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Fundraising Manager
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Fundraising Manager to implement the fundraising strategy for an important charity.
Position: Fundraising Manager
Location: Remote with some travel required for in-person meetings and events
Hours: Part-time, 28 flexible hours per week
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract with opportunity to extend
Salary: £35,200 per annum for 4 days per week
Benefits: 3% employer & 5% employee pension contribution, 24 days personal annual leave, plus bank holidays, with additional discretional leave days at the convenience of the organisation, remote working, and staff development through training and coaching.
Closing date: 3rd April 2024 at 9am
Interview date: Will take place online on the 11th of April 2024
About the role:
The purpose of the Fundraising Manager’s role is to develop the role and fundraising strategy of the organisation. You will support the CEO with creating the role, strategy, systems, and activities of income generation for the organisation. You will lead in securing funds from trusts and foundations through grant applications and develop the individual giving campaign as well as leading the growth and future development of new income streams from individuals, corporate partnerships, and other sources. Within all of this, you will oversee the strategy to grow the Fund HER pot of funds that are growing to distribute to women candidates preparing for future elections.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Work with the CEO throughout the contract to design the role of Fundraising Manager as we develop strategy, systems, and activities within the parameters of a 28-hour working week.
- Develop a fundraising and business development strategy, including individual giving, third sector and statutory bodies to move us towards greater sustainability and diversity of income streams.
- Develop a specific Fund HER strategy to build the pot of funds for us to distribute to women candidates preparing for future elections.
- Work with the CEO and wider team to organise any income generation events as articulated in the strategy.
- Achieve agreed grant income targets through writing successful grant applications and tenders.
- Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of funders and their criteria, through the ongoing research of potential trust and grant funders.
- Maintain excellent relationships with current funders and develop strong relationships with new and prospective funders to prompt ongoing and increased giving.
- Work closely with the CEO to ensure that funders receive accurate outcomes and impact-focused reporting information within agreed timescales.
- Develop, maintain, and update the organisation’s grant funding database.
About you:
The ideal candidate will be resourceful and organised with great attention to detail. You will be flexible and enjoy variety, with strong people skills to build great relationships with the organisation’s community, funders, and many stakeholders. You will be process-orientated with a proven track record in project management. You will love what you do, have a passion for feminism and community and love the collaborative nature of a creative working environment. You’re a team player but have an entrepreneurial spirit running through your veins which means you transform an idea or a brief into something new and innovative.
You will be a proactive, efficient, and organised individual with excellent coordination and administration skills You will be based in Britain, happy to work remotely and travel to in-person meetings when required.
Essential Criteria:
- Experience in fundraising leadership and identifying new funding opportunities.
- Experience in fundraising and strategic planning.
- Track record of relationship development with funders.
- Track record of effective reporting to funders.
- Achievement of personally agreed fundraising targets.
- Experience in working successfully on multiple projects at the same time.
- Up-to-date awareness and understanding of non-profit fundraising.
- Knowledge of legislative frameworks and good practices that support fundraising management.
- Excellent oral, written, and presentational communication skills.
- Ability to utilise a wide range of management skills and techniques to ensure the effective use of resources and so enable successful project delivery.
- Ability to prioritise workload, plan and organise and ensure that deadlines and agreed targets are met.
- Ability to work independently and use own initiative.
About the organisation:
The employer is a tiny but mighty organisation that works to motivate, support & equip women in all their diversity to stand for elected office in all spheres of Government, providing them with the knowledge, confidence, and skills they need to do it. We demystify the process of standing for elected office and motivate women to create action plans for standing through free workshops and online resources. Whilst our work may appear political at first glance, it isn’t. This work is about women.
The very foundation of our organisation’s existence is prefaced on the fact that we are working with women from all the mainstream political parties and independents. We take no policy position on anything and ensure that we are sharing the stories of women from across the political spectrum to remain completely neutral. Our values define it and our funding and reputation would be at risk were we ever to consider demonstrating a preference for women of one political ideology over another.
How to apply:
Write a one-page summary telling us about fundraising campaigns you have run and what work you have done that is relevant to this work setting out the experience (including work, voluntary, and lived) you would bring to the role and how you hope to gain from the experience. Please ensure your summary explains clearly why you have the experience and skills needed to get the job done!
You may also have experience in areas such as Fundraising Manager, Regional Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Corporate Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Major Donor Fundraiser, Income Generation, Senior Community Fundraiser, Area Fundraiser etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
We cover a wide geographical area in Northern England including Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield and the Yorkshire Dales.
In line with the Church of England’s Routemap to Net Zero Carbon, the Diocese of Leeds has an ambition to achieve net zero carbon (NZC) by 2030 across our diocesan estate. To deliver this ambition, a detailed net zero carbon programme that has been developed is being implemented to decarbonise the 587 churches, 57 school and 451 domestic properties for clergy within the diocese.
We are recognised as a leading diocese within the whole of the Church of England’s NZC programme, and we anticipate being at the forefront of seeking funding for decarbonisation projects in this sector.
A recent piece of research for the Diocese of Leeds has identified potential NZC funding sources across including community funding, grant funding, statutory funding, high net worth individuals, corporate donors. A funding action plan has been proposed.
To support this extensive programme of work we are seeking an experienced Funding Officer to work alongside a growing vibrant and committed diocesan team of NZC officers. The diocese has gained national Church of England funding to support this role until the end 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Percival are excited to be working exclusively with York Road Project to recruit for a Community and Events Fundraiser to join the fundraising team.
York Road Project is an organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness in Woking. They do so by harnessing the unique strengths and potential of each individual to create a pathway towards stability and independence.
Title: Community and Events Fundraiser
Salary: £20,000 per annum actual (£33,333 full time equivalent)
Working Pattern: Part Time (0.6 FTE)
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Woking, Surrey (hybrid working)
York Road Project are looking for someone who can continue to build relationships with donors and fundraisers to increase income from corporates, individuals, and legacies. The ideal candidate will contribute and build on a sustainable Events & Community fundraising programme and play a pivotal role in growing the organisation’s voluntary income.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
· Ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide and diverse audience
· Have proven experience in community/events fundraising
· Effective communication skills with the ability to write compelling fundraising material
· Motivated individual with values that align with York Road’s mission to defeat homelessness
Recruitment Timeline
Deadline for Applications:
1st Stage Interviews: week commencing 15th April
2nd Stage Interviews: week commencing 22nd April
We value diversity and know how important it is for charities to fairly represent their beneficiaries, therefore we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
The team at Percival are committed to your journey as a candidate and will provide any necessary support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please don’t hesitate to contact Murray Lawson or Talya Mason.
To apply, simply submit your CV. Should you meet the requirements, we will provide you with the full job description and arrange a call or meeting to provide further information about the next steps. Please note you may be required to complete a cover letter in order to submit a full application. To fully understand what we will do with your data, please review our policy on our website.
We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Closing Date: 7 April 2024
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We're looking for a Shop Manager with a passion for sustainable fashion to join our team in Sidmouth, Devon!
We want to bring the wonders of charity shops back to our high-street and we need driven and passionate people to get us there!
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the Role
Located in Sidmouth, this is a busy shop in a brilliant location, with a vibrant community! As Shop Manager, you'll be leading the volunteer team, as well as focusing on further recruitment to grow our volunteer team and building strong connections within the local community to ensure the shop's continued success.
About You
You will be someone with exceptional people skills, a leader who understands the importance of community and enjoys supporting people to exercise similar passions through volunteering.
You'll bring:
- Proven experience leading and motivating teams, ideally having managed volunteers, or a retail team previously
- A strong understanding of what good looks like in a busy and successful community-led shop, ideally with some experience within Retail or a clear passion for sustainable fashion and knowledge of products and trends
- A can-do attitude and ability to approach challenges in a positive way, knowing when to reach out for support and guidance where you need it.
Previous charity retail experience is ideal, but not essential. If you have transferable leadership skills or experience managing volunteers in other settings and are looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you!
To learn more about the position, please review the Job Description in the attached Documents.
Ways of Working: On-site – this role will be based in the Sidmouth shop in Devon. The shop is currently open 6 days per week (Monday to Saturday), and we're looking for someone able to work 5 days (35 hours) per week to include some weekend working.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
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We are seeking a seasoned fundraising professional with a passion for making a meaningful impact on some of the poorest children in the world. We are on the lookout for an experienced, organised and well-networked individual to join our team and drive our growth by identifying and securing grants from a diverse range of Trusts and Foundations in excess of £120,000 per annum.
We are a team of passionate volunteers in the UK and Tanzania who are dedicated to alleviating the extreme poverty that thousands of children in our partner communities face. In 10 years, our team of volunteers have fundraised over £700,000 (approximately 50% of which has come from Trusts and Foundations) and empowered over 25,000 children through our work.
The need for our support in Tanzania, whether that’s constructing new classrooms, delivering menstruation programmes or installing clean water, is growing. We have active partnerships with 9 rural government schools with engaged communities and have several projects planned at each school. We need help from the Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to raise the funds to implement these projects over the next few years alongside our other sources of income.
Specific responsibilities:
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Managing our existing portfolio consisting primarily of Trusts and Foundations giving between £5k-£50k
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Write compelling, concise, well-presented, tailored grant applications in Google Docs.
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Research and develop new trusts, foundations and corporates.
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Report on progress of current prospects through the fundraising cycle
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Work with the Founding Director with reporting to Trust and Foundation funders that you’ve had success.
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all fundraising activity, including proposals, applications, and donor interactions
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Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the charity’s activities and programmes to be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders and potential funders
Knowledge, skills & experience required
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Minimum 3 years’ experience in a grant fundraising role, with a successful track record of regularly securing 4 and 5-figure grants.
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Excellent attention to detail.
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Knowledge of funding databases and other sources of potential funders
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Proven organisational skills with experience in managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively.
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Excellent and engaging written communication skills and ability to adapt style to suit a wide range of supporters.
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Confident interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including diplomacy and negotiating skills.
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Ability to deal with people at all levels and from a wide range of backgrounds.
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Flexible, can-do attitude and good team player
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Ability to work independently to general guidelines, with the capability to use initiative and seize opportunities.
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Strong IT literacy and adept in making funding applications online. Training will be provided in Slack/Canva but must be familiar with MS Office and Google Suites
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Fluency in written and spoken English.
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Interest in international work that supports children living in extreme poverty.
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Experience of developing fundraising budgets.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
NB Flexible working would be considered for this role, with the full annual hours worked across term time only.
Salary - £14,000-15,000 pa
Location – Homebased with travel to London boroughs
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About Coram Beanstalk
Coram Beanstalk wants a future where every child becomes a reader.
We enable people to give children positive experiences of reading through the wider support they need to switch on to reading, learn to read and become confident, independent readers.
We manage over 1,000 volunteers as part of our core business: one to one reading support in primary schools. We also deliver early years and secondary programmes, and training and support to parents/carers, school communities and other organisations. We generate income from these customers and a range of fundraising sources, and the quality and reputation of our volunteers is critical to Coram Beanstalk’s success.
Operating within the Coram Group, Coram Beanstalk has a small and dynamic staff team, with the Salesforce system sitting at the heart of all our activities.
About the role
Predominantly delivering online courses you will often be the first member of the team our volunteers meet and will give them a friendly and informative introduction to Coram Beanstalk. You will also deliver professional, interactive training to external groups including secondary school pupils and school staff, and in-person activity sessions for parents and their young children.
Sitting within our small training team, you will play a role in developing our ongoing learning and development offer for volunteers, secondary pupils and other external groups. You will input into training reviews and support the maintenance and development of our materials, resources and content for training and other external channels.
As a key member of the team, you will have a genuine interest in reading for pleasure and maintain your own knowledge by keeping abreast of the latest developments and trends to maintain and promote the credibility and reputation of our work. You may represent us at external events and will deliver in-person training and workshops to share our reading for pleasure expertise with our school communities and supporters.
Having a strong awareness of children’s needs within the EYFS would be extremely beneficial for this role, and you need to be prepared to get stuck into our Books Together sessions leading rhyme time and other fun activities.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application. We recommend you applying as soon as you are able as we may close this role early if we reach the right candidate.
Closing date: 14th April 2024
Interview date: First round - Online interviews Thursday 25th April or Friday 26th April
Second round – Wednesday 1st May on Coram Campus
You would need to be available for one of the April dates online, and if successful to attend in person on 1st May.
Expected start date: June 2024
Coram (entity) is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and families we help.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 296454
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: 2wish currently offers a form of hybrid working and this will continue for the foreseeable future. This post is predominantly home based, with regular travel across the area you reside in and some travel to our Head Office in South Wales
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Work outside office hours may sometimes be necessary and will be compensated for by time off in lieu.
Annual Leave: 28 days plus bank holidays. Annual leave steadily increases after five years of service. Annual leave and statutory holidays are calculated on a pro rata basis where applicable.
Pension: 2wish operate a contributory pension scheme. 2wish will auto-enrol you into the scheme in accordance with it's auto-enrolment obligations. Full details of the scheme will be provided to you once you are enrolled, including the minimum level of contributions that you will be required to make during your membership (current contributions - employer 3% and employee 5%).
Mileage: A fixed rate allowance is payable for agreed mileage undertaken on 2wish business in a private vehicle, over and above your usual journey to your workplace/s.
Objective:
2wish exists to provide support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under.
Aims:
- Ensure every Emergency Department and Critical Care unit has a suitable bereavement suite
- Ensure that bereavement boxes are available at each of these hospitals
- Ensure that immediate bereavement support is available for all affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide a professional counselling service and other therapies for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide support to individuals who witness the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide support and training to professionals from any sector who may be affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- To advocate and campaign on behalf of suddenly bereaved families
Context of role:
2wish supports anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We are a largely self-funded charity providing support across Wales and more recently, in the bordering counties with England. Our support team works very closely with our fundraising team to increase income but also to raise awareness of the work of 2wish.
This is a unique opportunity for two individuals to raise awareness of the charity, building it’s profile and engaging communities across the English counties that border Wales. It will involve helping to organise fundraising events, working with volunteers and encouraging community fundraising opportunities.
Main duties:
- To help raise awareness of 2wish and the work we do in England
- To work alongside the support team in England, Phase I and to build on the reputation of 2wish
- Research, approach and engage community groups and local supporters using mechanisms for engaging their support to develop additional sources of income
- To liaise with the public in England, Phase I who are fundraising for 2wish
- To support the delivery of community and corporate events, and monitor the income raised
- To attend community and networking events where necessary
- To actively participate in and collaborate on financial planning for England, Phase I as a business unit during regular fundraising meetings
- To submit an annual business plan and budgets for the England fundraising team
- To submit monthly and annual reports to the Fundraising Manager as required and work to monthly targets
- Supporting the 2wish Fundraising Team with events and community fundraising
- Working with the Volunteer Coordinator to identify and secure volunteers and ambassadors, meeting them regularly and maintaining engagement
- Maintain relationships with all donors including attending cheque presentations
- To work flexibly, travel, and make overnight stays when required
- To attend weekend and evening community events in support of the charity when required
- A ‘hands-on’ and ‘can-do’ attitude
- Contribute on the social media platforms maintained by 2wish
General
- To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administration
- To maintain a high degree of confidentiality in accordance with the charity’s policies
- To work as part of a team
- To attend meetings as necessary - both virtually and in person
- To show respect and sensitivity for the cultural and religious beliefs of families
- To undertake training to update skills as necessary
- To contribute to the evaluation and monitoring processes to ensure effectiveness of services and activities provided
- To adhere to all health and safety procedures with regards to working off site
- Participate as and when required in team meetings and one-to-one meetings, and undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, which is relevant to the role
It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are, in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken. You will be subject to performance review, which will incorporate a review of the above duties and performance over the period.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Location: 2wish currently offers a form of hybrid working and this will continue for the foreseeable future. This post is predominantly home based, with regular travel across the area you reside in and some travel to our Head Office in South Wales
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Work outside office hours may sometimes be necessary and will be compensated for by time off in lieu.
Annual Leave: 28 days plus bank holidays. Annual leave steadily increases after five years of service. Annual leave and statutory holidays are calculated on a pro rata basis where applicable.
Pension: 2wish operate a contributory pension scheme. 2wish will auto-enrol you into the scheme in accordance with it's auto-enrolment obligations. Full details of the scheme will be provided to you once you are enrolled, including the minimum level of contributions that you will be required to make during your membership (current contributions - employer 3% and employee 5%).
Mileage: A fixed rate allowance is payable for agreed mileage undertaken on 2wish business in a private vehicle, over and above your usual journey to your workplace/s.
Objective:
2wish exists to provide support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under.
Aims:
- Ensure every Emergency Department and Critical Care unit has a suitable bereavement suite
- Ensure that bereavement boxes are available at each of these hospitals
- Ensure that immediate bereavement support is available for all affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide a professional counselling service and other therapies for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide support to individuals who witness the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide support and training to professionals from any sector who may be affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- To advocate and campaign on behalf of suddenly bereaved families
Context of role:
2wish supports anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We are a largely self-funded charity providing support across Wales and more recently, in the bordering counties with England. Our support team works very closely with our fundraising team to increase income but also to raise awareness of the work of 2wish.
This is a unique opportunity for two individuals to raise awareness of the charity, building it’s profile and engaging communities across the English counties that border Wales. It will involve helping to organise fundraising events, working with volunteers and encouraging community fundraising opportunities.
Main duties:
- To help raise awareness of 2wish and the work we do in England
- To work alongside the support team in England, Phase I and to build on the reputation of 2wish
- Research, approach and engage community groups and local supporters using mechanisms for engaging their support to develop additional sources of income
- To liaise with the public in England, Phase I who are fundraising for 2wish
- To support the delivery of community and corporate events, and monitor the income raised
- To attend community and networking events where necessary
- To actively participate in and collaborate on financial planning for England, Phase I as a business unit during regular fundraising meetings
- To submit an annual business plan and budgets for the England fundraising team
- To submit monthly and annual reports to the Fundraising Manager as required and work to monthly targets
- Supporting the 2wish Fundraising Team with events and community fundraising
- Working with the Volunteer Coordinator to identify and secure volunteers and ambassadors, meeting them regularly and maintaining engagement
- Maintain relationships with all donors including attending cheque presentations
- To work flexibly, travel, and make overnight stays when required
- To attend weekend and evening community events in support of the charity when required
- A ‘hands-on’ and ‘can-do’ attitude
- Contribute on the social media platforms maintained by 2wish
General
- To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administration
- To maintain a high degree of confidentiality in accordance with the charity’s policies
- To work as part of a team
- To attend meetings as necessary - both virtually and in person
- To show respect and sensitivity for the cultural and religious beliefs of families
- To undertake training to update skills as necessary
- To contribute to the evaluation and monitoring processes to ensure effectiveness of services and activities provided
- To adhere to all health and safety procedures with regards to working off site
- Participate as and when required in team meetings and one-to-one meetings, and undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, which is relevant to the role
It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are, in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken. You will be subject to performance review, which will incorporate a review of the above duties and performance over the period.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
About Advantage Mentoring
Advantage Mentoring is a Community Interest Company that creates a unique partnership between two community assets and anchor institutions – The NHS and the charitable arms of professional football clubs; known as Club Community Organisations (CCOs).
Our flagship mental health programme increases access to NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and helps tackle waiting times and reduce Health Inequalities by providing weekly 1-2-1 mentoring support for young people aged 11-21 with mild-moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing support needs.
The programme provides key interventions and assistance for young people to proactively manage their mental wellbeing, re-establish aspirations and a sense of connection.
About the role and its purpose
This role will be responsible for driving awareness of the organisation’s work on a national and local level. This is with the key aims of increasing advocacy, support and engagement in its activities, generating positive media coverage and instilling a sense of pride in the organisation amongst existing and new stakeholders.
Job Purpose
· To position Advantage as ‘the mental health mentoring organisation partnering NHS and CCOs to provide impactful innovative healthcare solutions’
· To build brand affiliation and drive awareness of the organisation’s work on a national and local level.
· To increase advocacy, support and engagement across all organisation activities
· To generate positive media coverage and instil a sense of pride in Advantage amongst all existing and potential stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
· Co-develop a comprehensive communications strategy, with clear objectives, outcomes and resource needs, to drive awareness and growth of the organisation’s work
· Generate national and local media coverage to raise awareness of the organisation’s work amongst key audiences, including sporting, health, NHS and national/local government
· Spotlight our work in in relation to key selected themes throughout the calendar year
· Tell our story by creating regular content promoting our organisation and programme(s), including partner CCO and NHS work, and Advisory Board profiles
· Develop and manage a strategy for the organisation’s social media accounts to increase engagement and follower numbers
· Assist with the creation of publicity materials and upholding partners to our brand guidelines
· Manage, develop and update website
· Oversee all photography, videography and case studies creation
· Provide fundraising and event support with content (internally and externally)
Person Specification The ideal candidate will have the following:
· Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
· Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
· Ability to work in partnership and with flexibility
· Ability to work as a team player, enlisting support from others
· Excellent attention to detail
· Proactive, thinks ahead, generates innovative ideas
· Values and respects others, builds relationships, collaborates
· Gets things done, delivers to highest of standards, takes responsibility
Skills, Experience & Knowledge
· Able to demonstrate previous examples of successful publicity campaigns delivered for other brands/organisations
· A strong track record of crafting and managing messaging
· Experience of managing the PR and digital functions for an organisation
· Project management experience and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
· Good understanding of the sports/NHS/charity landscape
· Experience managing social media accounts.
· Deep understanding of the importance of effective storytelling to support fundraising/income generation in the charity sector would be an advantage.
Values & Behaviours
· Integrity – being transparent, responsible and trustworthy
Behaving in an honest and ethical manner, serving the community to the best of our ability
· Inclusive - recognising and respecting everyone’s value
Providing an accessible and welcoming environment
· Continuously improve - striving for excellence driving development through learning
Maximising opportunities to fulfil potential and be prepared to take risks
· Collaboration - working together internally and externally
Recognising the benefits of a multi-organisational approach to our community and workforce
· Inspiring - creating a culture where people prosper
Providing a safe and enjoyable environment supporting goals and aspirations
Advantage Mentoring CIC positively encourages applications from suitable qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to help voluntary and community groups in the BCP Council area to survive and thrive? Can you effectively share your skills and expertise in running such groups with them?
You would be delivering information, advice, guidance, and bespoke support along with peer learning and training as appropriate on the legal, income generation, technical and good practice aspects of running a VCS organisation.
You’ll be joining a flexible, innovative, and friendly team.
About you
You will have extensive knowledge of the voluntary and community sector (VCS) and an awareness of the changing environment for local communities and voluntary organisations and the challenges they face.
As a people person with great interpersonal skills, you’ll be able to build and maintain excellent professional relationships delivering bespoke support, which enables the local VCS to fulfil their missions more effectively, improve performance and governance and become stronger, safer, and more sustainable.
What we can offer in return
In return we offer a competitive salary and great benefits, including contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday (pro-rata) plus all bank holidays, season train ticket loan, flexible working and much more.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity Operations Manager
About Thyroid UK
Thyroid UK is a charitable organisation working to inform and support people living with thyroid disorders in the UK and campaigning on their behalf for the right tests to diagnose thyroid disease and to have a choice of treatment options.
The provision of quality information for people with both diagnosed and undiagnosed thyroid disorders is the primary concern of Thyroid UK, and we work effectively in this field through dialogue with NHS departments, networking with other voluntary organisations, and providing services directly to patients. We work to encourage scientific research for the education, alleviation, care, treatment and cure of thyroid disease and seek to influence public health policy for the benefit of people affected.
Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking a Charity Operations Manager to run the smooth, effective operation of the organisation so we can best support people in the UK living with thyroid disease. This is a management role leading on all operational activities, supporting and working in close collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Salary will be reviewed after an initial 6 month probationary period.
This role involves minimal supervision and is responsible for the day to day running and management of the charity.
General office management:
· General secretarial and administrative support including routine office tasks where needed
· To manage all operational activity of the charity according to the strategic direction provided by the Board of Trustees
· To be responsible for all aspects of staff and volunteer management, including recruitment, training and supervision
· Collaborating with other team members to ensure that information flows effectively
Support the CEO:
· Foster good relationships with other charities, organisations and research groups; supporting beneficiaries; liaising with patrons, medical advisers and trustees to support continued engagement
· Plan, market, manage and organise/deliver our projects such as conferences, webinars, surveys etc. to meet our strategic goals
· To ensure the financial sustainability of the charity by identifying and securing appropriate funding that supports the charity in achieving its objectives.
· To lead on trust and corporate fundraising to ensure our income streams remain stable and sustainable.
· Draft, proofread and publish the quarterly member magazine
· Draft and send our E-news to our beneficiaries
· Development of the website
· Management of IT systems
· Recruit, manage and supervise our volunteers
· Recruit and line manage staff
· Maintain and update the suite of governance policies to ensure
Thyroid UK is compliant with legal requirements and, where possible, best practices
· Identify opportunities to improve policies and procedures
· Prepare the annual report and other necessary documents and send to the Charity Commission and Companies House
Support the Board:
· Set Board meeting dates; preparing Board meeting papers, agendas and minutes, and liaise directly with Board members, in close collaboration with the CEO
· Contribute to the development and long term strategy of the charity providing regular reports to the board of trustees
· GDPR compliance in the role of GDPR Officer
· The role will require attendance at Board meetings that take place on Saturdays quarterly with one in London per year
Skills required to be successful in this role include:
· High standard of literacy and numeracy
· Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· A collaborative working style
· Ability to lead and motivate a small team
· Good problem solving and decision making skills
· Ability to prioritise and delegate tasks and establish clear lines of accountability
· Excellent IT skills and experience in the use of most Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word and Excel. Experience of using a customer relationship management system would also be helpful
· Ability to work with flexibility and adapt to changing circumstances
Experience
We are looking for someone with experience of working in a similar or related role in a small charity who ideally has experience in charity operations and governance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Reports to: Head of Parks and Community
Responsible for: Community Engagement Facilitator, Volunteers, Volunteer Wardens
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Job Purpose
This administrative based role is to manage community volunteering at BOST, including existing gardening volunteers, volunteer wardens for Crossbones Graveyard and to manage the recruitment and induction of new volunteers and wardens. This will be facilitated primarily through our volunteer programmes but also by the management of contracts, events, partnership working and local networks, and by raising awareness of BOST’s work through traditional and new marketing channels.
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Tasks and Responsibilities
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In common with all BOST staff
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To support the philosophy, aims and objectives of Bankside Open Spaces Trust and to champion its work in creating a high quality open-space network and a vibrant healthy community by managing local parks and facilitating community involvement.
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To develop an enabling ethos in the management of work streams and the personal development and support of individual team members.
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To promote and champion equality, diversity and inclusion for all staff, volunteers and stakeholders.
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Particular to the Volunteer Co-ordinator role
Volunteering
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To work with the Community Engagement Facilitator to recruit volunteers and wardens from a wide range of backgrounds to participate in BOST programmes and other aspects of the charity by developing and maintaining relationships with local community groups, partner organisations, businesses and individuals.
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Working with the Community Engagement Facilitator to target and ensure equal access for individuals from marginalised groups such as speakers of other languages, young people and people with disabilities.
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To liaise with project staff to match volunteers with suitable volunteering opportunities and to induct new recruits.
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To oversee the Crossbones Graveyard Volunteer Wardens calendar and WhatsApp group.
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To keep up to date with legislation, policies and best practice related to volunteering.
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To manage the Investing in Volunteers accreditation in preparation for assessment, every 3 years.
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To update volunteer policies and procedures and ensure necessary modifications to accommodate changes
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To ensure volunteers have a positive experience and their achievements are recognised and celebrated.
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To develop incentives and recognition arrangements for volunteers, including nominating volunteers for awards and providing enrichment activities.
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To oversee and manage volunteer progression through monitoring and review processes, ensuring volunteers receive sufficient support in reaching their goals through upskilling, training and workshops.
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To develop and maintain links with external agencies/partners to ensure up to date sign-posting and referral systems to support volunteers with additional needs.
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Support volunteers and referrals with additional needs working alongside their support team/referrer.
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To work with staff to develop and improve new volunteering opportunities.
Information, marketing and promotion
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To advertise volunteering opportunities on varied platforms keeping them up to date.
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To ensure effective systems are in place to capture and monitor volunteer impact.
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To ensure accurate record keeping of volunteering induction, registers, monitoring & evaluation.
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To maintain Salesforce CRM, uploading records and extract information for reports,
- communications and fundraising purposes.
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To produce reports, case studies and feedback on volunteering monitoring and evaluation for internal and external stakeholders.
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To represent BOST, attending events such as networking meetings, volunteer fairs, fundraisingevents and community events to promote our activities.
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To collaborate with staff to create marketing materials for volunteer recruitment.
Other
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To act as line manager from time-to-time for individual volunteers and referrals as well as the Community Engagement Facilitator to support BOST projects.
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To be part of the Crossbones Graveyard Steering Group and provide reports to stakeholders.
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To work to several budgets and report spend as required.
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To attend staff meetings and assist other staff as required and receive reciprocal assistance.
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To be aware of, actively promote and carry out all duties in accordance with BOST’s policies, including Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Safeguarding and Health and Safety.
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Such other duties of a similar nature which may be required from time to time.
Person Specification
Essential
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to transmit key messages quickly and clearly and to relate positively to users, staff, stakeholders and partners.
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Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with local community groups, partner organisation, businesses and other stakeholders electronically, telephonically and in person.
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Previous experience of volunteer co-ordination and management, working with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
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Knowledge and understanding of relevant equal opportunities issues, particularly barriers to participation for certain sections of the community and how these might be addressed.
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Understanding of current sector practice and policy in volunteering.
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Excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines consistently.
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Experience of working with or managing databases/CRM system.
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Understanding of the importance of user monitoring systems and the ability to operate monitoring systems to record key data.
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Experience of writing reports including qualitative and quantitative data.
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Experience in evidencing outcomes and impact measurement.
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Strong attention to detail.
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Ability to use Microsoft Office.
Desirable
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Experience of working as part of a voluntary organisation.
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Experience of managing staff.
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Experience of making funding applications.
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Experience of managing/working to a budget.
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Experience of using Salesforce CRM.
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Experience of Investing in Volunteers accreditation.
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Interest in community activism and gardening.
To apply, please Fill out our application form. CV’s will NOT be accepted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Victim Support is proud to have been commissioned to provide an Affected by Crime (ABC) service across Humberside which will provide a single point of contact for victims of all crime, whether or not they have reported to the police, to receive support and information.
We have opportunities available to work within the Humberside ABC service and are looking for dedicated, passionate and empathic people to join and enhance our team.
We are currently looking for an Engagement Officer to join the team working 22.5 hours per week. This role is home-based with regular travel required throughout the Humberside region.
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles)
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual who will promote and increase engagement with the Humberside ABC Service. The Humberside ABC service will provide services to anyone affected by crime and as an Engagement Officer you will work alongside our team to enhance the offer we provide by managing volunteers, promoting the service and working with our partners including the police.
As an Engagement Officer you will be responsible for:
- Recruiting and managing a diverse team of volunteers including Criminal Justice Champions (CJCs)
- Promoting the work of the service through events and presentations
- Providing training and awareness sessions to partner agencies including Humberside Police
- Maintaining and developing our online presence including updating website information and controlling our social media accounts
- Income generation and identifying fundraising opportunities
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills who is motivated, engaging and innovative. You will play an integral part in developing and embedding our Criminal Justice Champion (CJC) and Victim Friendly Organisation (VFO) programmes across Humberside to ensure that victims have a voice within the criminal justice system and organisations are promoting victim's rights and voices.
You will attend events, network with other agencies and develop and deliver presentations to both internal and external colleagues, community groups and other identified audiences. This means that although the role is home-based, regular travel is required within Humberside and occasionally across the wider region.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
MOVE Charity Programme Coordinator
MOVE AGAINST CANCER Charity (MOVE) is looking for an experienced, dynamic and motivated Programme Coordinator with the passion and the skills to support our small teams and programmes.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced individual with a strong administration background to join our growing team. We are looking for an exceptional individual with administration, data management, logistics experience, organisational skills and someone who can provide valuable support across our programmes as we grow.
The MOVE Team is a strong and motivated team, who love MOVE Charity and the difference we make, and are building a strong network of passionate and skilled volunteers to support our programmes and community.
Salary: £20k - £23k depending on experience.
Contract: Full Time fixed term contract for 12 months with potential to extend further.
The post is subject to a six months’ probationary period.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and respect individual needs. We offer a full-time position, but we are also open to considering requests for a 4-day work week or part-time role for candidates with the right experience.
Generous Annual Leave: Generous allocation of 28 days of holiday leave (pro rata if part-time)
Special Day Off: Your Birthday
Extended Holiday Break: Our charity closes down in between Christmas and New Year, giving you the opportunity to enjoy some additional time off over the festive period.
Pension Benefits: Pension plan through NEST (National Employment Savings Trust)
Flexible Working Arrangements and Hours: We believe in empowering our employees to manage their time effectively. This is a remote working role with travel for team meetings and other work-related events.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Peer Worker (Community Mental Health Team)
£24,021 - £26,001 pro rata, per annum (as from 1st April 2024)
Role 1 = 37 hours per week and Role 2 = 18.5 hours per week
Location: Southampton
Our vision is for a world where everyone experiencing a mental health issue receives support and respect. Join our passionate, dedicated team and make a difference today.
About the role
Working in partnership with our NHS colleagues, Solent Mind are providing Peer Support from within Community Mental Health Teams across Southampton.
This role includes:
- Working with community mental health team colleagues to identify service users that may benefit from peer support and plan work accordingly in a collaborative, person-centred way, including on entry and discharge to/from the service.
- Working with people in one-to-one and group settings, including managing your own caseload of service users, to support their recovery and build support networks.
- Supporting people to develop and use a range of skills and techniques to help their wellbeing.
About you
It is essential that you have your own lived experience and have a key understanding of the role of peer support in mental health as well as the ability to manage your own time with competing priorities taking responsibility for your own work and accountabilities.
About us
We're Solent Mind! We’re part of a network of over 100 Local Minds who tailor trusted mental health services to our communities. We set our own strategies and partnerships and rely on the support of our brilliant local fundraisers.
We collaborate with Mind to make sure their pioneering campaigns, information and research make a difference in Hampshire. Together, we make better mental health possible both locally and nationally.
Benefits
Our Gold Award for Workplace Wellbeing Index 2022/2023 and being a Mindful Employer reflects our commitment to our lively, friendly teams. We empower our people to have a voice, discover new opportunities and develop their careers. In addition to knowing you’re making a difference, you’ll also enjoy excellent benefits, including:
- Flexible working to promote a healthy work/life balance
- 25 days’ annual leave rising incrementally to 30 days per year (pro rata for part-time)
- Pension plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket and cycle-to-work scheme
If you’re ready to join the fight for mental health, visit our website to find out more and apply.
Closing date: 31st March 2024
Interview date: w/c 8th April 2024
Posts may be subject to a relevant DBS check.
Solent Mind welcomes applications from all the communities in which we work. Appointments are made on merit.
Registered Charity No: 1081116. Registered with Limited Liability in England and Wales No: 4004500.