Head of Public Engagement Strategy, Insights and Marketing Services

Salary: £47,584 per annum, depending on experience + good range of benefits

Contract: Permanent – 36.5 hours per week

Based: Milton Keynes

World Vision is the world’s largest international children’s charity.

Operating in almost 100 countries, we seek to bring hope to millions of children in the world’s hardest places.  We believe that by working together with children, their communities, and our supporters and partners, the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children can be transformed. As a Christian organisation, we aspire to reflect God’s unconditional love in all we do.

Would you like to use your expertise in fundraising strategy to help us inspire more people to support us, and so see the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children transformed?

To lead the development and implementation of our cause led, audience focused marketing strategy and facilitate the delivery of exceptional fundraising which inspires new and existing supporters to achieve our give, act and pray ambitions.

Job Purpose

Despite a time of uncertainty, our donors and child sponsors have remained unwavering in their commitment to our mission and our voluntary income position is proving resilient. We have a strong fundraising leadership team in place and your role will be to support this team by ensuring there is a strong strategic purpose behind everything we do.

You will develop and embed an inspiring marketing and fundraising strategy to deliver growth. You will be utilising a range of insights and data, as well as your proven track record of marketing, fundraising and/or strategic planning to inform and develop this strategy.

There will be a direct responsibility for our audience insights, our fundraising products, and our internal fundraising training programme. However, as a key enabling role you will be involved in all areas of our work to engage the UK public, meaning you’ll be in the unique position to influence and shape our whole fundraising programme and the culture of the department. Winning the hearts and minds of stakeholders at every level of the organisation to bring about positive cultural change and ensure we are more than the sum of our parts.

Be assured that you will be well supported to succeed, with subject matter experts in your team and direct access to the resources of the global World Vision partnership. As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations. We would particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority groups, as they are under-represented within World Vision UK at this level.

In addition to the salary offered, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking at our Milton Keynes Office. Like many organisations we’re mainly working remotely right now, and longer-term this role could be carried out in part remotely. The role will have a significant team leadership component to it as well as a strong emphasis on networking and relationship building internally, so the postholder would need to be in the Milton Keynes office 2-3 times per week.

At World Vision UK, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the Organisation’s values and how we work. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) applicants, as they are under-represented within our charity at senior management level.

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description.

Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 1st September 2020

Interview Dates: w/c 7th September 2020

World Vision UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on our website.

No agencies please.

Full time, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Funding has been secured until 30th September 2021 (with potential for further extension)
Project/area: Legal Advice
Central and East Northamptonshire Citizens Advice (CENCA) 7-8 Mercers Row, Northampton, NN1 2QL

We now have an opportunity for a 3 year post qualified housing solicitor to join the charity as a HOUSING LAW SUPERVISOR to deliver and oversee high level housing advice, advocacy and court representation. 

You’ll have the ability to interview clients using sensitive listening and questioning skills to get to the root of the issues and empower clients, whilst maintaining structure and control of meetings. You’ll also have strong strong experience in representing clients in a court setting, ideally with knowledge of housing debt. 

Closing date 5pm Friday 21st August 2020
Interviews (online) expected to take place week commencing 24th August 2020

Full time, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Responsible to: Chief Officer
Central and East Northamptonshire Citizens Advice (CENCA)
7-8 Mercers Row, Northampton, NN1 2QL

Central and East Northamptonshire Citizens Advice (CENCA) has a vision for a fair society for all, with lives well lived and a key aspect of this is for people to be able to improve their lives because they know and understand their rights and responsibilities.

We now have an opportunity for an experienced Head of Business Support to join the charity’s Executive Team to provide Business Support across the organisation. As the Head of Service for finance, human resources (HR), risk assurance, premises & financial management, the role ensures CENCA meets all legal external and internal compliance.

You will lead and manage the overall co-ordination and production of CENCA information on Performance Indicators, Risk Management, Quality and Service Standards and Service Improvement, working closely with other Heads of Service and the Chief Officer.

To download a job pack and application form please visit our website.

Closing date 12noon, Monday 24th August 2020

Interviews (online) are expected to take place week commencing Monday 31st August 2020

Full time, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Responsible to: Chief Officer
Based at: Central and East Northamptonshire Citizens Advice (CENCA) 7-8
Mercers Row, Northampton, NN1 2QL

Central and East Northamptonshire Citizens Advice (CENCA) has a vision for a fair society for all, with lives well lived and a key aspect of this is for people to be able to improve their lives because they know and understand their rights and responsibilities.

We now have an opportunity for an experienced Head of Projects to join the charity’s Executive Team to proactively manage projects delivering benefits, advocacy and guidance under commissioned and directly funded projects, developing new opportunities in collaboration with our teams and partners, to contribute to the strategic direction and growth of CENCA.

The Head of Projects will not only need to be an exceptional hands-on Project Manager, but also have outstanding management skills and lead an experienced projects team.

To download a job pack and application form please visit our website.​

Closing date: 12noon, Monday 24th August 2020
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing Monday 31st August 2020

Recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Young Peoples Service in Milton Keynes!

GBP 20,000 per annum, 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension Scheme, staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Milton Keynes Young Peoples Service is for people aged 16 - 21 with the capacity to support 58 customers at any one time. The service provides a high level of support to young people with a variety of complex support needs and backgrounds including being care leavers, looked after children, unaccompanied asylum seeking children's as well as those that have had previous placement or family breakdowns. The service is compiled of 5 properties, the largest capacity at one site being 16 units.

Job Overview:

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

Key Responsibilities:

- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organizations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Day to day instruction/ supervision of Assistant Support Workers/ domestic staff/ Personal Support Assistants where appropriate
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

Mind BLMK is looking for a Team Leader to coordinate and ensure the effective and safe delivery of a crisis café, working with and leading a team of support workers and volunteers to support people in Luton at time of crisis. 

Job title: Crisis Café Team Leader
Working base: Bedford
Area covered: Bedford
Reports to: Crisis Café Manager
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £24,000.00 pa (£22,702.70 actual)
Contracted hours: We would like this role to offer flexible employment for individuals so will offer roles up to 35.0 hrs per week
Working days: Seven days a week (2 – 5 days per week)
Working hours: 5:00pm – 11:00pm

The Crisis Café Team Leader’s responsibilities will include:

• Operating a service and ensure outcomes which supports individuals to deescalate crisis and developing strategies for recovery and increased wellbeing, in line with Mind BLMKs vision and values as well as contract requirements.
• Assessing need and suitability for the service in line with the access to services process and undertaking 1:1s.
• To manage a relationship with the mental health trust which ensures effectiveness of the crisis pathways for those who need further support.
• Work with the Crisis Cafe Manager to ensure regular involvement of service users, volunteers and staff on local service delivery, organisational matters and wider mental health and crisis care strategies.

Closing date: 10am on Tuesday 25th August 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can view the full Job Description and download the application form. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

No agencies please.
 

Mind BLMK is looking for a Recovery Coordinator to coordinate the running of recovery-focused and socially inclusive wellbeing services in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford, and implement a working recovery model.

Job title: Recovery Coordinator
Working base: Flitwick
Area covered: Central Bedfordshire (4 separate locations) and Bedford
Reports to: Project Support Manager
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £21,548.80pa pro rata (actual salary £19.801.60) – £11.20ph
Contracted hours: 34.0 per week
Working days and hours:

8.5hrs on Mondays (9.30am-4.00pm + 6.00pm-8.00pm)
6.5hrs on Tuesdays (10.00am-4.30pm)
6.5hrs on Wednesdays (10.00am-4.30pm)
6.5hrs on Thursdays (10.00am-4.30pm)
6.0hrs on Fridays (9.30am-3.30pm)

The Recovery Coordinator’s responsibilities will include:

• Operating a service and ensure outcomes which supports individuals with mental health and wellbeing needs across five localities in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford in line with Mind BLMK’s agreed recovery model and requirements as well as contract requirements.
• Carry out assessments on individuals’ suitability for Mind BLMK’s services in line with the Access to Service procedure and requirements for various projects and services.
• Work with the Project Support Manager to ensure regular involvement of service users, volunteers and staff on local service delivery, organisational matters and wider mental health strategies.
• Identify and assist with the development of the service user Peer Leaders.
• Maintain an effective workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support and development of Recovery Workers and volunteers).
• Hold responsibility for health and safety for the four locations in line with Mind BLMK’s H&S policies, procedures and guidance (risk assessments, reviews, reporting, safeguarding, incidents/accidents, premises).
• Hold responsibility for all cash handling in line with Mind BLMK’s financial policies, procedures and guidance (records, petty cash income and expenditure.
• Hold responsibility for the collection, updating, monitoring and reporting of service data in line with Mind BLMK’s contract and systems requirements and procedures.

Closing date: 10am on Tuesday 25th August 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our client’s website, where you can view the full Job Description and download the application form. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

No agencies please.

We are looking for an IT and Data Officer who will hold responsibility for running and enabling Mind BLMK’s IT and data functions.

Job title: IT and Data Officer
Working base: Flitwick
Reports to: Finance and Resource Manager
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £11,795.67 (F.T.E. £21,822)
Contracted hours: 20.0 hours per week
Working days and hours: Monday to Friday, 4.0 hrs per day

The IT and Data Officer’s responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining an effective workforce for the function in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures, and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support, and development of the Office Administrator).
• Under the guidance of the Finance and Resource Manger hold responsibility for managing, developing and maintaining Mind BLMK’s service data capture function, reporting and systems administration in line with Mind BLMK’s contracts and systems requirements and procedures (bespoke, case management, client and volunteer databases).
• Working with Finance and Resource Manager ensure systems including SharePoint, IT and telecoms are developed and maintained with support from the Office administrator.
• Be the interface between Mind National and Mind BLMK in terms of data returns and the Mind Quality Mark.
• Coordinate and manage specific and one-off pieces of work and/or projects and exercises that involve the collection, coordination, quality checks and submission of Mind BLMK data, reports as required (Scorecard, tender application data, organisational surveys and questionnaires) and the implementation of a new CRM system across the organisation.
• Support the roles and responsibilities of the Finance and Resource Manager and other Senior Managers as required including but not limited to attending the GQP committee.
• Represent Mind BLMK when at events and meetings, ensure an external presence to promote Mind BLMK’s services to increase awareness and beneficiaries.

Closing date: 10am on Tuesday 25th August 2020
Interview date: Tuesday 1st September 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can view the full Job Description and download the application form. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

No agencies please.

The mission of Urban Saints is to make young disciples for Jesus.

As a movement, we have been reaching out to young people who are not part of a local church for over 100 years. Our amazing volunteer leaders do this by providing young people and children with brilliant weekly Groups, an exciting Christian programme and wonderful Camps.

We are looking for someone with outstanding organisation and time management skills to work closely with the CEO to provide administrative support. In this PA role, you will also act as the first point of contact to the CEO for employees and external contacts.

This part-time (20 hours per week) role is usually based at the Urban Saints Support Centre, Luton, but will initially be home-based.

In return, we offer excellent benefits including:  

• 25 days holiday (pro rata) plus eight bank holidays
• Pension scheme - we contribute 6% of gross salary to the Urban Saints pension scheme
• Flexible working - we offer flexible arrangements to help work/life balance
• Volunteering days - you will have the opportunity to volunteer for our events or a similar charity of choice for up to 8 days (pro rata)

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button. 

Closing date: Monday, 31st August 2020.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

No agencies, please.

Our partner is a recognised organisation working to offer greater safety to people in conflict- affected communities, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives, livelihoods and futures in the aftermath of war. They are seeking a finance manager to oversee and maintain the integrity of their Syrian programme; the role is based out of Amman, Jordan. This is a leadership position within an influential organisation, and will offer a rewarding opportunity to an individual who is open to working in a challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the financial planning for the programme; in the preparation of project-specific and programme-wide budgets; developing tool & processes for better budget management and reporting; and preparing budget vs. actual analysis and commentaries.
• Manage the cashflow requirements and forecasts.
• Lead in the preparation of financial statements, donor reports, and in preparing for external and internal audits.
• Oversight of the finance function, including supervising and reviewing work of the finance team, providing guidance as required.
• Ensure that the programme office meets all statutory, regulatory and grant compliance requirements, and the financial policies and procedures are followed as per the organisational guidelines and expectations.
• Support the Regional Finance Manager in developing budgets for proposals, and in monitoring the regional business plan.

Requirements

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong accounting, financial management, and reporting writing skills.
• Analytical & financial modelling skills, able to critically review complex financial data.
• Strong finance business partner, able to coordinate and review information from implementing partners.
• Grants compliance, management and reporting experience, specifically experience of managing DfID, ECHO and UN funds.
• Ability to work in a start-up environment to build and strengthen controls, and prepare for an expansion in funding
• Astute & succinct, with excellent communication skills, and demonstrable experience of working with finance and non-finance staff.
• Experience of working in a management position, and overseeing staff in person and remotely.
• Resilient and culturally sensitive, willing to work in a challenging environment.
• Previous experience of working in a finance role in a humanitarian context is highly desirable.

The role is based in Amman with travel to Turkey and other countries in the Middle East. In addition to the salary, the successful candidate will receive generous allowances and benefits. 

Post Title: Mental Health Support and Liaison Worker

(Rough Sleeper Initiative)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £24,000

Location: Aylesbury

Hours of Work:  Full-Time 37 hours per week

(Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm, Friday 9am -4.30pm)

ABOUT BUCKINGHAMSHIRE MIND

Buckinghamshire Mind shares National Mind’s vision: “We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.”  It remains our mission to deliver high quality community-based services across Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire to reach out and ensure everyone with a mental health problem gets access to the help they need.

Background information: Rough Sleeper Initiative

Buckinghamshire Mind is working together with Buckinghamshire County Council and partner organisations - Aylesbury Homeless Action Group, Connections, Oasis and Oxford Health on a Rough Sleeper Initiative: delivering an enhanced support service for rough sleepers. The partnership was put together following a rough sleeper survey/estimate that was carried out in November 2017, at that time 20 rough sleepers were identified and verified as genuinely sleeping outside in the Aylesbury Vale area.  This is the third year of the initiative and the partners are now looking to increase the amount of mental health support available to those who are currently rough sleeping or are in temporary accommodation.

Purpose of role

• To treat service users, who are vulnerable in terms of mental health, with respect and care
• To provide personalised asset-based support
• To improve mental well-being and prevent mental health crises becoming a barrier to long term housing solutions.
• To introduce and encourage the use of resources, techniques and services -appropriate to personal need and circumstances
• To increase the independence and mental health crisis/recovery self-management skills of those people accessing the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate appropriately and effectively with service users who may sometimes be in distress.
• Coproduce and develop quality, relevant person-centred support/safety plans and risk assessments ensuring high levels of input and ownership from service users where possible.
• Provide person-centred emotional support and practical assistance as required.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in a non-judgemental manner, is needs/service user led, and that professional boundaries and confidentiality are maintained at all times.
• Ensure that support plans and risk assessments are updated at planned review dates and as necessary.
• Deliver therapeutic provision (e.g. counselling) as appropriate.
• Plan detailed endings in consultation with all service users who no longer require support.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork with other Rough Sleeper Initiative team colleagues.
• Recognise, challenge and be responsive to stigma and discrimination of all kinds.
• Represent Buckinghamshire Mind in a professional and appropriate manner always.
• Work creatively, looking at new possibilities, bringing new ideas to the Rough Sleeper Initiative team and respond appropriately to the needs and views of both current and potential service users
• Empower service users to be independent and motivated and assist them in reaching their full potential. 

Working with others:

• Develop effective working relationships with relevant community groups and statutory agencies and other organizations
• Provide information requested by internal and external stakeholders accurately and on time.
•  Attend project case conferences about the service users you are working with as appropriate.
• Fully utilise peer support opportunities with Oxford Health Clinician and use learning to improve role skills.
• Liaise with other service providers, both statutory and non-statutory, to ensure service users can access and use all appropriate services to meet their needs.
• Actively and positively promote the work of Buckinghamshire Mind and the Rough Sleeper Initiative to relevant local agencies.

Administration:

• Maintain administration processes and tools for planning, monitoring and supporting service user support plans.
• Maintain accurate notes and records of meetings and agreed tasks/actions arising from the support plan of service users.
• Manage record systems in accordance with established procedures.

Health & Safety:

• Ensure that vulnerable adults are safeguarded from abuse and that all relevant procedures are followed as appropriate.
• Work in accordance with Buckinghamshire Mind’s health and safety policy and procedure, taking action to ensure own safety and that of service users.

Other:

• To work within Buckinghamshire Mind’s policies and procedures including; Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Service User Involvement, Health and Safety and Professional Boundaries.
• To keep informed about other projects, events and related issues regarding Buckinghamshire Mind.
• To prepare for supervision and use it effectively.
• To keep line manager up to date and informed.
• To work in a flexible way to take on other responsibilities as appropriate
• Participate in individual performance reviews and 121s and respond to agreed objectives.
• Attend and be an active participant in team meetings, team training and other internal meetings etc.
• Attend external meetings, forums, conferences, training etc. as required by Buckinghamshire Mind and the Rough Sleeper Initiative team.
• Be aware of professional standards expected in the service, in terms of holistic person-centred delivery, required ongoing personal and professional development.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies, procedures, recommendations and guidelines in relation to Mental Health, and Welfare Rights and keep informed of advances/developments in Tenancy issues for mental health problems.

Person Specification

Candidates are required to meet all the essential conditions and requirements listed (E) and the majority of the desired requirements (D). Please refer to these requirements in your supporting statement as they will be used to help select candidates for interview.

Experience and Qualifications

• Counselling qualification Level 4 or above (If holding a professional qualification to maintain Up-to-date professional registration i.e.  BACP) (E)
• Experience of providing a support service to adults with mental health difficulties. (E)
• Experience of supporting people in emotional distress (E)

• Experience of working with individuals with suicidal ideation (serious thoughts about taking one's own life), suicide plans and suicide attempts. (E)
• Practical experience of assessment, support/safety planning and advocacy with people requiring mental health support.  (E)
• Experience of counselling individuals (E)
• Mental Health First Aid and/or Suicide Prevention training (D)
• Experience of working with adults to enhance and promote independent living skills. (D)
• Experience of providing housing advice and support to people living in temporary accommodation. (D)
• Experience of working in multi – disciplinary teams to support adults (D)

Knowledge and Skills

• Good understanding of homelessness and mental health (E)
• Empathy and sensitivity to the needs of people with mental health difficulties (E)

• Ability to recognise and support the personal resourcefulness of people with mental illness to enable service users to create effective solutions (E)
• Ability to deal effectively and calmly with challenging situations. (E)
• Ability to respond appropriately to people in distress and maintain appropriate boundaries. (E)
• Discretion and judgment when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential information. (E)
• Knowledge and understanding of the relevant statutory authorities including NHS and social care. (E)
• Ability to prioritise your own workload, manage time effectively and work autonomously. (E)
• Ensure the wellbeing and safety of service users, reporting any concerns to your line manager. (E)
• Knowledge of welfare benefits including Housing benefits (D)

Communication and Interpersonal skills

• Good level of IT skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook (E)
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills (E)
• Effective team worker with ability to take initiative and work on an individual basis (E)
• Experience and understanding of the importance of team working. (E)
• Well-developed negotiating, influencing and conflict resolution skills (D)
• Ability to use the support and supervision provided effectively (E)

Other

• Commitment to service user involvement and able to work with service user groups to develop this.  (E)
• Is committed to working in an anti-oppressive way and striving to create equal opportunities for all people (E)
• Perform all other duties as may reasonably be expected by your line manager. (E)
• To keep informed about other projects, events and related issues regarding Buckinghamshire Mind. (E)
• To prepare for supervision and use it effectively. (E)
• To keep line manager up to date and informed. (E)
• Commitment to working within the policies of Buckinghamshire Mind including equal opportunities, Safeguarding, GDPR and confidentiality. (E)

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 wellbeing days pro rata

• Training and development opportunities
• Sodexo employee benefits - access to a portal with discounts on supermarket shops, holidays, high-street shops, days out, cinema and gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme – free professional confidential counselling
• Childcare vouchers
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Flu vaccinations
• Free eye tests
• Pension: Auto Enrolment (currently 3% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution

Applications: Please send –

Supporting Statement and CV, detailing your skills and experience that meet the job requirements.  The short-listing panel make their decisions based on this information and no assumptions about your skills or experience will be made.

Closing date for applications is Friday 21st August 2020

Interviews expected to take place w/c 24th August

Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

This is the perfect job for someone who makes things happen and gets a kick out of seeing people's lives change. You'll further develop a successful project supporting seventy 16-21 yr olds with learning disabilities in Beds & N Herts. 

Please submit your CV which must be accompanied by a covering letter addressing the requirements of the role as detailed in the Job and Person Specifications. 

Working with schools, colleges, local authorities and employers, you will manage 2 PT hub co-ordinators and 2-3 PT assistants and will directly recruit, deploy, manage and support a team of 70 peer and adult volunteers. Together you and your team will support 70+ young people with special needs through a two year person-centred transition programme which works to help them move towards independence and adulthood, including work and next steps education.. Current hubs are in Luton, Bedfordand Stevenage.

You are an excellent organiser, team leader and communicator with a can do approach. You are great at forging relationships. You have experience of working with Special Needs and launching and developing projects.  A key part of the role will be developing stronger links with businesses and the wider community to create opportunities for young people with special needs. From experience you also know how to work sensitively and effectively with this group - and you have the drive and ability to provide leadership and a quality response to the challenge of futher developing this project as we emerge from lockdown, including virtual as well as face to face provision. 

Reporting directly to our Senior Projects Manager, you will be excited by the opportunities in a charity and a project needed more than ever. You will be determined to deliver successful outcomes for the young people we support. 

Established 70 years ago, Action4Youth is based in Aylesbury and is a charity operating across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

Our aim is to provide fun, often transformational experiences for all young people, whatever their background, ability or disability that not only challenge them but help and encourage them to grow as individuals, build personal confidence and set them new horizons from the perspective of what they can do rather than what they can’t.

Action4Youth is the leading body for voluntary youth organisations in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. We work with our 100 affiliates and with communities to enable children and young people to grow and achieve through safe, enjoyable and challenging activities.

We are looking to recruit a full time Senior Fundraising Manager to Lead on Fundraising including Community, Events, Trusts and Foundations and Corporate Support on behalf of Action4Youth in order to meet the targets for new income, to help make a difference for more young people and to secure a stable and sustainable charitable organisation.

Main Purpose and Scope of the Role

• To Lead on Fundraising including Community, Events, Trusts and Foundations and Corporate Support on behalf of Action4Youth in order to meet the targets for new income, to help make a difference for more young people and to secure a stable and sustainable charitable organisation

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Lead and line manage the fundraising team, currently 2 members ensuring KPIs are met
• Engage with the CEO and Senior Management Team on developing the fundraising strategy
• Develop and maintain effective personal relationships with a wide range of funders, donors and sponsors, including the corporate sector and individual giving to achieve an individual fundraising target
• Provide excellent supporter care to ensure long term commitment to the organisation.
• Understand the needs of both the charity and the voluntary youth sector and communicate them in a clear, consistent way to appropriate funders, donors and sponsors.
• Achieve income targets by developing creative initiatives which reflect Action4Youth’s ethos
• Recruit and support volunteer fundraisers to have an enjoyable and productive experience,
• Work with the fundraising team to maximise income from all possible income streams which may include corporate, events, individual giving and legacies.
• Achieve income targets by developing creative and innovative activities from existing and prospective donors and sponsors through events, corporate sponsorship, legacy giving, donations and partnership working and to undertake research of the corporate sector and individual giving.
• To take responsibility for related data management including data input, amendment, running reports and creating data queries as necessary.
• Prepare and deliver all monitoring and evaluation reports as required.
• Maintenance of effective database recording funder details and monitoring information.

Start Date: 1 October 2020

Brain Tumour Research is one of the fastest growing national charities in the UK. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

Our vision is to find a cure for brain tumours. Our mission is to build a network of experts in sustainable brain tumour research.

PR Manager
Location: Based at Head Office in Milton Keynes – initial remote working in adherence to pandemic restrictions, then based at head office proposed from September onwards.
Salary: c.£32,000 per annum, depending on experience
Full Time - Permanent

We are looking for a focussed and intelligent individual who excels in a fast-paced, diverse PR environment and welcomes the opportunity to make a difference as part of a rapidly-growing and influential charity. This includes embracing a variety of communication assets, from statistics to celebrities, and striving to maximise the impact of the organisation through all media channels. We value commitment and demonstrable work ethic, in addition to natural and intuitive PR abilities and strong creative ideas.

Reporting to the Head of PR, you will be responsible for:

• Deputising for the Head of PR
• Writing engaging press releases and compelling patient case studies
• Maximising print, online and broadcast coverage to support fundraising and help raise awareness of brain tumours

Closing date Thursday 20th August

Early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.   

TO APPLY:

If you would like to apply for this position, please read the Job Description attached in additional documents before clicking the apply button and attaching your CV and covering letter, demonstrating why you are a suitable candidate, how you could add value to our organisation and detailing your current salary. It will be sent automatically to us.

No agencies please.