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At SNG, we're committed to creating safe, provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful communities that leave a lasting, positive impact on our customers' lives. Our approach revolves around putting the customer first, ensuring every interaction is handled with care, respect, and inclusivity.

We're pleased to have an opportunity for a Customer Support Team Leader to join our team on a full time permanent basis.

You'll be based in our office in Newbury, with the flexibility to combine home working .

The Role

Your role will be to inspire, lead, and motivate a dedicated team of circa 8 Customer Support Advisors. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the delivery of consistent, high-quality service across all channels, embodying our commitment to 'right first time' outcomes and customer satisfaction

Key responsibilities:

• Contribute to the overall annual budget setting process and any devolved budget.
• Drive continuous improvements to streamline processes/ways of working
• Monitor performance in real time of your team, ensuring they both individually and collectively achieve agreed service and quality levels
• Recognise and reward great performance and values examples, as well as managing underperformance and absence
• Contribute to embedding digital channels, focussing on streamlining processes to make it easier for customers

Knowledge and skills:

• Proven experience in leading and managing dynamic Customer Support teams 
• Strong communication, active listening, and decision-making skills
• Evidence of excellent customer service achievements
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service and stakeholder management
• Ability to recruit, nurture, and develop professional teams to deliver impactful customer strategies
• Knowledge of data management processes and industry standards
• Commitment to personal and professional development

Interviews will be held week commencing the 8th July. 

What you'll get from us

We have some fantastic benefits on offer at SNG, including:

• £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary
• Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover

At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at Sovereign. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.

This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives and by joining us you can share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

We are now looking for our next CEO to continue our excellent success story and to drive forward the vision and ambition of the organisation and further build our reputation as one of Lincolnshire’s leading community providers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an inspirational and passionate individual to lead an organisation that plays a pivotal role in shaping the cultural landscape of the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Artistic Vision and Strategic Leadership
• Organisational Management
• Financial & Resource Management
• Programme Development & Impact Assessment
• Team Building & People Management
• External Relations & Advocacy

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

If you meet the following key criteria, we would love to hear from you.

• Proven track record of leadership in the not-for-profit sector, in a senior management role, ideally leading a music, arts or cultural organisation, or a major project in a related field.
• Experience working in a senior strategic role with demonstrable success in strategic planning, organisational development, and financial management.
• Significant experience in management and operations, with a proven track record of successful project implementation.
• Demonstrable success and experience generating income, identifying, and securing opportunities to diversify funding and grow income via trusts and foundations individual giving, and other areas of funding.
• Understanding of the UK Arts landscape, with a particular focus on/interest in the Community Music Sector.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Enthusiasm to think big and help collaboratively shape the future of soundLINCS with necessary due diligence to financial risks, other risks, and governance.  Results-oriented with drive to achieve organisational objectives.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
• A personal commitment and passion for promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in music, arts and cultural activities.
• Compassion, kindness and understanding around challenges faced by our communities, young people, artists, music professionals and the broader music sector.
• An advanced professional or leadership qualification is desirable.

We are looking for an experience, people focussed individual to join our Senior Leadership Team. As the Finance Manager you will play a pivotal role in the organisations financial and legal operations, producing key financial information and utilising your experience to develop individuals around you.

As a non-profit charity, the Union is not only a great place to work, but one where you can see the impact your work has to student lives on a daily basis. 

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE PART-TIME FINANCE MANAGER

Purpose of Role

To provide professional advice, information and reports to Trustees and the CEO on all aspects of the Union’s financial and operational performance to enable sustainability and future growth for the organisation. As a member of the Union’s management team, the post holder will provide finance and management reports and ensure all accounting and financial controls are performed in line with good accountancy practice.

Financial Management:

· To be responsible for the management of the Union’s financial affairs ensuring internal and external statutory and

regulatory obligations are met.

· To provide information, advice and guidance to the CEO and Trustees reporting on the ongoing financial viability of the Union and its activities as and when required including the compilation and coordination of budgets and forecasts.

· To ensure appropriate cash flow and investments for the organisation at all times, advising the CEO.

· To coordinate the management of the Unions finances, overseeing the accounting for income, expenditure, and assets, making recommendations for efficiencies and savings in order to obtain value for money.

· To safeguard all the assets of the Union by ensuring that control processes are in place to accurately record asset details in line with the Union’s financial procedures.

· To lead on the budget preparation process to compile, analyse and draft the organisation’s budget each year.

· To manage and develop robust financial systems to suit the organisation’s growing and changing needs under direction of the CEO.

· To ensure that all Union staff and Officers comply with the correct financial systems, procedures and controls and ensure that all statutory requirements are in place.

· To ensure effective processes are in place for assessing and managing business risk, including financial controls and insurance cover.

· To liaise with the University Finance department to submit regular management accounts, variance reports and invoices to access grant funding.

Financial Operations:

· To prepare and produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts.

· To plan and manage the Union’s tax liabilities under existing legislation and reconcile payroll and VAT payments.

· Responsibility for maintaining the Union’s Bank Mandate, ensuring that it is reviewed and amended annually.

· To oversee the processing of all journals.

· To provide support for Commercial Services areas calculating and analysing the cost of sales monthly, and trend analysis as and when required.

· Prepare for annual external audit by completing year end file with all reports required.

· To develop and implement action plans from external audit.

· To oversee accruals, prepayments, stock and depreciation monthly and post journals.

· To prepare for and attend management account meetings with the CEO and the Trustee Board Finance and Audit and Risk sub-committee meetings when requested.

· To produce reports on balance sheet reviews, and twice-yearly reforecast reports.

· Responsible for maintaining the Fixed Asset register, and review of capital investment.

· Manage the Union’s Cash Flow and prepare Cash flow forecasts as necessary.

· Monitor Balance Sheet control accounts ensuring reconciled.

· Overseeing good standards of credit control to ensure that the organisation is distributing monthly statements and debt chasing letters and where necessary instigating legal action for the recovery of funds.

· To analyse VAT transactions and produce the VAT return quarterly

· To submit the annual report and approved accounts to the Charity Commission and other bodies as appropriate and within deadline.

· To ensure the accurate accounting and authorisation of the Clubs and Societies monies and ensure that all expenditure is spent according to Union guidelines.

Staff Management:

· To ensure the smooth running of the Finance Office by overseeing the line management of the finance team.

· To ensure that the finance team produce all data accurately, on time and in the appropriate format adhering to the strict deadlines for both internal & external set tasks.

· To promote a positive working environment and a motivated finance team.

· To provide leadership, direction and coaching for finance team and to set an example of being results focused and aiming for excellence.

· To complete Personal Development Reviews with each member of the finance team.

· To manage, develop and train the finance team in accordance with the Union HR procedures, to ensure that they are meeting or exceeding agreed targets relating to performance, quality of service and standards and taking appropriate action if these targets are not met.

General Notes:

All Union employees are expected to work within the ethos of the Union and strive to achieve the following:

1. To work at all times within relevant legislation as well as structures, policies, and procedures.

2. To work co-operatively with other Union staff and officers, as well as relevant external organisations.

3. To adhere to the highest standards, especially of customer service and safety.

4. To seek to continually develop and improve Union facilities and services.

5. To keep up to date with sector developments, local competition, and students’ views/needs, where necessary undertaking market research to generate such information.

6. To undertake necessary training and to attend all meetings as requested.

7. To promote a positive and professional image of the Union to its members, customers, stakeholders, and other external people.

8. To positively contribute to the organisations ethical and environmental ethos.

9. To perform any other additional reasonable duties as deemed appropriate.

The principle roles and responsibilities will change from time to time and the post holder is required to undertake any additional duties as deemed appropriate.

Staff are required to have a Personal Development plan and to participate in training, meetings or conference considered relevant to their job. Staff must carry out their duties with full regard to the rules policies and procedures and conditions of service contained in the staff information guide.

A condition of the employment is that all staff are expected to assist in key events throughout the year. Staff are expected to portray a positive image both internally and externally of the Union by displaying standards of service integrity, punctuality, politeness, and professionalism.

The Union envisages that this post will develop through time and that the post-holder is expected to be proactive in pursuing these changes. Environmental consideration and environmental best practice are the responsibility of all Union staff. This list is not exhaustive and is a general indication - the role holder will be expected to complete any reasonable task requested of them.

Job Title: Habilitation Specialist

Reports to: Services Director

FTE: 1FTE. Full time, permanent. 37 hours per week.

Location: Hybrid with the possibility of a remote base, but regular attendance at the London Office and within London would be required.

Salary: £42,000 p.a.

 

RSBC are seeking an experienced Habilitation Specialist to join our Services Directorate. In this varied role you’ll have the opportunity to work with children, young people and families directly, as well as developing and delivering training. You’ll be our organisational expert in all things Habilitation and be part of a wider team seeking to ensure blind and partially sighted children and young people can live their life without limits.

Who are we looking for?

Someone with a nationally recognised qualification in habilitation training for children and young people with a visual impairment. You will have significant experience of working with children and young people with vision impairment and additional needs, excellent written and oral skills, and good IT skills. There will be the occasional weekend and evening work for which time off in lieu will be given

In return we offer a competitive range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance of 28 days (rising to 29 days after 3 years’ service) + bank holidays, an option to buy an additional 2 days of annual leave, Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox, flexible working opportunities, 3% contribution towards pension, access to 24/7 GP, mental health care and dental advice via apps if member of pension scheme, season ticket loan. We are a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workforce and are a Disability Confident Employer. We also hold the Investors in People Silver Award.

For further details on the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Please apply by emailing your CV and a supporting statement which details how you meet the requirements of the role and person spec

Closing date: Monday 8 July, 9am

Interview: Thursday 18 July

 

To apply you will need to have the right to work in the UK. We do not provide any sponsorship.

 

The Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and 2 satisfactory professional references. Registered Charity No.307892

Hours: Full time

Pay: Up to £41 000 GBP (depending on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid working available)

The Learning Design Specialist to design and coordinate development of learning solutions for humanitarian emergency preparedness.

The Learning Design Specialist at UK-Med is pivotal in enhancing the preparedness and competence of healthcare professionals for humanitarian emergency response initiatives.

The Learning Design Specialist focuses on efficiently designing and coordinating development of targeted training programs for both internal organisational audiences and external partners. The goal is to ensure that our Core Staff and a Register of approximately 1200 healthcare professionals worldwide are thoroughly equipped to provide exceptional care, leading to positive outcomes for the patients and communities we serve.

The Learning Design Specialist willinnovate and refine UK-Med's training content, ensuring it meets the specific needs of a diverse, global workforce. Expand the learning portfolio, incorporating digital, in-person, and simulation-based training tailored to strategic priorities. Establish and nurture partnerships to enhance our bespoke learning offerings, ensuring they meet the dynamic needs of our partners and maintain industry-leading standards.

The Learning Design Specialist will provide expert advice and support on designing effective learning solutions for external partners and conduct engaging and effective training sessions, both online and face-to-face, catering to the varied learning preferences and needs of the participants.

You will have a positive and flexible problem-solving approach and be willing, able, and ready to deploy to support all UK-Med programmes and projects.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read theCandidate Information Pack - Learning Design Specialistbefore applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (no more than 2 pages) that includes a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification.

Applications must be submitted through our online jobs portalno later than Friday 5th July, 2024.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

About The Role
Closing date: 30th June
Interview date: W/C 15th July
Application Process: Please ensure you apply a supporting statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
We have a brilliant new opportunity for a talented individual with email marketing experience to join our team as our new Email Engagement Manager.

You will manage our email and SMS engagement programme in line with our omnichannel strategy and wider organisation objectives. The role will work closely with key teams to manage strategic email marketing across the organisation, ensuring email is used effectively for both standalone activity and multichannel campaigns.

Alzheimer's Society have recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.

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

About you

- Experience of developing or embedding a strategic email programme across a range of teams within larger or complex organisation.
- Experience of working with and managing an enterprise level email marketing system, preferably Dotdigital.
- Strong email related technical skills including email building, audience segmentation and automation development, plus HTML/CSS, reporting and data management.

Person Specification

- Verbal and written communication skills to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
- Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.
- Advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.

- Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.

About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
 
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.

Senior MEL Manager

£47,345 - £49,513 pa

City of London E1 8QS and we are a hybrid working organisation

This role is offered on a hybrid contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home three days a week.

Purpose of job:

The role leads on key Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) approaches and tools that enable and collate learning across our strategic programmes and funding streams. The role will work closely with the Head of Impact and Learning to deliver key activities and tools that will operationalise Comic Relief’s Learning and Impact Framework, including supporting work on the communication of our impact. The Senior MEL manager also plays an important role in shaping and ensuring consistency of our organisational approach to MEL, enabling ongoing reflection and adaptation to drive a process of continuous improvement in our funding strategies and practices. This role will also be responsible for ensuring that Comic Relief principles of shifting power and anti-racism are applied to our MEL approaches and tools. 

Sitting within the Funding team, our MEL team has two MEL Managers that this role will work alongside to bring together the learning and evidence from both our funded partners (our grantees) and Comic Relief staff so that we are better placed to understand our impact. 

Key responsibilities:

Strengthening monitoring, evaluation and learning

• Lead the development and maintenance of key tools and approaches that will enable MEL Managers and Portfolio Managers (who manage relationships with our Funded Partners) to log and analyse key evidence and learning in alignment with Comic Relief’s Learning and Impact Framework. 
• Lead on ad hoc and bespoke pieces of work that intend to build our knowledge base and improve our practices as a funder. This might include research, synthesis and evaluation.
• Contribute to quality improvements in Comic Relief’s MEL approach, ensuring equitable, inclusive and consistent MEL principles, systems and processes are in place across our investment portfolios

Leading on key learning programmes

• For specific programmes, work collectively with funded partner organisations to support their learning, leading on collective learning and supporting with organisational strengthening activities 
• Recruit and oversee external consultants to deliver specific evaluation and learning projects as required

Communicating our learning and impact

• Work with Comic Relief’s communications, fundraising and partnership teams to assist work on the communication of our impact to support income generation.
• Work with colleagues in Comic Relief across the Strategic Communications, Fundraising and Partnership functions to understand what funding monitoring and impact information is needed to support our fundraising activity, and ensure this is provided and platformed (including on our website)
• Support the development of new funding partnerships and funding programmes by providing inputs into the overall evidence and learning needs and strategy and advising on MEL options and approaches. 
• Prepare inputs to reports, meetings, strategic planning and partner relationships, ensuring that learning is well documented and made accessible to relevant internal and external audiences

Please note, occasional Travel may be required within this role

Person specification

Essential criteria

• Technical expertise in monitoring, evaluation and organisational learning practice within philanthropy and the social change sector including informal and formal processes, approaches, tools and methodologies 
• An understanding, critical engagement with, and proven ability to apply, analysis of diversity, equity inclusion and belonging(DEIB) and power to evidence and learning 
• Experience conducting research and interpreting qualitative data
• Excellent facilitation skills, including the ability to promote critical thinking and reflective practice and encourage learning
• Experience of successfully supporting organisations or movements to plan and implement quality improvements, including through monitoring, evaluation and learning
• Experience of commissioning and managing external consultants to deliver evidence and learning outputs 
• Effective relationship builder, with strong emotional intelligence and experience of working in collaborative, multicultural and cross sector environments alongside individuals and organisations with diverse perspectives
• Great ability to plan and prioritise a diverse workload, with a good attention to detail 

Desirable criteria 

• Experience using evidence and learning to support communications, fundraising and partnership work 
• Proven experience of putting evidence and learning into use, with a strong ability to identify thematic or overarching learning connections across a varied portfolio of work
• Experience using outcome harvesting or other similar qualitative methods

Perks and benefits:

· Flexible working hours

· Work from home option

· Wellness programs

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

· Paid emergency leave

· Sabbatical Opportunities

· Professional development

· Mentoring/coaching

· Paid volunteer days

· Payroll giving

· Team social events

· Extracurricular clubs

· Cycle to work scheme

· Free fruit

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Closing: 11:59pm, 26th Jun 2024 BST

 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Comic Relief we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Why work at Comic Relief

There are lots of good reasons to join us at Comic Relief. You can read more about our employee benefits, such as our commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We ask staff to come to the office twice a week, normally on agreed team days, so that we can do all those things that are difficult to do online. Our office is based in Whitechapel, London,

There are lots of opportunities to develop your skills and experience at Comic Relief, including opportunities to become a Mental Health First Aider or to participate in our Employee Network Groups that focus on making Comic Relief a more inclusive place to work.

Disability Confident Employer

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we take positive action by providing first-round interviews to candidates who have a registered disability, provided they meet the minimum criteria for the role, as demonstrated on their CV and application questions.

At Parentkind, we believe that the well-being of children is deeply intertwined with the active involvement and support of their parents. Our mission is to empower parents not only to be partners in their children's education but also to foster happy, healthy relationships that enable children to thrive in all aspects of their lives. As the leading voice for parents in the UK, Parentkind plays a crucial role in shaping educational policies and supporting families through comprehensive, impactful initiatives.

Why You Should Join Parentkind

Impactful Mission:

Joining Parentkind means contributing to a mission that directly enhances the lives of children and families. Our recent National Parent Survey highlighted significant issues such as the financial struggles parents face in affording school costs and the mental health challenges children encounter. As a fundraiser, your work will enable us to provide essential resources and support to parents, ensuring children have the opportunity to succeed both academically and personally​.

Champion for Policy Change:

Parentkind has been instrumental in influencing education policy, from advocating for transparency in sex education to challenging the current school inspection frameworks. Parentkind authors the National Parent Survey, the largest and most impactful survey of its kind in the UK, and is consistently asked to submit evidence to policy decisions, speak at conferences, participate in panel and roundtable events and to give evidence to Parliaments.

Holistic Support for Families:

We understand that supporting parents goes beyond education. Parentkind is committed to helping parents build strong, nurturing relationships with their children, addressing mental health issues, and creating a positive home environment. Your fundraising efforts will enable us to expand our programs and initiatives that support the holistic well-being of families​.

Collaborative and Inclusive Culture:

At Parentkind, you will be part of a dynamic and diverse team passionate about making a difference. Our collaborative culture values every team member's input and fosters a supportive environment where innovative ideas can flourish. You will have the opportunity to work alongside like-minded professionals dedicated to empowering parents and enhancing children's lives.

Professional Growth and Development:

We are committed to your professional growth, offering extensive training and development opportunities. As a fundraiser, you will have access to resources and mentorship to help you excel in your role and advance your career. Your success in fundraising will directly translate into more robust support systems for parents and children across the UK.

Flexibility and Work-Life Balance:

We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. Parentkind offers flexible working arrangements to ensure you can maintain a balance between your professional responsibilities and personal life, allowing you to perform at your best.

Join us at Parentkind and be a catalyst for positive change. Your role as a fundraiser will be crucial in advancing our mission to support parents and create an environment where every child can thrive. Apply today and make a lasting impact on families and communities across the nation.

About You

Parentkind has been highly successful in fundraising, delivering 5/6/7/8 figure opportunities during this, its first year of fundraising.  We now require an ambitious and experienced Corporate Account Manager, with a passion for building on this to grow and deliver high value fundraising partnerships that will bring about transformational change. You have a passion for the work that Parentkind does and are able to inspire our partners to work with us to make a difference to the life outcomes of young people. You will bring excellent communication skills and a motivated, results-driven attitude. 

You’ll have

• A minimum of 3 years experience in an account management role
• Demonstrable experienceof growing and developing mutually beneficial partnerships
• A strong track record of meeting and exceeding financial targets
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to produce high quality presentations and reports
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Strong influencing skills

You’ll get

• To join a fast-moving charity with an exciting future
• To help build a corporate partnerships fundraising function from scratch, playing a key role in driving forward the charity’s strategy and shaping our fundraising activity
• Remote working full-time with a great online team culture
• 25 days holiday in addition to UK public holidays.
• Benefits such as 4 x Death in service, two years of 75% income protection for long term illness, free private online/telephone GP appointments.

How to apply

A job description is attached to this listing.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter through CharityJob, outlining your motivations for applying for the role and how you meet the Person Specifications.

To arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact the Head of Corporate Partnerships, Georgie Stanton, at georgie dot stanton at parentkind dot org

The deadline for receipt of applications is 9am on Tuesday 1st July.We are keen to not lose amazing candidates through a lengthy process and so will interview on an ongoing basis and may appoint before the deadline.  Please apply or indicate your interest as soon as practical.

More about Parentkind

Parentkind is the national voice of parents and the largest federated charity of its kind.  As a 68-year-old charity, we have helped parent groups raise billions in support of their children's schools.  Parentkind's membership of 13,000 parent teacher associations deliver tens of thousands of events and opportunities at around half of all primary schools and a quarter of secondary schools each year.  

Parentkind delivers the National Parent Survey, The National PTA Awards, The PTAextra termly magazine, 'Be School Ready' (a publication that reaches 1 in 6 families with children starting school each year), and more.  If you have any questions, don't hesistate to reach out.

The charity's impact is significant, and our work ensures that parent and carer voices are heard at a local, regional, and national level.

About the role 

Smart Works Reading is an ambitious, rapidly expanding charity, empowering women to regain their confidence and secure employment across the Thames Valley. We are seeking an experienced and driven Fundraising Manager to spearhead our fundraising efforts and cultivate sustainable revenue streams.  Join our small, passionate team to empower women back into employment.

We are seeking an experienced permanent Fundraising Manager for an experienced major donor fundraiser to make a significant difference and work in close partnership with both our Board of Trustees and the head office in London.  

The successful post holder will be forging relationships with local businesses, as well as researching and building a strong pipeline of grant funders and five and six-figure gifts from Trusts & Foundations, including core funding and restricted funding.

If you're passionate about transforming women's lives by helping them regain their confidence and self-worth, whilst playing your part in bettering our community, we want to hear from you. 

What you'll be doing

• Build excellent relationships with corporate and community partners, generating awareness and income for the centre, from a range of revenue streams, including grants, events and corporate fundraising
• Maintain an up-to-date database with relevant income tracking and pipeline data to facilitate regular KPI and financial reporting to the Board
• Develop and manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, cultivating relationships to secure substantial philanthropic gifts
• Project lead our flagship Cycle for Smart Works challenge, recruiting teams to achieve £50K+ revenue
• Research and identify prospective grantfunders, writing and submitting high-quality applications and proposals
• Delivering excellent grant management and stewardship updates
• Represent Smart Works Reading at high-profile events and meetings, engaging with influential individuals and key stakeholders

What you'll have 

• Experience in securing five and six-figure income from a variety of philanthropic sources, including corporate partnerships
• Entrepreneurial mindset towards our fundraising strategy
• Proven success in identifying, cultivating, and inspiring donors to support the cause
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, tailored to various audiences and platforms
• Experience working with grant applications and/or funding proposals and utilising a range of tools to identify new funding opportunities
• Excellent written communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to prepare high-quality funding proposals and reports, adapting the communication style for different audiences and stakeholders to maximise impact
• Passion for empowering women and improving lives in the local community

What we offer

• Flexible/Hybrid working role, office based 2 days a week
• Circa £40,000 FTE depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Positive, supportive working environment with opportunities for practical training and progression
• VIP access at Smart Works sales, events, and pop-up shops

How to apply

Please submit a CV by 30th June. 

Reasonable travel costs will be reimbursed for interviews. 

At Smart Works we will apply suitable measures to keep your information secure in accordance with our Privacy Policy (a current version of which is available on our website).

Smart Works promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates with lived experience of unemployment as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Smart Works.

We're seeking skilled and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Service Manager for services working with 16 plus children and care leavers. In this role, you will play a vital role in providing effective leadership to an integrated and multi-functional team providing an assessment, support and move on to the young people we accommodate.

Your mission: to motivate and develop the staff team to consistently deliver a high quality and needs led responsive service to young people. Through this the overarching goal is to empower young people through the care system and in the development of lifelong tools they need to lead fulfilling lives outside the confines of traditional services. 

About the Role:

As the Service Manager, you will report to a Regional Service Manager and will be working closely to ensure the services meet our business objectives. You will actively direct the team in their day-to-day work to ensure your young people’s needs are at the centre of the support process and the support provided is personalised and of a high quality. 

You will be working within a strengths and recovery framework embedded within a trauma informed approach to meet the varying needs of young people experiencing a multitude of varying needs including offending behaviour and complex mental health. You will have responsibility of housing management and will work within the management team and internal SHP Central teams to ensure the service are delivered to the highest standard. 

About you:

• Experience managing staff working across multiple sites. 

• Experience managing accommodation based services with a variety of tenure and a knowledge of housing management and health and safety. 

• Your toolkit includes a track record in building positive stakeholder relationships and community networks. 

• Your approach is creative, analytical, trauma-informed and rooted in a strengths and recovery model. 

• You can creatively inspire opportunities for our young people to thrive and staff to develop to their highest potential. 

• A non-judgmental approach to working with complex needs young people and to promote a strengths-based approach and an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. 

• Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to delivering service objectives across work specialisms. 

About SHP:

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. 

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for young people in need. Apply now to become a pivotal part of our dynamic Management Team. Together, we'll transform lives and build a stronger community. 

Important Info:

Closing Date: Sunday 30th June at midnight 

Interview Date: Thursday 11th or Friday 12th July at SHP Head Office 

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.

**Hybrid / Remote**

As our Finance Manager you will be at the heart of the charity’s operations and play a vital role in helping us embark on a new 3-year strategy. Working closely with the Director of Operations and CEO your role and expertise will be pivotal in driving excellence and integrity in financial management and strategic financial decisions. 

Your responsibilities will span the entire financial lifecycle, from budgeting and forecasting to meticulous reporting and process optimisation, you will also lead on management reporting, cashflow planning and the delivery of WellChild’s audit, Annual Report & Accounts.

You will have a detailed knowledge of accounting principles (ideally from within the charity sector), strong analytical skills; be able to demonstrate both operational and strategic thinking and have a proficiency in accounting alongside a relevant finance qualification; (ACA, ACCA, ACMA).

You will also need to have advanced excel skills, experience of charity accounts, SORP and charity VAT and be able to plan, prioritise and organise your work with impeccable attention to detail.

For full details of the role and contact details for a furhter discussion please see the Job description/ person specification and job advert documents.

We look forward to recieveing your application by the 26th June 2024

Senior Fundraiser

Friends of Ibba Girls School, South Sudan (UK charity number 1146220)

Friends of Ibba Girls School, South Sudan (FIGS), was established in 2011 in response to a specific request from local community leaders to help them build and develop a girls’ residential school in South Sudan.  Ibba Girls Boarding School (IGBS) now educates 360 primary and secondary school girls from across the whole of Western Equatoria State and employs 40 staff (teachers, matrons, cooks and other support staff). The school is on a large, green campus and provides not only high-quality teaching but a visible demonstration of the benefits of school education in South Sudan, where most girls leave school before the end of primary and very few achieve secondary qualifications.  FIGS is a relatively small organization but it is making a substantial impact by providing a model of good quality girls’ schooling across South Sudan.

FIGS has achieved notable successes – the school which opened in 2014, initially with 40 girls, has now reached its full size of 360 girls, with excellent exam results and has reduced dropout from school. It is nurturing empowered women who can exercise leadership locally and nationally for this newly independent nation. FIGS works closely with the experienced and widely-acclaimed Windle Trust International, who provide technical financial and organizational support to the school in South Sudan. 

FIGS has raised about £4 million over the last 10 years, particularly through relational fundraising.  Running costs for a boarding school in South Sudan are around £ 1/3 million each year, so fundraising is a key task for FIGS.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced fundraiser with a strong and demonstrable track record to play a crucial role in expanding the donor base of FIGS, while sustaining and engaging the large network of existing supporters and donors.  You will lead the fundraising work and will use your skills across a wide range of fundraising functions, including expanding the number and range of individuals, corporates, philanthropists, schools, churches, legacies and trusts. 

We need the help of a talented individual to implement FIGS’ fundraising strategy and action plan, working with those Trustees who are able to give some time to fundraising and with solid help from a part-time fundraising consultant.  There is plenty to enjoy in the varied work, where one can see visible results in the impact it has on the school, its students and staff, parents and communities across Western Equatoria State and across the nation of South Sudan.

The post can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis (where part-time is at least 3 days a week).  It will be on a self-employed consultancy basis.  Hours can be flexible by arrangement. The person will work mainly from home, liaising online with Trustees and others, but some travel to events in London and elsewhere will be needed on an occasional basis. We are looking for someone to start as soon as mutually convenient. A contract will be one year in the first instance, and can be renewed subject to satisfactory performance.  The remuneration as a self-employed person is in the range of £35-42K dependent on track record and experience (or pro rata). 

Key responsibilities

· To support the delivery of the fundraising plan, achieving or exceeding targets and KPIs, both financial and non-financial as agreed with the Chair of FIGS Trustees and Chair of its fundraising group.

· To identify and generate new fundraising opportunities, from the corporate and philanthropic sectors, as well as from organizations, groups and individuals

· To widen the existing network of donors, based on relationship development and management and engagement with existing supporters and donors, and creating new opportunities

· To generate a pipeline of activities across a range of fund-raising streams

· Develop strong relationships with all external stakeholders. 

· Produce progress reports for FIGS Trustees about fundraising in relation to targets and budget and make recommendations for future streams of work.

· Attend key fundraising and supporter events to generate significant income, support and profile.

· Be an ambassador for FIGS.

· Ensure fundraising activities are in line with FIGS’ values and policies, relevant legislation and the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice. 

 

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from a wide range of identities and backgrounds.
 

Stepping Stones exists to improve the lives of adults with learning disabilities. We are seeking an enthusiastic and agile manager who will be at the heart of the organisation and will lead a small team of qualified tutors and volunteers in continuing to provide high quality experiences for the people who attend. Stepping Stones is a community that loves to socialise and learn new skills together. Our current programme includes art, dance, drama and music, together with digital skills and cooking.

This role is responsible for strategic development with the guidance of the Board of Trustees, income generation, and the management of all aspects of service delivery. It is our intention to appoint a new post of Activity Co-ordinator to support the Charity Manager as budgets allow. You will play an active part in designing this role so that it enhances our delivery and increases capacity within the organisation.

Our experience during the pandemic and consequently, has shown us that being together in real life is an essential element of our offer to the people who attend Stepping Stones and so this post requires a physical presence preferably 3 days per week during the period when classes are running (30 weeks per year).  We are open in our approach to recruitment and are keen to support the right candidate to flourish. This means that we are happy to consider flexible working hours and an annualised hours contract if this supports your work life balance.

ABOUT YOU
You will build good working relationships with all stakeholders including the people who attend our classes, their network of support (including support workers, carers and family members), funders, partners and the local community. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, you will be comfortable working with autonomy. You will be a strong team leader, proactive problem solver, and confident making decisions for the good of the organisation. Whilst the role demands strategic thinking and planning, it also requires you to be visible and accessible. You will sometimes contribute to activities when time allows, for example, in pilot phases of new classes

ABOUT THE CHARITY
Stepping Stones is a thriving, longstanding and highly valued community organisation. We have delivered activities for over 30 years and our weekly classes are an important part of the lives of people who attend.

Our main delivery is a timetable of up to 14 weekly classes from our base in a multipurpose community centre. We also have activities off site including gardening at a local allotment and music and art classes at a day centre and residential home. Each week over 100 people benefit from our activities.

HOW TO APPLY
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. 

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter through CharityJob, outlining your motivations for applying for the role and highlighting how and where you meet the Person Specification.

Villiers Park is generously supported by charitable trusts and foundations, which contribute over £500,000 every year towards our work. The Trusts Manager will build on and develop Villiers Park’s trust fundraising, by cultivating relationships with current and prospective supporters, preparing compelling applications and reports, and seeking new funders and opportunities to help us to realise our goals and those of the communities we serve. Our established portfolio offers a unique opportunity for an experienced Trusts Manager to steward relationships and meet with funders across our hubs, to see our work in action.

This is a rewarding role at an exciting time for Villiers Park. We have four regional hubs cross the UK, with a fifth in development, and an evidence-based approach that makes a proven impact on young people’s lives. We are going into the second year of Scaling Award support from the Fair Education Alliance, which is helping us to extend our impact and reach.

About you

• Passionate about supporting young people from under-represented backgrounds;
• Experience of successfully building relationships with charitable trusts and securing five and six figure gifts;
• Excellent communication skills and able to cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Excellent planning and organisational skills;
• Ability to work autonomously and on own initiative;
• Good understanding of financial information and ability to communicate this effectively;
• A team player, who is personable, curious and empathetic;

• A commitment to learning and professional development;
• An understanding of current fundraising trends and connected with relevant fundraising networks.

Main duties and responsible 

• Prepare and write compelling applications to charitable trusts and foundations who have the capacity to make five and six figure gifts towards the charity’s work;
• Prepare and submit scheduled applications and reports to current funders, ensuring that we hit deadlines and develop relationships with the trusts and foundations currently supporting Villiers Park;
• In collaboration with the Senior Leadership team, and colleagues in Fundraising and Communications, create engaging and accurate reports to current funders that share the impact of their support, including trusts, major donors and university partners;
• Develop and implement targeted stewardship strategies that bring current donors closer to our work;
• Identify new prospects and propose engagement and cultivation strategies;
• With the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships and Chief Executive, develop the trusts and philanthropic strategy to support the organisation’s five year plan from 2025;
• Prepare regular financial and pipeline reports, working closely with the Finance team on budgeting and forecasting;
• Support the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships to identify and develop fundraising channels, including family trusts, corporate foundations and legacy giving;
• Ensure compliance with Villiers Park’s safeguarding policies, and with the charity’s gift acceptance and fundraising policies and processes.

This list is not exhaustive and the post-holder will be required to undertake other tasks relevant to the role and within their capability.

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience of fundraising for an educational or social mobility charity;
• Experience of securing multi-year six figure gifts;
• Interest in extending fundraising knowledge and experience, to include major donors, legacies and university partnerships.

This is a hybrid role with in-person meetings at our office in North Cambridge at least every two weeks.

Location:Hybrid (to meet in Cambridge at least every two weeks)

Salary:£38,000 - £41,000 FTE

Deadline:25 June 2024

Interviews:Interviews will be held online, first stage: 1 July 2024 and the second stage: 8 July 2024