Training and Development Officer
We’re looking for a Training and Development Officer to develop existing Open the Book teams of volunteers from local churches as well as grow new teams, spreading the vision of Open the Book.
Position: Open the Book (OtB) - Regional Training and Development Officer
Location: Home based, Wales
Hours: Part-time 15 hours per week
Salary: £24,000 to £29,000 per annum pro rata
Duration: Permanent
Benefits: Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Family Time benefits including TOIL, 25 day’s holiday (plus bank holidays) holiday trading, discounted gym membership, Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Cycle Scheme, Annual Staff Day, Life Assurance, Tastecard, Childcare Vouchers, Loyalty Awards, Staff Events, Free tea and coffee and free car parking
Closing date: 26 September 2021
Interview date: 6/7 October 2021
The Role
The Training and Development Officer will deliver training to new, existing and prospective teams in your region and represent Open the Book (OtB) at events, conferences, festivals and churches.
Main responsibilities include:
- Deliver appropriate training to new and existing teams in your digital region
- Network with churches and organisations to promote strong working relationships
- Develop a volunteer network that promotes OtB, develops existing teams and grows new teams
- Deliver OtB existing team training events using Zoom, TEAMS and other digital methods
- Contribute to the cycle of support provided for storytellers through newsletters, articles, emails etc.,
- Contribute to the overall OtB development plan as part of a wider offer
- Present the vision of the organisation in settings such as churches and key Christian events
- Ensure that all products, materials and campaigns are fully consistent with Christian standards and principles and conform to brand guidelines
About You
A skilled communicator, you will have knowledge of and empathy with the churches in your region and proven experience of both delivering training and building excellent working relationships. You will also have a personal passion for the Bible to be heard.
You will have:
- A qualification relevant to training delivery or proven experience of delivering effective training, on time and to plan
- Knowledge and empathy with the churches in your region of England or Wales
- Substantial knowledge of safeguarding rules and regulations with the ability to communicate this to individuals and groups
- Experience of building, developing and maintaining excellent working relationships
- Previous experience of working effectively with volunteers
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out why you’re the best person for this position.
In Return…
Commitment - As a Christian organisation, the charity believe you have gifts and abilities that are all your own. So they’re willing to explore how what you have might fit what’s needed.
The checklist – There’s no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have to tick every box on the job description before you apply!
It's personal - You have a life outside work, and the organisation want you to be able to live it well. So are happy to talk to you about flexible working hours and working from home.
Learn and grow - When you're trained in a new skill, or learn a different perspective, it benefits everyone. The organisation is committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish, with a huge variety of learning resources available.
Celebrating difference - Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the organisation and it promotes diversity of thought, culture and background. Diversity is valued and this is reflected in the workforce.
Level ground - We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help.
About the Organisation
The charity’s mission is to offer the Bible to the world. It is a vision of a world where everyone has access to the Bible and can recognise its value for them, their families and communities. Working for a Christian charity, this is a great opportunity to work for an investor in people gold employer who have won awards for their excellence in investing in people. They are committed to the development of all staff and have fantastic charity-sector benefits to help motivate and retain exceptional people.
The charity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce. Applications are welcome from people representing all sections of the community.
You may also have experience as a Training and Development Officer, Regional Training and Development Officer, Trainer, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Manager, Supporter Engagement, Supporter, Church Partnerships Officer, Church Relationship, Church, Open the Book, Story Telling, HR, HR Training Officer, Volunteer Officer, Volunteer Training Officer, Training and Information Officer, Training Lead,
Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.
This is a new role in the Wales Funded Services team, which is part of the Operations directorate at National Citizens Advice. The team are responsible for the operational design, implementation and delivery of core client facing services in Wales delivered by Citizens Advice.
In the role you’ll assist and support the team with the administration of our e-referral system, working closely with teams at National Citizens Advice and local Citizens Advice offices across Wales.
The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.
Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early.
Closing Date: 19th September 2021
Carers Trust: Head of External Affairs Wales (Wales)
What are we looking for?
This role will suit someone who is a strong communicator with an interest in making a positive difference for the 370,000+ unpaid carers in Wales. Our Head of External Affairs is responsible for leading the development and implementation of strategies and operational plans designed to raise the profile of Carers Trust in Wales and the issues impacting on unpaid carers and the services they rely on.
This senior role within Carers Trust would suit someone with the skills, experience and enthusiasm to influence and inform Welsh Government and the Welsh Parliament and contribute to UK-wide campaigning activities. The role will work closely with the Director for Wales in developing our future strategic and operational priorities in Wales.
To be successful as Head of External Affairs (Wales) at Carers Trust, you will have: (the following skills and experience will be assessed at interview)
- Experience in representing a national organisation at a senior level including working with the Welsh Government and a range of strategic partners
- Comprehensive knowledge of Welsh policy-making processes including Welsh Parliament business and the mechanisms involved in developing legislation, policy and statutory guidance
- Experience in strategic influencing at a national level including working directly with Members of the Senedd, Senedd Committees and civil servants
- The ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders and to communicate with diverse audiences effectively
- Experience in analysing and influencing policy at a national level and formulating policy recommendations in an evidence-led way that empowers those with lived experience to have their voices heard
- Experience in line management, including setting objectives, supporting performance and monitoring outcomes
- The ability to manage complex partnership projects including oversight of budget and finance as well as monitoring and evaluation of the impact
- A coaching management style focused on empowering people to produce high-quality work and to grow and develop within their roles
- Entry-level Welsh language skills as described by the Welsh Language Skills Framework which Carers Trust would be committed to supporting you to develop
What difference will you make for carers in Wales?
As part of a dynamic UK-wide team you will:
- Lead all external affairs functions on behalf of Carers Trust in Wales creating and delivering an ambitious and impact focussed External Affairs strategy for Wales
- Demonstrably influence Welsh Government policy, Welsh Parliament business and local and regional policy and commissioning practices for the benefit of carers and carers services
- Manage complex Welsh Government funded partnership projects focused on transforming carers' experiences and outcomes in a range of settings
- Develop a high-performing expert External Affairs team and bring together various project teams to work together effectively towards achieving shared aims and objectives
- Build trust, influence and partnerships with a range of other teams within Carers Trust
- Act as an expert spokesperson for Carers Trust in Wales working directly with the media and senior decision-makers to raise awareness of the issues impacting carers
- Create a strong profile for Carers Trust in Wales positioning us as a trusted, leading organisation for carers
This is a full-time position (35 hours per week) on a permanent contract. The successful candidate will need to be able to work from home until COVID restrictions allow our Cardiff office to reopen. Once restrictions are lifted, we will consider a hybrid working pattern between home and office-based working.
If this sounds like the role for you and meets your ambitions for carers, we would be delighted to hear from you. If you have any questions then please feel free to email Simon Hatch to arrange a confidential discussion
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About the Role
o Your role will involve you fundraising on behalf of some of the UK’s most well-known charities
o As a charity fundraiser in this ever-changing world, you’ll visit potential donors at their home or you’ll visit different venues and events, to sign up donors to one of our well-known charities
o You will make a positive difference to the charity and its supporters
o The support you will receive in this role is second to none; from both a locally based team manager and a regional trainer who is solely focused on supporting you to perform your absolute best
o This role comes with great career development opportunities
o Both part-time and full-time roles are available
o Part time working 3 or 4 full days a week
o Full time working 5 days a week
What we are looking for
o Someone with a great personality, a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
o Someone who can communicate well and talk to anyone and everyone
o Someone who is passionate about the charities we support and who wants to make a difference
o Someone who is open minded and willing to learn new ways of working
o You must have a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle
o Someone with previous experience in a customer facing role would be desirable but not essential
What we offer
o Permanent employment, providing a basic wage plus a discretionary bonus
o Paid weekly
o Health plan and pension scheme
o One week new-starter induction programme followed by a structured support programme through our Academy
o All uniform and equipment including an electronic tablet
At Charity Link our passion for fundraising continues to drive and grow. We are leaders in our field and have become known for our first-class standards and integrity. Our passion for fundraising runs nationwide. We train hundreds of highly skilled fundraisers who work right across the country to help drive our charity partners’ big strategic goals.
Every day is a new opportunity, are you determined for success, apply now!
We are excited to be recruiting a Product Manager to join our technology team. This new role will help us to achieve a best-in-class digital experience for our students, colleagues, and partners, as we begin delivering our new five-year strategy that includes ambitious plans for digital transformation. It’s an exciting time to be joining us!
The successful applicant will oversee the development of our new platform for pupils, tutors, and teachers. The role will require excellent relationship management skills working to balance the prioritisation of both internal and external needs. You will support the Tech & Product Director to ensure the vision of a fully inclusive user experience for pupils is achieved, working in an agile way to gather regular user feedback.
This role may appeal to someone who has experience delivering products as part of an IT team, or has demonstrable experience delivering projects in the education sector with significant technology components. We’re looking for a self-motivated, empathetic, focused individual that is happy working with cross-functional teams and knows how to get things done! We think this is a great opportunity to join The Brilliant Club at an exciting time when technology is a key part of charity’s strategy.
The Brilliant Club exists to increase the number of pupils from underrepresented backgrounds progressing to highly selective universities. We think it is important that our charity reflects the lived experience of our beneficiaries, and we want to be an organisation where employees from any background can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans including non-binary (LGBTQ+) candidates, and candidates from low income families. These groups are currently underrepresented at The Brilliant Club and we are committed to increasing representation and diversity at the charity.
Person Specification
Time and Resource Management
- Develops and delivers on plans, using appropriate product/project management tools
- Can manage organisational projects, with appropriate levels of time and resource input
External Stakeholder Knowledge and Management
- Triages relationships so that those that need it get most attention
- Manage external supplier relationships to ensure the charity receives value for money
Communication
- Listens to others and ask clarifying questions to understand the needs of users
- Confidently adapts content, tone and delivery of written and oral communications to the needs of the audience and is aware of their impact
Initiative and Problem Solving
- Identifies problems, suggests possible solutions and effectively implements agreed solutions.
Role Specific Knowledge and Skills
- Essential – Comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
- Essential – Can confidently oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
- Essential – Confident gathering and challenging requirements.
- Essential – Able to work with new technologies and adapt to new approaches.
- Essential – Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Desirable – Familiarity with Agile delivery methods e.g. Kanban/Scrum.
- Desirable – Working with users of digital products and gathering feedback.
Role specific Experience and Qualifications
- Essential – IT product/project management experience – directly, or indirectly where technology component is significant part of a wider project or programme.
- Desirable – Knowledge of Salesforce CRM.
- Desirable – Agile project management experience/qualification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Part-time (14 hours per week - flexibility required Monday to Sunday)
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £16,217 per annum pro rata (actual salary for 14 hours p/w is £6,486.80 per annum)
We have a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and motivated retailer to join our busy Llantwit Major clothing shop.
Working alongside the Shop Manager, together you will be responsible for the successful delivery of a profitable, customer focussed shop that is the 'window of the British Red Cross' on the high street.
Deputising for the Shop Manager on occasion, you will ensure the smooth running of the shop during their absence; this will include the accurate processing of any financial transactions, the delivery of shop floor and stockroom management, and adherence with policies and procedures.
Our shops are supported by a dedicated team of volunteers - we couldn't run our shops without them! You'll oversee your volunteers' induction, management and development, and will encourage your shop team to share any ideas that may contribute towards the success of the store.
Together, you'll create a shop that will uphold the British Red Cross' image and reputation, and help us raise vital funds that will help people in crisis.
Full of gifts, clothes and even the odd vintage gem, our 330 shops across the UK are home to over 6,500 volunteers and 700 paid staff. Our team is bright and bubbly, and we love meeting people from all walks of life.
We want to make sure everyone that visits us has a great experience, and we never forget the contribution our little shop makes to helping those in crisis.
"I'm not delivering to a profit target to enhance someone's personal wealth - I'm making a real - visible - contribution to supporting the work of my chosen Charity"
- Joanne , Regional Retail Manager
You're a retail star. You've got the experience and know-how from working in a shop environment.
You can go your own way. You can use your initiative for positive results.
Numbers don't faze you. You've got a good understanding of financial and numerical information, and have experience of cash handling.
Also you should have the following;
- Ability to understand issues related to working with volunteers
- Proven customer care skills
- Proven IT skills
Please note that if we receive a very large volume of applications, we reserve the right to close advertising early. Therefore it would be advisable to submit your application for this vacancy as early as possible.
Should you have any questions on this role please email us at ,quoting vacancy ID 3096
- 36 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - pro rata for part time staff
- Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
- Up to 6% contributory pension
- Flexible working policy
- Discounts from a range of online and high street retailers
The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us.
Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.
At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to bring your authentic-self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness.
In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively.
If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation's Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.
As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults.
If driving is an essential requirement of the role, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current policy.
The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).
Follow us on Twitter @RedCrossJobsUK and on Linked in - British Red Cross, to hear about our latest job vacancies
Connecting human kindness with human crisis
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Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.
We’re looking to recruit an excellent data administrator to join the Continuous Improvement function. It’s an opportunity to use your skills on a range of fascinating and important issues seen by our clients within the Help to Claim programme.
You’ll have experience of undertaking data analysis, collating and interpreting data, and report writing.
Just as importantly, you’ll have a passion for using data to solve problems and in providing insight to a wide variety of stakeholders which informs the way we deliver our service.
This is a great role if you want to have a direct impact in forming the way we deliver and help those who depend on us.
Our roles are open to discussion about flexible working, which may include arrangements such as part-time working, formalised flexitime, fixed (non-standard) working hours, working from home and job-sharing.
We welcome applications from Local Citizens Advice staff and are open to arranging secondments.
The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all
successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.
Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early.
This vacancy closes at 23.59 on the closing date.
Closing date: 19/09/2021
Interview date: 27/09/2021 - 28/09/2021
£25,526 - £27,501 p/a Successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale. A higher salary will only be considered for exceptional candidates with strong evidence of relevant experience.
Permanent Contract/Full Time 35hrs p/w
Cardiff
Ref: APC-211
Are you proactive and efficient with a passion for making a difference to disadvantaged people? If so, St Giles Trust has an exciting opportunity for an Peer Coordinator to join its dynamic team and work on our award-winning Peer Advisor Programme.
About St Giles Trust
A well-established charity that helps ex-offenders and disadvantaged people to move their lives forward, St. Giles Trust offers support to help people overcome any issues that might be holding them back and to prevent the likelihood of them reoffending on release.
The Aspire Hub working across Cardiff and Newport will deliver our award winning Peer Advisor Programme, which is at the heart of St Giles Trust and an important element in almost all our work. Through the hub we will train ex-offenders and other disadvantaged people to become professional caseworkers, gaining accredited qualifications such as a Level 3 Advice & Guidance and undertake professional work placements in a range of front line support services.
About this vital role
The Peer Co-ordinator will be responsible for the overall day-to-day delivery of the project and oversee a small project team (2 x Trainer/Assessors and 1 x Employment Coach). They will ensure the project meets it’s targets and outcomes whilst supporting peers and the partner organisations associated with the project as the first point of contact.
You will contribute to expanding our partnership network to open up further opportunities for clients, while liaising with other staff from St Giles Trust, partner and referral organisations to identify clients or receive referrals. Helping to coordinate marketing and recruitment activities, are also key duties.
To make sure you don’t miss out, you will have:
- A proven track record of achieving targets/outcomes within an externally funded project
- The ability to engage and build positive relationships with partners/employers/other stakeholders
- In-depth knowledge of the issues faced by this service user group in accessing and sustaining employment
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, plus strong IT and social media abilities
- A flexible approach to your work and the ability to develop strong working relationships
- Sympathy with the aims and ethos of St Giles Trust as an organisation
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more.
We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
Please note we strongly encourage our Peer Advisors to apply.
For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.
Closing date: 11pm, 22nd September 2021. Interviews: 5 & 6 October 2021
Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.
Citizens Advice is looking for a innovative communications officer (digital) to join the brand and marketing team.
You'll know how digital is evolving, from social media content to the latest technological developments. You'll have experience of managing and creating content for Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and other social networks. You'll have an eye for timely, reactive content and know when to deploy different tactics from videos to gifs, to blogs to engage internal and external audiences. You'll be confident in setting editorial direction and crafting narratives with other teams.
As communications officer, you'll work across Citizens Advice social media, paid advertising, workplace and blog channels. You'll thrive in a busy, proactive team at the heart of the national organisation, and be an excellent writer.
This role will require out of hours work on a rota basis which you will be compensated for.
Closing Date: 21st September 2021
Interview Date: w/c 4th October
£22,847-£26,350 (unqualified); £25,526-£29,501 (qualified) pa Successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale. A higher salary will only be considered for exceptional candidates with strong evidence of relevant experience.
Full Time – 35 hrs p/w – Flexible working considered
Permanent Contract
Cardiff
Job Ref: ATA-211
Are you a proactive, efficient and influential individual who is passionate about making a difference to disadvantaged people? If so, St Giles Trust has a career-enhancing opportunity for a Trainer Assessor to work on our award-winning Peer Advisor Programme.
About St Giles Trust
A well-established charity that helps ex-offenders and disadvantaged people to move their lives forward, St. Giles Trust offers support to help people overcome any issues that might be holding them back and to prevent the likelihood of them reoffending on release.
The Aspire Hub working across Cardiff and Newport will deliver our award-winning Peer Advisor Programme, which is at the heart of St Giles Trust and an important element in almost all our work. Through the hub we will train ex-offenders and other disadvantaged people to become professional caseworkers, gaining accredited qualifications such as a Level 3 Advice & Guidance and undertake professional work placements in a range of front-line support services.
About this vital role
Our successful candidate will focus on identifying, engaging with and recruiting learners with the relevant skills and motivation. You will interview and assess applicants to form an individual earning plan, before delivering tailored training programmes that will lead to a Level 3 Certificate in Advice and Guidance.
You will also support learners to secure voluntary placements and perform effectively, plus prepare and help learners to progress into permanent employment. Carrying out regular reviews, exit interviews and evaluations with learners and other stakeholders, as well as maintaining and updating all records required for project monitoring purposes, are also key elements of this role.
To secure this exciting opportunity, you must have:
- A proven track record of sourcing and supporting participants to access employment, training, personal development opportunities and other specialist support (housing, substance misuse, mental health)
- Strong experience of successfully supporting disadvantaged people into sustainable employment
- The ability to apply a creative approach to planning programmes and activities that support the development of those already in work to improve their circumstances and employment situation
- A background of career coaching and a sound understanding of career adaptability
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational abilities, plus impressive attention to detail
- Sympathy with the aims and ethos of St Giles Trust as an organisation
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervision, season ticket loan and much more.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.
Closing date: 11pm, 22 September 2021 Interviews: 5 & 6 October 2021
Hours – 35 - Permanent
We have big goals over the next few years.
We’re going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.
Together we’ll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.
Will you join us?
We’re looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic Fundraising Officer to join this team of ten. You will provide amazing stewardship to supporters taking part in sporting events, undertake a range of administrative tasks and work with the team on event delivery; ensuring an incredible supporter experience, and raising vital funds.
About the role
The role entails:
- Delivering a supporter event experience that surpasses supporters’ expectations, in order to maximise the income raised.
- Undertaking a range of tasks, such as maintaining consoles, monitoring fundraising performance, creating HTML emails, ordering merchandise etc.
- Supporting the Senior Fundraising Officers in the delivery of events fundraising activity. This can include planning, writing briefs, generating marketing and stewardship communications, working with third party agencies, setting up web pages, reporting and analysing live activity and conducting evaluations.
- Liaising with internal teams and third-party suppliers to effectively deliver activities and achieve targets.
About you
You will have good administrative and supporter care skills along with excellent organisational and communication skills to manage a varied and demanding workload. It’s a rewarding and varied role but also a demanding one, requiring you to use your initiative. You must also be a confident communicator, as you will representing Mind - which will involve some evening and weekend work.
Closing Date: 26th September 2021
Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.
This position will initially, in line with current government guidance be based from home, with an expectation of being home based until November or until updated government guidelines are published. However, if / when government guidelines change the role may then revert to being office based, whilst retaining some flexible working options.
Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please refer to the Job Description / Person Specification while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria.
Empowering young people; igniting a spark of social conscience.
First Give is a fully-resourced secondary school programme that supports an entire year group of secondary school students to engage in social action for their communities. We work in partnership with secondary schools to inspire and equip young people to take action to tackle social issues. We work with over 150 secondary schools in England and Wales.
The First Give programme involves three facilitator delivered sessions for each school. We are looking for highly experienced facilitators who are confident running in school events with large groups (c.25+) of young secondary school students.
We will be onboarding, and therefore welcome applications from:
- 3 - 4 London & the South East focused facilitators
- Up to 2 North & the Midlands focused facilitators
- 2 Wales & the South West of England focused facilitators – at least one facilitator will be a bilingual Welsh speaker (see more information below and attachment for a translated advert).
For further information about the programme please visit our website and watch this video (First Give Assembly video - YouTube).
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience of working with secondary age young people
- Experience of working with large groups (c. 25+) of secondary age young people, preferably in a secondary school setting
- Strong behaviour management skills
- Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to changing situations
- Experience of public speaking and presenting
- Ability to positively engage a wide range of stakeholders including young people, teachers, school senior leaders and guests.
- A passion for what First Give does and engaging young people in the social issues affecting their communities
Desirable
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Able to work flexibly and to a schedule including early starts and late finishes, and able to travel to the South West of England if living in Wales and vice versa
- An understanding of safeguarding
Welsh speaking facilitator recruitment
- Applicants who are Welsh speaking/bilingual are strongly encouraged to apply if they meet the essential criteria.
- Our Welsh speaking facilitators will also need to be happy to facilitate in our English speaking schools in Wales & the South West of England.
Salary: For sessions delivered in schools we pay £100 per half day (up to 5 hours inclusive of travel time) increasing hourly after that up to the whole day rate of £200 (up to 10 hours inclusive of travel time).
All sessions are paid a minimum of the half day rate. The time invoiced for each First Give event includes time spent travelling to and from the school from the facilitator’s home.
Location of events and travel: Due to the locations of the schools we work with, significant travel may be required to schools for First Give events. Candidates must be able to travel to and from First Give schools. The most appropriate form of transport (public transport or their own car) will depend on the location of the school. For facilitators not based in London and the South East, a car is essential. Also, Wales and the South West of England based applicants must be able and willing to travel around both these areas.
All travel expenses are covered. Occasional overnight stays may be required for First Give events and are paid for by First Give.
Contract: Term time only, part-time, self-employed throughout the academic year (October 2021 - end of July 2022). These positions will be on a part-time contract basis for a self-employed person.
Working Hours: Event start times vary and will include early starts and late finishes.
See attachment for more info and application form.
Interview Dates:
- North & the Midlands = Monday 27th September.
- London & the South East = Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th September.
- Wales & the South West of England = Thursday 30th September. Welsh speaking applicants, please note the interview will be conducted in English.
To Apply: submit the Microsoft Form on the attached document by 9am on Monday 20th September.
Our goal:
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role
We are looking for two Individual Giving Officers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and this role will be based in our offices or at home, visiting London a few times a year, to join our passionate and high-performing Individual Giving team at Friends of the Earth.
You’ll be an Individual Giving Officer with good knowledge of direct marketing, experience of seizing opportunities to develop products and nurturing audiences using a range of channels including digital, print and telemarketing.
Friends of the Earth has big goals this year to ensure a green and fair recovery from the pandemic so that we can build a fairer, more sustainable world for all, as well as continuing our vital wider campaigning work. As an Individual Giving team, we’ve got really ambitious plans to fulfil those goals, and we need fundraisers who are passionate about fighting for people and our planet to help us achieve them. This role will be key to ensuring we successfully diversify our channels and audiences to meet our organisational objectives.
You’ll be confident in developing strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers, you’ll have delivered successful and compelling direct marketing campaigns from start to finish, ideally including telemarketing, print and digital. You’ll also be familiar with fundraising databases, contributing to strategy discussions, managing budgets, and drawing insight and learnings from data to make your campaigns more successful.
The team
The role is in the supportive and friendly Individual Giving (IG) team, which sits within the Fundraising directorate. The IG team consists of eight roles:
- • Head of Individual Giving
- • Individual Giving Supporter Recruitment Manager
- • Individual Giving Supporter Experience Manager
- • Individual Giving Innovation Manager
- • Individual Giving Officer x 4
Our Individual Giving programme covers a diverse range of activities and direct marketing tactics. This includes Supporter Recruitment activity such as paid social, inserts and conversion emails as well as a testing programme for new activity. Our Supporter Experience programme includes cash appeals, upgrade, reactivation, supporter magazines, a supporter panel, e-appeals and retention activity. The programme has evolved hugely over the past few years, with a big increase in our digital activity and collaboration with teams across the organisation (including campaigns, marketing, creative and digital) to create compelling and integrated plans.
Each Individual Giving Officer will manage a selection of projects across both our recruitment and experience programmes, with project rotations on an annual basis as agreed across the team.
Closing date: 3rd October 2021
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the environment movement.
Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.
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We are currently looking for candidates for an 18 month Fixed Term Contract across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and this role will be based in our offices or at home.
Data can be a powerful tool for empowering grassroots environmental campaigners and for telling powerful stories of hopes, threats, and injustices in order to build a better world for people and planet. We want to appoint an Environmental Data Lead to develop our skills in this area, build-on our existing data products and to grow a network of volunteer data enthusiasts to build capacity and extend reach.
As well as having expertise in using data tools for statistical analysis and display (such as SQL, R, Python, Excel, QGIS), you will also need to be a great team worker building strong relationships with others across the organisation and across the wider data community. You'll need to demonstrate that you are passionate about using data to make a meaningful impact on the climate and ecological emergency and for addressing environmental injustices.
Closing date: 21st September 2021
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the environment movement. In particular we welcome people from a BAME background and/or lived experience of disability or other marginalised background.
Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.
Friends of the Earth are part of an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it.... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours – 35 – Fixed Term Contract until October 2022
We have big goals over the next few years.
We’re going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.
Together we’ll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.
Will you join us?
Mind – alongside our partners SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) in Scotland and Inspire in Northern Ireland – has been Co-op’s national charity partners since 2019. This is our biggest and first multi-strand partnership which launched in October 2019 and runs until October 2023. The partnership is supporting people to build resilience as individuals and in their communities. We are doing this through conducting new research, delivering innovative community-based services, and a national advocacy and campaigning programme.
The Networks and Communities (N&C) Department at Mind has a crucially important role in enabling Mind to reach more people, increase our influence and effect long lasting change in all communities across England and Wales. We support people to be involved in designing and delivering our work, and to develop their own ability to lead.
Our increased impact comes about through supporting and strengthening the federated model and our relationships with our network of 120+ affiliated local Minds organisations, so that strategically we can align and they are supported and equipped to act as the primary vehicles and take ownership and leadership of Mind’s mission in local areas across England and Wales.
This role will work within the Community Programmes team to support the innovative community-based services Coop are funding across the local Mind network. Working alongside colleagues, the role will manage a portfolio of projects, ensuring they maximise their impact, fulfil funder requirements and contribute to the widespread sharing and scaling of learning and models.
Closing Date: 20th September 2021
Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.
This position will initially, in line with current government guidance be based from home, with an expectation of being home based for the next six months or until updated government guidelines are published. However, if / when government guidelines change the role may then revert to being office based, whilst retaining some flexible working options.
Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria.