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Position: Regional Development Officer (North West)
Type: Full time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Home based in either Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire or Merseyside.
Salary: £33,273 - £37,839 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E, Level 2
Department: Community Networks
At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.
About this job
The role of Regional Development Officer (North West) is one of 9 Regional Development Officers within our new Regional Development team which is part of our wider Community Networks team.
As part of the Regional Development team your role will be to develop our local community presence across the North West of England, developing awareness of and engagement with the MS community by the wider community.
As a Regional Development Officer you’ll support our local volunteer groups to develop new partnerships, share good practice, respond to local need and engage with the wider community. This includes the development of events and services, with MS professionals and local groups where appropriate, to engage the community in our work.
You’ll play an important role working in partnership with our local group volunteers and the MS Community to incorporate their needs and views into our work and will provide guidance and support to our local volunteers when developing local group services.
The role also focuses on developing our connections with communities we currently under-engage with and to support the development of informal groups within the MS community, and our relationship with them.
The post-holder will have experience of working alongside end-users in the coproduction of services or activities, and a commitment to the principles of coproduction; experience of managing the delivery of activity plans in partnership with volunteers, as well as experience of partnership working to improve local services and outcomes for beneficiaries.
The post will cover the following areas:
Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside and the Isle of Man and there will be occasional travel to London.
As this role covers large geographical areas you’ll need to hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.
We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.
We’re in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 10th May 2021
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We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.
No agencies please.
Halton Haven Hospice has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, proactive and inventive part-time Community Fundraiser to join our team.
The right candidate will be an experienced fundraiser who can hit the ground running. We’re looking for someone who can make a real difference to the people and community that we support. They will have a demonstrable track record of achieving financial and non-financial objectives and be committed to continuing professional development; with a view to being able to identify and manage any fundraising opportunity that comes their way. Our job is to raise vital income to support free hospice care and to ensure that it is available not only now but in the future.
This is a public facing role working in a fast-paced and creative environment; often juggling deadlines. It demands the ability to prioritise workloads and to work both independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate will work with volunteers, local corporates, schools and the wider community to steward supporters in their fundraising activity. They will develop ongoing and new partnerships and engage in Hospice-led events and campaigns too.
No two days will be the same but the work will be varied, busy and hugely rewarding. You will have the opportunity to make your mark and to develop new ideas and fundraising innovations.
Halton Haven Hospice is based in a leafy suburb of Runcorn with good road, rail and canal links. Situated between Liverpool and Manchester with the iconic city of Chester as a neighbour it has a great deal to offer for individuals and families alike.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We recognise and encourage the valuable contribution that people from all backgrounds and experiences bring. Therefore we offer the additional benefits of:
- Free parking
- Free health benefits scheme (after qualifying period)
- Discounted dining facility
- Training and continuing professional development
- Entitlement to Blue Light card
- The People’s Pension Scheme or continuation of NHS Pension (subject to criteria)
- Salary £22,000 PRO RATA
To apply download the application form and return it with a copy of your CV and a covering letter to the address/Email given on the form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.