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This interesting role will support the theatre’s ambition to increase our revenue fundraising and development capabilities. In particular the post holder will be responsible for researching, cultivating, preparing applications for and stewarding Charitable Trusts and Foundations to raise funds for our Community and Outreach work and Play Your Part capital campaign. The focus will be on grants of up to £5,000. The post will also offer administrative support to the department focused on mid-level giving (Vanbrugh Supporters and Guardian Angels).
The post holder will be responsible for the accurate recording of income related to Trusts and Foundations, working closely with the Head of Creative Learning and Director of Development (DoD) to identify fundable propositions within the theatre. You will assist in the planning and delivery of donor events for Vanbrugh Supporters, Guardian Angels and current and potential Major Donors, helping to ensure a culture of continuous cultivation and engagement. You will work closely with the DoD to enable the charity’s artistic, community and organisational aspirations.
This post is full time, though for the right candidate, a pro-rata 4-day equivalent will be considered.
POST HOLDER
You will be a strong writer and an organised, enthusiastic and hard-working individual. Ready to learn and very comfortable talking to a range of people, representing yourself as informed, intelligent, calm and knowledgeable member of the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre team. Never afraid to ask questions but equally enthusiastic about looking for your own solutions. We are a happy and driven team and hope to find someone who compliments these characteristics to join us in the Development Department.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Database and record keeping
· Assisting in the maintaining of donor records on the CRM.
· Recording and reporting on donor activity as directed.
· Responsible for maintaining financial data, and production of written and verbal reports as directed.
Office administration
· First point of contact for external enquiries.
· Internal liaison with the Marketing Office and Finance Office.
· Assist within the Development Department, carrying out other duties as reasonably required.
· Administration of the Development Committee including minute taking.
Fundraising
· Write applications and evaluation reports to Trusts and Foundations for grants up to £5k in support of the theatre’s activity with a major focus on the work of the Creative Learning Programme.
· Assist with running fundraising appeals as required.
· Maintain records of funds applied for and grants awarded; manage a calendar of application and report deadlines.
· Work with the Marketing Office and Finance Office to provide funding information for promotional purposes and to report gifts and grants received.
· Researching prospective Trust and Foundation supporters and assist with the identification of potential sources of grant funding.
· As required, assist with the production of case for support literature for funding applications.
· Gather briefing and background information for face-to-face prospect meetings.
· Assist with cultivation and stewardship events as required.
· Assist with donor needs and requirements, including booking of tickets for shows for higher level Vanbrugh members and Major Donors.
· Working with the DoD and Fundraising Associate to increase the number and value of Vanbrugh supporters annually to agreed targets, ensuring regular communications with donors and Vanbrugh members to enable them to recognise the importance of their support including the quarterly newsletter, Centre Stage.
· Stewardship and cultivation of the Guardian Angels, the theatre’s regular giving scheme for lower-level donors. Working with colleagues aiming to increase the number of Guardian Angels annually and increasing their base level donations.
· Work with colleagues in Box Office, Marketing, Catering and Front of House in the facilitation of events for the department and encourage and support a culture of fundraising within the Theatre.
Other
· Demonstrate an understanding of the theatre’s values, ethos and mission and to promote these through everyday practice in the role.
· Comply with all legislative, regulatory and policy requirements as appropriate.
· Comply with the theatre’s Financial Regulations and financial management procedures.
· Observe the policies, procedures and practices of Health & Safety in all aspects of the role.
· Demonstrate the value and importance of equality and diversity in every aspect of the theatre’s work and show commitment through everyday practice in the role.
· Work in accordance with and promote the Theatre’s environmental sustainability policy and practices.
· Work continuously to improve individual knowledge, skills and behaviours for the current role and for the longer-term, gaining appropriate professional qualifications/accreditation and maintaining membership of appropriate professional bodies as appropriate.
· Participate in theatre events including when these are held in the evenings, at weekends or otherwise outside of normal working hours.
· Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Excellent organisational skills
Strong ability to prioritise tasks and adapt quickly to arising demands
A motivated self-starter able to meet project deadlines and achieve targets.
Commitment to working in a team environment
Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
Ability to represent the Yvonne Arnaud and its case for support with confidence and credibility.
Excel and Microsoft word experience
CRM experience
KNOWLEDGE
Excellent and persuasive writer able to adapt style for a specific fundraising opportunity.
Basic financial skills & knowledge of financial processes.
An understanding of the arts and culture sector and its need for philanthropic support.
Ability to present a case for support in a Trust and Foundations fundraising arena.
GDPR knowledge
Knowledge of gift aid legislation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Maths and English GCSE, Level 5 or above
EXPERIENCE
Previous experience working in a fundraising team
Administrative experience
Minimum 1 year fundraising
Some experience fundraising from Charitable Trusts and Foundations
Knowledge of the charity sector
Events
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Attention to detail
Confident communicator, written and verbal
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to multi-task
Good interpersonal skills
Trustworthy and able to handle confidential matters
Team player able to work productively with others.
How to apply
Application is by completing the Job Application Form, optional CV, covering letter and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form on the theatre website.
The closing date for applications is 14th February 2025.
Interviews will take place throughout the process as applications are received meaning the recruitment process could end before eh closing date.
Data Protection – If you apply for a job or work experience at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, we will need to collect certain personal data and special category data as part of your application. By providing information within your CV and covering letter, you are consenting to its use for the purpose of processing your application and assessing your suitability to the position applied for. If your application is unsuccessful, our policy is to delete/destroy the application six months after the closing date. If we feel that your details would be useful to keep for a longer period, should an appropriate position arise in the future, we will seek your permission to maintain these records for longer than six months.
Notification – Whilst it is normally our policy to notify applicants as to the outcome of their application as soon as possible after the closing date, it is not always possible to do so. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Chapter One
Chapter One is a growing charity dedicated to ensuring every child has access to one-to-one reading support at the time they need it most.
Our innovative Online Reading Volunteers Programme aims to support 3,300 children facing disadvantage during the 2024-25 academic year, pairing five to eight-year-old children with reading support volunteers from over 140 local and national businesses. Our unique approach requires volunteers to commit just 30 minutes a week for an entire academic year, using our bespoke digital platform. The results are transformative, significantly boosting children's reading confidence and ability. Our ambitious five year plan targets growth of 20% year on year.
For more information about our programmes please visit our website. Please also take some time to visit our social media channels and watch our videos.
About the role
With ambitious targets to support thousands more children by 2029, Chapter One is seeking a passionate, energetic Fundraising Officer to be an integral part of our Fundraising team. Reporting to our Trusts & Foundations Manager, you’ll generate income from a range of existing and new trusts and foundations, along with individual fundraising activities to contribute towards the 2024-25 fundraising target of £278,000, rising to £348,000 in 2025-26 in which you’ll have an individual target.
This new role is ideal for an early career professional who can write creative, compelling bids and build impactful relationships to make your mark in a fast-growing charity which is flexible and agile. You’ll be a proactive, determined self-starter and have high standards for yourself and others. You’ll develop and manage a funding pipeline by investing in thorough research and relationship cultivation, and you will thrive in working with funders, partners and supporters on a day -to-day basis.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver the fundraising plan
● Work collaboratively with the Trusts & Foundations Manager to grow Chapter One’s fundraising portfolio and meet agreed income targets from trusts and foundations.
● Maintain a portfolio of existing trusts and foundations, ensuring an excellent cultivation and stewardship journey in order to build relationships and maximise income.
● Proactively identify and research new prospective trust funders, finding creative ways to engage with them to secure support.
● Create compelling and tailored fundraising applications and reports, ensuring there is a strong emotional case for support and accuracy, to inspire prospects and supporters across trusts and foundations.
● Contribute to the highest levels of donor care for supporters, including creative stewardship, adhering to all grant conditions and responding in a timely manner to all enquiries from supporters and prospects.
● Research, interpret and present data about literacy and impact that makes a compelling case for Chapter One’s programmes.
● Contribute to internal planning and budget setting for restricted and unrestricted activities, setting out clear plans and a pipeline for income generation from trusts and foundations.
● Work with the Trusts & Foundations Manager, Corporate Partnerships team and Communications team to support the development of strategies and campaigns to grow individual giving from existing volunteers and supporters.
● Undertake administrative duties to support the delivery of individual fundraising initiatives including matched-giving campaigns and Payroll Giving.
● Work closely with the Trusts & Foundations Manager, Business Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships team and Communications team to ensure a cohesive approach and maximise all fundraising opportunities.
General
● Oversee and maintain specific fundraising administrative processes, including
recording of activity on the Salesforce CRM and internal databases.
● Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulations, networks, and developments across the sector.
● Adherence to Chapter One’s Donation Acceptance Policy.
● Contribute to forecasting and regular reporting, producing verbal and written reports for senior management as required.
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
● A commitment to Chapter One’s mission and values.
● Experience of fundraising, ideally from trusts and foundations.
● A demonstrable track record of successfully generating income and achieving targets.
● An ability to create compelling and successful fundraising applications and proposals.
● Excellent written communication skills, with an understanding of how to tailor communications for different audiences/contexts.
● Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
● Evidence of effective prospect research, growing and managing a pipeline, planning for your portfolio and increasing income.
● Good financial acumen and proven ability to present complex financial information accurately.
● Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
● Ability to effectively work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
You’ll be more successful in the role if you have:
● Experience of individual giving or employee fundraising.
● Experience of working in a charity that has a strong corporate volunteering offer.
● Experience using the Salesforce CRM Non-profit Success Pack.
Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.
Please submit a CV (max. 2 A4 sides) and covering letter. Your covering letter (max. 1 side of A4) should:
1) Detail your relevant experience with reference to the job description, including clear examples.
2) Tell us the story of a successful fundraising relationship that you have been involved in, how much you raised and what you did to make it succeed.
3) Tell us about how our organisational mission is in line with your values.
Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to show us your talents - please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.
First Round Interview: 7th Feb
Second Round Interview: 12th Feb
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and self-driven professional who can contribute to high-profile projects in the charity sector and use their skills to support our training function as it grows.
Driven by our values and behaviours, we are a high-performing, forward-thinking and solution-focussed organisation. We value teamwork and actively seek other opinions to ensure we can deliver to the highest standard as well as commit to reflecting upon our work to ensure a continual improvement culture. We welcome applications from individuals who are inspired by our values and behaviours.
As we continue to grow and expand our training course offerings, we are entering an exciting new phase in our mission to support the professional development of immunologists and healthcare professionals. This role presents a unique opportunity to join our team and contribute to initiatives that make a real difference. You will play an integral role in developing the skills and knowledge of those in scientific research, medicine and veterinary medicine, empowering them to directly impact global health.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Trusts and Grants Manager will develop and implement a strategy to grow income from trusts, foundations, and institutional funders. This role requires a highly organised, results-driven individual with excellent written communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with funders.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of securing five- and six-figure grants, be confident in designing persuasive proposals, and can analyse financial and project data to ensure accurate reporting.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a tangible difference to the lives of people living with migraine.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Development Manager - Major Gifts (Hybrid)
£44,154 per annum | Fixed-Term Contract (6 months) | Kingston upon Thames
Are you ready to create an impact and secure transformative gifts that will shape the future of education for our students? Kingston University is seeking a Development Manager - Major Gifts to build meaningful relationships and support our mission to deliver outstanding student experiences.
What You'll Do
As Development Manager - Major Gifts, you will:
- Manage a targeted portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, corporates, and trusts, securing four-figure and higher donations.
- Build meaningful relationships with donors to support Kingston University's ambitious growth strategy.
- Work cooperatively across teams to align fundraising efforts with the University's goals.
- Deliver against income targets and foster long-term donor engagement.
- Contribute to the continued success of the Development, Alumni Relations, and Engagement (DARE) team.
Why Choose Us?
- Generous Benefits: Enjoy 35 days' annual leave (full-time employee), a comprehensive pension scheme, season ticket loans, and access to discounted courses and LinkedIn Learning.
- Flexible Working: Benefit from a hybrid working model with 2-3 days on campus per week and flexible scheduling to accommodate your needs.
- Career Development: Be part of a supportive team that values growth and learning, with opportunities to develop your fundraising expertise further.
- Meaningful Impact: Join an organisation where your work directly contributes to delivering exceptional education and student outcomes.
What Makes This Role Unique?
- Ambitious Vision: Kingston University recently received a triple TEF Gold rating, recognising its outstanding teaching and student experience. Your work will support our efforts to maintain and expand this excellence.
- Exciting Opportunities: As part of a team embarking on a three-year growth strategy, you'll help shape transformative giving initiatives.
- Cooperative Culture: Work within the DARE team, where collaboration and a shared sense of purpose are integral to success.
Your Skills and Experience
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience securing four-figure and higher donations, ideally within higher education or a related sector.
- Possesses outstanding relationship management and communication skills.
- Thrives in a pioneering and creative environment, taking initiative to meet ambitious goals.
- Is driven to grow a portfolio of donors while delivering exceptional stewardship.
- Has a flexible approach, ready to work beyond standard hours when needed.
About Kingston University
For over 125 years, Kingston University has been a beacon of education excellence. Our ambitious Town House Strategy focuses on embedding future-ready skills into our curriculum, driving research innovation, and fostering partnerships. At the heart of this mission is the DARE team, whose work ensures Kingston's continued success and positive impact on students, alumni, and the community.
Ready to Join Us?
Apply by Sunday, 2 February 2025 (11:59 PM).
Interviews will be held in person on Tuesday, 18 February 2025, including a short presentation showcasing your fundraising skills.
Start your journey with us and make a real difference to the future of education. Together, we'll transform lives through the power of philanthropy.
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.
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Night Support Worker to join our Young People service in Bracknell.
£24,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Night Support Workers enable people with particular needs to manage their tenancies and live independent lives of their choosing in the community. Night Support Workers are responsible for ensuring continuity of a support service at night and for keeping customers and the building safe.
For a full job description, please visit our website jobs.lookahead.org.uk
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
About you:
- 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 organized
- Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
- 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
- Ability to adhere to Look Ahead's professional boundaries policy
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some previous relevant sector work experience
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
- We focus on Excellence and innovation.
- We are Caring and Compassionate.
- We are Inclusive and Trusted.
- We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
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.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Young People Service in Bracknell.
£24,960.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
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. In some services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. 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.
For a full job description, please visit our website jobs.lookahead.org.uk
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
About you:
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
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
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
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
What you'll bring:
Essential:
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, or experience within charity/social care sector
Desirable:
Relevant specialism experience
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
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.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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Salary: £44,154
Contract: 6 month FTC – possibility to extend
Location: South London – Hybrid 2-3 days per week
Closing date: Sunday 2nd February
Benefits: 35 days annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays), discounts via Perks at Work, access to discounted courses across the University
We have an exciting new vacancy for a Development Manager - Major Gifts working for a London-based university, reporting to the Head of Development. As Development Manager specialising in Major Gifts, you will be a core part of the Development, Alumni Relations and Engagement (DARE) team, which is at the beginning of an ambitious new three-year strategy.
In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining warm relationships with a number of engaged individual high-value donors, through strong communication and stewardship skills. You’ll also support the success of the new 3-year strategy by identifying new funding opportunities and building relationships with new high-value audiences.
To be successful as the Development Manager – Major Gifts you will need:
- Experience securing 4 figure gifts and above, ideally in an educational charity or the higher education sector.
- Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, with strong written and verbal communication skills to keep audiences engaged.
- An ambitious and pro-active outlook, confident and motivated by the challenge of growing your portfolio of donors.
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Harry on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
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Salary: £25,250 - £30,044 per annum plus Inner London Weighting of £4,199
Location: London Borough of Wandsworth
Working hours: 35 hours per week. Working on a rota covering 7 days a week, early shifts (8am-3.30pm) and late shifts (2.30pm-10pm)
Contract: Permanent
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Who we are -Cranstoun is a social justice and harm reduction charity. We offer a wide range of services across England including housing & homelessness, substance use, domestic abuse, children & young people and criminal justice.
About the job -An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our supported housing service in Wandsworth. The service has 30 units of accommodation across 5 sites. This role will work in our high support house (8 beds) which has recently adopted a flexible tolerance to drug use approach.
You will be part of a team providing support to 8 residents in the service and will be required to work on a rota basis that includes every other weekend. The service is set up to support residents to stabilise their substance use, focusing on harm reduction whilst improving independent living skills and achieving their individual goals. As a keyworker, you would keywork 1 or 2 residents, providing support and advice through regular planned keywork sessions. In addition you would work closely with our partner organisations to ensure that the residents receive support tailored to their needs. You would also contribute to the running of in-house groups and sessions as well as external activities and days out
You will receive on the job training and support as well as access to a wide range of learning opportunities both from Cranstoun and partner organisations. We are looking for applicants with experience of providing support to people with multiple disadvantages, experience of working in a supported housing setting would also be advantageous. If you would like to be part of a dedicated team with a can-do attitude, committed to working towards positive outcomes with our residents, we would like to hear from you.
To download an application, please visit the website via the apply button.
Unfortunately we are unable to accept CVs.
Closing date: 27th January 2025.
We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.
Registered Charity No: 1061582
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Salary: £30,300 - £36,260 per annum plus Inner London Weighting of £4,199
Location: London Borough of Wandsworth
Working hours: 35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am-5pm
Contract: Permanent
Ref: 1507
Who we are -Cranstoun is a social justice and harm reduction charity. We offer a wide range of services across England including housing & homelessness, substance use, domestic abuse, children & young people and criminal justice.
About the job -An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our supported housing services in Wandsworth. The service has 30 units of accommodation across 5 sites. The aim of the service is to enable vulnerable adults to have a safe place to stay in order to address their drug and alcohol issues and enable them to develop life skills to live healthy, happy independent lives within communities when they are ready to move on from the service. This is through early targeted prevention, personalised support and partnership working.
The Team Leader will report to the Service Manager who is also based in the service. Their role will be to lead on the operational duties of the service, assist the Service Manager in ensuring a high quality service is delivered and provide leadership and supervision to the team. If you have experience of managing a team and of working with residents with complex needs, combined with the enthusiasm to motivate team members and collaborate with partner organisations, this role could be for you.
You will receive on the job training and support as well as access to a wide range of learning opportunities both from Cranstoun and external organisations. If you would like to be part of a dedicated team committed to working towards positive outcomes with our residents, we would like to hear from you.
To download an application, please visit the website via the apply button.
Unfortunately we are unable to accept CVs.
Closing date: 27th January 2025.
We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.
Registered Charity No: 1061582
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We are recruiting for a Refuge Worker to join our team in Kingston; the scope on this job involves….
Job Title: Refuge Worker
Location: Kingston
Salary: £11,241.60 per annum
Contract type: Part-time, Permanent
Hours: 15 - 2 days per week on Tuesdays and Fridays
We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Refuge Worker to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing date: 9.00am on 10 February 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 17 February 2025
Benefits
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
‼️Join Our Team as an Engagement Centre Assistant‼️
Location: Compassion House, Fleet, Hampshire
Hours: Starting from 21–35 hours per week, Monday to Saturday between 8:00 am–6:00 pm (typically Monday–Friday)
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service while making a difference in the world? Compassion UK is looking for a dedicated Engagement Centre Assistant to care for our supporters and guide them through their sponsorship journey.
What You'll Do:
⭐ Engage with supporters via phone, email, live chat, social media, and more.
⭐ Help supporters grow in their connection with Compassion’s mission.
⭐ Provide excellent service that inspires action to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
What We’re Looking For:
✅ Proven customer service experience.
✅ Strong computer and admin skills (Outlook, Teams, Word).
✅ Great communication skills, by being friendly, professional, and clear.
✅ Adaptability, flexibility, and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
✅ A practising Christian, passionate about living and promoting Compassion’s ethos.
Why Join Us?
⭐ Flexible hybrid working and sociable environment.
⭐ Free parking, onsite gym, and shower facilities.
⭐ Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution.
⭐ Private medical and dental cover.
⭐ Weekly team prayers, devotionals, and worship events.
⭐ Fun perks like Tea & Treat Wednesday, milestone celebrations, and more!
‼️How to Apply:
Submit your application by 10 am on 28 April 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review and interview candidates as they apply.
Make a lasting impact while working in a faith-filled, mission-driven environment. Apply today and join us in releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We work in 29 countries partnering with 8,600 local churches within communities experiencing poverty.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary (UK Based): £30,220 (FTE £50,366) plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate).
The role:
Mary’s Meals International is recruiting for a talented Head of Legal & Governance (22.5 hours per week - 0.6 FTE) to join our global Governance & Risk function. As Head of Legal & Governance, you'll provide vital assurance to our Executive Leadership Team and Board of Trustees that there are appropriate legal & governance frameworks in place to support and protect the organisation.
Reporting to the Director of Governance & Risk, you will have responsibility for the Legal & Governance team, with accountability for corporate governance, policies and all aspects of regulatory risk and compliance across the areas where we have a presence. A skilled influencer and people leader, you will ensure our internal team has the right mix of skills and resources needed to deliver on a varied, global remit, balanced with appropriate use of paid external legal advice.
You will:
· Lead the provision of advice on all aspects of corporate governance for MMI and Programme Affiliates, including the set-up and registration of new and existing Mary’s Meals entities.
· Liaise with relevant MMI teams to assess and advise on appropriate litigation strategy.
· Advise and manage legal liability within MMI, including identifying and instructing local counsel.
· Provide legal services to international Programmes and National Affiliates, as required.
· Oversee management of our global trademark portfolio, constitutional advice, and due diligence processes.
· Ensure the Data Protection policy suite reflects current legal requirements, is appropriately reviewed, and staff are adequately trained on requirements.
· Work closely with the Director of Governance & Risk to ensure that potential data breaches are thoroughly investigated, escalated and internally/externally reported as necessary.
· Develop and maintain key strategic partnerships with external legal providers.
· Liaise with relevant MMI and Programme Affiliate teams in relation to the creation and update of key policies and oversee the collation and tracking of all organisational policies, highlighting any gaps.
· Oversee the negotiation, review and drafting of all food, supply and commercial contracts entered into by MMI and Programme Affiliates.
· Lead, develop, coach and inspire high-performing teams, promoting a culture of engagement and empowerment including identifying and implementing opportunities for delegation and development.
Required skills and experience:
· Extensive experience of working as an in-house lawyer at a senior level in an INGO or in another relevant international commercial context.
· Expertise in company/commercial law, contract law and corporate governance law.
· Proven leader and influencer, you will bring relevant experience of implementing policies, projects and change.
· Cultural sensitivity, great communication skills and experience of developing productive relationships and teams in a global organisation.
· Comfortable working at Board level when needed, including drafting reports in a style and format appropriate for presentation to sub-committees or the full Board.
About us:
We are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work life balance. We also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis.
Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.
We believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding. Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.
Salary advertised is for UK based candidates, our salary philosophy ensures consistency across locations where Mary’s Meals operates.
This is a fantastic role where your daily work has real impact. Please click Apply to send your CV and a short covering note, highlighting your suitability and motivations in considering this role.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our vision is that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Introduction and background
Founded in 2011, the Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) is a UK-wide charity and network of over 130 member organisations, parents, and clinicians dedicated to ensuring all women, birthing people, babies and families impacted by perinatal mental health problems have access to high-quality, compassionate care and support.
The MMHA has recently been awarded a 5-year grant by the National Lottery Community Fund to tackle maternal mental health inequities through community action.
The Maternal Mental Health Councils project will develop, test and replicate a model of community-based decision-making, support and service provision that is led by women with lived experience. The aim is to achieve system change locally and nationally to improve the mental health of marginalised women and is the next phase of the MMHA’s programme to tackle maternal mental health inequities across the UK.
With this funding, we are pleased to be recruiting for an exciting new National Programme Manager role to lead this important work and be an integral part of creating change for families across the UK.
Main responsibilities
Project delivery
- Deliver all key elements of the MMH Council project, in four localities, covering four different populations, implementing a model of community action led by women with lived experience
- Set up, convene, and facilitate the project governance board
- Research, identify and engage with local community and service organisations, and recruit and liaise with local core partner organisations
- Seek out, develop relationships, and work with other stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, voluntary and community organisations, commissioners, local authority staff, politicians, employers, and others with a shared commitment to achieving the objectives of the project
- With local partners, to recruit lived experience chairs and co-ordinators to lead the MMHA Councils
- Link with other organisations, groups, partnerships and local systems-change initiatives – such as Integrated Care Boards, Health and Wellbeing Boards, and Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnerships
- Set up a national advisory group consisting of a range of representatives from partner organisations
- Identify and share learnings from the project to support wider MMHA campaigning
- Work with evaluation partners to build impact frameworks and support outcomes measurement
- Deliver events across the UK to disseminate learning and impact systems change
Project management
- Ensure the project is managed clearly and proportionately, with key decisions and activities documented
- Monitor delivery against agreed outcomes
- Maintain project plans and other relevant documentation, including risk registers
- Write reports, for external and external use, including for MMHA trustees and the Community Fund
- Capture notes and learning from key events and activities, including the MMH Councils, project governance board, and national advisory group
- Undertake administrative tasks to support the delivery of the project.
People and relationships
- Support and enable women with lived experience to become and remain leaders of this work
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the project.
Reporting, finance and compliance
- Ensure financial agreements and robust systems are in place with partners
- Manage day-to-day budgets, ensuring the project remains within the agreed expenditure
- Ensure an effective process so that project stakeholders, including women with lived experience, are promptly reimbursed for any costs incurred
Download the job pack for a list of the skills and experience we're looking for.
How to apply
The application process is outlined in the job pack.
- Deadline: 10am, Tuesday 4th February 2025
- First interviews: online, Wednesday 12th February 2025.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
The MMHA is dedicated to ensuring women and families affected by perinatal mental illness have access to high-quality, compassionate care.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our client is a leading mental-health charity who has been supporting children, young people and families for the past 70 years. We are pleased to be assisting them in their search for a temporary Regional Implementation Advisor. The role is running until the 31st of March in the first instance and is full time (35 hours per week) working remotely.
Key Responsibilities for this role include:
- Being lead researcher, using specialist knowledge of research methods.
- Leading regional stakeholder development and relationships with key stakeholders in local authorities, and the voluntary and community sectors.
- Sharing good practice, supporting problem-solving at a regional level.
- Leading regional events and developing and distributing learning and best practice around the implementation of family hubs.
- Supporting the Programme Manager in developing a tiered offer of support to regional areas on family hub design and implementation - focusing on government funded areas.
- Gathering and identifying support needs, ensuring particular attention to equity, diversity and inclusion and safeguarding.
- Establishing and maintaining positive and strong relationships with relevant departments and stakeholders.
- Contributing to the creation of high-quality resources, tailored to meet the needs of regional areas in the implementation of family hubs.
- Delivering presentations at both internal and external meetings, events and conferences.
To be considered for this position, you should possess:
- Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within a charity setting.
- Knowledge of relevant Local Authority and Voluntary Community Sector practices.
- Awareness of UK policies and issues affecting the provision of health and social care services for families with young children.
- Understanding of participant and patient confidentiality requirements.
- Ability to prioritise varying workloads and project requirements.
- Strong communication skills including verbal and written communication.
- Ability to facilitate Community of Practices and other groups in a local authority setting.
- Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
The position aims to start as soon as possible, requiring candidates to be available immediately or have a short notice period to be considered.
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, kindly express your interest by submitting your CV in Word format.
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