This is an exciting opportunity as we embark on a new 5 year strategic plan. The Fundraising Manager will play an important role in developing relationships with trust and grants including writing bids and monitoring reports. Working in conjunction with the CEO the Fundraising Manager will also help to develop our relationships with major donors.

Supported by a Digital Marketing Officer and Fundraising Officer the successful candidate will develop our income streams from individual and major donors, churches, corporates, schools and community fundraising. The ideal candidate will have experience of managing digital fundraising campaigns, organising fundraising events and developing strategies to increase regular planned giving. Experience of using Donorfy and Enthuse or similar fundraising platforms will be an advantage.

As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate and apply your Christian faith to all that we do. Please refer to our ‘Statement of Belief’ for the basis of our Christian faith.

If you are interested in applying for the above role please complete an application form, and the equal opportunity form via our website.

The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday 29th October.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on Tuesday 2nd November (PM) and Wednesday 3rd November (PM)

SERVE is a charity (no 1043321), established in 1981, registered as a charity in 1995, and based in Rushden, Northamptonshire. We support the North Northamptonshire residents as well as lead on Countywide Projects to reduce isolation amongst the Older Persons’ population.

Our charitable activities involve a range of services for the elderly and adults with disabilities in Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire. These include, but not limited to:

• Domestic Care and Personal Care for the elderly and adults with disabilities in their own homes
• A range of physical, mental, and social activities for our beneficiaries in general and for specific groups amongst the people we serve
• Community transport which includes our own accessible minibuses and cars provided by volunteer drivers.

• Countywide Befriending at Scale in partnership with other VCSE organisations
• Informal Carers respite support

Some 5,000 elderly and disabled people benefit from one or more of the above services.

This role will work within a small team which will include the Trusts & Foundation fundraiser, volunteers, and the CEO to develop and execute a plan to increase supporter numbers and income, specifically in the areas of community, events and corporate, in line with the charity’s overall fundraising strategy.

The majority of this role will focus on building corporate fundraising support, the additional community events are essential to raising awareness of the charity.

Benefits 

• Training & development opportunities
• 28 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service
• Hybrid model of office, community, and home working
• Contributory pension scheme 

Key Responsibilities

To hold lead responsibility for the development of community and business opportunities to generate income for the charity, ensuring development opportunities are effectively maximised principally with local business and community sponsorship and engagement events.

• Help develop and roll out a community, events, and corporate fundraising plan
• Liaise with the charity’s trusts and foundations fundraising consultant on opportunities and build a supportive relationship
• Support the charity’s trusts and foundations fundraising with research and administration
• Achieve agreed financial and non-financial targets, based on a 3-year growth strategy
• Work within an agreed annual budget and regularly report on income and expenditure against targets
• Organise and deliver the charity’s own fundraising events (approx. 8-12 small community events per annum)
• Monitor and evaluate the success of community events
• Develop a range of stakeholder events and work with the Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement Officer to recruit and support participants
• Generate support from organisations and companies, primarily within our region but more broadly when appropriate.
• Provide high standards of supporter care with a view to retention and increased engagement
• Effectively develop and maintain a supporter database for donor information and reporting to the CEO
• Act as an ambassador for Serve at all times, including attending and speaking at networking and fundraising events as required.
• Develop and produce fundraising materials as required.
• Maintain a current knowledge of legislation affecting charities and ensure all activities are compliant
• Maintain up to date knowledge on trends in fundraising techniques and best practice
• Be prepared to occasionally work evenings and weekends as required, for which TOIL will be given
• Work with the Wellbeing Manager and Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement Officer to maximise effective use of social media and the website to celebrate current fundraisers and recruit new ones
• Taking personal responsibility for keeping up to date with issues affecting Older People, the work of the charity and maintaining professional skills and expertise
• Attend and contribute to staff, volunteer, and Board sub-committee meetings.

Required Experience

Experience of organising and supporting events and/or community and corporate fundraising in a voluntary or paid role.

Desired Experience

• Professional fundraising experience
• Fundraising qualifications e.g., CIOF certificate in fundraising
• Interest in supporting Older People to maintain independent living
• Track record in project management

Skills Criteria

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to plan, keep records, manage deadlines, and prioritise workload

• Great customer service skills, the ability to recognise and meet the needs of supporters and to manage expectations when required

• Excellent written communication skills - sufficient to write a thorough End of Year Service Report, excellent computing and internet skills and excellent numeracy skills – sufficient to deal with financial and other management information
• An understanding of social media (Facebook, linked in, twitter and Instagram)

• Ability to understand and manage data (including numerical) and to create reports and analysis

• Confidence in using and maintaining databases
• Team-working - an inclusive team player who can work across boundaries, harnessing and valuing individual differences, and achieving results through others.
• Drivers’ License and access to a vehicle is essential

Deadline for applications is the 12th November 2021 at 4pm, date for interview will be 25th November 2021.

Location - Flexible (across Oxon, Bucks and Milton Keynes).

Connection Support is excited to announce a new post being created to implement our charity’s latest strategy to generate and diversify its income. We are looking for someone to bring enthusiasm, professionalism, personable and persuasive communication both in person and writing to the process of establishing a distinct, charity focused fundraising strategy to generate supplementary income through grants, individual givers, events and other means, during this very exciting time for us.

From a fundraising/charity background, you have experience and a proven track record of fundraising from individual and company donors and grant making organisations and can facilitate people to plan and work together so that income generation targets are achieved.

You will be part of our senior management team working together to help us to reach more vulnerable people and make a greater difference to peoples lives.

Put simply, it’s about making a difference. A real difference.

Creative Support is looking for a motivated individual to assist in the management of our dedicated staff team based at our Wellingborough supported living service for individuals with learning disabilities.

As a Team Leader you will have the confidence to lead our staff team in delivering a person-centred and flexible Wellingborough support service that enables service users to develop the life skills and confidence necessary for independent living, as well as participate in desired activities out in the community such as volunteering, swimming, walks and meals out.

The service is well established and provides a warm and compassionate environment for those that reside there.

Your role as Team Leader will include:

• Leading and coordinating the service, acting as the first point of contact for staff, service users and professionals regarding the running of the service
• Completing the service rota, deploying staff in line with commissioned hours and ensuring the rota is monitored daily to check there is ample staff cover
• Providing person centred support for people with learning disabilities based at the service. This includes providing respectful personal care, emotional and practical support with daily activities and living tasks
• Supporting people to achieve positive outcomes

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in service management, collaborating with service users, families and involved professionals to maximise outcomes for individuals based at our Wellingborough service.

For our Team Leader role you will need previous experience of supervising staff.  You will also need to possess a level 3 in health and social care, with prior experience in supporting service users with learning disabilities.

A clean driving licence and access to a car is also required for this role.

Our staff benefits include:

• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution
• 33 days annual leave, with a holiday bonus after two years of service
• A range of training and development courses to further your personal and professional development
• Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme
• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff
• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out of hours teams

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.

We expect all applicants to Creative Support to have had at least their first Covid 19 vaccination prior to starting employment with us and to be committed to having the second vaccination within a 3 month period.

Creative Support is looking for a motivated individual to assist in the management of our dedicated staff team based at our Northampton supported living service for individuals with learning disabilities.

As a Team Leader you will have the confidence to lead our staff team in delivering a person-centred and flexible Northampton support service that enables service users to develop the life skills and confidence necessary for independent living, as well as participate in desired activities out in the community such as volunteering, swimming, walks and meals out.

The service is well established and provides a warm and compassionate environment for those that reside there.

Your role as Team Leader will include:

• Leading and coordinating the service, acting as the first point of contact for staff, service users and professionals regarding the running of the service
• Completing the service rota, deploying staff in line with commissioned hours and ensuring the rota is monitored daily to check there is ample staff cover
• Providing person centred support for people with learning disabilities based at the service. This includes providing respectful personal care, emotional and practical support with daily activities and living tasks
• Supporting people to achieve positive outcomes

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in service management, collaborating with service users, families and involved professionals to maximise outcomes for individuals based at our Northampton service.

For our Team Leader role you will need previous experience of supervising staff.  You will also need to possess a level 3 in health and social care, with prior experience in supporting service users with learning disabilities.

A clean driving licence and access to a car is also required for this role.

Our staff benefits include:

• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution
• 33 days annual leave, with a holiday bonus after two years of service
• A range of training and development courses to further your personal and professional development
• Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme
• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff
• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out of hours teams

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.

We expect all applicants to Creative Support to have had at least their first Covid 19 vaccination prior to starting employment with us and to be committed to having the second vaccination within a 3 month period.

Post Title: Engagement and Development Manager - East Berkshire

Key Relationships: Senior Management Team

Salary: £33-36,000 per annum dependent on experience

Pension: Auto Enrolment (currently 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution)

Location: Hybrid working with the ability to work from home and in one of our offices. There will be a requirement to travel to face to face meetings with partners and stakeholders, in Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, although some of these may be virtual.

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, but willing to consider some flexibility

Contract: Permanent

Probationary Period: 6 months

Holidays: 25 days per annum, plus 2 wellbeing days and bank holidays

 

ABOUT BUCKINGHAMSHIRE MIND

Buckinghamshire Mind shares national Mind’s vision: “We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect”. With one in four people experiencing a mental health problem at some point in their lives, people need Mind more than ever. We deliver high quality community-based services across the county of Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire to reach out and ensure everyone with a mental health problem gets access to the help they need.

The services we provide include: 

• Wellbeing Activity and Peer Support Groups in the community
• Safe Haven crisis support
• Outreach services, delivered by colleagues working within NHS settings in both primary and secondary care settings
• Older Adults Services
• Children and Young Peoples’ services, including Peer Support in Schools
• Training services
• Counselling – for Adults and a Suicide Bereavement Support Service
• Employment Support
• Befriending programmes in the community
• Time to Change

We currently employ over 70 colleagues based in three different sites (Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Chesham) and are supported by more than 500 volunteers. We ensure that people with lived experience of mental health problems are fully engaged in the development and design of the services that we offer. 

ABOUT MIND IN BERKSHIRE

Mind in Berkshire is an exciting new collaboration to develop mental health support and awareness across the county of Berkshire, working with existing providers to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and skills and to enhance capacity. We are seeking to recruit an Engagement and Development Manager for East Berkshire, who will work in close partnership with a colleague at Oxfordshire Mind, focusing on Berkshire West developments.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Mind in Berkshire programme is a collaboration between Buckinghamshire Mind and Oxfordshire Mind aimed at increasing third sector capacity to deliver mental health support across Berkshire.  The post holder in Buckinghamshire will be a member of the senior management team and their role will involve drawing on, co-ordinating and developing the expertise of the many voluntary and community sector partners active in this field across the county. By applying learning from the COVID lockdowns – the successes and the challenges highlighted – the programme will help to develop mental health services within the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire (BOB) and the Frimley Integrated Care Systems.

Buckinghamshire Mind is already delivering services in East Berkshire, whilst Oxfordshire Mind has secured several contracts to deliver services in Berkshire West. The local Minds are working together to strengthen partnerships and alliances across Berkshire with public, private and third sector organisations, remaining committed always to the principles of the Mind Federation Agreement:

• delivering services for the benefit of service users.
• delivering fair and worthwhile benefit for all Local Minds.
• sharing learning and best practice and connections.
• working together with openness and honesty in the spirit of collaboration and cooperation.
• responding with good faith in a timely manner.
• valuing diversity and inclusion, promoting equality and challenging discrimination.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Engagement and Development Manager for East Berkshire (Windsor & Maidenhead; Bracknell and Slough) will work closely with the Engagement and Development role in Berkshire West (Reading, Wokingham, Berkshire West) to:

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders such as commissioners, providers, community groups and potential service users across Berkshire
• Support and influence existing and emerging mental health policy and strategy within Berkshire and the Frimley ICS
• Build a local Mind presence in Berkshire, raising the profile of Mind and representing Mind in forums and other meetings across Berkshire
• Create a Mind in Berkshire voice and develop a strong influencing role, sharing learning and best practice
• Identify gaps in current provision across the county and explore and develop potential service offers, creating robust business cases to support proposals that are aligned with clearly defined service user need.
• Work closely with both the SMT and OMT to ensure budget assumptions and available capacity and to ensure alignment with current strategic priorities.
• Provide a recognised source of knowledge for Buckinghamshire Mind colleagues about what is happening in Berkshire
• Both Engagement & Development roles will work closely with their respective Senior Management Teams and Trustee Boards on this high profile project.

The East Berkshire post will initially focus on the following deliverables.

1. Become the recognised “face” of the organisation to our external stakeholders through a focused and active participation in relevant networks and groups linked to our strategic objectives.

2. Identify, develop and maintain relations with key external partners including commissioners, funders and partner agencies.

3. Develop a strong understanding of the skills and capacity available within Buckinghamshire Mind’s operational team and how this fits with Oxfordshire Mind.

4. Research and identify need and unmet need through asset mapping, data analysis and gathering intelligence from your networks. This should be done in close collaboration with colleagues, both in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Mind, to develop a picture across the county of Berkshire.

5. Build on this mapping exercise and gap analysis to prepare and implement a detailed activity plan setting out deliverables, outcomes and risk management.

6. Support the ongoing sustainability of mental health services in Berkshire, in particular Friends in Need, Community Connectors and the STAR contract, gradually assuming the lead role in funder monitoring and reporting.

7. Identify, appraise and develop new business opportunities, delivered in partnership or as Buckinghamshire Mind, where there is a clearly identified need that is aligned with the strategic priorities of the organisation.

8. Design and develop new services fully embracing the knowledge and wisdom that comes from the voice of lived experience of both our volunteers and service users.

9. Support with the implementation phase of all new projects, providing a seamless transition from operational and financial understanding, to bid writing, to the set-up of a new service.

Additional Requirements

The post-holder will also be expected to:

• Maintain an overview and an up to date knowledge of key national, regional and local policies within the mental health field, and of current and emerging health and social care structures.
• Prepare papers, reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Behave in a professional manner at all times, reflecting and maintaining the values and ethos of the local Mind.
• Attend regular supervision and participate in annual appraisals
• Be proactive in reviewing and evaluating personal performance and identifying areas for improvement and development
• Attend and participate in team meetings and other meetings as required

This job description covers the current range of duties and will be reviewed from time to time.  It is Buckinghamshire Mind’s aim to reach agreement on changes, but if agreement is not possible, Buckinghamshire Mind reserves the right to change this job description.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The person specification seeks to define a person most likely to be suited to the job of Engagement and Development Manager in East Berkshire. Candidates are required to meet all of the essential conditions and requirements listed (E)and the majority of the desired requirements (D). Please refer to these conditions and requirements in the supporting statement that accompanies your CV as this will be used to select candidates for interview.

Conditions

· Positively supports the aims and work of Buckinghamshire Mind (E)

Requirements

Qualifications and experience

• Track record of developing and managing effective relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders (E)
• Track record of developing successful partnership working and collaborations (E)
• Track record of successful community engagement in either a voluntary or paid capacity (E)
• Experience of bid writing and presentations. (E)
• Proven track record of planning and mobilising projects and services (E)
• Experience of constructing a budget to support a business case to ensure a funding application is both deliverable and sustainable (E)
• Experience of working in the Voluntary Sector (D)
• Experience of using social network channels for promotional purposes (D)
• Experience of contract management and reporting to funders (D)
• Experience of impact measurement and working within an evaluation framework (D)

Knowledge

• Understanding of the voluntary sector (E)
• Understanding of the health and social care commissioning system and provider infrastructure (E)
• Understanding of what makes a good fundraising application – linking to funder priorities and the organisation’s case for support. (E)
• Marketing and PR (D)
• Knowledge of issues affecting people with mental health problems (D)

Skills and abilities

• Credibility - able to act as an effective representative for the organisation and communicate with a wide range of people. (E)
• Team player - able to form positive, professional relationships with internal and external staff, volunteers and stakeholders, at all levels. (E)
• Influence – able to listen and negotiate so as to be able to establish effective partnerships and inter-agency working, and develop and motivate individuals and groups (E)
• Analytical – able to compile and interpret information and statistical data and use this to inform decision making (E)
• Communication - excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, able to present an appropriate and persuasive case for support to varied audiences (E)
• Innovation – creative approach in identifying appropriate opportunities and prioritising those with best fit to the strategic priorities of Buckinghamshire Mind. (E)
• Management - strong organisational skills, able to work independently, take control of own workload, meet deadlines and keep those around them well informed. (E)
• Resilience – the capacity to cope effectively with the pressures of the post and to use the support and supervision provided. (E)
• Ambition - self-motivated and target driven (E)
• Empathy – a genuine interest in the work of the charity and mental health and in the wellbeing of the people, families and communities it serves  (E)

Other

• Current full driving licence and use of own vehicle (work related mileage will be paid) (E)
• Strong commitment to equality and diversity (E)
• Strong commitment  to working in an anti-oppressive way and striving to create equal opportunities for all people (E)
• Commitment to working within the policies of Buckinghamshire Mind including confidentiality. (E)
• Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements (E)
• Willingness and ability to work hours outside of normal office hours on occasion (E)
• Willing to undertake training and development (E)

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 wellbeing days pro rata
• Training and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme – free professional confidential counselling
• Childcare vouchers
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Flu vaccinations
• Free eye tests
• Pension: Auto Enrolment (currently 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution)

Applications: Please send -

CV and Supporting Statement.  Your Supporting Statement should explain how your skills and experience meet each of the requirements detailed in the Person Specification.

The short-listing panel make their decisions based on this information and no assumptions about your skills or experience will be made.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore please apply as soon as possible.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 2nd November 2021 (9am)

Interview date: Thursday 11th November 2021 

Interview location: Online via Microsoft Teams

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including individuals with lived experience of mental health problems. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

To apply for any of our vacancies, please send your CV and covering letter.

ACCESSIBILITY

Please let us know if you have any special requirements which we might need to consider in relation to the selection process. For example, how the interview is held.

Any requests will not be taken into account in the selection process.

Thank you for your interest

Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) 

• Location Northampton with travel out of County and to work flexibly around the client's needs
• Part-Time (24hrs) - there may also be occasional evening work (flexibility will be considered)
• Permanent

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This role is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic woman who is looking to contribute to social and societal changes in the area of Violence against Women and Girls. You will work within a small team alongside our current ISVA and manage your own caseload.

ISVA training and accreditation will be provided to the successful candidate, as the role requires you to have a good understanding of advocacy versus counselling, the criminal justice system and case management. 

You will drive good practice across our service provision ensuring services are consistently delivered to a high standard. 

You will report to the Service Development Lead.

Salary                   £16,960 actual ( FTE £24,734 / 35 hrs ) 

Hours                    24 hours worked flexibly across the week.

Benefits                5 weeks holiday plus statutory Bank Holidays,  

                             ISVA Training and accreditation, Life  Assurance , 5% Pension, 

                             Employee Assisted Program                                 

                 

Why work for us?

• We are a well-respected, professional organisation that seeks continuous improvement.
• You will work alongside a supportive team. 
• We have developed positive working relationships with both statutory and voluntary organisations across the County.
• In addition to paying a competitive salary, we also look to develop our volunteers and colleagues continuously. 
• This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we move towards our next stage of development.

Please ensure to attach a cover letter in support of your application.

Please feel free to call the office for an informal discussion regarding this role.

Closing date for all applications is Wednesday 10th November 2021 at 5:30 pm. 

Please note that we will be scheduling interviews as and when suitable candidates apply throughout the vacancy period.

CVS Bedfordshire is a voluntary and community sector support organisation, offering a range of services, enabling local organisations and communities to make a difference.

We are looking for an additional Senior Adviser to join our small team supporting VCSE organisations across the three unitary authority areas within the historic county of Bedfordshire. The duties will include providing guidance on governance and business planning, facilitating partnerships with other organisations, liaising with funders regarding funding opportunities, and delivering training sessions. Experience of working with VCSE organisations, and a good knowledge of the organisational development challenges that they can face, is essential.

About us 

The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest funder of community activity in the UK – we support people and communities to prosper and thrive.

National Lottery players raise an incredible £36 million a week for good causes. This money funds projects and activities that transform communities, protect our heritage and enrich lives through arts, spots and culture. We are proud to be one of 12 distributors responsible for awarding this funding across the UK.

Thanks to National Lottery players, last year we were able to award over half a billion pounds of life-changing funding to UK communities, supporting thousands of projects making a real difference to people’s lives.

Over eight in ten of our grants were for under £10,000 going to grassroots groups and charities across the UK doing great things to support their communities, during a particularly tough time.

We also distribute non-National Lottery funds, working closely with Government on funding for important issues, such as tackling loneliness, multiple and complex needs, mental health and distributing Dormant Accounts money.

Over the last five years we’ve awarded a total of £3.4 billion, of which £2.7 billion is National Lottery money.

We fund things that matter – whether helping communities respond positively to national, regional or local priorities, or helping the UK achieve its big social ambitions. Our grants range from £500 up to multi-million-pound programmes – supporting people and projects to do extraordinary things and bring great ideas for their community to life. 

About the role

The National Lottery Community Fund has an opening in Leicester for a Funding Officer.  This requires an individual who is passionate about their community and the voluntary sector.

Based in the city, you will be part of a remote team of Funding Officers and Funding Managers, covering The Fund’s Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Warwickshire patch, but also working within our wider Midlands team.

Leicester is a city full of heritage, innovation and culture, full of rich and diverse communities. However, it also includes areas of significant deprivation.

The role of Funding Officer is critical to the work of The Fund. It involves having conversations with community groups, gathering information and using local context to inform how Lottery funding is invested into the city.

Because we receive more applications than we can fund, you will often have to say no, sometimes to good projects. As a customer-facing ambassador for The Fund, this will require you to be diplomatic, assertive and compassionate.

As a remote worker, as well as an element of home working, our Funding Officers are expected to be “out and about” within the local area, getting to know groups and understanding the challenges that communities are facing.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 Hours per week

Interview Date: W/C 8th November

Location: Midlands - Hybrid working with travel

Essential criteria

• Lived experience or working knowledge of Leicester and the local third sector.

• Communication skills: Strong listening, written and verbal communication with an emphasis on written communication for assessment purposes.

• Relational skills: Ability to nurture, develop and promote effective relationships and communication with colleagues, community organisations and other external agencies with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion

• Ability to assess a high volume of applications and manage a caseload, make good judgments, write reports, challenge when appropriate and manage risk.

Desirable criteria

• Analytical skills: Ability to assess a high volume of applications, make good judgements, challenge when appropriate and manage risk.

• An ability to manage your own workload with minimal supervision

• Demonstrate sound IT skills and the ability to learn detailed processes

• Travel is an essential part of the role – access to a car is recommended for when it is safe to be out and about in the community.

Equal opportunities

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. We are committed to being an inclusive and great place to work, and recognise our people come from diverse backgrounds.  As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and will proactively make reasonable adjustments if needed through the recruitment process and during employment. This can be related to a physical and mental health conditions.

We are also proud to be a Stonewall Diversity Champion, supporting our commitment to being a great place to work for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) staff.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key role within Northamptonshire Rape Crisis as part of the NRC Leadership Team supporting local survivors of sexual violence towards its vision and ambitions for the future.

You will be responsible for driving organisational change, improvement and embedding best practice across NRC support services. This new role will lead a small team and manage our services so that they adapt and respond to the changing needs of our clients. You will identify and develop responsive new services, consider creative and innovative approaches to service delivery with an aim of reducing wait times for survivors and engaging with underserved communities. 

You will drive good practice across our service provision ensuring services are consistently delivered to a high standard. 

 Why work for us?

• We are a well-respected, professional organisation that seeks continuous improvement.
•  You will work alongside a supportive team. 
• In addition to paying a competitive salary, we also look to develop our volunteers and colleagues continuously. 
• This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we move towards our next stage of development.

Download the job description for further details.

Please attach a cover letter in support of your application.

Please feel free to call the office for an informal chat regarding this role.

Closing date for all applications is Sunday 31st October 2021 at 5:30 pm.

We will be scheduling interviews as and when suitable candidates apply throughout the vacancy period.

The Resident Engagement Officer will provide a wellbeing service within HMP Five Wells, a 1,680 population resettlement prison that is currently timetabled to open in Wellingborough in February 2022, giving residents and staff time to focus on ‘what matters to them’.  They will take a holistic approach to the residents and staff health and wellbeing, connecting residents and staff to the local community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.

They will also support existing local community groups to be accessible and sustainable, and help them to start new groups or activities, working collaboratively with residents, G4S Commissioners and all local partners. The Link Worker will work alongside any existing wellbeing or pastoral provision for residents and staff and any initiatives developed will seek to complement this provision.

All applications need to be made with reference to the full job description, using our application form. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to vetting procedures for this post.

Closing date 10am on Friday 29th October 2021.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to join our forward-thinking charity and help achieve our exciting growth ambitions.  This is a new role, and we are looking for an energetic and inspiring individual to join our growing Digital team.

Digital Data Analyst
Reports to: Director of Marketing and Communications
Location: Head Office in Milton Keynes with some remote working
Salary: Circa £24k per annum dependent on experience
Full Time: 35 hours per week

Job Purpose:

You will be an experienced Digital Data Analyst who will help support our data insight and analysis processes, ensuring that we have the insights we need to inform and optimise our digital products, activities, and strategy.

You will be an expert in using digital analytics tools (such as Google Analytics, Google Data Studio, Google Tag Manager), as well as analysing complex datasets and sharing clear insights, using dashboards, Power Point presentations, or other mediums.

Experienced in Digital Marketing channels and principles, you will provide reporting and analysis which will illustrate the full picture of our online marketing performance (e.g. social, search, email, website etc.), identifying trends and patterns and providing actionable insights to improve supporter acquisition and retention.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised and a strong communicator with an eye for detail.  Crucially, they should also have a high level of empathy for the cause.

Brain Tumour Research is an influential, game changing, intelligent and focused charity embracing its fantastic supporter base across the UK.  We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through our Centre Strategy and increasing the national investment in brain tumour research.

Closing Date: Sunday 29th October 

Early applications are encouraged, interviews will commence before the closing date if suitable candidates are identified.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

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Regional Campaigns Officer

The Regional Campaigns Officer will lead RNIB's campaign activity across the South East, deliver local campaigns and empower blind and partially sighted people to achieve change in their local area.

The individual will have an exciting and challenging role within our Policy and Campaigns team, joining our network of Regional Campaigns Officers across England. They will be a highly effective team player and influencer, able to work and develop projects alongside local politicians and other key stakeholders such as local authorities, local health and social care bodies and voluntary sector partners.

Regional Campaigns Officer Responsibilities:

• Roll out local elements of RNIB’s nationally coordinated influencing work, engaging with local stakeholders, in line with organisational priorities.
• Recruit, support, train, and provide day-to-day management for RNIB campaign volunteers in the region, working with the national Policy and Campaigns team and regional Community Connection team to create skilled and empowered campaign leaders and participants.
• Support campaign volunteers to secure influential roles at local and regional levels, e.g. on NHS committees and transport access forums.
• Recruit supporters from across the region, working with the national Policy and Campaigns team and regional Community Connection team to grow campaign capacity, or direct to other RNIB services or departments as appropriate.
• Coordinate with the public affairs team and other RNIB regional staff to develop positive working relationships with local MPs and local authority elected members and officers to deliver RNIB's objectives. To facilitate contact between MPs and local authorities and RNIB campaign supporters.
• Develop positive working relationships with customer forums and local groups representing blind and partially sighted people and to identify local priorities, feeding intelligence to RNIB colleagues.
• Develop positive relationships and close links with RNIB regionally based staff, RCOs based in other regions and the central Policy and Campaigns team.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for RNIB’s regional and local campaigning activity, in collaboration with colleagues and a range of stakeholders.
• Co-ordinate the production of influencing briefings and materials, feed into the development of national materials as appropriate, and organise engagement events at local and regional levels.
• Be an RNIB spokesperson, representing the charity as appropriate in local media, develop a strong regional campaigning presence on social media and write articles and contribute stories to a range of RNIB and non-RNIB channels.

Regional Campaigns Officer Requirements:

• Experience of campaigning or influencing to secure change in policy and practice
• Understanding of disability issues and the social model of disability and knowledge of issues affecting blind and partially sighted people.
• Experience of working with groups of campaigners, and/or with working with people affected by an issue to make change.
• Ability to produce campaign plans and write campaign reports, briefings and submissions for a variety of audiences.
• Ability to provide effective line management to campaign volunteers: setting objectives, developing and training volunteers, and monitoring performance.
• Exceptional team working skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to quickly build rapport and establish relationships with supporters, volunteers and service users as well as a wide range of external stakeholders.
• Ability to plan and organise own time and volunteer time effectively, by prioritising and creating work schedules in order to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to think creatively and develop new ideas, identify potential difficulties and generate workable solutions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, and knowledge of how to adapt style to suit the audience.
• Ability to represent RNIB in local media and to make internal/external presentations to a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to secure the effective engagement of colleagues and partners at external meetings.
• Knowledge of how to effectively use social media and other communications to support and enhance campaign activity.
• Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to RNIB's Equal Opportunities Policy and to ensure all activities are consistent with the Equal Opportunities Policy. This includes all staff activities and their interface with the general public.

Desirable

• Knowledge of statutory provider structures and decision making processes including NHS and local authorities..

About RNIB:

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.

RNIB is committed to being led by our customers (blind and partially sighted people), and one of the ways we do this is through active involvement and engagement in many of our work activities, including the recruitment of new members of staff.

Please be aware that blind and partially sighted volunteers may be involved in the recruitment and selection process for this vacancy; including reviewing job applications and CV’s, shortlisting and interviews and selection tests.

RNIB is committed to being an Equal Opportunities organisation and we welcome applications from people with sight loss.

Location: Home-based within the South East: location is flexible but the ideal candidate would be based in the South East region e.g. home counties, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire etc.
Salary: £32,115 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 36 per week

In exchange we a stimulating and supportive working environment and a benefits package including:

• 26 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), which increase with service.
• Excellent pension schemes
• Flexible Working

You may have experience of the following: Regional Campaigns Officer, Campaigns Officer, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Policy and Campaigns, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

Ref: 103 289

Brand, Content & Creative Services Manager

Salary: £36,994 per annum + good range of benefits

Contract: Permanent – 36.5 hours per week (flexible working considered)

Based: Milton Keynes (hybrid)

World Vision is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries.

Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. And as a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.

Work for World Vision UK and you will be part of a truly global Partnership, building brighter futures for vulnerable children.

Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced brand manager that wants to use their experience to drive our communications and campaigns forwards and change children’s lives for the better.

The right person for this role will be an experienced brand leader, energised by the opportunity to bring a brand to life for both internal and external audiences. A powerful and engaging communicator, you will inspire each member of staff across the organisation to identify with our brand and apply it to their work.

A natural storyteller, you will understand how to develop and use our brand framework and content to engage a wide range of external audiences. You will have the ability to work with senior stakeholders to define the themes the organisation should be speaking about to demonstrate relevance and get cut through within the marketplace. This role requires you to influence teams across the organisation, aligning our communications across audiences to tell powerful and consistent stories about our work, including mass market, philanthropists, corporate and church partners and institutional donors.

As part of your remit, you will guide our Public Engagement teams in using powerful content across channels – in particular the digital space – to engage our mass market audiences and to help us stand out in a crowded marketplace. You will be agile and responsive, able to recognise relevant themes and opportunities coming from both our own research and the UK news agenda to strengthen our campaigns and drive awareness and engagement.

Being an inspiring people manager, you will be able to manage and empower a busy team of expert creatives in the production of the powerful copy, engaging design and fresh video content which fuels our external communications.

As an active Christian*, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

In addition to the salary offered, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK only).

Please click the link provided to view the full job description

Please upload your CV of full employment history. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description.

Closing Date for applications: 4 November 2021

Interview Dates: TBC

*Permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010

Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our Christian organisation. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background, which connects the entire World Vision family.  As such, World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on our website.

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