and responsible, always doing what you say you will do to high standards

• Willingness to work outside of regular office hours occasionally and to attend/facilitate volunteer and fundraising events

• A full, clean driving licence and use of a car

Desirable:

• Line management and/or coordination experience

• Senior/high level administrative experience and skills

• Experience of working within dispersed and diverse groups

• Experience of project management

• Good working knowledge of social media platforms and an ability to utilise to engage with stakeholders, both existing and potential

Qualifications/Equivalent Experience:

Senior administration &/or direct volunteer coordination experience

Degree or alternative qualification/experience in relevant area e.g. business and management studies, youth and community work, project management, volunteering

Mahdlo Youth Zone is a young people’s charity based in Oldham with a vision to be a beacon of excellence for youth-led provision. Our mission is to deliver high quality, innovative activities and experiences for young people aged 8-19 (25 with a disability) to provide opportunities to raise aspirations and support young people to be the best they can be.

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a highly motivated and pro-active person to the role of Performing Arts Coordinator.

The post holder will manage our brand new performing centre, The SPACE. The SPACE is a purpose-built performance space for young people in Oldham. It is a safe place where young people can express themselves through a wide range of performance arts supported by digital and visual arts.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of delivering arts activities and workshops to young people along with excellent knowledge and understanding of how to develop and deliver a high quality and varied arts programme covering a number of different arts disciplines. They will also have specialist skills in a specific performing arts discipline.

The ideal candidate for this role will be high achievers, with excellent communication skills, plenty of creativity and initiative and the ability to inspire others.

You must be committed to working within the spirit of Mahdlo’s core values – Passion, Respect, Inclusion, Dependability and Excellence – which describe the way we work.

Benefit package

This role offers:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• 33 days annual leave (including bank/public holidays) per annum
• Automatic enrolment to Medicash Health Care scheme on successful completion of probationary period
• Free gym access

Application process

To apply for this opportunity please send your CV and a covering letter detailing why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification. Please refer to the full job description and person specification, as relevant experience is required.

Please note we are seeking to appoint ASAP and may commence shortlisting and interviews before the closing date. We encourage applicants to apply in good time to ensure they can be considered.

Mahdlo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; therefore an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required with this post. The successful applicant will be expected to join the DBS Update Service. Job offers are also subject to two satisfactory references including at least one relevant employment reference.  Mahdlo is an equal opportunities employer and will treat all applicants for employment and employees equally

You will be managing our whole programme in Manchester, working with young people, schools and mentors. This is an exciting and dynamic role within a national organisation.

About The Girls’ Network

The Girls’ Network is an award-winning charity that works with girls from low-income communities and provides them with a female mentor to open up opportunities and networks that they otherwise would not have access to. We have a large and growing network of supporters, mentors and schools and work across seven regions of England at the moment, with a view to expand. We are looking for someone to help us maintain the quality of our programme and expand our reach to more schools and partners.

We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates of all genders and backgrounds.

Key roles and responsibilities

Drive growth and lead a regional programme

• Run The Girls’ Network mentoring programme activities within the Greater Manchester region 

• Build effective relationships with current schools, supporting them with The Girls’ Network programme

• Work with the Director of Fundraising and Relationships to initiate and manage professional paying partnerships with local and national businesses in the area

• Contribute ideas to the content of the mentoring programme by participating in The Girls’ Network ‘innovation sessions’

Manage and support impactful mentoring relationships

• Manage the community of mentors in the regions you are working in to ensure a positive standard of mentoring is maintained

• Track the progress of mentoring relationships using data

• Deliver our training for mentors and mentees

• Coordinate delivery of engaging and inspiring workshops for mentors and mentees based on the needs of the girls

Grow our network in Manchester 

• Advocate for The Girls’ Network at every opportunity in the region, through networking, local media, PR activities and social media

• Share significant successes and achievements to The Girls’ Network senior team

Competencies

• You are deeply passionate and driven to achieve equal opportunities for all and will keep the girls we work with at the heart of your work

• You are able to build and manage a number of relationships with a variety of different people and are confident speaking to both young people and adults within schools and businesses

• You are comfortable with delivering set training sessions

• You care about the details and have above average organisation skills

• You are target oriented and hard working to achieve KPI’s of the region

• You are flexible in your approach to working with a small organisation and understand the time and resource limitations

Working with The Girls’ Network

The Girls’ Network values commitment, courage, collaboration and excellence. We are currently a small team of passionate and dedicated people all working towards our mission of achieving unlimited futures for all women. We work flexibly and in a collaborative and incredibly supportive environment and communicate regularly with staff across the country. New staff go through an in-depth and thorough training programme at the beginning and are given the opportunity to observe and shadow others. Our development programme following this runs for up to two years with opportunities to attend training throughout the year.

Emergency Access Intensive Housing Manager

Salary: £ 24,368 + 15% enhancement for shift work (£28,023.20)

Status: substantive post

Hours: Approx. 42 hours per week on a rolling rota (working 12.5 hr shifts from approx. 7:00pm until 07:30am)

Holidays: 20 Days plus Bank Holidays (or a day in lieu for bank holidays worked) Life Insurance Gym Membership

Based at: Sites across Wigan and Leigh

Responsible to: Emergency Access Intensive Housing
Team Manager

Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees

Closing Date: 12 Noon 16th December 2019

Interview: 20th December 2019

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. We now are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and inspirational Emergency Access Intensive Housing Manager to join our team, a believer in the right to equal life chances with a passion to improve lives through collaboration and innovation.

JOB PURPOSE

You will support the delivery and growth of the emergency accommodation facilities in Wigan and Leigh and build trusting relationships with those using the provision and key partners. You will effectively and efficiently provide a safe and secure place to stay. An important element in keeping people safe is ensuring that the environment and its cleanliness is maintained. You will identify needs and will liaise with key partners and services who will provide the appropriate support using a person centred approach. You will recruit, train and support volunteers to assist in the Night Shelter delivery model. The overnight accommodation is part of a community hub model that will offer wrap around care and support to those homeless and most vulnerable in Wigan. Individuals who stay at the overnight accommodation will be offered an intensive support package by key partners, highlighting agreed actions for sustainable move on. As an overnight accommodation worker, your knowledge and understanding of those we look to house is critical in forming these holistic actions plans with support agencies. The intelligence you collect on shift will be an integral part of individual action plans used by agencies offering support.

Are you ready for a new challenge within a highly innovative and diverse national charity organisation that plays a vital role in helping people affected by crime?

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Director to join a highly entrepreneurial senior leadership team, we are looking for someone who is very passionate, enthusiastic, ambitious and motivated by the high impact work that we do and the services we provide.

The location of this post is flexible.

As we face the challenges and opportunities of developing and delivering our services nationwide, you will be instrumental in the growth of the business and will be responsible for developing and leading on Victim Support's Business Development Strategy.

You will be a key member of the leadership team, working closely with the Board to develop the business and lead on driving growth by identifying new and emerging opportunities by researching and tracking new and emerging markets, and building positive and sustainable relationships with partners. You will also be responsible for the development of strategies and policies crucial to expanding the presence and reach of VS and its services.

If you are excited by the prospect of being an integral part of an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of those affected by crime then we want to hear from you.

Some unsocial hours working may be necessary.

Closing Date: 6.01.2020

Interview date: W/C 13.01.2020

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please email Kav Patel at () to arrange an appointment with Diana Fawcett, CEO.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter and would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 30 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the essential criteria in the person specification.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Head of Communications (Cheadle, Cheshire)

The Together Trust is a charity that supports people with disabilities, complex needs and autism and their families. Our services include a range of care, community and special education services for people with behavioural challenges, learning difficulties, physical disabilities, complex health needs and autism. We will celebrate our 150th anniversary in 2020 having supported thousands of young people and families since we were formed to support destitute young people in the centre of Manchester in 1870.

Our central office is based in Cheadle, Stockport and our services are mostly in and around Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas. We accept referrals from all over the UK.

We are looking for a Head of Communications to join and lead our team. Managing the work of four communication officers, plus an assistant and a graphic designer, you will continually improve and oversee successful communications and campaign activities in line with the charity’s overall strategic plan.

You will lead the implementation and launch of a new website and a phased rebrand which will begin in early 2020. The new brand, developed by our staff and the people we support, includes a new mission, vision, strapline, logo and visuals to coincide with our 150th anniversary year.

The post holder will contribute to wider strategic development and change across our 40+ services. Therefore we are looking for an outstanding communicator who can support and develop their team to contribute to successful Trust-wide fundraising, development and campaign activities.

We work in collaboration with the people we support. Providing evidence to help to influence policymakers and make lasting societal change. If you think you are the right applicant for this role then we’d encourage you to apply.

Please see the attached documentation for more information on the role details and key responsibilities.