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The Pankhurst Trust brings together Manchester Women’s Aid and the Pankhurst Centre. We work together to ensure the story of the women who won the vote continues to inspire us all to challenge gender inequality, and to ensure that those suffering from domestic violence and abuse get the confidential help they need.
62 Nelson Street was the home of the Emmeline Pankhurst and her family and was the place where the first meeting of the Women’s Social and Political Union – the movement which became known as the Suffrages – took place. Saved from demolition by a grass roots campaign in the 1970s and 1980s, the Pankhurst Centre is now the only heritage site in the U.K. dedicated to telling the story of the Pankhurst family and the story of women’s fight for the right to vote.
Manchester Women’s Aid has over 40 years’ experience in providing vital services to survivors of domestic violence and abuse in Manchester, including refuge accommodation, outreach and education services, and specialist services for marginalised groups.
The Pankhurst Trust (Incorporating Manchester Women’s Aid) is a diverse organisation with c31% of our staff coming from BAME and c12% from LGBT communities. We span the generations with c11% of staff being aged 18-24 and c25% aged 55-64. 11% of staff identify as having a disability.
Our staff, volunteers and service users have taken time to reflect on who we are and what we do when we are at our best. This reflection showed that we can proudly claim to be:
Courageous by challenging inequality, stepping forward and making change
Affirming by supporting and inspiring, paying attention to discover what matters
Generous by sharing our skills, creating energetic positive links, and thriving together
Rooted by being secure in our communities, participating and nurturing a sense of belonging
About the role:
Fundraising and Development Manager (Maternity Cover) – 1 role available
As maternity cover for the Pankhurst Trust Fundraising and Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of fundraising across our Women’s Aid and Pankhurst Centre heritage operations. You will join the organisation at an exciting time in its development and have the opportunity to make a lasting impact
This role has been assessed and confirmed as open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1
Hours of work: 21 hours (3 days) per week, with possible increase once re-open to the public
Salary: £25,000 pro rata (Pay review pending)
Duration: 1 year (maternity cover)
Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, pro rata for part-time workers
All roles are subject to a DBS check and we seek 2 x references, 1 of whom must be your current employer if applicable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This fantastic charity which focuses on education, community and spirituality was established in 2015. Serving Greater Manchester its objective is to build a vibrant productive and prosperous community. Based in Cheetham Hill the centre provides a hub offering a multitude of services including faith based educational courses, sports facilities and various cancelling and youth services.
They are looking for a Fundraising Officer to join the team. This is a really exciting opportunity to creatively generate income across a variety of income streams. From community based events, to regular giving and digital fundraising the Fundraising Officer will work with the wider team to increase awareness of the fantastic work this charity does in order to increase income. We are looking for a passionate fundraiser to join the team and would love to hear from candidates with experience of charity events and campaigns, someone who is full of creative ideas of further engaging current donors and maximising opportunities. You will need to be comfortable with online and social media campaigns as well as meeting with local corporates.
This role is part time 2.5-3 days per week. The role will be based out of the centre in Cheetham Hill however this will be really flexible, as well as being out and about across Greater Manchester you will also have the opportunity to work from home.
For more information please contact Ellen Drummond at Charity People.
Closing 19th March
Interviews 25th March
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.
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The Hospice is looking to recruit a professional and enthusiastic Marketing & Communications Manager.
Job Summary
• The post holder will be responsible for the development and delivery of the marketing and communications strategy for St. Rocco’s Hospice.
• Implementing the effective development of internal and external communications to key audiences and stakeholders.
• Providing leadership to the Marketing & Communications Team (MCT) in order to achieve agreed targets.
• Maintaining the high reputation of the Hospice in all areas of work.
Please see our website and job description for further details.
Normal hours of work will be 30 hours per week worked between Monday to Sunday at days and times notified by your line manager. These hours do not include a 30 mins unpaid meal break which you will be entitled to take if you work a shift lasting longer than 6 hours. You may be required to work additional hours to those published.
Salary: £21,600.00 per annum
An attractive package of benefits for employed staff T&C's apply:
Contributory Company Group Pension Plan, (If you are a member of the NHS Pension Scheme, you have the option of continuing in this scheme), Life Assurance and a Medical Cash Plan - T&C’s apply, free onsite parking, annual holiday entitlement in any holiday year is 7 working weeks, inclusive of all public holiday entitlement. Part-time employees’ annual holiday entitlement accrues on a pro-rata basis.
(Benefits may be different for Bank / Contract for Services Workers T&C's apply).
The posts are not salary incremental posts and pay reviews are at the discretion of the Hospice.
St Rocco’s Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory receipt of DBS if applicable, 2 references and documentary proof of right to work in the UK.
A referral to Occupational Health in relation to Health and Safety aspects of the role may be made prior to employment, however the offer of employment will not be conditional upon this.
Please note: St. Rocco's Hospice is not part of the NHS and is not licensed to sponsor foreign nationals. All offers of employment are subject to / conditional upon satisfactory documentary proof of right to work in the UK.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
As the Hospice meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants (staff and volunteers) who are offered employment based at the Hospice or in patient facing roles will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions.
Closing Date: 31-3-2021, with interviews being held on an on-going basis so apply today!
Please note: This role may be removed before the original end date or extended without prior notice.
St Rocco’s Hospice provides specialist care and support across Warrington, helping those who are coping with a life-limiting illness.
... Read moreThe client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: North West (home-based)
Salary: Circa £26,000 (+ car allowance)
Start date: 1st April 2021
Do you want to work for an organisation that helps critically ill babies and children? Does the prospect of building a fundraising pipeline and charity reputation excite you? Are you a passionate and dedicated fundraiser looking to join an innovative, inclusive and committed team? This could be the role for you! We are supporting this life-saving organisation assisting them in their search for a Community Fundraiser in the North West.
This role presents a hugely exciting opportunity to develop and nurture a fundraising pipeline across the North West region. You will be well supported in your role, but have the autonomy to develop and grow relationships, and in doing so raise the reputation of this fantastic organisation. With an exciting calendar of virtual events and a successful track record of corporate partnerships there is huge scope to grow and develop your fundraising network, offering supporters a wide variety of ways in which to engage with the charity. The role will be varied, interesting and hugely rewarding.
To be considered for this role you should come to us with proven experience generating income and building new relationships in a fundraising setting. You should be a strong and confident communicator, known for your ability to develop relationships with ease. Resilient, dynamic and resourceful, you should be able to work both autonomously and as part of a larger remote team and be committed to the cause of this fantastic life-saving organisation. Acting as brand ambassador for the charity in the region, it is imperative you are both passionate and engaging in order to enlist the support of those you approach.
This role provides an opportunity to join an organisation in an invaluable capacity where you will, quite simply, be raising funds to enable more lives to be saved. The role is permanent and home-based involving travel across Manchester and Liverpool. The charity is inclusive and flexible with a focus on life balance so, although the role is advertised as full-time, for the right person we are able to consider reduced or condensed hours. The start date for the role is 1st April 2021 (but, again, flexibility with this may be possible).
To register your interest, or find out more, please apply directly or contact either Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons. The recruitment for this role is ongoing and the position will close when a sufficient number of suitable applicants have applied – early application is therefore advisable!
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition, and pregnancy.
St Ann's Hospice
At St Ann’s, there’s one thing that motivates us, and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.
We’re continuously developing our plans for delivering world-class, innovative care and to ensure St Ann’s is in the best shape possible for future generations.
You’ll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.
We now have an exciting role in our team – supporting our fundraising and communications team
Have you got what it takes?
- Are you positive, hardworking and determined to deliver objectives?
- Can you provide our donors with exceptional supporter journeys?
- Can you drive our legacy campaign forward to secure pledges and future income?
- Are you willing to work collaboratively in a high performing team?
- Are you able to engage the community around St Ann’s to support us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary?
We are please to be able to offer this post as a full time permanent position with a working pattern of 37.5 hours per week. You will be working cross site at our Heald Green and Little Hulton site, with some home working.
Please note: The interviews will be held over two days 17th and 18 March 2021 via Microsoft teams.
This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If you’re looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
A Standard DBS is required, the cost of which is covered by the hospice.
St Ann’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and children.
Are you a Trust and Grants Fundraising specialist with an interest and passion for supporting young people? Do you want to work for a unique youth charity that provides incredible support to young people across the UK, often in the most disadvantaged areas?
With state-of-the-art facilities that include gyms, dance, music and art studios, as well as career and employability advice, these centres are indispensable to their communities and have incredible impact reports. They are so much more than youth centres, getting right to the heart of complex needs and issues affecting young people.
Throughout the pandemic, they have worked innovatively and creatively with funders to continue to reach young people and provide vital support.
As Trusts and Grants Manager, you'll generate income via revenue and capital bids, supporting the development of collaborative internal projects. You'll develop the case for innovative youth work activities and services offered by centres across the UK, building relationships with prospects to generate an active pipeline and actively stewarding donors. There is also huge opportunity to deliver funding for targeted projects such as employability, mentoring, inclusion, and mental health initiatives.
Who is our perfect candidate?
First and foremost, you're a trusts and grants expert. An exceptional fundraiser who understands the nuances of trust and grants fundraising, expertly bridging the gap between bid writing and relationship-led funder stewardship.
You'll be able to demonstrate a strong track record of cultivating meaningful relationships with funders; verbally, face-to-face and in writing.
Flexible, life and family friendly organisation with a happy, healthy culture. Remote or office-based at your local centre depending how you prefer to work.
If you're passionate about supporting young people and are interested in joining a fast paced, entrepreneurial charity, please send your CV to Amelia Lee at Charity People for more information.
Deadline: we are accepting CVs on a rolling basis so please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.
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), race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated Senior Trust Fundraiser; you will be responsible for developing, managing and soliciting gifts from a portfolio of Trusts, Foundations and Statutory income sources.
You will achieve personal financial and non-financial KPIs to ensure that the departmental targets are achieved. Managing a portfolio of existing, and researching and securing new, Trusts, Foundation and Statutory supporters. Providing high level stewardship and account management through reporting, proactive engagement, and cultivation activities.
The successful candidate must have demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the Trusts and Foundations market. Significant experience of securing five-six figure sum gifts, in a Trust and Foundation fundraising capacity. Have proven experience of building long-term effective relationships with senior stakeholders, both internal and external. Experience in Major Donor fundraising is also desirable.
Key responsibilities
- Provide high level account management and stewardship to all supporters, ensuring repeat gifts, through reporting, proactive engagement, and cultivation activities.
- Leading on TFG relationships for the Hospice; identifying, cultivating and supporting relationships to secure agreed financial KPIs.
- Represent the Hospice at internal and external events as required, and represent the team at a variety of meetings.
- Prepare asks through compelling applications, engaging presentations, and well prepared, goal-orientated meetings.
The successful candidate will have:
- Relevant qualification in fundraising or TFG fundraising
- Educated to A-level standard or equivalent and a relevant degree to at least one function, or have substantial relevant work experience
- Demonstrable success in securing five-six figure sum gifts, in a Trust and Foundation fundraising capacity.
- Experience of working in the charity sector
- Experience in monitoring and evaluating projects
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the Trusts and Foundations market
If you require further information about this post please contact Rebecca Bentham, Director of Income Development and Marketing at Dr Kershaw's Hospice.
This role is for a 1 year fixed term contract with the possibility to be extended.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Development Manager
Manchester
Grade 8 (£35,845 to £41,526)
Ref: 3149
The Development and Alumni Relations team at Manchester Metropolitan University is responsible for building and sustaining mutually beneficial relationships with alumni and external stakeholders and is currently working to an ambitious three-year plan that will see philanthropic income to the University increase tenfold. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, this is an exciting opportunity for a new Development Manager with major gift fundraising experience, to join a growing team and make a significant contribution to the University’s strategic priorities.
The role
We are seeking a Development Manager with a proven track record of securing major gifts, detailed knowledge and understanding of how to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major donors, as well as experience managing philanthropic fundraising activities for a varied portfolio of projects.
You will plan, develop and manage relationships with senior-level alumni, Trusts and Foundations, and companies in order to secure financial support for the strategic objectives of the University, collaborating closely with senior members of academic faculty and professional services staff.
The ideal candidate
You will have proven experience in securing five and six figure gifts from high net worth individuals and grant-making foundations. Candidates should also have the ability to meet stretching income targets, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the capability to engage effectively with individuals at Board level and senior leadership.
You will be a target-driven and committed individual who will develop and implement successful fundraising strategies to raise significant major gift income for the University. With a proven track record in a donor-facing fundraising role, you are a confident, creative and capable communicator, skilled in all aspects of income generation and relationship management, including persuasion and negotiation, and are able to think creatively about donor engagement.
You will be intrinsically motivated and be able to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and handle multiple projects and deadlines in a highly organised and professional manner.
The closing date for applications is Monday 15 March.
To apply, please click on the apply link:
One Million Mentors’ aim is to ensure that every young person in the country has access to a trained mentor as they transition into adulthood. We believe that facilitating and investing in mentors will help to address the skills gap agenda and improve social cohesion.
The Greater Manchester Regional Manager role is a great opportunity for someone based in Greater Manchester with an interest in the youth sector and mentoring. They will be responsible for the programme delivery in the Manchester area, laying the foundations for strong mentor relationships by matching mentees with mentors who have similar goals and interests, being an effective face for One Million Mentors in the region, fundraising and leading the expansion of 1MM across Greater Manchester, establishing key partnerships with local employers.
For full information about the role (including complete job description; frequency of work and rate of pay), please see our job pack attached.
Application is made by submitting a CV and personalised Cover Letter: - CV should be tailored to demonstrate how you meet the competencies - Cover Letter should refer to two competencies where you are particularly strong. The Cover Letter should also detail why you are interested in the role, why you want to work for One Million Mentors, and how your values match those of our own. The Cover letter should be no more than 2 pages of A4. We will not be accepting applications without a Cover Letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
upReach is an award-winning social mobility charity supporting less-advantaged undergraduates to secure top jobs. We deliver a comprehensive programme of professional development, in partnership with leading employers and universities. upReach works to address the progression gap, supporting students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds to secure graduate jobs after university, aiming to reach its vision of a society in which everyone has the opportunity to reach their full career potential, regardless of social background.
upReach is seeking to hire two new Partnerships Managers, who will support the execution of our Corporate Partnerships strategy and the delivery of sustainable income growth from new and existing partners. One role will focus on growing partnerships within the Technology industry and the other on partnerships within the Investment and Savings industry.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse team of individuals who are passionate about improving social mobility. The successful candidates will demonstrate previous experience of building and managing partnerships.
Key Information
- Role: Partnership Manager
- Location: London (near London Bridge) or Manchester - initially on a remote basis
- Hours: Full-time 40 hours per week, 9am - 6pm
- Start date: April 2021 - ideally within four weeks from offer
- Duration: Permanent
- Salary: £27,500 to £33,000 per annum, including London weighting if based in London
- Application deadline: 9am on Monday 22nd March Early applications are encouraged, and we may appoint before the deadline
About upReach
Do you think that your socio-economic background should determine your career prospects? upReach’s vision is of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential. We help young people from less-advantaged backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment.
Our work is important because right now those from comprehensive schools are 17 times less likely than those from selective schools to secure graduate roles at some top employers. We are an award-winning charity employer working to address this issue in partnership with employers and universities.
In October 2019, upReach won the Charity of the Year Award (income < £1m) in the prestigious Charity Times Awards, and in May 2020, upReach was announced as the winner of the “Embracing Digital” Charity Governance Award. Building on this success, upReach’s current partners include Bank of America, the Civil Service Fast Stream, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Company and Slaughter and May. We also partner with universities including Exeter, King’s College London, Liverpool, Warwick and Manchester.
This academic year, over 2000 undergraduates (we call them upReach Associates) are being supported through our unique programme of application support, soft skills workshops, video forums (small group, online seminar-style sessions), mentoring and professional experience. We aim to support 2,500 per year by 2022, while maintaining our personalised approach and expanding the support offered.
upReach is a dynamic place to work. We have invested in class-leading technology to facilitate, deliver and evaluate our programmes. The upReach Graduate Employability Framework (GEF), against which all of our activities are mapped, enables students to understand their employability and plan their learning. We built getEmployable to provide all students with a means to measure their employability using the GEF.
Our contextualised grade model, REALrating, is used to better understand academic potential rather than relying on grades alone. We host the Student Social Mobility Awards held annually at the House of Lords, celebrating outstanding student success, and providing role models which we showcase with our aspire videos and guide sent to 2,500 state sixth forms.
We are constantly looking to identify new opportunities to have greater impact through growing our existing platforms and exploring new concepts. Our most recent idea, the Social Mobility Network was launched in January 2021.
To find out more about upReach, visit our website and read our Annual Report.
Core Responsibilities
Growing the number and value of corporate partnerships:
- Create new partnerships in either the Technology industry or in the Investments and Saving industry, implementing our strategy to grow our impact in these areas.
- Research and develop a pipeline of corporate partners to expand the opportunities available for Associates.
- Support growth in our strategically important partnership areas.
- Identify gaps in the market and develop ideas for new sectors, partners and types of partnership.
- Prepare and deliver compelling and evidence-based pitches and presentations.
- Maintain the organisation’s presence in the social mobility sector through thought leadership articles, webinars, newsletters and networking at relevant events.
Managing and developing existing partnerships:
- Take on management for some of upReach’s portfolio of existing partners, stewarding relationships to ensure the partnerships remain strong and mutually beneficial.
- Further develop existing partnerships and identify new opportunities to deliver greater and more diverse income.
- Ensuring all outputs are delivered effectively and on time, in collaboration with the Delivery & Sector Managers and Programme Leaders.
- Execute our partner communication strategy to ensure partners are kept up to date with upReach news and events.
- Collaborate with the other Managers and Programme Leaders to ensure the smooth running of all partnership events and follow through on identifying and communicating impact.
Person Specification
This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission and have an understanding of, and empathy with, the challenges facing those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
To be successful, candidates should have experience developing partnerships (probably with corporates in the charity sector). You should be able to demonstrate a proven track record in building, developing and owning effective long-term relationships with new and existing partners, and in managing stakeholder relationships at all levels of seniority. The ideal candidate will be proactive, resilient and used to managing competing priorities within a varied workload. They should be flexible and willing to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the charity.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- A proven track record of building corporate partnerships for a charity
- Experience in delivering varied and successful proposals and projects
- Experience in qualifying, scoping, and pricing client/partner projects
- Experience in pitching to potential new partners
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload, manage competing demands and deliver to tight deadlines
- Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
- University degree (2:1 or higher)*in any discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Self-motivation and anability to work in a small team as well as independently.
- Ability to engage and communicate confidently with stakeholders, such as Trustees, beneficiaries, upReach partners and all levels of employees across the organisation.
* The nature of the role requires a high standard of Maths and English, and the ability to quickly review a large amount of information and identify and communicate key themes clearly. Applicants may demonstrate this through the academic qualifications shown above and/or other relevant experience. As our beneficiaries are all undergraduates, a good understanding of the university experience is essential, although it is not necessary that this was acquired through personally gaining a degree.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Experience in contract negotiation
- Knowledge of either the Investment and Savings or the Technology sectors
- A good understanding of GDPR legislation and regulations
- Familiarity with Trello and G-Suite
Values & Competencies
upReach upholds the following values:
- Perseverance
- Integrity
- Advocacy
- Aspiration
- Proactivity
We are looking for candidates to display the following competencies during the application stages:
- Problem solving and decision-making
- Effective prioritisation
- Collaboration
- Communication skills
- Project Management skills
Application Process
Please submit a .pdf copy of your CV and covering letter to our Human Resources team for attention of Sam Gill by 9am on Monday 22nd March. Please ensure you explain your motivation for applying to this role, why you are interested in working at upReach, and provide further details on how your experience matches the job description. Please also include in your cover letter which area (Technology/Investment and Savings) you are interested in applying for. Please include ‘Partnership Manager’ in the subject line and indicate where you heard about this vacancy. Early applications are encouraged, and we may appoint before the deadline.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend a virtual assessment centre on 25th or 26th March. If you are not available on these dates please let us know in your application.
If you have any questions about the role or application process, please reach out to Sam Gill from our Human Resources team..
Please note: upReach has a responsibility under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 to ensure that, at the time of starting their employment, successful candidates have permission to work in the UK.
If you have a right to work in the UK, you will be required to bring proof of this to your interview (by providing your original passport or other right to work documents). If your permission to work in the UK relies on a job offer, please bring written details including evidence of any existing visas or work permits. A photocopy will be taken of your document(s) and stored securely. If you are unsuccessful at the interview the photocopies will be destroyed. Unfortunately, upReach is unable to financially sponsor visas or work permits.
Equal Opportunities
upReach is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexuality, social background or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity and believe it creates dynamic and effective organisations. We are working hard to increase diversity in our team and would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates.
We are committed to making our roles and culture inclusive. We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job. If you have particular needs or requirements, please get in touch with our Human Resources team.
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Job Title: Senior Service Manager - Restoration
No of Posts: 1
Salary: £29,545 - £32,545 (dependent on experience) plus Pension and Health Benefits
Status: Full Time, Substantive
Hours: 37.5 per week
Holidays: 24 days plus Bank Holidays per annum
Based at: Wigan and Leigh
Responsible to: Operations Director
Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees
SUMMARY
The Brick is a growing 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. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to join the charity in a new and exciting role. Your role will be to enhance integrate and develop all aspects of restoration within the Charity. You will need to be as committed as we are to equip people from diverse backgrounds for self-sustaining and independent living.
To be successful, you will be a person who has
- high integrity,
- commitment to organisational development, and good governance,
- excellent communication skills
- the ability to work at pace in a complex context,
- the ability to work in a team in a practical, flexible and cooperative way
- passionate about supporting people to transition
To Apply: Please send your CV along with a brief overview of why you feel you are perfect for this role in no more than 500 words. Please submit your documents using the link.
Please apply early as we reserve the right to bring forward or extend the deadline for applications, so please get your applications in as soon as possible.
Closing Date: 12 Noon Friday 5th March 2021 Possible Interview days: 11th and 12th March
JOB PURPOSE
The focus of the Senior Service Manager - Restoration is to ensure that sustainable yet robust transitions are being achieved for residents in temporary or emergency accommodations, that they remain financially viable and appropriately resourced at all times. A key aspect of the role is to deliver a high quality and balanced customised service to residents with the ultimate objective of placing them in suitable, good quality long term accommodation, alongside meaningful training and employment opportunities. We are keen to deliver projects that enhance wellbeing, skills development and employability opportunities. Thinking ahead to what resilient communities and the future of work may look like, including innovative thinking around the types of skills and practices that may become even more valuable in a climate-changing and post-pandemic world. As senior service manager responsible for restoration you will manage all activities that take place within the Brick Works and Cross Street warehouse and develop long term strategic plans for these facilities, embedding them into the local community.
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
To be a member of the Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for managing the delivery and development of high quality restoration services at our numerous sites to people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Restoration services are designed to prepare individuals for sustainable tenancies by developing independence, expanding communication and providing social opportunities to support general health and wellbeing. You will effectively manage and motivate a staff and volunteer team to deliver high quality services, meeting organisational and regulatory standards, for people attending our training, education and day opportunities provision. As well as managing people, you will be responsible for the health safety and wellbeing of everyone involved in our restoration projects, ensuring that the projects are equipped appropriately and the facilities are robust. To be successful in this role you will have a sound knowledge of person centred planning for individuals with complex needs, people management and budget management. You will need to demonstrate proven experience of supervising and line managing staff in accordance with policy and legislation and all that it entails. You will be a commercially minded person with the ability to encourage ambition, innovation and a culture of entrepreneurialism whilst managing risk. An action-oriented person who enjoys working hard and looks for challenge.
People we work with;
- Create and oversee a robust process of meaningful engagement from people living in Supported Housing and the Hubs
- Oversee a process which ensures individual personalised plans are fulfilled
- Understand the opportunities for people with lived experience and create and maintain a suitable programme which encourages growth within the Charity whilst at the same time understand the additional support needs that may be required.
- Manage the Brick Works and Cross Street facilities.
- Work directly with the other areas of the Charity that promote engagement.
- Oversee the Training and Resource Manager
- Continually seek opportunities to improve the quality and effectiveness of the services delivered and to enhance their experience; monitor the external environment and ensure that new services are developed in line with changing demographics and needs.
Accommodation
- Focus on positive outcomes for people living in our accommodation through work and training engagement
- Understand and embed an Asset based Approach to all areas within the Charity
- Maximise rental income from the Brick’s Accommodation by working in close partnership with other departments in the charity and other agencies
- Oversee the Intensive Housing Management Manager
- Oversee the Facilities and Properties manager
PARTNERSHIP WORKING
The Brick is committed to delivering Wigan Council’s Deal approach and as such we are asking for applicants who adopt the 3 core behaviours being; positive, accountable and courageous. We are looking for innovation and creativity, The Brick is not afraid to do things differently and pilot new initiatives to trial and test new ideas.
Good Practice
Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty are committed to the safeguarding and protection of all young people and adults, In line with our Safeguarding policies. We will carefully select, train and support all those with any responsibility within the Charity, in accordance with our rigorous recruitment and selection policies.
The Brick is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of our workforce.
We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and support or staff from different backgrounds
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Strategy & Development Manager
Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
London, Birmingham or Manchester
£32,000 per annum (plus £3,000 London Weighting if applicable)
Who We Are Looking For
This is an exciting time to be part of Strategy & Development at Ambition Institute and we are currently looking for a motivated and talented professional to join the team as a Strategy & Development Manager on a permanent contract.
The role is responsible for supporting the business development function so that Ambition thoughtfully evaluates and successfully pursues tender opportunities that are aligned to our strategy and mission, and are commercially viable, as well as efficiently and effectively supporting strategy development and implementation across the organisation.
To be successful in this role you will support organisation-wide implementation of our current strategic plan; conduct market research and analyse data to present insights and make recommendations to the Strategy & Development team and Senior Leadership Team. You will need to effectively build, foster and maintain relationships with teams across the organisation, and work flexibly across the Business Development and Strategy Functions and take on and complete tasks when needed.
For this role we are looking for someone who can support and occasionally lead on the development of new bids, including bid writing, financial modelling, and stakeholder management, as well as support the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of business development opportunities, including pipeline reporting to the Board of Trustees and Committees.
The role can be based in either our London, Manchester and Birmingham office and will report to the Associate Director, Strategy & Development. The role does not have direct reports at this time but may do so in the future.
Who are Ambition Institute?
Ambition Institute has one purpose: to help educators serving children from disadvantaged backgrounds to keep getting better. With our new organisation, and more than ten years of collective experience in working with educators at all levels, we believe that exciting opportunities lie ahead. We are a graduate school for educators, and we apply academic rigour to our learning design, drawing on frontline insights from schools into what works in practice. Our programmes leverage the latest evidence from international experts, which means we think carefully about what is taught, how, and in what sequence. We work collaboratively to enable school improvement for the benefit of pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Our Offer
We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you:
- Flexibility on how you work – agreed between you and your line manager
- A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays
- 2 additional annual leave days for 1 day booked during December over the festive period
- A generous employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% NI rebate)
- Competitive salary rates
- Access to an interest free season ticket and bike loans, as well as eyecare vouchers
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters.
- A robust learning and development offer that ensures your continuous professional development
How to Apply
All applications must be received by the closing date, midnight on Sunday, 14th March 2021. Interviews will be held in the week beginning 15th March 2021.
To apply for this role, or any of our other vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website.
Equality and diversity matter to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality.
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Job Title: Senior Service Manager - Accommodation
Salary: £29,545 - £32,545 (dependent on experience) plus Pension and Health Benefits
Status: Full Time, Substantive
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including some weekends and evenings on a shift pattern
Holidays: 24 days plus Bank Holidays per annum Based at: Charity locations across Wigan and Leigh Responsible to: Operations Director
Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees
SUMMARY
The Brick is a growing 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. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual in a new and exciting role. Your role will be to enhance, integrate and develop all aspects of relief, whilst looking towards restoration within Emergency Accommodation delivered by the Charity. You will need to be committed in order to ensure support is provided to people from diverse backgrounds and that they are provided with information which could help self-sustaining and independent living. You will empower your team to achieve positive outcomes whilst undertaking shift work where necessary, including nights.
To be successful, you will need to be
- A person of high integrity, committed and organised
- Have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop excellent relationship with all stakeholders and be able to be solution focused and proactive in partnership working.
- Flexible and able to adapt to new settings and environments and be able to work at a pace in a complex context.
- To have a proven track record of leadership and management to empower teams to reach their potential and therefore the potential of the individual
- To have a proven track record of performance management including contract delivery and KPI’s
- To be able to have good knowledge of safeguarding and risk management
- To be have knowledge of health and safety
- To be able to manage budgets
- To have a knowledge of national and local housing and homeless strategies
- To work within the Brick and Wigan Deal principles
Closing Date: 12 Noon Friday 5th March 2021 Possible Interview days: 11th and 12th March
To Apply: Please send your CV along with a brief overview of why you feel you are perfect for this role in no more than 500 words.
Please apply early as we reserve the right to bring forward or extend the deadline for applications, so please get your applications in as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Victim Support is looking for an Area Manager to cover maternity for Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire.
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.
Victim Support is delivering an exciting and innovative service model to support victims of crime in Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire. We are looking for a senior manager to lead and oversee the delivery of this service along with specialist support services across the same area. This role will commence in either April or May 2021, and will be in place until June or July 2022.
Working closely with Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the Merseyside Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside, along with other funders in the area, the purpose of this role is to ensure the provision of vital support services for victims of crime in accordance with service contracts.
As Area Manager you will develop and maintain effective relationships and formal partnerships across organisations and with key stakeholders, and promote and develop the services of VS.
You will be part of the senior regional management team and responsible for leading the designated area strategically and ensuring it complies with national service delivery standards and best practice guidelines. You will also represent the charity in an appropriate and professional manner to commissioners, stakeholders, external bodies and the media, whilst acting as a voice for victims to the wider community.
Key responsibilities of the role are to ensure the success of a high quality, efficient and responsive services to victims, the identification of growth and partnership opportunities and building relationships with relevant commissioning bodies and other stakeholders. A focus on team development, and the monitoring of performance and quality are key within the role.
You must have experience of operating at a similar senior management level including responsibility for service development, bidding and/or negotiating for contracts and budgetary and financial control. You will have delivered services in a complex, customer focused organisation and have instigated, managed and successfully implemented change programmes or projects. A proven knowledge of the legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements relevant to a national charity is essential and you must enjoy, and have experience of, planning and working strategically.
Please note that travel across a large area is an essential part of this role and you may be asked to work unsociable hours on occasion. You will also require satisfactory level 3 (MPPV 3) Police vetting clearance.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a national charity where you can drive change and improvement and directly contribute towards achieving the VS vision to champion the interests of victims and provide high-quality services.
Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans, 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 shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as A. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.
If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.
VS 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.
Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.
If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.
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Are you a Deputy Manager who understands the challenges young people face in day to day life? Do you have previous supervisory experience? Do you like the idea of working for a business who offer therapeutic and non-restraint support to young people?
Our client provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.
They are excited to announce the opening of our new Residential Service based in Lostock, Bolton, where we are looking for a kind, caring and empathetic Deputy Manager to join our professional 5-bed service, assisting in the management of staff within the service.
Your role will involve supporting the Registered Manager in ensuring the smooth running of the residential home, providing support to Young People with complex and challenging eating disorders, where you will work towards keeping them safe and progressing with their recovery, whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries and at times supporting severely underweight patients. You will play a key part in developing this new service and will have the opportunity to utilise and develop your skills to make this an outstanding service.
You will be required to work Monday - Friday working 37.5 hour working week. Flexibility will be required to support occasionally with evening, sleep ins and weekends shifts.
Company Benefits:
- Competitive salary (£22,491 - £26,003, dependant on experience & qualifications)
- £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with service)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Access to our 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance Programme
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)
Your role as Deputy Manager
- To facilitate the young people in achieving and retaining as much independent control over their lives as appropriate working alongside the mental health recovery star.
- To develop therapeutic relationships with the young people experiencing eating disorders and work closely with their families and carers communicating effectively to provide ongoing engagement
- Follow the young person’s individual care plans, to administer medication to the young people as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records. Responsible for ordering, checking in stock control of the young persons prescribed medication and maintaining systems to ensure effective stock management of all products.
- To complete observations of mealtime’s either on a 1:1 basis with young people or to observe and monitor the dietary intake at key times throughout the day when support staff are supporting directly.
- To co-operate with other team members to ensure the service meets any therapeutic needs of the young people, which are conducive to recovery.
- To be actively involved in the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of young people and their care.
- Ensure the staff team adhere to high levels of hygiene and infection control systems are maintained
- To work with Registered Manager to ensure effective staff inductions and probationary reviews take place. To carry out supervisions, appraisals, assessments and team meetings when required, ensuring the home is a friendly, supportive and caring environment.
- Once trained to provide and carry out clinical duties necessary to meet the young people’s health needs on a daily basis, such as observations. Ensure that young people are receiving advice, care, and regular health checks to ensure their physical and mental wellbeing. Promote nutrition, relaxation, exercise, and healthy lifestyles.
- To work with People Services in relation to employee relations concerns and when conducting any fact finds, formal investigations ensuring reports are presented to a high standard.
- To support the Registered Manager in managing work leave requests, annual leave allowances and absence management ensuring review meetings are conducted when staff meet the prescribed triggers.
- To be an active and encouraging Manager, establish and maintain effective communication and good relationships with the young people, relatives, employees in the home and with other externally such as professionals in the caring environment, outside supplies, agencies.
- To support the Registered Manager with effective quality assurance accounts and delegate and act upon actions plans as required
Requirements of Deputy Manager
- Full UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Experience of working within residential services
- Previous experience of working with service users who have eating disorders
- Minimum of 12 months supervisory management experience
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Willingness to work towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
- A good understanding of Nutrition
- Experience of working with Quality Care Commission (CQC) or Ofsted registered services
- Ability to lead and manage a staff team to achieve highest possible standards for the service, staff, and young people
If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please submit your application by Monday 22nd March.
To support our commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of their interviews will be held over video platform.
Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.
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