Relationship Fundraising Manager - Manchester/Cheshire/Merseyside region 
2 x Permanent roles
Full time (34.5 hours)
Home-based
£26,500 - £33,500 PA plus car allowance and benefits

Do you have a track record of building lasting relationships? Do you have the skills to drive income now and increase a supporter’s lifetime value? Are you keen to use those skills to inspire more people to give to Macmillan so we can do whatever it takes to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can? Would you like to join us in our ambition to be the sector leading relationship fundraising team? If so, read on.

At Macmillan, we understand how important it is that our workforce is representative of the people we support, and who support us. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, minority ethnic and / or LGBTQ+ candidates who are under-represented in our organisation at this level.

We strive to ensure that every individual is empowered to bring their best self to work, and that’s why we offer flexibility in our hours and a range of benefits, to ensure we support you in your life and career ambitions. Macmillan has flexible start and finish times. We are determined to ensure our roles are accessible to disabled candidates and people with caring or childcare responsibilities.

This role is home-based, and there will be some travel across the Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside region approximately 1-2 days a week at peak times. There will be a requirement for some travel across the North West and other parts of the UK occasionally. You must have a full UK driving licence at the time of application and, as a car allowance is provided with the role, you should have access to your own vehicle.

There will also be a requirement for some flexibility and out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity. You will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.

About the role

As a member of the relationship fundraising team, you will deliver first class personalised stewardship across Macmillan’s fundraising portfolio, working as one team, to deliver against financial and non-financial key performance indicators in an ever-evolving environment. You will understand your supporters’ motivations and help them to support Macmillan in the way that appeals to them. All while ensuring you offer excellent levels of communication; fundraising guidance; suitably recognise their contribution; and demonstrate the impact of their support for people affected by cancer.

About you

We are looking for someone with excellent account management experience who is skilled in building rapport and developing relationships with a variety of different individuals, organisations, and groups simultaneously. You will place our supporters at the heart of everything you do by cultivating and stewarding relationships to deliver a first-class experience.

Your sound robust planning and organisational skills, will come in to their own when achieving deadlines in a multi-tasking environment. Success in this role demands a proactive, hands on approach to deliver shared targets for the area and territory, as well as individual targets for your personal portfolio of supporters, measured by conversion, retention, and average value.

In addition, you will have strong written and oral communication and influencing skills to enable you to engage, inspire and deliver key messages. Plus, experience of working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders.

About us

We help millions of people with cancer across the UK live life as fully as they can through physical, emotional and financial support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. Together, we do whatever it takes for people living with cancer; with heart, with strength and with ambition.

We commit to actively developing you and our benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, generous leave, and interest free loans for season tickets and gym membership.

Recruitment process

Application deadline Wednesday 3rd November at 23:59 pm 

A face to face Assessment Centre is planned for Thursday 11 November .

For those successful at the first stage, there will also be second interview week commencing 15 November (virtual - Microsoft Teams)

Unify Credit Union is a community savings and loan co-operative providing financial services to 10,000 members across Chorley, Skelmersdale and the boroughs of Wigan, South Ribble and Warrington.  Unify Credit Union is authorised and regulated by both the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulatory Authority.

We are looking for an exceptional individual to support the Management team and ensure continued compliance within the regulatory and financial regime.

Key Activities

• To act as first point of contact with the regulators
• Design and deliver credit union regulatory and legal policies by effectively interpreting regulatory frameworks and communicating them successfully to the credit union team
• Work with the senior team to ensure that policies  you have designed are appropriately interpreted within business processes
• Design and carry out business review activities to ensure that adequate quality assurance procedures are in place which demonstrate adherence to policy
• To work in partnership with the Supervisory Committee to create and carry out regular audits/quality assurance checks and manage the implementation of any necessary improvements
• Manage and take accountability for the credit union risk log ensuring that risks are appropriately logged, mitigating action considered and risks reviewed regularly
• To identify, record and make suggestion on how to manage the credit union’s risks
• Coach and mentor colleagues to ensure understanding and effective application of compliance processes and procedures
• Contribute to the credit unions strategic direction and financial planning
• Ensure the security, control and regulation of the loan portfolio in accordance with the regulatory requirements
• Work with the management team to deliver an annual regulatory learning plan to staff and volunteers. This may include regular communications, briefing sessions, training events etc.
• As expert advisory, provide guidance to the team on complex and/or sensitive data
• To create and drive a regulatory education plan for credit union employees so they understand their responsibilities and are able to raise risks and concerns appropriately should they identify them
• Manage ad hoc projects with an emphasis on compliance
• Understand and apply regulations relevant to the business operations such as data protection, Health & Safety and information security
• Produce accurate, timely management reporting
• Keep up to date with latest innovations relating to compliance and the Credit Union movement
• Understand and deliver your duties in line with the individual conduct rules required of those working within financial services
• Maintain and develop own skills , knowledge and behaviours as well as keep up to date with regulatory standards and changes
• To assist with and provide support to other projects and activities as and when required.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. An employee will be required to follow any other job-related duties as requested by the CEO/COO

The ideal candidate will have:-

• Prior experience in a control function such as compliance or audit
• Experience in dealing with compliance within the financial service sector
• An ability to read and understand complex regulatory information and provide practical guidance to the credit union
• Strong organisational skills

We offer you more than the opportunity to work. We offer you the chance to help in supporting the local community to become more financially resilient.

Closing date for applications is 30th November 2021 with interview planned for week commencing 13th December 2021.

About Trailblazers Mentoring:

Established in 1998, Trailblazers is a national charity set up to mentor young offenders (aged 18-30), with the primary objective of helping to reduce their re-offending. Through weekly 1 hour, 1:1 mentoring sessions – both inside prisons and “through the gate” once they are released – we aim to educate, encourage, and inspire our mentees to change their future and make a positive impact on their communities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Day to day management of the mentoring projects connected to HMP Wandsworth and Brixton
2. Line Management support of the Community Support Worker
3. Recruit, train and support a team of volunteer mentors
4. Ensure monitoring systems are kept up to date and annual project targets are achieved

Main tasks and duties:

Day to day management of the mentoring projects connected to HMP Wandsworth and Brixton

• Responsible for the management of all mentoring cases in both prisons and in the community
• Promoting the mentoring service within the prison (to prisoners, prison staff and other organizations working there)
• Securing referrals for the mentoring service
• Enrolling mentees (prisoners) onto the mentoring programmes and matching them with a volunteer mentor
• Attending and participating in meetings regarding the mentees in both the prison and community
• Establishing good working relationships with prison staff and other services based in the prison and the community
• Managing the transition of mentees being release from prison into the community and ensuring supports are in place for the mentees
• Regular review of mentoring cases and outcome monitoring

Line Management support of the Community Support Worker (CSW)

• Provide ongoing support (and supervision) to the CSW
• Work closely with the CSW to prepare and manage the release of mentees from the prison into the community
• Along with the CSW, oversee the transition and resettlement of the mentees in the community and provide ongoing support to the mentee

Recruit, train and support a team of volunteer mentors

• Support and manage existing volunteer mentors
• Actively recruit new mentors for the projects (eg attend volunteer fairs, place advertisements)
• Deliver induction and ongoing training for volunteer mentors
• Ensure volunteer mentors are aware off and follow organizational policies and procedures
• Organize regular volunteer recognition events and develop support systems for volunteer mentors (eg peer support)

Ensure monitoring systems are kept up to date and annual project targets are achieved

• Manage all internal monitoring systems to ensure the safety of the volunteer mentors and mentees on the programme
• Ensure databases are kept up to date and information is recorded accurately, including outcome data
• Produce monthly progress reports about the projects and when require for other report (eg for funders)
• Meet annual targets and work plan objectives that have been set

Undertake any other responsibilities commensurate with the role

Skills/ Experience Required

Essential Skills/ Experience:

• Experience of working within the youth or criminal justice sector
• Experience of working with challenging, hard to engage or disaffected groups of people
• Experience of recruiting, training and managing volunteers
• Project Management experience
• Personable in approach and skilled at engaging and communicating effectively with a broad range of stakeholders
• Well-rounded IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience of using online data management systems, eg SalesForce or similar
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and ensuring deadlines are met
• Excellent ability to manage time, be well organized and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work flexibly and support the work of other staff members and volunteers

Desirable Skills/ Experience:

• Experience of using Salesforce
• Experience of working in the voluntary and community sector
• An understanding of the key issues facing people in prison and the challenges they face in desisting from re-offending
• Experience of using outcome measurement tools

Remuneration:

• Salary range: £31,500 – £34,500 (includes London weighting)
• 6-month probationary period, & annual performance review
• Pension - automatic enrolment into pension scheme after 3 months
• Holiday - 23 days plus 8 public holidays
• Location – HMP Wandsworth and HMP Brixton with some home working 
• Hours:  37.5 hours per week.  Occasional evening/weekend working may be required (TOIL policy will operate)
• Access to the organizations Employee Assistance Programme                                   

The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from HMPS Shared Services (pre-employment checks). Such checks are impartial and confidential and give details on an individual’s criminal record and where appropriate gives details of those who are banned from working with children or vulnerable adults.

Applicants should send their CV and covering letter outlining how they meet the skills and experience required for role for the attention of Graham Rolland

Closing date for applications is Friday 12th November 2021 at 12 noon.  Interviews will be held the w/c 29th November in person in London.  Second round interviews may also be held.

Trailblazers Mentoring is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from BAME groups.

Do you want to work in a role where you can transform the lives of people who are experiencing homelessness in Reading?

About the roles

We are looking for people to join our Caversham Road team who provide Psychologically Informed Services and individual support to clients with complex needs and dealing with the challenges posed by homelessness.

In the vital role of Support Workers (known internally as Project Workers) your key responsibilities will be to:

• Work with clients to identify their personal aims and ambitions and work towards achieving them.
• Provide practical and personal support to clients in an approachable, caring and person centred way. 
• Work as part of a dedicated team to provide safe, high quality, positive and inclusive service to clients.
• Complete administrative records relating to client work, housing management and health and safety.
• Work on a weekly shift rota including early and late shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

About you

Above all we are looking for inspirational individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives and will be committed to our Recovery Ethos, additionally these roles will suit people with:

• An understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people – you may have had personal experience of homelessness yourself.
• Experience of helping vulnerable people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change.
• Good interpersonal and listening skills, in order to be able to establish an effective working relationship with clients and an enthusiasm to learn and work with clients with a holistic and person-centred approach.

To view the Job Description, full Person Specification and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab on the advert page on our website.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 – 2020 we supported 32,800 people across all of our services. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date for applications: 10am on 11 November 2021

Interview and assessments on: to be confirmed  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Partnerships Manager to join The Children’s Trust.

The role of Senior Partnerships Manager is to shape how the charity works in partnership with different audience groups (in this case, companies) to bring people together to raise funds for The Children’s Trust.

You will proactively lead a team in developing and maintaining long-term, high value and multifaceted partnerships with companies to maximise income, value and influence for The Children’s Trust.  Utilising your skills and experience from the charity or commercial sector, you will lead a small team of partnerships managers to secure and manage a range of new and existing strategic partnerships and events.

Working alongside the Head of Volunteer Fundraising, you will strengthen business planning, pipeline and budgeting processes, and devise comprehensive audience-led stewardship plans, maintaining momentum and focus to achieve ambitious targets.

As our ideal candidate, you will be self-motivated and driven, with the ability to evidence strong leadership. You will be a skilled relationship-builder, and be creative in identifying new and building on existing partnerships. Significant experience of working within a relationship management function in the not for profit or commercial sector is essential, as well as expert sales and negotiation skills, with evidence of developing and stewarding high value partnerships with companies, volunteer groups and / or educational institutions.

I. Position Summary

The Global Advocacy Manager develops and coordinates global influencing strategies and cross-organisational campaigns focused on Malala Fund’s thematic goals of; securing more and better financing for girls’ education, enhancing the quality of education for girls and tackling the social norms that prevent girls from learning and leading. The Global Advocacy Manager deputises for the Director, Global Advocacy and Campaigns as needed. They hold management responsibility for the Policy and Advocacy Officer and the Global Advocacy Adviser. 

The ideal candidate is an excellent networker and relationship builder and possesses strong political instincts and a strategic mind. Ideal candidates will have knowledge and experience of both global institutions and influencing policy and decision makers. They will have excellent communication, project management skills, experience of working with coalitions and delivering high-impact and creative global advocacy strategies and a proven track record in leading a high-performing team.

II. Responsibilities

Strategy Development and Implementation

• Project manages the day-to-day work of Malala Fund’s priority global advocacy campaign, ensuring close integration of advocacy, national programmes and communications activities, leading regular cross-organisational meetings and utilising project management tools. 
• Works with Malala Fund’s Communications team to develop strategies for supporter engagement and mobilisation, informed by global advocacy campaign priorities. 
• Supports the Director, Global Advocacy and Campaigns in the strategic planning of effective and creative global influencing strategies and campaigns, ensuring they reflect and amplify national advocacy programme efforts.
• Supports efforts to ensure a strong MEL framework for global advocacy and campaigns.
• Contributes to developing positions, key messages, briefings and campaign materials. 
• Drafts and disseminates letters and other correspondence to decision-makers. 
• Monitors global and national policies and processes that impact Malala Fund’s global advocacy priorities, identifying opportunities to influence. 

Influencing and Representation

• Represents Malala Fund and disseminates its policy positions within the wider sector through working groups and coalitions.
• Supports Malala Fund’s strategic engagement at key global moments, high level events and conferences (both virtually and in person) such as UNGA, UN CSW, Generation Equality Forum, G7 etc.
• Works with the Director, Global Advocacy and Campaigns to develop and maintain a strong network of contacts with stakeholders across the education sector, women’s movement and climate groups and with key donor governments and multilateral institutions. 
• Where appropriate, represents Malala Fund in cross-sector and coalition working, identifying strategic opportunities to work with allies and influence decision makers through collaborative work.

Management

• Line manages the Policy and Advocacy Officer and Global Campaigns Adviser.
• Deputises for the Director, Global Advocacy and Campaigns as needed.
• Recruits and oversees the work of consultants and outside contractors as necessary.
• Actively contributes to making Malala Fund a diverse and equitable workplace through inclusive practices and openness to different perspectives, cultures and ideas.
• Actively builds and maintains systems that allow for the growth and development of all direct reports.
• Welcomes and inducts new team members into Malala Fund, and facilitates collaboration across and within the team.
• Co-creates clear objectives and development plans for direct reports and engages in regular and constructive performance conversations.
• Shares key messages and relevant information with direct reports, and seeks out, addresses and/or escalates feedback as appropriate.
• Ensures all team members understand and comply with Malala Fund policies, procedures and resources.

Organisational Culture

• Upholds the values of Malala Fund.
• Actively contributes to making Malala Fund a diverse and equitable workplace through inclusive practice and openness to different perspectives, cultures and ideas.
• Maintains behaviour and conduct that uphold the highest standards for safeguarding, professionally and personally.
• Acts as a role model for a ‘learning organisation’ culture by seeking insight and using problems as opportunities to learn.

III.  Knowledge, Experience and Behaviours

Essential

• Significant relevant and comparable experience in a similar role, ideally within an international context.
• People management experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills and the ability to operate in a wide range of cultural and institutional contexts.
• A degree in education, development studies, public policy or relevant area, or demonstrable equivalent professional experience. 
• Up to date knowledge of global policy debates surrounding girls’ education.
• Ability to travel.
• Strong commitment to Malala Fund’s mission, purpose and values.
• Strong commitment to gender equality, anti-racism, anti-discrimination, decolonisation and social justice
• Strong commitment to professional development and continued learning.
• Excellent team player with ability to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues at all levels across departments and external stakeholders.

Desirable

• Excellent research and public-speaking skills.
• Considerable experience contributing to policy change by planning, managing and implementing high-level advocacy strategies and campaigns.
• Experience of engagement with high-level processes and individuals.

Malala Fund is committed to racial equity and social justice. We actively seek applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities, to provide a wide range of perspectives, ideas, views and insights into the strategy, policies, culture and ambitions of Malala Fund. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who have lived in countries in which Malala Fund is operating.

Note: This position is eligible for immigration sponsorship in the U.K.

IV. About Malala Fund

Registered as a public charity in the U.K. and U.S., Malala Fund is working toward a world where all girls can learn and lead. With more than 130 million girls out of school today, we're breaking down barriers that hold girls back.

Malala Fund advocates for resources and policy changes needed to give all girls a secondary education. The girls we serve have high goals for themselves and we have high expectations for leaders who can help them. We invest in local education leaders and front-line organisations — the people who best understand girls in their communities — in regions where most girls are missing out on secondary school. We give girls the tools they need to advocate for education and equality in their communities and a platform for the world to hear their voices. We believe girls should speak for themselves and tell leaders what they need to learn and achieve their potential.

V. How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter through the application link by 24 November 2021.

Please note that due to the very high number of applications we receive when positions are posted, we are only able to respond directly to candidates with whom we wish to move forward in the interview process.

Malala Fund is an inclusive organisation and welcomes applications from under-represented and intersectional groups including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are seeking people from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identities, to provide a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights into the strategy, policies, culture and ambitions of Malala Fund.

Malala Fund is committed to ensuring the safety of those involved in our work. Our first priority is protecting everyone who comes in direct or indirect contact with our organisation. Malala Fund has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation by any of our staff, representatives or partners. We commit to ensuring that those who work with Malala Fund or on our behalf are able to work in an environment that is free from harm. To this end, Malala Fund reserves the right to conduct background checks on prospective and current employees.

The Prince’s Trust have an ambition to support 10,000 young people into careers in health and social care over the next 3 years. Our Mentoring Manager will be responsible for designing and delivering an effective and efficient programme of mentoring support to young people looking for work in the health sector. You will ensure the Prince’s Trust has a pool of highly  skilled Mentors who will provide excellent guidance and support to young people on their journey into work.

You will work with Teams and Partners across England to recruit and train skilled Mentors. We would love to hear from candidates who have experience recruiting and managing volunteers as well as delivering high quality training programmes.

The role is flexible in where it is based, however we are looking for candidates based near one of our centres, Manchester, London, Birmingham, Bristol or Belfast. 

Hours: 35 hours a week, including some evenings and weekends (slightly reduced or condensed hours over 4 days a week considered)

Location: Kilburn, London / with hybrid homeworking

We are working in partnership with the British Psychotherapy Foundation (bpf), one of the largest psychotherapy training and membership organisations in Europe.  With around 550 members, they work to ensure that the benefits of psychotherapy are available to as many people who need it as possible. 
 

The Independent training in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy is a four-year doctoral programme run in collaboration between the Independent Psychoanalytic Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy Association (IPCAPA) at bpf in conjunction with the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families (AFC).  It is a-four -year full time University College London (UCL) programme leading to the award of DPsych and professional membership of the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), as well as bpf.

bpf are now seeking a new Manager to provide business management support to bpf in the development of the Child and Adolescent Training in conjunction with the Anna Freud Centre, UCL, the NHS, Health Education England and, as appropriate, the ACP.  The postholder will have responsibility for the management of the programme in partnership with the Clinical Course Director and the Academic Course Director, based at the AFC/UCL. The core purpose of this role is an internally focused responsibility for the overall management of the operational and administrative functions of the training, including budget management and management of staff, and an outward-facing business development and leadership component.  

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in a senior management role; working in partnership with a range of organisations and professionals
• Experience of NHS commissioning, in particular funding of child and adolescent trainees, and collaborative working relationships with NHS Trusts & HEIs
• Experience of managing contracts and budgets
• Experience of recruiting, managing and motivating a team
• Experience of business planning and developing, implementing and reviewing systems to improve performance/quality of service delivery

We are seeking an individual who is able to develop strategic thinking to support the future development of the child psychotherapy training and can make decisions on difficult and contentious issues, where there may be a number of courses of action. The successful candidate will have solid project management and problem-solving skills, with a capacity for innovation and leadership and who can negotiate with senior stakeholders and present complex and sensitive information. Being an effective organiser, influencer and networker is essential.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Charisma Charity Recruitment. 

Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

Closing date for applications:  24 November 2021

Interview dates: 8, 13 or 15 December 2021

Our clients is currently looking for 2 part- time, fixed term (2 years) Membership and Events Administrators to provide high quality administrative support to their organisation and support the functioning of membership, events and governance support to ensure a high-quality experience for all members & users.

Membership and Events Administrator Responsibilities:

This role provides administrative support via a service level agreement (SLA) to the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) and is part of the business administration team providing pro-active, high-quality support to our client, to deliver the organisation’s strategic and business plan objectives. Our client is the host and employer.

About Our client

Our client is an award-winning not-for-profit organisation, based in Birmingham, employing dedicated, dynamic and professional staff who deliver services for their membership of approximately 10,000 dietetic professionals. They are the leading organisation of nutrition professionals in the UK; representing the entire nutrition and dietetic workforce across all sectors. Their Vision is to improve the health of the UK population; by protecting and improving health and care services; developing health and social care nutrition policy; improving the impact of dietetics; and, promoting positive discussion on food, nutrition, wellbeing, and health.

Our client is proud of its award-winning status within the sector, winning the Memcom Member Engagement Award 2015, the ‘Best Social Media Campaign’ at the Association Congress 2016, as well as ‘Best Trade Union Website’ at the TUC Media Awards 2016. In 2018 they won the AAE Best Member E-newsletter and Best Social Media Campaign, whilst being shortlisted for Best Association Magazine by the Association Excellent Awards. Staff have also won Best Young Association Executive 2017 and were awarded runner up for CEO of the Year 2018.

Our client is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. Our client intends to do this by maintaining and rigorously implementing an Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Practice.

Location: Based in central Birmingham, with national coverage and the opportunity for flexible home working.
Contract Type: Fixed Term, 2 years
Hours: Part Time, 25 hours per week (flexible working required, including occasional out of hours)
Salary: £22,745.49 - £26,080.89 per annum pro rata
Benefits: include 30 days holiday, working flexibly policy, non-contributory healthcare benefits, access to season ticket loans and a company pension scheme.

Deadline for applications: 10 November 2021 12 Noon
Interview Date: 15 and 16 November 2021

Volunteer Manager
Learning and National Partnerships
Full-Time
Permanent
£30,557 per annum
Application Deadline: 12pm (midday) on 24 November 2021

The British Museum is seeking a Volunteer Manager to join the Learning and National Partnerships department. The main purpose of this role is to manage and oversee work within the Volunteers' Office on a day-to-day basis; to ensure the smooth running of all volunteering programmes; to supervise the work of the Volunteer Co-ordinators and the Administrator; and to support the Head of Volunteers with the development of new volunteer-led programmes.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

To work with colleagues in the Volunteers' Office and Leaning and National Partnerships to manage existing volunteer programmes and to support, develop and deliver new volunteer programmes.

• To supervise and oversee the day-to-day work in the Volunteers' Office.
• To provide guidance and support to the Volunteer Co-ordinators and the Administrator in their day-to-day work.
• To support the Head of Volunteers & Interpretation in the development of new volunteer-led tours and provision for private groups and individuals.
• To contribute to the development of volunteering at the Museum.
• To manage the recruitment and selection of new volunteers.
• To oversee (and carry out aspects of) vetting e.g. security clearance, taking up references.

• To provide a point of contact and pastoral care for volunteers, making sure that their roles are running smoothly.
• To provide pastoral and legal advice and support for all staff managing volunteers.
• To support the delivery and development of training for the volunteers.

Person Specification:

• Education: A levels or equivalent.
• Specific technical/professional skills & experience: high level of PC literacy; experience of working with volunteers; experience of working with databases.
• Work experience: previous experience of working with the public; experience of working with and recruiting volunteers; excellent administrative experience.
• Specific managerial skills: diplomatic and persuasive, excellent negotiation skills; highly organised with excellent time management.
• Specific interpersonal skills: teamwork; effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to prioritise own workload.

Wigan and Leigh is an integrated drug and alcohol service, delivering an asset based community approach to treatment. We specialise in harm reduction and needle syringe provision, psycho social interventions, opioid substitution treatment , referral to detox and community interventions.

We have an exciting opportunity for an employment specialist to join our team - 

Our IPS (Individual Placement and Support) team aims to increase the number of people moving into employment from our drug and alcohol support service. This is a new project and is an exciting opportunity to help make a real difference to people's lives. 

The role will deliver supported employment to people in community treatment for substance use.

The Employment Specialist roles will be co-located within our drug and alcohol support service. You will work closely with the recovery team to support a small caseload of service users into employment opportunities. 

What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who understands the importance of good employment, and the role it can play in the lives of those with multiple challenges and substance misuse issues.

You will be confident in working with a  range of employers and have excellent multi agency and partnership working skills. 

Good communication skills are key, as well as demonstrating a non judgemental and empathic approach. You will have experience of working with people from a variety of backgrounds, and those facing additional challenges to gain employment.

Further information

This job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level with Barred List(s).

We are recruiting for 2 posts, which are full time at 37.5 hours per week and are fixed term until March 2023. There may be the opportunity to extend these posts further, depending on additional funding.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

 

We are delighted to be working with a national charity that is looking for a Philanthropy Manager to join its highly successful and growing Partnerships & Philanthropy team. This role will contribute to the development, and delivery of the Partnerships & Philanthropy team’s strategic plan; identifying new supporters and establish strong and sustainable relationships.

The role manages key funder relationships, designing solicitation, cultivation and stewardship plans. The role will also plan and deliver major donor events both for solicitation and engagement. It manages a portfolio of individual major donors and prospects, undertaking prospect research and securing meetings and calls ultimately looking to secure five- and six-figure donations.

The successful postholder will have proven experience in:

• Successfully dealing with influential individuals (eg. Business leaders), to secure significant gifts/accounts
• Major donor fundraising experience or transferable experience of successfully building and stewarding strong relationships with individuals
• Using research and data to identify potential supporters
• Planning and delivering major donor events

Salary: £33,000-£35,000 (plus £3,000 LW pro rata)

Location: Flexible working opportunities, London-based office and occasional travel

Deadline:  asap

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Christina on 020 30 062787or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we are experts in charity recruitment and excel at matching fundraisers to charity jobs. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically and supporting people to find their perfect fundraising jobs.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We are delighted to be working with a leading national health charity to join its highly successful and growing Philanthropy & Partnerships team. This role will secure significant partnerships and relationships between the charity and national companies, growing income for and raising awareness of the organisation.

The role line manages one and will be responsible for the management and development of the prospect pipeline, prospect research, relationship development, proposal writing, pitching and securing new business. It will also involve building insightful, meaningful and strategic relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, working collaboratively with the Corporate Partnerships Lead to build strategic engagement opportunities.

The successful postholder will have proven experience in:

• Securing major corporate partnerships (five and six- figures), achieving challenging income targets and developing prospect pipelines
• Building positive and productive relationships with a range of stakeholders at national companies
• Securing new business opportunities, particularly ‘charity of the year’ opportunities, and a thorough awareness of all stages of the process

Salary: £40,000-£42,000

Location: Flexible working opportunities, office presence minimum 2 days in central London office

Deadline:  9am Monday 15^th November

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Christina on 020 30 062787or email [email protected].

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Wigan and Leigh is an integrated drug and alcohol service, delivering an asset based community approach to treatment. We specialise in harm reduction and needle syringe provision, psycho social interventions, opioid substitution treatment, referral to detox and community interventions.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the management team as an Operations Manager, in a busy and dynamic service. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operational running of a busy service and a multi-disciplinary team.

The location of this role is across 2 sites - Wigan and Leigh.

What we are looking for

You will have a proven track record of successfully managing teams. You will need to be an excellent communicator, have the ability to work to tight dead-lines.

You will be a strong leader, who demonstrates fairness and integrity. You will have an eye for detail and a passion for delivering a high quality, high performing and effective service.

Further information 

Previous applicants need not re-apply.

This job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level with Barred List(s).

This is a permanent full time role for 37.5 hours per week, which will include some occasional late night and weekend cover.

The interviews will take place virtually via Google Meet, date to be confirmed.