An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Charitable Grant Aid Service supporting local people in need.
Salary £24,100, pro rata: £13,678 for 21 hours per week negotiable.
Charity Link helps thousands of local people facing poverty, hardship or crisis. We help by finding funds for people and children in need to purchase basic items such as beds, cookers, clothing, and in emergencies, food. These items can have a huge impact of people’s lives and ensure that local people and children are warm, safe and fed. We are now looking to expand our team and recruit a new Caseworker.
You will be responsible for managing a caseload of applications for people who are in need. Your job will be to prioritise these, assess applications, gather information and make clear concise written applications to UK trusts, secure funds to purchase goods to help.
The post will be based mainly at the Leicester office, but will require occasional travel in Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire.
You will need to have excellent communication skills, be computer literate and be able to deal sensitively with a wide range of people. It is also essential that you are a team player and can demonstrate your ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines and targets alike. You will need to be able to drive, have a full clean driving license and regular access to a vehicle.
This role offers a great opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of local people and children, and the wider community.
As an equal opportunity employer, we would particularly welcome applications from people with an ethnic minority background or those with a disability, as we are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
Closing date for applications is Friday 4th June 2021 at 2pm.
Interviews will take place on week commencing 14th June 2021.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for a local hospice who are searching for a Philanthropy Fundraiser to join their team. The role will lead the high-value function for the organisation, managing a team of two-three people specialising in trusts, major donors, corporates and in-memory giving.
The main focus of this role will be building and managing relationships with donors worth in excess of £5,000, the hospice have an established database but major donors is an area of investment for them and they need someone with strong experience of generating income from HNWIs to drive this forward.
The team there is lovely, you will be working with a supportive and collaborative manager who is realistic and will help you succeed in post. You won’t need experience managing people previously as you will be supported to develop in this area but you will be experienced making asks in excess of £5,000 from individuals.
You will need:
- Strong experience of securing funding from high-value sources, ideally HNWIs but if you have a combination of other high-value areas (corporates and trusts) we would be keen to hear from you
- Experience of managing, negotiating and renewing funder relationships, you will have excellent stewardship experience and be able to demonstrate growing funder value
- Strong internal stakeholder management ability
- Excellent writing ability and able to prioritise workload
Closing date: 23rd May
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000
If you would link to have an informal discussion please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Office Administrator
Salary: £17,842 pro-rata
Hours: 16 hours/week
Location: Leicester
Home-Start Horizons is a highly respected charity through which well trained volunteers work with families, to develop effective strategies to ensure a stable, secure environment in which children and parents can thrive. Home-Start Horizons is a dynamic organisation working in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.
About the role:
We are looking for an efficient, enthusiastic, proactive person with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to team working. It is imperative that you are able and willing to diversify and adapt to changing challenges and duties, be self-motivated and trustworthy, and able to prioritise and meet deadlines, ensuring the rest of the staff has adequate support to work efficiently.
The successful candidate will:
- Be personable and professional.
- Have experience of office administration systems.
- Be thorough and concise, with strong IT and self-organisation skills.
- An interest in the needs and support of children and families.
Key Responsibilities:
- To support the effective working of the team, to include timely communications and messages whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Inputting data on CRM system, producing reports, and managing cloud-based filing system
- Minute taking, preparing reports, newsletters, and publicity material
- Support with volunteer enquiries, interviewing and recruitment process.
- To support fundraising, marketing and social media activities.
- Support to staff and Board of Trustees.
Closing date: Thursday 20st May 2021
TO APPLY:
Please click the 'Apply' button for further details.
Disclosure and Barring Service check at enhanced level will be required for this post.
Home-Start Horizons is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safe-guarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.
No agencies please.
Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of more than 1.8 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.
The Midlands & East England Supporter Engagement Officer will play a key role in the development and implementation of fundraising activities by Mary’s Meals in the UK. The officer will help to develop local strategies and plans, to secure increased support and funding for Mary’s Meals school feeding programmes around the world.
The Supporter Engagement Officer has particular responsibility for prioritising the growth and nurturing of the volunteer network by building relationships with and resourcing our community volunteers – including co-ordination of our extremely dedicated volunteer speakers.
This role is community based and is a one-year fixed term contract.
Please see the recruitment pack for further information on our website by selecting the APPLY button.
We are a leading UK charity and expert voice for children with cancer and we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Digital Communities Executive to join our Engagement team.
You will form part of our brand voice using compelling messages and meaningful content to tell our story online through our social media accounts. This is a fantastic new role for an aspiring professional who is social media savvy and is interested in growing their career in digital marketing.
Our work
Each week in the UK and Ireland, more than 30 children are diagnosed with cancer. Our network of dedicated professional members work together in treatment, care and research to help shape a future where all children with cancer survive and live happy, healthy and independent lives.
We fund and support innovative world-class research and collaborate, both nationally and internationally, to drive forward improvements in childhood cancer. Our award-winning information resources help lessen the anxiety, stress and loneliness commonly felt by families, giving support throughout the cancer journey.
Main purpose of the role
To create and coordinate digital content for day-to-day posting on, and engagement with, our social media channels and online community groups, working across teams to engage and communicate with our audiences in line with business and marketing objectives.
Closing date: 23 May 2021
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) is a leading national charity and expert voice for all childhood cancers. Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are a leading UK charity and expert voice for children with cancer and we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Digital Marketing & Communications Manager to join our Engagement team.
You will form an integral part of the team in connecting with our audiences and driving awareness, engagement and conversions. This is a new and exciting role for a forward-thinking and creative professional who is looking for variety and is interested in taking the next step in their marketing career.
Our work
Each week in the UK and Ireland, more than 30 children are diagnosed with cancer. Our network of dedicated professional members work together in treatment, care and research to help shape a future where all children with cancer survive and live happy, healthy and independent lives.
We fund and support innovative world-class research and collaborate, both nationally and internationally, to drive forward improvements in childhood cancer. Our award-winning information resources help lessen the anxiety, stress and loneliness commonly felt by families, giving support throughout the cancer journey.
We are a registered charity and fundraise for our important activities through national campaigns, donations and family involvement.
Our sister organisation, Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer (TYAC) is also part of our overall brand.
Main purpose of the job
To develop and implement cohesive communications and marketing activities across all communication channels to positively promote our brands in line with strategic objectives.
Closing date 23 May 2021
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) is a leading national charity and expert voice for all childhood cancers. Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are a leading UK charity and expert voice for children with cancer and we have an exciting opportunity for a talented Graphic Designer to join our Engagement team.
You will have a strong design portfolio demonstrating a wide range of skills with a particular focus on branding, creativity and digital content. You will have an eye for visual impacts and be able to translate requirements into ideas and eye-catching designs. This is a busy role for a design professional who is looking for variety and an outlet to develop their artistic skills.
Our work
Each week in the UK and Ireland, more than 30 children are diagnosed with cancer. Our network of dedicated professional members work together in treatment, care and research to help shape a future where all children with cancer survive and live happy, healthy and independent lives.
We fund and support innovative world-class research and collaborate, both nationally and internationally, to drive forward improvements in childhood cancer. Our award-winning information resources help lessen the anxiety, stress and loneliness commonly felt by families, giving support throughout the cancer journey.
Main purpose of the role
This role is to provide professional design and artwork services for CCLG’s print and online communications within the framework of our brand identity. The work will also focus on CCLG’s portfolio of patient information including Contact magazine; fundraising campaigns; and assist with digital marketing activities.
Closing date: 23 May 2021
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) is a leading national charity and expert voice for all childhood cancers. Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are a leading charity and the UK’s expert voice for children with cancer and we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic relationships fundraiser to join our growing team.
You will have solid experience of community fundraising, relationship fundraising or other relevant fundraising disciplines. You will support our flagship Special Named Funds programme, which supports families to undertake ongoing fundraising for our work (particularly medical research). You’ll build excellent relationships with supporters and help them to reach their fundraising goals.
Our work
Each week in the UK and Ireland, more than 30 children are diagnosed with cancer. Our network of dedicated professional members work together in treatment, care and research to help shape a future where all children with cancer survive and live happy, healthy and independent lives.
We fund and support innovative world-class research and collaborate, both nationally and internationally, to drive forward improvements in childhood cancer. Our award-winning information resources help lessen the anxiety, stress and loneliness commonly felt by families, giving support throughout the cancer journey.
We are a registered charity and fundraise for our important activities through campaigns, donations and family involvement.
Main purpose of the job
This role is to provide support to families engaged with our Special Named Funds programme, developing relationships and supporting fundraising activities. You’ll contribute to the development and growth of the Special Named Fund programme and offer one-to-one support, ensuring an outstanding supporter journey.
This role is offered as home working during COVID restrictions. As restrictions are lifted, we anticipate moving towards a flexible working pattern, with a mix of home working and office working from our offices in Leicester city centre.
Closing date: 23 May 2021
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) is a leading national charity and expert voice for all childhood cancers. Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are a leading charity and the UK’s expert voice for children with cancer and we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Administrator to join our Research team.
We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, and organised individual who can work well as part of a small team, and independently too. The post holder will be required to build strong relationships with our researchers and peer reviewers, which means excellent inter-personal and communication skills are required.
Our work
Each week in the UK and Ireland, more than 30 children are diagnosed with cancer. Our network of dedicated professional members work together in treatment, care and research to help shape a future where all children with cancer survive and live happy, healthy and independent lives.
We fund and support innovative world-class research and collaborate, both nationally and internationally, to drive forward improvements in childhood cancer. Our award-winning information resources help lessen the anxiety, stress and loneliness commonly felt by families, giving support throughout the cancer journey.
Main purpose of the role
The post-holder will be responsible for providing a comprehensive administrative service to our medical research funding operation and supporting the Research Manager to deliver on the aims and objectives for our growing research function.
This role is offered as home working during COVID restrictions. As restrictions are lifted, we anticipate moving towards a flexible working pattern, with a mix of home working and office working from our offices in Leicester city centre.
Closing date: 23 May 2021
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) is a leading national charity and expert voice for all childhood cancers. Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are a leading UK charity and expert voice for children with cancer and have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Trusts, Foundations and Grants fundraiser to join our fundraising team.
This is a new role and the first time we have had a role exclusively devoted to Trusts and Grants Fundraising. We’re looking for someone to develop and implement a Trusts and Grants strategy and grow our income from this stream, developing compelling funding proposals and building relationships with grant funders.
Our work
Each week in the UK and Ireland, more than 30 children are diagnosed with cancer. Our network of dedicated professional members work together in treatment, care and research to help shape a future where all children with cancer survive and live happy, healthy and independent lives.
We fund and support innovative world-class research and collaborate, both nationally and internationally, to drive forward improvements in childhood cancer. Our award-winning information resources help lessen the anxiety, stress and loneliness commonly felt by families, giving support throughout the cancer journey.
Main purpose of the role
This new role with support the Head of Fundraising to develop a Trust and Grants strategy and develop and manage a portfolio of new trust and grant income. The role will be responsible for maximising income from charitable trusts and foundations for projects and core work, building and maintaining good relationships with funders and managing our trust and grant fundraising activity.
This role is offered as 0.5FTE (19 hours per week), initially on an 18 month fixed term contract with possibility of extension subject to available funding. The role can be home working, based anywhere in the UK, with occasional travel to our office in Leicester once COVID restrictions allow.
Closing date: 23 May 2021
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) is a leading national charity and expert voice for all childhood cancers. Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our working approach is trauma-led, in a Psychologically Informed Environment. INTERESTED?? We've recently started on this journey and need a Volunteer Coordinator to support us as maternity cover. This role is essential to our organisation as most of our services require volunteers for their delivery. We are a growing organisation and require a Volunteer Coordinator who can be flexible, creative and organised to meet the needs of our growing and developing volunteer body. You will be working in the office with the Mentor Project Coordinator, but also frequently liaising with other team members and partners. Your hours will be flexible depending on the team’s needs.
The Bridge Homelessness to Hope began its work with the disadvantaged in 2009 when a group of local Christians started providing an outreach 'soup run' service to homeless people in Leicester. Today our staff and volunteers come from many backgrounds and faiths; we accept those from all faiths and none. We have a number of projects which provide support, advice, guidance, food and clothing to anyone who walks through our doors in need. We are a volunteer-led organisation with a vision to provide everyone in Leicester a place to call home and hope for the future.
Established in 2009, The Bridge is a registered charity located in Leicester City Centre, which provides hope to the homeless and those who are... Read more
We are looking for a compassionate, proactive individual to join our advice line team as an Advice Line Co-ordinator.
At reunite International Child Abduction Centre we provide advice, information and support to parents and family members affected by international parental child abduction and the movement of children across international borders. As an Advice Line Co-ordinator you would be speaking with parents on the telephone, as well as responding to emails and social media messages. You will work in partnership with a range of statutory and voluntary bodies and professionals, both nationally and internationally, to ensure parents and children receive the support they need.
We are looking for an effective communicator with a strong commitment to high standards of service delivery and client care. Applicants should have a proven ability to relate to people from different backgrounds and demonstrate a caring, sensitive and non-judgemental manner. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary as training will be provided in-house.
If you are interested in the role, please read the job outline and personal specification before applying. You can apply for the role by completing our application form. Initial interviews will take place remotely with the second interview undertaken in our office.
At reunite International Child Abduction Centre we provide advice, information and support to parents and family mem... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£20,000 - £25,000 per annum (Regional salary weighting may apply)
Full-time, Permanent
Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19
Covering Central England (Geographical areas include: Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire & Worcestershire)
The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK, is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.
To help us in this mission, we are looking to expand our employability services and are looking for Employment Advisors to work on a DWP Work and Health Programme - Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS).
As an WHP JETS Employment Advisor you will be providing advice and support to guide and encourage participants to overcome barriers to employment and achieve realistic job goals. This will be mainly delivered remotely via phone, video conference and other digital channels.
Reporting to a Team Leader, you will be expected to manage a caseload of participants, managing their journey to employment, offer advice and direction to enable participants to access support they need. The role will also involve re-building participant confidence and self-efficacy following a period on unemployment.
Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.
The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries. Additionally an understanding of government funded employment programmes such as the Work and Health Programme would be an advantage.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary.
- Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months.
- Life Assurance x 3 of your salary.
- Enhanced annual leave.
For further information and to apply online, please visit our website, via the link quoting reference: 21481.
Closing date: 28th May 2021
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessability requirementsand would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.
Location: Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19
This role will be working across Central England. Geographical areas include: Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire & Worcestershire.
The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK, is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.
To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services and looking for Self-Employment Advisors to work on a DWP Work and Health Programme - Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS).
As a WHP JETS Self-Employment Advisor, you will be providing advice and support to guide and encourage participants to overcome barriers to start self-employment and achieve realistic job goals. This will be delivered remotely via phone, video conference and other digital channels.
Reporting to a Self-Employment Team Leader, you will be expected to support a caseload of participants, supporting them in self-employment, offering advice and direction to enable participants to access the support they need, and collecting evidence of Self Employment job starts. The role will also involve re-building participant confidence and self-efficacy following a period of unemployment.
You must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within Central England regions of Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Herefordshire & Worcestershire and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.
Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.
You will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries in a fast paced, target driven environment. Additionally, an understanding of government funded employment programmes such as the Work and Health Programme would be an advantage.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months
- Life Assurance x 3 of your salary
- Enhanced annual leave
Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format, contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.
Location: Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19
This role will be working across Central England. Geographical areas include: Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire & Worcestershire.
The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK, is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.
To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services and looking for an Engagement Team Leader to work on our DWP Work & Health Programme Job Entry – Targeted Support (WHP JETS) Programme.
As an Engagement Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing and supporting our Engagement Advisors (WHP JETS).
The WHP JETS Engagement Team Leader role is integral to the success of our employment programme, ensuring The Engagement Team develop and maintain close working relationships with Shaw Trust Team Leaders and Employment Advisors to expand engagement opportunities for participants.
This role is perfect for an individual with experience of leading and supporting customer focused teams. The role requires a driven individual, motivated to succeed with the ability to achieve day-to-day KPI performance. You will be expected to manage a team of Engagement Advisors with a key target of increasing the number of engaged participants on programme across the CPA. This will be mainly delivered remotely via phone, video conference and other digital channels.
Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.
You must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within Central England geographical areas including Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire and Worcestershire and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.
You will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months
- Life Assurance x 3 of your salary
- Enhanced annual leave
Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format, contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.