Jobs in Stanmore

The purpose of the role is to utilise effective and efficient administrative and fundraising skills to assist in delivering both financial and non-financial targets which will provide a gateway to all fundraising activity across Maggie’s. 
You will assist the centre fundraising manager to implement the fundraising strategy to deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment and excellent donor care.  This includes supporting and retaining existing supporters and researching new key relationships with individuals as well as partnerships with local businesses, groups and associations.  
You will represent the work, vision and purpose of Maggie’s whilst supporting the delivery of local and central fundraising initiatives and campaigns. This includes presentations, face to face, telephone and written communications.  
There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as frequent local travel. 

About Us: 

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:

Benefits: 

• 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
• A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
• Free Gym Membership
• Free breakfasts/snacks

Reports to: Research and Growth Manager 

Based: Battersea 

Salary: £31,000

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Flexible Environment

Role Overview: 

Reporting to the Research & Growth Manager, this position will support the Research & Development (R&D) function of the Growth Team by undertaking desk research, gathering evidence, coordinating studies and providing high level administrative support for the Growth Team when needed.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part our Growth Team, providing support to the R&D function, this position is best suited to someone in the early stages of their R&D career, however experience reviewing and synthesising evidence and strong secondary research skills are a must. 

The Growth Team is a newly created team at Enable. They are responsible for accelerating growth and development throughout our services and bringing Enable’s Strategic Plan to life! As a member of the Growth Team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our company, working collaboratively across departments to identify new opportunities, develop solutions, and implement strategic initiatives. This team is creative, innovative and always hungry for more. 

Main Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Undertaking research (primary and secondary) to inform the design and development of community services and/or products 
• Assisting with coordinating studies (e.g. surveys, focus groups, interviews) with community groups/consumers for product and/or service development 
  • For example, creating flyers, consent forms, organising study locations and liaising with study participants
• Analysing data (quantitative and qualitative) collated from the studies/testing of products/services
• Drafting research findings into design and development recommendations 
• Presenting research findings to stakeholders, including Senior Leadership Team 
• Supporting with stakeholder engagement and administrative duties (including coordinating meetings and minute taking) and representing R&D in stakeholder engagements 
• Working with internal Enable teams to carry out relevant research 

Skills and Experience:  

• Degree-level education with strong academic background and proven experience in research (in a university, internship or job setting) 
• Demonstrated experience in researching, reviewing and synthesising evidence to draw insights / recommendations 
• Strong analytical skills, including ability to conduct desk research and analyse different data 
• Administrative and organisation skills, including:
  • Ability to work to project timelines and individual timelines 
  • Scheduling and coordinating meetings and deliverables with internal and external stakeholders 
• Strong written communication skills, with experience creating a range of communication materials for diverse audiences, including research reports, briefs and meeting minutes 
• Experience developing engaging content and articulating ideas clearly in presentations

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts. 

Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. 

Prospectus are pleased to be working with our client to help them recruit for a Senior Programme Fundraising Manager (Trusts and Foundations).

The organisation is one of the most exciting and innovative charities in the country.  They maximise the support of the South Asian diaspora to drive positive change across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, working to ensure that everyone is free from poverty and able to meet their full potential.

This is a full-time, permanent role paying a salary of c. £55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience. The postholder will be working in a hybrid model from their offices in London.

The trust is reviewing applications on a rolling basis so please do apply now and we will be in touch!

The Senior Programme Fundraising Manager will be a vital part of the Programme Fundraising Team. Growing and diversifying their income from Trusts and Foundations, at all levels, in the UK and across other global markets is a key programme funding priority. This role will lead their work to forge and grow new and existing partnerships with trusts and foundations, with a strong focus on securing new 6-7 figure partnerships.

The organisation is looking for candidates with demonstrable experience of managing an opportunity pipeline, generation of new leads, and conversion of leads to funding. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a high-value (high-six and seven figure) trusts and foundations role, with some management experience.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.            

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.   
 

Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with a fantastic global charity that provides corrective surgery for children with cleft lips and palates. They are searching for a Legacy Manager to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of creative and highly motivated individuals working to make a positive impact.

As Legacy Manager, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of around 300 legacy pledgers in order to deepen relationships and offer excellent stewardship. You will act as the first point of contact for legacy enquiries, both internal and external, responding with authority, sensitivity and diplomacy, so that legacy enquirers and intenders choose to leave a gift in their Will. You will plan and deliver a programme of marketing and advertising to promote legacy giving and grow our pipeline of legacy supporters. This will include contributing to campaign strategy development; producing marketing materials including newsletters; and consulting with the Head of Individual Giving re legacy mailings. You will also undertake general legacy communications including developing a tangible legacy vision, make phone calls, arrange one to one meetings and write personal notes/letters.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Previous experience with exposure to legacy marketing and liaison with legacy enquirers, considerers and pledgers.
• A proven history of generating significant growth in key legacy metrics such as numbers of legacy enquirers and pledgers.
• Demonstrated success in developing substantive donor relationships and in supporting senior management and programme staff, to execute donor and engagement strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with both management and donors.

If this role sounds of interest to you and you want to have a chat and review the full job description, please do contact Dominic at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call him on 020 7820 7332.

Salary: £45,000
Permanent, Full-time
Location: Remote, with regular travel into London for team meetings.

Deadline: Monday 31st March at 9am
Application Process: CV and Cover Letter

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

About Bond

Bond is the UK network for organisations working in international development. We unite and support a diverse network of over 400 civil society organisations to help eradicate global poverty, inequality and injustice. We strengthen and champion the sector to make international development more efficient and effective. We work to influence governments and policy-makers, develop the skills of people in the sector, share expertise, and build organisational capacity and partnerships.

About the role

• Permanent 
• 35 hours per week
• £44,803

Main purpose of the job

The role leads on the delivery of Bond’s corporate and CEO level events. This role is managed by the Head of Communications but also works with the corporate and marketing team, the Director of Membership and Communications and CEO.

The primary focus of this role is to manage and deliver high-quality events for Bond’s corporate partners to help them reach their target audiences, and to deliver high level events for CEOs and senior leaders across our network to help provide senior leaders with the support and skills needed to provide effective and supportive leadership.  

Main responsibilities

Corporate events:

• Manage and deliver a range of events to fulfil contractual commitments with corporate partners and ensuring they meet high-quality standards.
• Oversee the successful execution and promotion of both hybrid and face-to-face events across various locations including potential European venues.
• Steward corporate partners in refining event ideas to align with Bond's audience and sector needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet partner expectations and contribute to revenue generation. Provide effective project management, overseeing all stages of event planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with corporate partners to ensure long-term collaboration and mutual success.

CEO events:

• Deliver events or half day events for CEOs and senior leaders within our network, ensuring high quality execution.
• Coordinate logistics, including speaker liaison, invitations, venue sourcing, and event planning for CEO events throughout the year.
• Work with data to track attendance and use insights to drive participation and improve future events.
• Manage event budgeting, reporting, and evaluation to ensure alignment with goals and financial objectives. Work closely with senior management to align events with organisational goals and strategies outlined in Bond’s membership strategy.

Special projects:

• Coordinate special one-off projects and events as required by members or donors, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.

 General

• Ensure the successful delivery of Bond corporate and CEO events both online and in person, where appropriate.
• Oversee events logistics, including working with any contractors, external booking systems and digital platforms.
• Develop and maintain the Bond corporate and CEO events schedule and ensure that project timelines are adhered to.
• Liaise with speakers and ensure that speakers are successfully briefed
• Support the uploading and editing of digital content, including sessions and speaker details on the Bond website. Research and scope venues, platforms and tools for in-person, online and hybrid events
• Assist in-person and hybrid event providing support as and when required.
• Working with the Marketing and Membership Manager and Business Development Adviser, ensure that all events communications are delivered in a timely manner and that delegate queries are answered, including management of the events inbox
• Coordinate the successful delivery, when required, of any post event communications, including blogs and video, and ensure that each event is evaluated.
• Advise the corporate partnerships team on the successful delivery of webinars.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with event delivery, including changes in corporate needs or unexpected challenges.
• Ensure events comply with budgetary constraints, legal, insurance, health, and safety obligations. Maintain a portfolio of venues (both free and paid-for) that Bond can use when an in-person event is required.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate would:

• Have at least 2 years’ experience of events organisation and management in a similar or comparable setting
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with corporate event sponsors or delivering paid for events
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with sponsors, event partners and participants.
• Be able to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and manage relationships with Bond’s network of members. 
• Have a good understanding of how events can generate income
• Be entrepreneurial and flexible, with the ability to identify potential opportunities and partners.
• Be highly organised – able to plan, prioritise and deliver to tight timescales and to manage both strategic and reactive projects effectively. 
• Have a high degree of IT competence.
• Have an understanding of and commitment to the values and objectives of Bond.

Benefits

Bond offers a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with additional staff privilege days, normally between Christmas and New Year
• 7% pension contributions (staff pay 3.5%) ​
• Flexible working hours (Hybrid working – 1 day, minimum in the office per month)
• Staff Development days
• Perk Box access
• Employee Assistance Programme
• WeCare (Health and wellbeing services, including access to 24/7 online GP services, second medical opinion, mental health support such as counselling, guidance from health professionals, burnout prevention, life event counselling, get fit programmes, nutritionist advice, etc. – for staff and immediate family)
• Interest-free season ticket loan

How to Apply

To apply submit your CV and cover letter by midnight on Sunday 6th April 2024.

In the cover letter we expect you to set out:

• Why you are interested in this role
• How you meet the role requirements
• Your understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion and why it matters in this role

Bond and Equal Opportunites

Bond values diversity and works to advance equity and inclusion. All staff have a responsibility to ensure that they are being open, accepting and respectful to all that they come into contact with within their work at Bond, regardless their protected characteristics. Acting in accordance with the EDI policy, Bond staff must contribute to our inclusive organisational culture ensuring that they are aware of and respond appropriately to micro-aggressions, racism, sexism, LQBTQ+ misconduct and disability equity. Bond Staff must not be bystanders, and must report when they witness any unacceptable behaviour.

In order to assess and ensure the continued effectiveness of Bond’s Equal Opportunities Policy, all applicants are asked to complete a short questionnaire when applying. You are not obliged to answer the questions but the more information you supply the more effectively we can monitor our equal opportunity practices. Completion of all questions is voluntary and failure to answer any question(s) will not affect your application in any way. 

The information you supply will be treated in confidence and will not be seen by any member of the selection panel responsible for the appointment. The questionnaire will be detached from your CV and cover letter, stored anonymously and used purely to provide statistics for monitoring purposes.

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Subject of Employment at Bond

If successful, you must have the right to work for the duration of your contract at Bond. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references. Bond also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. 

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Courage, Together and Responsive and want to be part of our mission to create opportunities for individuals to make choices, find their own solutions, build resilience and manage their whole life and wellbeing?

If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.

Job title: Flourish Outreach Worker (Refugee & Asylum Seeker Mental Health Outreach)
Reference: 267
Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 per annum, pro rata
Based: Flexible across our 7 Hertfordshire wellbeing centres

We have a vacancy for a Flourish (Refugee and Asylum Seekers) Community Outreach Worker to join our team, supporting refugees and asylum seekers in the community with multiple needs who have mental health as a primary need, through providing advice, information and holistic support.

About the Service

This is an exciting and reasonably new project, ‘Flourish’ – Mental Health for Refugees in Hertfordshire, which is a highly flexible and responsive outreach service developed to meet the needs of refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine & other refugees in Hertfordshire. The aim of the service will be to support refugees in the community with multiple needs who have mental health support as a primary need.

The countywide holistic service also provides emotional wellbeing support for families who are hosting refugees.

Purpose of Post

• To provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients with mental ill health.
• Support to build social networks and reduce isolation whilst settling into the Hertfordshire community this includes building a sustainable and empowering peer support network and building confidence and self-esteem.
• To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly.
• To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
• Embed a person centred and solution focused approach in all aspects of the role.
• To work in a trauma informed way including awareness of the 6 principles of trauma informed practice, putting the clients emotional and practical needs at the forefront of this work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with all key delivery partners across the system to ensure the service is responsive, inclusive and easy to access.
• To take allocated referrals from any agencies including the Community Navigators, Borough and District Councils, Herts Help, Housing Providers, the Refugee Council and self-referrals including walk in contacts at any of the Mind wellbeing centres across the county.
• Hold a caseload of clients, supporting for approx. 10 weeks
• To create a safe space for the individual to be able to explore their feelings and improve their understanding around their mental health.
• To complete a holistic needs assessment, making use of assertive outreach work to achieve the initial client contact, if required.
• Ensure all person-centred risk assessments and support plans are completed as appropriate.
• Proactively recognise the indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitate appropriate action, whilst liaising with relevant agencies.
• To provide safeguarding intervention support. This will include responding to problems, which pose an immediate risk.
• To work alongside translators when required to provide a robust package of support for clients.
• To provide advocacy services to clients experiencing mental ill health.
• To accompany clients to initial visits and appointments as necessary in order to ensure the sustained use of existing support services in the Borough.
• To work with the third sector and signpost to other agencies as necessary to improve the health and wellbeing of clients referred to the service.
• To liaise with other agencies to ensure that clients receive appropriate support and continue to remain engaged with the service.
• To assist clients to access appropriate mental health services, housing/tenancy services and other services according to assessed needs.
• To establish effective pathways across a variety of agencies to maximise and provide effective partnership working.
• Support clients to build their emotional resilience, promoting self-management through building an understanding of their own triggers/coping strategies.
• To actively seek the views and feedback from refugees and hosting families in order to shape and improve service delivery.

We offer:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eligibility for blue light card.
• Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.

Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.

Closing date for receipt of application: Ongoing until role is filled.
Interviews: Held on a rolling basis 
Please note: we reserve the right to close the post once we have reached maximum applications or filled the role.

Interested? 

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. 

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.

No agencies please.

We're looking to recruit a Trainee Advice and Assessment Worker to be the welcoming face for clients arriving at our centre for advice and support. We are excited to offer opportunities for people looking to take their first steps into the advice sector and this role will work towards a level 3 award in information advice and guidance, which will take about 12 months to complete. You'll learn the skills and gain experience in delivering support to vulnerable people, with a particular focus on housing and welfare rights.

This exciting role will manage the initial assessment with the client in an empathetic way and will liaise with internal teams and with external agencies including other NGOs and statutory bodies and refer/signpost clients to services which may be more appropriate for their needs. You will work with the assessment manager and the rest of the team to develop service delivery and the way we interact with internal and external service providers. 

Once you have successfully completed the training programme, you will progress to an Advice and Assessment worker role. 

Please read the job description for full details.  We look forward to receiving your application - you must apply with both a cover letter and cv, detailing how you meet the job requirements.  You'll also need to account for any gaps in your employment history.  All our roles are dbs checked, so if you're successful, you'll have a basic dbs check as part of the recruiting process. We are unable to sponsor visas; applicants must have the right to work in the UK. 

Can you help deliver iconic events and make a significant impact with the British Heart Foundation (BHF)? Are you able to bring events to life with creative stewardship and guarantee an unforgettable experience for our supporters?

About the role 

We are seeking two passionate Senior Product Executives to drive the ongoing development of our event products. Your focus will be on continuous improvement, bringing compelling, supporter-focused products and propositions to life.

You will help manage major fundraising events with high participant volumes across our event portfolio, including both owned and third-party. Events like the London Marathon, London to Brighton Bike Ride, Royal Parks Half Marathon, and Manchester Marathon.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist managing the end-to-end delivery of iconic events and exceptional supporter experiences, meeting financial and non-financial targets.
• Lead continuous improvement, ensuring products and propositions are compelling, and supporter focused.
• Work with the Product Delivery team and other experts to ensure all activities are successfully planned, delivered, and managed.
• Create and implement innovative stewardship plans to provide supporters with a sector-leading journey from start to finish, while optimising ROI.
• Monitor financial performance and KPI trends, managing supporter data integration into the CRM database.
• Collaborate with marketing and digital teams to craft unforgettable marketing and informational materials as well working with the customer service team to engage supporters and drive event growth.
• Provide effective line management to a Product Executive, fostering a supportive and productive work environment, ensuring team goals are met and professional development is encouraged.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you bring relevant experience managing income generation products from start to finish, specifically within the context of product marketing, fundraising campaigns and/or fundraising events.

You are enthusiastic, proactive, and commercially aware, with a proven track record in delivering multi-channel customer journeys, managing, and executing projects, and presenting to both internal and external stakeholders.

With a solid understanding of marketing and/or fundraising (including insight, customer journeys and marketing communications), you are knowledgeable about content management systems and customer databases, as well as new and emerging technologies and trends in the marketing and fundraising space.

Your excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills are complemented by your experience in budget management and your understanding of line management principles and practices.

Working arrangements

We are recruiting 2 Senior Product Executive both are fixed term contracts until March 2026.

This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office. There will be a requirement for flexible out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity. You will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.

At the BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average.  The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.

Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage. 

About us

When people affected by heart and circulatory diseases are in need, they turn to us. With our research we give people hope. With our expert advice and training, we give people knowledge and support. And with our campaigning we help build a healthier world for everyone. 

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Benefits

To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.

Interview process

Interviews will be held around 07/04. Please note interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams.

Location: Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton, Surrey & Guys Hospital, London

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer life is turned upside down – for them and their family.  Fear, isolation, extreme money worries, not knowing where to turn – this is the reality for many.

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we help children, young people and families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. You could be a part of the team making it happen.

The Role 

We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our London & South East Team supporting children and young people diagnosed with cancer.

We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality support tailored to the needs of the children and young people and their families. The work we do is rewarding but also complex and demanding. You will be part of a close-knit Young Lives vs Cancer social work team, working with an established NHS multi-disciplinary team and services in the community.

This role is part home, part site-based. Your contractual base will be both Home and Hospital.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

About You

You will be committed to delivering high quality social work support to promote the best outcomes for the children, young people and families we work with. You will need to be resourceful and resilient. You will have a positive attitude and be willing to embrace difference. As part of the wider Young Lives vs Cancer team you will actively engage with the work of the charity and welcome opportunities to get involved.

You will have:

• A recognised Social Worker qualification and current registration with Social Work England/ Scottish Social Services Council/Social Care Wales/Northern Ireland Social Care Council
• Experience working with children, young people and their families/carers in a social care setting.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment, ideally in an NHS setting.
• Sound knowledge of child and young people development.
• An understanding of the impact of serious illness for children, young people and their families.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

What will I gain?

 For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

Closing date: 8th April 2025
Interview date: 16th April 2025

Age UK is recruiting for Quality Assessors to join an established Quality & Compliance team on an ad-hoc basis, to conduct assessments of Information and Advice services that require the Quality of Advice Standard.

This exciting position offers home-based, ad-hoc working and the opportunity to work with committed colleagues across Age UK's wide network. Occasional travel will be required for team meetings and partner visits.

When required, you will be utilising your skills and experience within a similar field of advice to carry out quality assessments of our services, produce written reports on your findings and contribute toward the continuous improvement of services provided by the charity.

Pay rate £23.50 per hour and £11.00 per hour for travel time after 2 hours travel

Must haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Experience
Extensive and relevant experience in an advice service in at least 2 of the following areas of law: welfare benefits, community care, housing. A, I
Demonstrable experience of supervision of advice work A, I
Experience maintaining case recording systems and procedures, ideally electronic. A, I
Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of good practice in managing and delivering information and advice services. A, I
Relevant knowledge of key advice issues affecting older people across at least 2 areas of law: welfare benefits, community care, housing. A, I, T
Ability to make rigorous, fair and impartial assessments against benchmarks of I&A services. T
Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage workload and prioritise.
A, I
Strong written skills, including being able to edit reports and match indicators to evidence. A, T
Good time management skills, and the ability to meet deadlines. A, I
Good IT skills including an ability to use Microsoft Office, and online systems for bookings, assessing case records in Partner databases. A, I
Clear understanding of the principles of confidentiality and data protection. A
Knowledge and understanding of the equality and diversity issues affecting the delivery of I&A services. A, I
Personal attributes
Effective communication skills, both interpersonal skills and the ability to write effective reports. I, T

Great to Have's:

Experience
Delivery of an advice service to older people A, I

Skills and Knowledge
Understanding of the issues affecting older people seeking advice. A, I

Other requirements:
Ability to travel to a range of locations for assessments, and for meetings at the London Office - EC3N 2LB (which may involve overnight stays.)
Ability to access a computer, confidential workspace, key advice texts and to work online. Technical equipment not provided.

Additional Information

Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.

CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
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Would you like to spend your day working and playing with children aged 0-5 and advising their parents and carers? 

How would you like to be part of a friendly team doing a job that makes a difference to children’s lives in an organisation that puts people before profit? 

If the answer is YES, then we would like to hear from you. 

Coin Street Family and Children’s Centre have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic Early Years & Family Educator to join our Early Years team.  

The purpose of the role is to deliver stimulating and engaging play sessions, building relationships with parents/carers, and monitoring the progress of children, carrying out 1-2-1 work with families experiencing a range of difficulties. Working in partnership with other services and professionals, we develop a whole family approach, referring parents/carers onto other activities and organisations that could play a useful role in their lives.  

We are looking for people who have:  

• ideally qualified to a level 3 in childcare or early years (at least level 2) 

• experience of working with families and children aged 0-5 years 

• appreciate the importance of parent partnership 

• experience of providing activities to support children’s learning and development  

• a can-do and enthusiastic attitude 

• an understanding of how to safeguard and protect children 

What can we offer you? 

• Competitive salary 

• Access to high quality training 

• Coaching and mentoring support 

• Generous pension at 8% (5% from the employer if you contribute 3%) 

• 20% discount of childcare fees 

• 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays (additional days awarded for long service) - pro-rated for part time staff 

• Personal development grant of up to £1,000 per year, once you pass your probation 

There's more…  

• Six inset days per year (three with the wider Coin Street team) 

• Refer a friend bonus of £500 for existing employees 

• Health and wellbeing package including a confidential employee assistance programme and online therapy sessions plus free gym and daily fresh fruit 

• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme (on completion of probation) 

• Staff social events (summer BBQ and Christmas party) 

• Opportunities to join Coin Street committees (for example the Black lives Matter Race & Equality Steering Committee, Inset planning, staff social committee) 

• Local retail (star card) and online discounts 

  
Contract 
Permanent, Part-Time, 25 hours per week. Will consider other options from 15-25 hours per week. 

Salary 
Level 3: £20,839 per annum at 25 hours per week (or £16.03 per hour) 
Level 2: £20,085 per annum at 25 hours per week (or £15.45 per hour) 

Closing Date 
Please submit your application by midnight on Sunday 30 March 2025. 

Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.  

Job Title

Fundraising Officer: Individual Giving, Corporate, or Major Donor

Contract

22 hours per week worked flexibly

Salary

£28,095 FTE (£16,705 pro rata)

Location

Hybrid – Hertford Office

Reporting to

Fundraising Manager

The role

Are you passionate about supporting unpaid carers? Do you have experience in raising money through individual giving, corporate support, or major donors? Are you looking for a flexible part-time role? Here is your chance to join an incredible charity within a small fundraising team.

The post holder will work with the Fundraising Manager to work on diversifying the fundraising streams for Carers in Hertfordshire. They will support all aspects of fundraising with a focus on building our supporter category and donors either via individual giving, corporate support, or major donors, although support all around will be expected.

Diversifying our fundraising is an important part of our fundraising strategy. We want to increase our unrestricted income to provide flexibility and security for projects which otherwise may cease to exist, as well as raising awareness across the county.

The post-holder will work alongside the Community Fundraising Officer and Fundraising Manager when attending events, both raising awareness, having fun, and raising funding for the incredible work of the charity.

Depending on your fundraising experience. you will be responsible for proactively developing our supporter category in the forms of corporate support, or individual giving, or major donors. The aim is to diversify our income streams and generate ongoing, long-term support.

We are looking for a self-motivated, charismatic, people-person who has a demonstrable record of raising income and profile at a local level and who understands the value in building quality, long-term relationships with individuals, corporates, and major donors.

You will communicate and work with a variety of stakeholders ranging from our wonderful team members, external groups, individuals, local fundraisers, schools, and businesses.

Main duties

To develop, support and deliver Carers in Hertfordshire’s strategy for unrestricted Fundraising.

1. Develop an individual giving, corporate support, or major donor programme to feed into our Fundraising Strategy.
2. Depending on your skillset:
   • If you have a Corporate focus - Identify and engage with local businesses and organisations to fundraise on our behalf– with the aim of securing long-term charity partnerships
   • If you have an Individual Giving focus – develop our supporter category to encourage regular donations across our donor platforms
   • If you have a Major Donor focus – identify and develop relationships with key major giving stakeholders across the county to secure ongoing fundraising support
3. Ensure seamless stewardship for supporters regardless of donation size
4. Increase unrestricted income and support either through individual giving, major giving, or corporate supporters
5. To develop and manage your fundraising campaign with the support of the Fundraising Manager
6. To support the Fundraising Manager with wider fundraising activity including community events
7. Ensure all fundraising activity complies with charity legislation, Fundraising Standards Board/Fundraising Regulator guidelines, Carers in Hertfordshire’s policies and procedures and Health and Safety requirements - and advise our supporters, where appropriate by sharing best practice guidelines.

Whilst the information above gives you the key tasks we offer full training and are focussed on the values and skills below so please use the information below to guide what kind of evidence you use to show your suitability for the post.

Experience

· Demonstrable record of achieving income targets

· Demonstrable record of building trusted, long term relationships with supporters (individual giving, major giving, or corporate)

· Experience in developing relationships from supporter to donation

· Experience of raising funding either via individual giving, major donor/gifts, or corporate support

· Experience managing fundraising campaigns to generate unrestricted income

 Skills

· An excellent influencer and negotiator who is able to develop long lasting working relationships and inspire confidence in the organisation

· Knowledge of the donor journey relating to your fundraising focus

· Commitment to the very highest standards of supporter care

· Ability to work both independently and within a team

· Excellent verbal communication skills

· Excellent written skills with attention to detail

· Ability to liaise with and gain the trust and respect of a wide range of people at all levels

· Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work; handle conflicting demands, manage a wide range of projects and meet tight deadlines

· Highly motivated with the ability to take the initiative on implementing and advancing fundraising plans (based on fundraising focus)

· Commercially and numerically astute

Essential

Ø  Full, clean UK Driving licence, with regular access to a vehicle for work

Ø  To be willing to contribute to the achievement of the Charity’s strategic goals outside of the main responsibilities of the post and undertake any other duties as required by the Fundraising Manager, Head of Finance and Business Support or CEO where appropriate, beneficial and within capabilities.

Ø  Due to the nature of the role the post holder will be required to travel frequently in and around the County to meet volunteers and supporters and sometimes will need to work weekends or evenings

Please note: This Job Description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of the charity.

Equalities Statement

Carers in Hertfordshire is a flexible employer, committed to openness and equality of opportunity in every activity, from the way we recruit and promote employees to the way we deliver our services. It is a core responsibility of members, employees, and volunteers of the charity to ensure that every individual we come into contact with is treated with dignity and respect. We want our organisation to reflect the diversity of the population we serve, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and diversities.

Mission statement - Vision for the future

Carers in Hertfordshire is concerned first and foremost to support the carer, whatever the caring circumstances or the condition of the person receiving care.

We aim to ensure that all carers in Hertfordshire are recognised and valued; are informed and supported in their caring role; have an opportunity for a life outside caring; can exercise a collective voice; and can be involved in consultation and planning to ensure high quality support services for themselves and the people they care for.

Health and Safety

The post holder is expected while at work, to take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of themselves and other colleagues who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.

Every hour, five lives are lost to sepsis in the UK, but at the UK Sepsis Trust, we’re dedicated to changing this. Through advocacy, education, and support, we raise awareness, improve patient outcomes, and drive systemic change.

Our Volunteers are vital in supporting our work – connecting with the communities that need us most,  and rallying supporters to expand our impact along with raising funds. We’re looking for a dynamic Volunteer Lead to manage and coordinate all our volunteer efforts.

This is a hands-on role for a passionate volunteer lead. You’ll work closely with our small but committed team, ambassadors, and volunteer network to raise the profile of sepsis and showcase our life-saving work.

Your Role: What You’ll Do

Volunteer Recruitment, Opportunities, Training and Support

- Recruit, manage, motivate and support volunteers in their various roles at the Trust

- Match volunteers to most suitable tasks based on their interests, skills and the needs of UKST

- Assess and support colleagues’ volunteering requirements with the Support, Corporate Partnership, Fundraising and Clinical teams

- Organise volunteer support for UKST led events e.g. London Marathon, Sepsis Savvy Walks, World Sepsis Day and Facebook challenges

- Generate imaginative and appropriate ‘DIY’ volunteering opportunities based on the delivery aims of UKST

- Work with the Marketing and Communications team to develop exciting initiatives to attract new volunteers

- Create and maintain resources to assist volunteers with their roles and tasks so they are well equipped to represent UKST in the community

- Organise and facilitate appropriate volunteer meetings and training sessions to develop the skills of our volunteers

Community Engagement and Relationship management

 

- Establish and develop relationships within community networks to help the UKST reach and work with new audiences and demographics which are less well served

- Work with NHS hospitals and Trusts on including volunteers in their sepsis awareness initiatives

- Support volunteers with Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) with a panel PPI volunteers

- Work with schools, universities and community clubs to create opportunities for volunteers to raise awareness

- Work with other departments to develop clear awareness ‘asks’ and tasks for volunteers to introduce into their local communities

Monitoring data, Policy and Admin

- Collect and monitor volunteering activity data and produce analysis and impact reports

- Manage and maintain volunteer information on CRM in compliance with GDPR guidelines

- Keep up to date with legislation and policy related to volunteering and make necessary modifications to accommodate any changes

- Perform other reasonable duties as required.

About You: What We’re Looking For

· Excellent organisation and communication skills

· Self-starter with a positive proactive approach

· Ability to work under own initiative and progress own work to deadlines

· Ability to effectively manage workload, problem solve and multi-task

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people and demands

· Ability to empathise with volunteers and understand their needs and motivations

· Capability to inspire and motivate others

· Administrative and IT skills, and an ability to maintain records and produce clear written and oral reports

· Managing contacts and relationships via a CRM

· A flexible and non-judgemental approach to people and work

· Understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

· Proven track record of managing a network of volunteers in UK registered charity

· Coordinating and supporting projects and events requiring volunteers

· Managing sensitive information in a confidential manner

· Delivering projects to set guidelines

· Working across different sectors and developing links with other agencies and stakeholders

· Producing volunteering reports to capture impact, activity and inform future decisions

Why join us

· Be part of a purpose-driven organisation with a life-changing mission.

· Lead our passionate team of volunteers.

· Work in a collaborative, dynamic, and supportive environment.

· Enjoy flexible, remote working options. (This is a remote position with occasional travel expected to Birmingham/London and attend events

Are you passionate about making a difference and using your marketing skills to drive positive change? As this Marketing and Fundraising Officer, you'll play a vital role in creating impactful campaigns that inspire action and support vital causes.
 
Job Title: Marketing and Fundraising Officer
Charity cause: International
Salary: £39,270
Location: London (hybrid working – one day a week in the office)
Contract: Permanent
 
The role as Marketing and Fundraising Officer
 
As the Marketing and Fundraising Officer, you'll manage and deliver high-quality brand awareness and acquisition campaigns across a variety of channels, including TV, digital, and face-to-face. Your work will directly support the charity’s mission, helping them to attract new donors, build awareness, and fund life-changing projects around the world.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead impactful marketing campaigns, from concept to execution, across multiple channels.
• Work closely with creative and media agencies to optimise campaign performance.
• Monitor campaign progress, analyse data, and implement strategies to boost engagement and conversion.
• Develop innovative approaches to increase brand awareness and donor acquisition.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create integrated campaigns and impactful supporter journeys.

 
What They’re Looking For
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• Experience managing direct marketing campaigns across various channels, ideally gained within the charity sector.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate campaign performance and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills to manage diverse projects and stakeholders.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• A commitment to safeguarding and best practices in fundraising.

 
If you’re excited about the opportunity to use your marketing expertise to support life-changing projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now.

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.