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We’re looking for a Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Adviser to join our International Team and support the development and evaluation of international drowning prevention projects and to help build a culture of learning.

Some of the benefits

• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cash plan

About the role

As a Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Adviser, you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:

• Proactively support and coach RNLI teams to develop project logic, define indicators, data collection tools and analytical methods during the design of projects.
• Develop and support critical thinking and learning approaches including reflection and review throughout the project cycle.
• Work with Programme Leads to develop and maintain results frameworks and support their use in project design and monitoring.
• Build the capacity of our international partners in monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Review programme monitoring data, working with Project Managers to verify, analyse and challenge as required.
• Work with Programme Leads and Project Managers to identify evaluation requirements and manage the delivery of evaluations ranging from internal reviews to independent external evaluations.
• Support Programme Leads to develop knowledge management processes, to ensure programmes and projects are developed using best available evidence.

About You

To be considered as the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Adviser, you will need:

• Experience of designing, managing and/or delivering evaluations of projects
• Experience of turning evaluation evidence into applicable recommendations/findings
• Experience of working within international development programmes
• Experience of conducting or commissioning evaluations in low-income countries
• Experience facilitating and recording learning outcomes from projects and initiatives

International travel is part of the role, and you must be willing and able to visit countries connected to our work. Some countries may require specific vaccines and visas before entry and therefore it is a requirement of the role to have these when required. In this role we would expect 2 or 3 trips per year to be required of up to a week in duration.

So, if as a Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Adviser you can combine an analytical rigour and logic with pragmatism and coaching skills then this could be the opportunity for you to contribute to reducing drowning globally. Please apply via the button shown.

Closing date: 7 January 2024.

Interview dates: 23 & 26 January 2024.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check.

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; ensuring the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach to proven incidents of bullying, abuse, harassment or exploitation. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales, DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland, Access NI, Republic of Ireland, Garda Vetting, International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for nearly 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

Job Title: Camper & Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator - Scotland

Remote Working - Scotland

Location: Home based in Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh or Perth) with extensive travel in the region (Scotland and the Northeast of England) and UK. There will be a requirement of evening and weekend work, including extended working hours as the business needs dictate as well as overnight stays. There is also a requirement to work at our residential camps which means being away from home multiple times anywhere between 3 and 12 nights all around the UK, again with extended working hours.

Salary: £24K per annum

Hours per week:  35

Job Purpose: 

Responsible for raising the profile of Over The Wall in the UK to recruit campers and volunteers from Scotland and the North East of England for all services. To develop and manage relationships with referrers, contacts, partners, families and individuals to identify and generate ongoing engagement and recruitment opportunities. Recruitment, selection and training of adult volunteers for the region, to support young people with health challenges and their families who access our services. To work operationally as part of our staff team and with our campers and volunteers at both our residential and virtual activity camps. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Actively identify potential referrers or sources of recruitment and develop and nurture relationships, acting as the consistent point of contact, support and liaison.

· Undertake focused recruitment to support growth of partnership camps.

· Building and maintaining connections with communities in hard-to-reach areas, areas of high deprivation and ethnic minority communities.

· Advise and support families and build their trust in OTW through your camp experience and knowledge to encourage them to apply for our services and assist them with the application process as required. 

· Contribute to OTW’s strategic camper and volunteer recruitment plans and take responsibility for delivering outcomes and meeting agreed camper and volunteer recruitment targets in a timely and appropriate manner, producing progress reports as necessary.

· Identify and maximise opportunities throughout the UK to positively promote and showcase Over The Wall’s services within a range of settings through face to face and virtual engagement, presentations and by other mediums.

· Identify and build strong, long-term relationships with organisations, universities, communities and other potential volunteer recruitment partners and stakeholders to increase volunteer applications.

· Building a network of connections, both at an individual and organisational level.

· Maintain an awareness of safeguarding policy and practice, to ensure the safety of service users.

· Assess and process volunteer applications, references, background checks and interviews in line with the principles of Safer Recruitment.

· Work with the Nursing and Wellbeing Teams to develop a recruitment plan for specialist roles.

· Maintain Over The Wall’s recording and data systems to ensure these are accurate and up to date at all times.

· Regular and extensive travel is required within your designated region and across the UK for face to face meetings, clinical area visits / family liaison, volunteer fairs, facilitate volunteer recruitment selection events across the UK and attendance at events for both professionals and families to increase OTW profile. This will include some overnight stays.

· Attend meetings at OTW Office or other locations in the UK as required.

· Regularly attend OTW residential camps around the UK and virtual camps as part of the operational staff team, working with children and volunteers attending our camps. This would involve long working hours including day / evening and weekends and being away from home for up to 12 nights at a time. 

· Manage conflict and volunteer issues including complaints, health, behaviour and safeguarding in the absence of the Head of Volunteer Recruitment.

· Hosting visitor sessions or other events at our residential camps.

· Determine and report on resource and collateral needs to support effective recruitment.

· Undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Head of Camper Recruitment, Head of Volunteering and/or CEO that may be required in accordance with the overall purpose of the job.

· Abide by and comply with all OTW policies and procedures, especially relating to individual areas of responsibility.

Person Specification:  

Essential 

· Based within Scotland, and with established connections to diverse communities.

· Experience in developing contacts and building successful relationships with organisations and individuals.

· Excellent communicator; both verbally and in writing

· Excellent organisational skills, prioritising and workload management skills

· Experience of working with a diverse range of people

· Flexible with a creative approach

· Flexible in working across other geographical regions as required.

· Experience of working independently and effective time management

· Experience of delivering training to and working with adults in complex environments.

· Experience of working in a goal orientated environment

· Proficient use of email and Microsoft Office suite

· Excellent presentation and public speaking skills both in person and virtually

· Good customer service ethos

· Enthusiastic with a sense of fun

· Ability to work effectively from home.

· Ability to travel regularly throughout the region, stay away from home and attend residential camps throughout the UK.

· Ability to work extended working hours, days, evenings, and weekends to suit the business needs as required.

· Hold a current full driving licence and have use of a car.

 Desirable 

· Experience and/ or training in the practice of Safer Recruitment and appropriate safeguarding

· Experience of working in a residential camp environment

· Experience of producing statistics and reports

Residential Camp Requirements:

Over The Wall Camps are busy and active environments, which require extended periods of physical activity, and the lifting of heavy and bulky items, whilst maintaining high energy levels for prolonged periods. When required to attend Camp, there may be instances where assistance is needed to set up activities, support the volunteers and the camp programme.

Benefits:

• 6% Employer pension contribution
• 25 days + public holidays
• Flexible working arrangements

 Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Statement

We actively encourage applications from the broad spectrum of diversity reflected in our beneficiaries, both in terms of visible and non-visible characteristics. We aim to ensure that regardless of where you are in our community, any difference you have is valued.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to Safer Recruitment and REQUIRE a minimum of two professional and independent reference checks, with one of the reference checks being the last or current employer. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join our team as a Digital Community Fundraising Manager. You will join us working 35 hours per week, on a permanent basis and will be based remotely. In return you will receive a salary of up to £46,581.14 per annum plus excellent benefits.

This is a remote role but there will be frequent travel required. The ideal candidate will be based in the South-East/London area, but we will consider applicants from other areas of England.

Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.

Our Digital Community Fundraising team sits within the wider Community and Events fundraising team which currently raises over £4 million to make life better for cats every year. Over the next 3 years we have ambitious plans to grow income and the number of supporters we reach. Being a critical element of our planned growth, through engagement with digital-first communities, the team empower gamers, streamers and content-creators to raise funds and awareness, support people raising funds across our social platforms, manage digital stewardship journeys for our DIY fundraisers, and deliver integrated digital campaigns to support our National network of Adoption Centres and Branches to raise funds within their local communities.

Responsibilities of our Digital Community Fundraising Manager:

This role requires a digital native, someone with significant experience delivering successful digital product strategy from development, marketing to implementation. You will lead and drive forward our Digital Community Fundraising strategy, with lots of opportunity to shape and innovate our approach. You will lead a team of 3 people, inspiring the team to deliver against plans and embedding effective ways of working, as well as direct line management of our Senior Digital Fundraising Officer. Working closely with our National Community Fundraising Manager and Events Fundraising Team Manager to plan and integrate our plans and activity across the Community and Events department, as well as other key internal stakeholder teams.

A key part of your role will be spotting opportunities with external partners and cultivating relationships with key industry contacts within the gaming industry and develop collaborations which can raise significant funds and audience reach.

What we’re looking for in our Digital Community Fundraising Manager:

- Compassionate, courageous and inspirational team leader

- Expert knowledge of digital products, channels and systems, and experience building and implementing digital-first strategy

- Expert knowledge of digital first communities, specifically within gaming, streaming and content-creators

- Expert knowledge of financial management, budgeting and planning

- Expert knowledge of using a database or CRM to manage fundraising campaigns

- Expert knowledge of relevant governance and regulation, including Fundraising COP, GDPR and PECR

- Exceptional relationship builder who can build genuine, effective and happy working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £46,581.14 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits including private healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme and more

Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.

Closing date: 1st January 2024

Virtual interview date: W/C 15th January 2024

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Digital Community Fundraising Assistant to join our newly created Digital Community Fundraising team. You will join us on a permanent basis, working 35 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £25,765.62 per annum plus excellent benefits.

This is a remote role but there will be frequent travel required. The ideal candidate will be based in the South-East/London area, but we will consider applicants from other areas of England.

Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.

Our Digital Community Fundraising team sits within the wider Community and Events fundraising team which currently raises over £4 million to make life better for cats every year. Over the next 3 years we have ambitious plans to grow income and the number of supporters we reach. Making this role a very exciting opportunity for the right candidate to support the success of the team.

Our Digital Community team are a critical element of our planned growth, through engagement with digital-first communities, they empower gamers, streamers and content-creators to raise funds and awareness, support people raising funds across our social platforms, manage digital stewardship journeys for our DIY fundraisers, and deliver integrated digital campaigns to support our National network of Adoption Centres and Branches to raise funds within their local communities.

Responsibilities of our Digital Community Fundraising Assistant:

As Digital Community Fundraising Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the agreed community fundraising products and campaigns from conception to delivery, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, to the agreed audience and within budget to the highest quality. Our product portfolio includes: Meta and social fundraising, gaming and streaming for good, DIY fundraising and community appeals

What we’re looking for in our Digital Community Fundraising Assistant:

• Proven experience of digital fundraising in at least one of the following areas: Meta and social fundraising, gaming and streaming for good, DIY fundraising, community appeals/campaigns
• Proven administration experience
• Experience in a customer care/supporter stewardship
• An understanding of the principles of data protection and experience of managing data via CRM or database

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £25,765.62 per annum plus excellent benefits 
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Closing date: 21st December 2023

Virtual interview date: w/c 8th January 2024 (subject to change)

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

JOB TITLE: Marketing Lead

ACCOUNTABLE TO:           Leadership Team

REPORTS TO: Director of Organisational Development.

LOCATION: Dorset with home working

CONTRACT: Permanent

SALARY: FTE £40,175 per annum (£24,430 pro-rata for working 22.5 hours per week)

HOURS: 22.5 hours per week

Job Context

Help & Care is passionate about making a difference and enabling people and communities to live the lives they choose.

We do this by delivering a number of high-profile services across South Central England and have been doing this for over 30 years.

We are particularly focused on providing support to people living with a long-term health condition, carers and those who are isolated or housebound. What makes us different is our person-centred approach. We understand that each individual has different needs, so we work closely with people to understand what really matters for them and to help them lead independent and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. 

We are eager to play a leading role in improving the delivery of health services for the community and we work closely with 3 individual Healthwatch organisations across South England. This partnership ensures that health services are held accountable and the views of the people who use and need these services most are given a platform to have their voices heard.

We support people by providing information, advice and support that enables them to take control of their lives, make decisions and find support that is right for them.

Help & Care have a strategic priority to improve their marketing and communications activity in order to raise our profile and support more people. As part of this we have created a senior role of Marketing Lead, responsible for creating and executing strategic marketing and communications activities and steadily increasing awareness and engagement with Help & Care across all channels.

We encourage applications from people who have most but not necessarily all of our essential criteria. We are committed to supporting and developing our staff.

Job Purpose

Help & Care have an excellent reputation as a service provider and therefore the purpose of this role is to help shape Help & Care’s identity and to further build reputation through branding, awareness and reach.

The Marketing Lead will work to drive cross-channel visibility for Help & Care, to demonstrably support the values of the organisation and to work in a self-driven, inter-departmental way at all levels from strategy to detailed execution of plans.

The postholder will take responsibility for reviewing our ambitious marketing strategy, completing and implementing this in order to significantly grow our impact, reach and brand awareness.

Job Description

Strategy & Oversight

1. To review our marketing strategy in conjunction with key internal stakeholders an ambitious and effective marketing strategy and to oversee the implementation of this plan.

2. Communications – crafting a consistent narrative across all of Help & Care’s external messaging.

Campaigns & Content

1. Planning and developing campaigns and content in order to raise awareness, understanding, interest, engagement, and growth amongst key audiences for Help & Care.

2. Working in a collaborative way to design and deliver campaigns and content across digital and traditional channels ensuring all communications are engaging, accessible and consistent.

Social Media

1. Develop and implement a multi-channel, year round digital marketing growth strategy that ensures Help & Care are consistently reaching more people for their service delivery, campaigning, profile raising and fundraising activities.

2. Design, implement and evaluate successful digital marketing campaigns on full range of channels – LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook - ensuring they are engaging, accessible and consistent.

Website and E-Marketing

1. Refreshing content on website to greater support visitor journeys and enable collection of visitor data.

2. Improve and develop the user experience on the website, linking robustly to other channels.

3. Manage the delivery of e-marketing campaigns, ensuring Help & Care improve retention and outcomes.

Press and PR

1. Acting as Help & Care’s point of contact for all media inquiries, including preparing press releases, and cultivating Help & Care’s relationship with journalists.

2. Develop and nurture relationships with media, influencers and stakeholder partners.

Line Management

- Provide line management to Help & Care’s Marketing Assistant, ensuring high quality and encouraging support and guidance.

- Manage the workload of the Marketing Assistant, ensuring delegation of appropriate tasks. 

General:

1. Act as key point of contact and expert advisor in all things marketing and external communications.

2. To develop an effective process for managing Help & Care print and digital requirements and requests from all teams, maintaining excellent customer service and ensuring consistency of branding at all times.

3. To ensure a cross-organisational approach to marketing and communications.

4. To undertake research using appropriate tools, analytics and data sources to create reports and recommendations which drive continuous improvement

5. To develop a consistent narrative, language and brand consistency for Help & Care across all channels.

6. To ensure that legal notices, disclaimers and copyright information is used as appropriate and all Help & Care content is fully compliant.

7. To ensure that all data is held in a confidential way and personal information is processed securely and in compliance with GDPR and Help & Care’s privacy policy.

8. Events – developing and leading on events both on-line and in communities supporting the work and profile of the organisation

9. To undertake other work that may arise on a day-to-day basis to support the service

10. Working in tandem with the Internal Communications post holder, ensuring consistency in tone and message.

11. To work within the values, ethos and vision of Help & Care.

12. To work in accordance with the Policies and Procedures of Help & Care.

13. To work in accordance with all relevant legislation.

14. To undertake any other duties as required, appropriate to the post.

CONDITIONS

Carry out other such duties as may be required by the Leadership Team, Chief Executive and Trustee Management Board which are consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the post.

The working week shall be 22.5 hours during standard office hours over 3 days (to be agreed with line manager.) The postholder may be required to work occasional evenings or weekends to attend events and meetings, for which time off in lieu will be granted.

The nature of the job will require the ability to travel. If the post-holder’s own car is used for travel, expenses will be paid as set by the Trustee Management Board.

There will be an assessment of competence to practice during induction and 6-month probation period.

The other conditions of service and current procedural agreements will be enclosed with the post-holders Contract of Employment.

The post holder will be required to have broadband to be able to work from home.

*This role is based in East Dorset which includes BCP and Purbeck areas. The postholder can claim the full cost of business travel within this geographical area and/or to a place outside of the geographical area.

Would you like to be a part of an award-winning Charity?

Do you have great communication skills and a passion for connecting with people? Are you creative, passionate, and practical?

We're partnering with a leading UK health and social care charity to hire a Partnerships and Community Development Specialist. This is an exciting, unique role which involves managing, coordinating, and supporting various programs, partnerships, and activities aimed at assisting individuals accessing care and support.

Role overview

This is a full-time permanent position that provides flexible working options, primarily home-based, with a minimum requirement of one day per week at the charity's head office based in Widnes. The salary is £24,000-£28,000 per annum depending on experience.

Benefits

• A competitive salary - Reflecting your skills and experience.
• Flexible working -Four-day working week, where colleagues can condense their working pattern across four days!
• Extensive employee benefits package - including discounts with many leading retailers and brands.
• Significant career opportunities - You will be part of a major charity, where people can learn and grow. You will create and be part of exceptional projects that build your skills and career.
• Meaningful work

As the Partnerships and Community Development Specialist you will support the implementation and day-to-day coordination of projects that are developed within the Partnerships and Communities Department.

You'll be empowered to develop and implement projects and partnerships, ensuring their relevance, sustainability, and impact. This involves effective planning, co-production, and coordination, while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.

About you

The charity is open to meeting with individuals from various backgrounds. Ideally, candidates should possess experience in at least one of these areas:

• Creating and delivering projects or programmes that are designed to make a difference to people's lives.
• Working in communications, engagement, or events roles

Other Skills/ Abilities

• The ability to plan and deliver quality projects.
• Able to work across a wide range of project themes / focuses, through independent learning and collaborating well with colleagues and our partners.
• Can co-produce programmes and ideas with diverse groups of people.
• Creativity and an ability to find innovative and engaging solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Commercial skills. You will ensure that your work is sustainable and viable and be able to manage a budget.

If this exciting opportunity interests you please get in touch now for a more detailed job description.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Can you lead projects that change lives? Are you a natural problem solver who sees opportunities to make a difference?

We are collaborating with a leading UK health and social care charity to appoint a Partnerships and Community Projects Delivery Manager. In this position, you will have a crucial role in overseeing and managing a variety of innovative programmes and relationships.

Role overview

This is a full-time permanent position that provides flexible working options, primarily home-based, with a minimum requirement of one day per week at the charity's head office based in Widnes. The salary is £40,000-£45,000 per annum depending on experience.

Benefits

• A competitive salary - Reflecting your skills and experience.
• Flexible working -Four-day working week, where colleagues can condense their working pattern across four days!
• Extensive employee benefits package - including discounts with many leading retailers and brands.
• Significant career opportunities - You will be part of a major charity, where people can learn and grow. You will create and be part of exceptional projects that build your skills and career.
• Meaningful work

As the Manager for Partnerships and Community Project Delivery, your role involves leading the implementation of a diverse range of innovative projects and partnerships, from national campaigns to local community initiatives.

You will oversee and coordinate the efforts of the charity's delivery team, managing the execution of various innovative projects at both local and national levels. A key aspect of your responsibility is to establish and maintain rigorous quality standards for each project and the team, ensuring a focused approach to achieving meaningful outcomes in our work.

About you

• At least four years of experience in project delivery/management, partnerships, community development, communications, marketing, or another field that might have similar characteristics to this role.
• Proven track record of delivering impactful projects or initiatives.
• Experience in leading a team.
• Experience in delivering projects that involve multiple partners and stakeholders.
• Budget management and project evaluation experience
• The ability to lead a team in the implementation of a range of campaigns, partnerships, and opportunities across a diverse range of themes and formats.
• Strong leadership and planning skills
• In-depth understanding of partnership development, account management and community engagement.

If this exciting new opportunity is of interest please get in touch now for a more detailed job description

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

This role is responsible for delivering a range of proactive communications activities and interventions that build public will for a future without the need for food banks. This role will develop and deliver creative communications outputs that build traction, provoke conversations, win hearts and minds, and keep hunger and food bank use at the forefront of national conversation.

Role responsibilities

• Lead a range of communications activities, including thought-provoking events, interactive experiences, partnerships, stunts and high-profile opportunities, that build cause awareness, tackle the misconceptions of poverty and shift behaviours among key audiences 

• Working within the Strategic Communications Directorate and beyond, develop and deliver a plan of strategic communications opportunities that build understanding and public will for the policy and societal changes needed to end the need for food banks 

• Influence and inspire key partners to reach wider audiences to build understanding and empathy for people who need to use food banks 

• Act as a consultant for colleagues from the Trussell Trust on communications needs, including copywriting support and messaging guidance.  

• Participate in regular 1:1s and annual reviews, contributing to the identification of objectives and targets, and monitoring progress towards them.  

Person Specification 

Technical skills and minimum knowledge: 

• Confident written and verbal communication skills and storytelling for key audiences across a range of communications channels

• Creative thinker with the ability to commission and deliver innovative ideas and behaviour-changing ideas that inspire audiences 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, identifying conflicting demands and establishing clear priorities.  

• Proven experience of building relationships and influencing corporate partners, agencies, influencers, producers and key stakeholders 

• Experience using a range of communications tools to evaluate success 

About the Role

To provide a full finance administration support service to the Finance  Department of Citizens Advice Liverpool working closely with the Finance Manager. To ensure that accurate and timely financial information is recorded and processed using the Quickbooks accounts system. To assist in the provision of the organisation’s financial management service to ensure Citizens Advice Liverpool operates effectively and is compliant with all legal and sector requirements.

Financial Support

• Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure proper financial management, compliance with internal procedures, legal requirements and Citizens Advice membership requirements.
• Ensure that accurate financial records are maintained.
• Assist with the maintenance of banking, insurance arrangements, salary payments and service agreements.
• Provide relevant information to the Finance Manager to assist with the preparation of financial reports for the Trustee Board, funding applications and funding returns.
• Ensure the raising and payment of invoices, receipts and expenses and associated records are maintained including dealing with queries and credit control.
• Assist in the preparation for annual year-end audit of accounts in conjunction with the Finance Manager, Treasurer and Auditors.

In More Detail

• Process bill payments from bank, and all receipts and record all transactions in a timely and accurate way, using the QuickBooks accounting system,
• Undertake reconciliation of all bank accounts.
• Assist with financial reports to support funding bids.
• Assist in completing funder returns, returns to Citizens Advice and due diligence information for potential funders and partner organisations.

About us

Citizens Advice Liverpool is a charity that provides free, confidential and impartial advice to people who live and work in the city. We depend on a workforce of paid staff and over 120 trained volunteers. We give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem. We are the leading provider of advice and advocacy services in Liverpool and have helped clients with over 106,000 issues in 2022/2023.

CAL have achieved accreditation with the Workplace Wellbeing Charter, showing we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our workforce. We've also gained an award for outstanding contribution by an employer to workplace health and wellbeing 2022 by Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust.

We've gained awards from Citizens Advice National recognising our Advising Margainalised Communities Team for championing equity, diversity and inclusion in both 2021 and 2021. We were also named volunteer team of the year in 2022.

As well as a competitive salary CAL also provides access to:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid Working Scheme
• Interest free travel loans
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lifestyles Gym Membership (20% corporate discount)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay

Location: Remote with 1 day per week in London

We are delighted to be working in partnership with Kids Matter to secure their new Head of Operations.

This winter, the harsh reality is that 7.2 million low-income households are facing unimaginable challenges—deprived of essentials like food, toiletries, clothes, and basic hygiene. A staggering 1 in 3 children in the UK are trapped in the clutches of poverty.

In the heart of this crisis, Kids Matter is standing tall as a beacon of hope. Kids Matter understands that the key to breaking the cycle of poverty is to strengthen the bond between children and their most important caregivers—their parents.  Kids Matter achieves this by partnering with local churches and their community networks across the UK to run evidence-informed programmes in communities and prisons. Having seen real change in hundreds of families, Kids Matter are determined to scale their impact and reach thousands more.

This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring and influential individual to join the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as Head of Operations. Could you join the leadership team and help Kids Matter develop and implement their ambitious 3-year strategic objectives?

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

· A successful track record at senior leadership level

· Experience in operational delivery in central operation functions

· Experience of financial planning, managing budgets and producing financial reports for senior stakeholders

· Experience of managing HR issues and a working knowledge of HR best practice and legislation

· Excellent relational skills, able to lead, enthuse and inspire a team

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and empathetic Christian with the energy and determination to create a remarkable impact on child wellbeing and future outcomes. Collaborating with an exceptional team fully committed to the cause and eager to make a meaningful difference.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, 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.

*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.

Applications should please be submitted through the Charisma website, to include your CV and supporting statement. Please see candidate pack for full details.

Closing date for applications: 7 January 2024

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by 10 January 2024 prior to shortlisting on the 12 January 2023.

First interview: w/c 15 January 2024
Second interview: w/c 22 January 2024

A note from Charisma

Don’t feel like you meet all of the requirements? We’d still love to chat, we’re a people first recruitment partner. We specialise in charity recruitment with over 21 years working as a consultancy that supports inspiring professionals to find the perfect roles in transformational organisations.

If you have transferable skills and suitable experience, then please don’t feel put off from applying for the role or giving us a call.

Engagement Manager
12 Month Contract
Job Ref: V485
21 hours
Salary: £25,000(FTE)
Start date: ASAP
Location: Homebased (travel within Flintshire)
Closing date: 20th December 2023
Interview date and Location: W/C 9th January 2024, Microsoft Teams

Volunteering Matters

Everyone in the UK should have the opportunity to thrive. So we bring people together to overcome some of society’s most complex issues through the power of volunteering.

We partner with communities to overcome adversity, tackling social isolation and loneliness, improving health, developing skills and opportunities and making sure young people can lead change. And because we’re a national charity, we do this at scale, sharing our expertise and building partnerships to make an even bigger impact.

We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.

Holywell Befrienders

Holywell Befrienders is our new, National Lottery Community Fund project, which builds on our existing work in Flintshire. By harnessing the power of volunteers, the project will work with older people (50+) living in Holywell area who are experiencing feelings of loneliness and/or isolation, and provide companionship, confidence building and encourage involvement in their local community. The project will consist of three interlinking strands: one-to-one befriending, delivered in the person’s home or over the telephone; community buddying, providing support to attend community groups; and the establishment of volunteer-led group activities for beneficiaries to attend based on local needs and interests.

Key Duties:

1. Recruit, interview, induct, train and support volunteers.
2. Work closely with partners/referral agencies and funders to ensure a steady flow of participants into the projects.
3. Manage the matching/placement process of volunteers and participants, setting up and supporting new activities where appropriate.
4. Carry out risk assessments for volunteer activity and make regular reviews, including safeguarding arrangements.
5. Ensure monitoring evidence and impact data is collected to measure progress against agreed outcomes.
6. Provide administrative support for the project where required, processing volunteer expenses and maintaining databases.
7. Promote the project through a range of techniques, instigating interest in volunteering and encouraging engagement.
8. Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and project partners on a day-to-day level.
9. Prepare reports to Delivery Leader, based on agreed outputs and targets.
10. Play an active role in identifying and developing new Business.
11. Contribute to joint working and teamwork across Volunteering Matters.

Experience/Skills and attributes:

1. Experience of working with older people.
2. Experience of managing and working with volunteers, and the ability to motivate and engage them.
3. Experience of working in partnership with other agencies.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload and work under pressure and to deadlines.
6. Ability to assess risk and carrying out risk assessments.
7. Evidence of good administrative and IT skills and the ability to maintain project monitoring, administrative and financial records.
8. Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
9. Understanding of and commitment to Data Protection and confidentiality.

Desirables:

Ability to speak Welsh or a willingness to learn.

Qualifications:

Relevant experience and values alignment is more important for this role than specific qualifications.

Other:

Location: This role is homebased and will involve extensive travel across Flintshire. The postholders will require good internet access to enable remote working, and a suitable home office space. IT equipment and infrastructure will be supplied.

This role requires enhanced DBS clearance.

Our Values & Way of Working:

In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.

This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.

Diversity & Inclusion

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments:

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert.

To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application or contact our HR team for more information.

We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History.

GDPR Statement

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.

European Union Fundraising Manager

These are exciting times for the charity and we have an excellent opportunity for a proactive and professional Fundraising Manager with outstanding interpersonal, communication and organisational skills to join the busy Individual Giving Team, in this remote working role

Position: 1543 European Union Fundraising Manager

Location: Remote (We are happy to accept applications from those based in The United Kingdom, The Republic of Ireland or those with access to the offices in Europe. The working pattern for this role will combine onsite and home working under our guiding principles for such roles, with onsite attendance currently anticipated to be 1 day per month)

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday

Salary: £40,429 (if based in the UK) Remuneration currency and benefits will be as appropriate for the country of residence of the post-holder.

Contract: 2-year fixed term contract starting as soon as possible

Closing Date: Sunday 14th January 2024

Interviews: Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week of Monday 29th January 2024.

The Role

As European Union Fundraising Manager, you will provide leadership to the European team members, initially integrating existing fundraising activity from the Italy, Spain, Cyprus and Ireland subsidiaries into the wider team. You will establish a roadmap and campaign delivery for the activity strategically selected for growth, establishing a best practice approach for taking GB campaigns and overlaying them to an EU audience. You will also be the daily contact for the Netherlands direct marketing.

Responsibilities will include:

· Delivering, evaluating, and improving acquisition activity and integrated donor journeys on channels such as online, post and social for EU donors.

· Assisting with the delivery of a content strategy for Ireland in collaboration with the Digital Team.

· Integrating the work of the in-country teams into the Individual Giving Team, taking existing successful acquisition and supporter development campaigns and tailoring them for an EU audience.

· Proactively identifying and delivering new fundraising and income growth opportunities, whilst being agile to changing market conditions and trends.

· Leading a test and learn strategy for supporter journeys and segmentations based on audience insights.

· Leading, training, coaching, and mentoring the European Union Fundraising Team, upskilling their knowledge and experience within key areas of delivery.

· Working closely and in partnership with the Sanctuary’s external agencies and suppliers to maximise opportunities for product development, innovation, integrated working, and cost-effectiveness.

Based at the Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Ireland, or at one of the European offices, this is a full-time, 2-year fixed term contract starting as soon as possible, working 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday.

We are happy to accept applications from those based in The United Kingdom, The Republic of Ireland or those with access to our offices in Europe. The working pattern for this role will combine onsite and home working under the guiding principles for such roles, with onsite attendance currently anticipated to be 1 day per month.

About You

As Fundraising Manager you will have experience managing, growing, and delivering multi-channel and multi-product acquisition and acquisition development programme along with significant fundraising experience covering several of the following areas: raffles, lottery, sponsorship, regular giving, reactivation, consent management, gift aid and cash giving (appeals), DRTV (Direct Response TV), digital, telephone and onsite fundraising, DM marketing, sponsorship programmes.

You will also have:

· Experience of delivering complex donor-centric supporter journeys and campaign performance management.

· A successful track record of leading, motivating, and inspiring marketing teams.

· Advanced and contemporary digital or direct marketing knowledge.

· Experience of managing and reforecasting budgets, and of conducting effective direct marketing analysis to support and enhance the performance of channels, products, and specific appeals.

· Able to multi-task and maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail whilst working with several conflicting demands and timescales.

About the Organisation

The charity is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

“The Sanctuary is a positive place to work with friendly staff and a wonderful charity. With amazing work throughout the world, once you join you never want to leave!”

The organisation is a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

You may also have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Fundraiser, Fundraising Manager, Head of Fundraising, Fundraising Lead, Senior Fundraiser, Fundraising Marketing, Fundraising Communications.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

About The Role
Closing date: 22nd December.
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
Alzheimer’s Society receives support from a large number of high-profile, influential ambassadors and talent across all sectors. These include names you will be familiar with from the entertainment industry alongside eminent clinicians, philanthropists, politicians and business leaders.
 
We are looking for an energetic, proactive Senior Ambassador and Celebrity Manager to join our Research and Influencing directorate at an exciting time in terms of making dementia a priority, and helping influence the future of social care.
 
The directorate is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction to the Alzheimer’s Society’s Research and Influencing functions, ensuring lived experience of dementia is at the heart of everything we do, using evidence, insight and research to build new solutions, raise awareness, increase understanding and hold governments across the three nations to account.
 
Alzheimer's Society have recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.

We would love to welcome more outstanding people to join our exciting journey to make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

About you

- Drive forward an inclusive, collaborative, high-performance environment, making sure that our values and expected standards of behaviour are embedded across the organisation, starting with your own team.
- Be responsible for leading the Society’s Ambassador and celebrity function, with the authority and gravitas to strategically maximise the potential of our influential supporters across all teams, managing an overall stakeholder strategy for Alzheimer’s Society, including stakeholder mapping.
- Manage and support our ambitious team, with proven high level influencing and persuading skills, and build our ongoing overall Ambassador and celebrity communications and engagement plan.
- Play a key role in positioning Alzheimer’s Society as the leading dementia charity in the UK and you will collaborate with directors and senior managers across the organisation in supporting significant Society-wide projects.
- Be a first-class people-manager able to inspire, coach and unite people towards a common goal. You’ll demonstrate compassion – operating with kindness and empathy and not shying away from challenging conversations.

About Alzheimer's Society

At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.

Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive as a member of the Leadership Team you will be responsible for the development and delivery of the Fundraising Strategy, especially the diversification of our funding portfolio. The main focus will be on diversifying our funding portfolio, growing our income from major donors and corporate supporters.

You will have the autonomy to shape the role and make it your own. We encourage the successful candidate to showcase their creativity and strategic thinking to enhance our profile and to grow income.

You’ll have the space to develop creative and interesting pitches that stand out. We believe in ‘wow’ and the power of moments to open doors and inspire people to support us.

You will have impeccable stakeholder management, ensuring our core Partners, Stakeholders, Donors and Trustees receive timely, engaging and trusted updates on our work and impact, and have a positive experience of creating change with THET.

You will be a positive, flexible, and hands-on team player who is able to create a team around projects and campaigns, as well as build strategic relationships with philanthropists and partners.

We offer a competitive salary and flexible working approaches.

Main responsibilities

Leadership and management

- Make an active contribution to the direction of the charity, driving innovation in the areas you are responsible for and making the connections with workstreams across the wider organisation.
- Provide leadership to the Business Development Team and ensure individual members are operating with clear objectives, are well supported, and working fluently with other members of the organisation and with external stakeholders.
- Work with the CEO to ensure Trustees are kept fully informed of progress.
- Contribute to the wider operational performance of the charity by being an active member of the THET Leadership Forum.
- Undertake required HR processes following all appropriate THET policies and procedures.

Fundraising
- Drive income-generating activities in partnership with the Deputy Chief Executive, who is responsible for fund raising. We are especially prioritising revenue from events, private sector partners, high net-worth individuals and Trusts and Foundations, and leading the way in creating new models of revenue from events and training.
- Develop and deliver your own strategy for growing income from corporate supporters and high net-worth individual ---- Manage an active portfolio of existing and prospective supporters.
- Ensure all fundraising regulations and codes of conduct are adhered too.

Strengthening Fund raising capacity
- Ensure the continuous development of the Business Development team
- Capacity development of wider THET staff to ensure we maximise business development opportunities across the whole organisation
- Contribute towards strengthening and standardising new business development tools and processes

General support
- Provide support to the Deputy CEO and others as necessary and relevant.
- Represent THET externally at global health events.

What we offer

- Flexible working hours
- Access to a coworking space in Liverpool Street
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave benefits
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 days annual leave plus three days off between Christmas and New Year
- Annual learning & development allowance
- 5% employer pension contribution when an employee contributes 3%.
- Cycle to work scheme
- A friendly, supportive work environment.

How to apply

Candidates can apply by submitting a two-page cover letter stating why they are interested in this position, what they would bring to the role and how they fit the person's specification.
This letter should be submitted with a CV through the application link by midnight , Tuesday 2nd January 2024, with ‘Head of Fundraising’ in the subject line. Applicants must be available for interview and assessment over the following two weeks.
THET is an equal-opportunity employer.

The job holder must be able to live and work in the UK. Non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.