Did you know that more than 7% of the working age population of England can barely read at all?

Read Easy UK is a rapidly growing national charity that provides one-to-one volunteer reading coaches for adults who struggle with reading. This service is provided through an expanding network of locally-run volunteer Read Easy groups in various parts of the country, which are set up and supported by Read Easy UK. The charity operates from a small head office in north Gloucestershire. More information about the work of Read Easy can be found on our website.

The role

Read Easy UK is at an exciting stage of development and this new post has been created to strengthen the charity’s infrastructure as it expands. The role will be varied and challenging as you will have responsibility for all administrative and financial matters, including policy, risk management, budgeting and bookkeeping, human resources and document development.

The role of Head of Administration and Finance will form part of Read Easy UK’s small, but dynamic Management Team. You will report to the Chief Executive and work alongside the Head of Operations and Head of Fundraising & PR, helping to ensure that the charity runs efficiently and sustainably and is able to meet the goals of its ambitious new Ten Year Strategic Plan. Our culture is friendly, focused, mature and hard-working.  

For more information, please download the role profile.

Salary: £32,000 to £34,000 per annum, depending on experience, pro rata for 3-4 days per week. (This is the full time equivalent salary; the part-time salary will be calculated pro rata.)

Benefits: 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) pro rata. Pension scheme available.

Please click on the Apply Now button and email your CV with a covering letter, laying out in detail how your skills and experience meet the above criteria. Please note that applicants who do not provide this detailed covering letter will not be considered.

MANE CHANCE SANCTUARY

Fundraiser

Mane Chance is growing its team by creating the part-time position of Fundraiser. In this role, you will focus on our corporate and event fundraising, with the aim of developing new channels of income for the charity.

You should be enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated with the ability to work independently while also working closely with our team. You are assertive, yet tactful and able to convey our cause while engaging with stakeholders. You have a proven ability to build and nurture relationships, with a strong foundation of skills in event management along with previous experience of charity fundraising.

The role is to be working from home, however we would expect the candidate to visit the site from time to time as well as local and regional supporters/funders. Knowledge of the local area and local Corporates/SMEs will be considered a significant advantage. 

The key elements of the role are described below, but as Mane Chance is a small charity, the successful candidate may be able to demonstrate other areas where they can also make a significant contribution to the organisation; 

POSITION OVERVIEW

• The Head of Fundraising will:
  1. Identify and establish relationships with local and national corporates in order to develop future fundraising channels.
  2. Position Mane Chance Sanctuary as the charity of the year within local and national companies.
  3. Identify other corporate partnership and relationship opportunities to fit the needs of corporates.
  4. Manage the ongoing relationship with existing and new entities, including feedback of Mane Chance Sanctuary activities and acting as brand ambassador for Mane Chance Sanctuary within corporates.
  5. Identify new and develop an increasing payment-in-kind support from corporates.
  6. Identify event and charity sponsors, manage the ongoing sponsors relationships and increase sponsorship.
  7. Instigate, organise and manage fundraising events, including virtual events throughout the year.

• The Head of Fundraising will report to the General Manager

PRINCIPAL ASSIGNMENT OBJECTIVES                   

• Research and Development of Corporate relationships to include:
  1. working with local and national corporates to identify possible fundraising relationships.
  2. obtaining event and charity sponsorship where appropriate.
  3. working with local and national companies on fundraising initiatives, for example, ‘Charity of the Year’ opportunities.
  4. negotiating corporate discounts for expenses incurred by the Charity.
  5. negotiating corporate support and donations to the charity, either monetary or materials
  6. maintaining the relationships on an ongoing basis, reporting back to corporates, developing further involvement and acting as brand ambassador as appropriate to satisfy their own reporting requirements.

• Identify opportunities to host MCS fundraising events, both physical and virtual, and lead the organisation and delivery of such events throughout the year, aiming to achieve a mutually agreed target income. To include:
  1. Obtaining corporate support for events.
  2. Initiating advertising of events through preparation of press releases for approval and distribution.
  3. Sourcing of auction and raffle prizes where appropriate.
  4. Sourcing venue, catering and entertainment.
  5. Managing ticket sales and marketing and subscriptions. 
  6. Liaising with volunteer/community volunteers regarding staffing of the events.
  7. Managing data capture from supporters and participants to aide in analysis, budgeting and development of fundraising leads.

• Attend regular meetings with the General Manager and other members of the fundraising team to ensure continued tracking of income generation against budgetary targets.
• Using your experience, suggest and develop other new sources of income for the charity under the guidance of the General Manager and Trustees as appropriate.  
• Fulfill such additional duties as may be agreed with the General Manager from time to time.

SIGNIFICANT WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

1. The General Manager
2. The Charity Administrator
3. The Chairman and Trustees
4. Volunteers
5. External Contacts:
   • Local organisations and personalities.
   • Local and National Company Representatives.
   • Fundraising contacts.
   • Local Event Management organisations.
   • Personal contacts.

The Head of Fundraising position is offered as a part-time (24-hours per week), two-year fixed-term contract, with some out-of-hours work neccesary.    

Having supported patients and their families throughout the lockdown period, we're working with a fantastic hospice in Yorkshire to find a talented Trusts and Major Donor Fundraiser. From the top down you'll find a clear vision and drive to raise essential funds to provide the very best palliative care and quality of life for patients.

As a key member of a friendly and supportive Fundraising Team, you'll be responsible for identifying and developing relationships with trusts and foundations in order to deliver the charity's ambition of doubling the number of people supported each year. You'll create and submit compelling cases for support, developing bespoke funding proposals and managing and identifying opportunities to grow major giving from both existing supporters and new prospects.

We are looking for someone who has a strong previous track record in Trust fundraising. You'll be able to demonstrate management of a pipeline of trusts and foundation applications including ongoing relationship management. Ideally, you'll also have experience of managing major relationships with individuals, although this could also be a great development opportunity for an experience Trusts fundraiser keen to widen their portfolio of skills into philanthropy.

You'll have a passion for palliative care and be able to demonstrate care and compassion in your approach.

Based in West Yorkshire with flexibility for homeworking. With the encouragement and support of a brilliant leadership team, there is opportunity for professional development too.

To find out further information about this exciting role, please get in touch with Ellen Drummond.

Closing date: 9am on 7th August

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Closing date: Sunday 9th August 2020 at 11.30pm 

We’re looking for a proactive individual with community fundraising and volunteer management experience to join us as a Regional Community Fundraiser and help us maximise our local fundraising activities.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Part of our hugely successful Income Generation division, Shelter’s Community Fundraising team is a new and, currently, small team but with big plans to grow our numbers to have Regional Fundraisers in 12 cities across England and Scotland. Community Fundraising is a key part of Shelter’s long-term fundraising strategy and investment is being made available to fund it. We have recently appointed a new Head of Community Fundraising and are now seeking to expand our team of Regional Fundraisers – it’s a great time to join us.

At Shelter we are committed to tackling systematic inequalities and currently we are looking to increase the diversity within our Fundraising team. We would particularly welcome applications from anyone with a BAME background or considers themselves to have a disability.

About the role
Implementing a new community fundraising strategy in London and the surrounding areas is just one of the challenges we’ll expect you to rise to in this high profile role. Essentially, you’ll be responsible for raising the profile of the organisation and attracting new loyal and regular supporters. That means shaping and developing your geographical area and local community to establish a tangible relationship with Shelter and its work. It also means providing a high standard of stewardship to add value to current and new Shelter fundraisers and volunteers. Working in the best interests of the charity by contributing to wider fundraising teams' goals whenever possible will be important too. Put simply, you’ll do everything you can to generate more income and attract new long-term supporters. 

About you 
To succeed, you’ll need a proven relevant background, including working within community fundraising, volunteer management and a demonstrable track record of meeting and exceeding financial targets. We’ll also be looking for experience of reporting using Raisers Edge or a similar database. Customer focused, commercially aware and results-driven, you have a creative and innovative approach and will be able to start and build relationships and to effectively tell the story of why people should support Shelter’s fight to end homelessness and bad housing. What’s more, you’re not afraid to challenge the status quo and try new ideas when appropriate. Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications is also required, as is a full UK driving licence.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. 

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities),gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

PA to the Senior Leadership Team
Rochester Airport
Competitive Salary

For over 30 years, Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex has been providing world-leading pre-hospital medical service to critically ill or injured patients wherever they are, whenever they need it. As the UK’s busiest, and one of the world’s leading, Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), we are at the forefront of utilising technology and innovation to save lives and improve patient outcomes.

To support us in maximising our impact, Team KSS is looking to appoint a PA to the Senior Leadership Team, who will provide a high level of administrative support primarily to the members of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT). As the PA to the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide a wide range of services which include extensive diary and inbox management, and the processing of day-to-day administration to ensure that organisational deadlines are met and the SLT’s time is fully optimised.

A highly organised and highly efficient individual, the PA to the Senior Leadership team will also be responsible for deputising for the EA to the CEO during periods of absence.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE:

- Providing high-level administrative support for the Senior Leadership Team
- Day-to-day management of the Senior Leadership Team’s diaries where necessary; facilitating team demand on their time and reminding them of important tasks, actions and deadlines
- Travel co-ordination including travel booking
- Processing expenses
- Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations
- Commissioning and collating papers and briefings for meetings to ensure attendees are prepared for the meeting
- Minute taking for various meetings
- Acting as the first point of call for senior staff, maintaining high levels of visibility, professionalism and communicating on their behalf where necessary
- Deputising for the Executive Assistant to the CEO during periods of absence
- Maintaining stock levels for all office stationery and ordering new stock when necessary
- Supervising, co-ordinating and overseeing incoming and outgoing mail
- Meeting and greeting visitors on behalf of the Senior Leadership Team
- Ad-hoc tasks as instructed by the Senior Leadership Team or Executive Assistant to the CEO

This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 9:00 – 17:00 and 9:00 – 16:30 on Fridays. 
 
To apply for this role, please select the apply button shown to submit your application along with a copy of your CV and supporting statement. 

The closing date for applications is the 17th August 2020.  

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Other organisations may call this role Personal Assistant, PA, Senior Administrator, EA, Executive Assistant, PA to CEO, or PA to MD.

Exciting opportunity to work for a growing charity as a part-time fundraiser

Tom’s Trust provides psychological support for children with brain tumours and their families in the East of England and in the North East.  Our vocation is to provide psychological support to all children in the UK diagnosed with a brain tumour and to support their families too.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a supportive, approachable, and personable individual to join our dynamic fundraising team.

Community Fundraiser
Based: Cambridge
Hours: Part-time

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years fundraising experience

Drivers Licence

Good IT skills essential

Events management experience

Some experience of marketing useful but not essential

Some experience of Corporate Fundraising useful

Salary: £15,000 - £20,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

As a Community Fundraiser, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of a range of fundraising activities, providing fundraising guidance and support for volunteer fundraisers, and develop new fundraising opportunities and networks, ensuring the highest level of supporter care.  You will be open to new ideas and work easily within a small, dynamic team as well as have a flexible working attitude.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategies and an ability to create motivating and inspiring proposals to volunteer fundraisers. You will be a confident , community minded person and have an experience in building trust and relationships with our supporters

Full driving license and use of own car will be required.

Closing date: 31st August

en Brown are delighted to be working in partnership with a cancer charity who are recruiting for an experienced fundraiser (Trusts and Grants) to join them on a part time basis, 2 days per week. Your role will be to research and identify funding opportunities from a number if different sources and write comprehensive, creative funding applications.

This is a home based role with the occasional need to visit the service in Leicester.

To be successful in this role you will have a proven track record in Trusts and Grant fundraising. You will ideally come from a trust fundraising background and be able to bring with you knowledge and practice of fundraising techniques. You will ideally have some knowledge and practice of grant fundraising to include research, development and bid writing in order to secure grant funding.

Experience of working to and achieving financial targets is essential.

Please give me a call on 01132207542 or email [email protected]

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

PA to CEO

Democratic Progress Institute

London based

Unique opportunity to get involved in a conflict resolution and peace building organisation based in central London. DPI aims to foster an environment of sharing information, ideas, knowledge and concerns for furthering of democratic solutions and outcomes. Our work supports the development of a pluralistic political arena capable of generating consensus and ownership over work on key issues at political and local levels.

The role includes the provision of administrative, logistical and research assistance to the CEO. Responsibilities will include liaising with staff, arranging meetings, travel, and accommodation; preparing speeches and presentations; maintaining the schedule of the CEO.

Specific Tasks include but are not limited to:

- Maintain CEO’s diary and communicate to appropriate individuals and institutions

- Prioritise all incoming events inquiries for CEO and manage extensive travel schedule, visa applications and logistical support both for CEO and other participants as necessary, often within short time frames

- Draft, edit, and prepare correspondence from CEO’s office

- Respond to and coordinate responses to inquiries for CEO by mail, e-mail and phone

- Update database and contact lists for CEO’s office, including data entry, reports and tracking, fundraising efforts, organisational partners, and others

- Carry out ad hoc small scale research and analysis

- Prepare briefing papers and speeches as necessary

- Organise and maintain the department and files of the CEO’s office including registering and archiving materials

- IT and technical assistance for phones, computers (desktop, laptop, iPad and iBook) and any other equipment used by the CEO

- Ensure smooth organisational communication and at times makes changes in procedures to deal with variations in work-load

- Prepare for and take minutes at meetings, including Board meetings

- Deal with, follow up all DPI communication outputs, including editing assessments, research and publications

- Other tasks and responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications and Person Specification:

The successful candidate should need to meet the following criteria:

- Holds a university degree in international relations, political sciences, law or related fields

- Has minimum two years experience in a similar role

- Excellent written and spoken English plus analytical skills

- Strong administrative skills

- A keen attention to detail and ability to prioritise as well as multitask

- Flexible and resourceful approach to work and a “can do” attitude

- Professional demeanour when giving and taking information in writing, in person, and over the phone

- Capacity to work in a highly pressured environment, while remaining calm

- Ability to take initiative and prioritise tasks, excellent time-management, problem-prevention and problem solving skills

- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office

- Willingness to travel as necessary

- Ability to work on their own initiative as well as work as a team player.

For over 50 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.

We are looking for a Project Assistant to support our diverse and high profile portfolio of health programmes and projects.

Position Title: Project Assistant – Health
Reference: 2016 
Location: London Fields, Mentmore Terrace (Currently virtual/work from home) The post holder may start the position while NCB is working remotely due to Covid-19, therefore all candidates must be able to work at home temporarily
Status: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £21,814 Per Annum

As Project Assistant you will play a vital role keeping programmes and projects on track. Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential. You need to be passionate about what you do, enjoy working in a fast paced environment and be comfortable working both independently, and with other team members.

You will have administrative and writing skills, an interest in how health services can better support children and young people, and experience of supporting meetings and training events online and face to face. You will have strong IT skills including experience of updating and editing web based materials, updating databases and preparing material for publication.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 23rd August 2020.
Assessment and interviews to be conducted virtually on Thursday 27th August 2020

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To Apply

To apply for this position, please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website where you can download the Job Description and Application Pack.

NCB is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, political opinion, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, paternity, and carer status.

No agencies please.

The Executive Assistant role is a key support to Stewardship’s CEO and five person leadership team by assisting the leadership team and trustees operate effectively in their leadership, governance and external promotion of Stewardship and its charitable objectives.

The role will involve organising and coordinating the team’s schedule by organising key external and internal meetings, administrative support to the senior team as well as communicating with key stakeholders on behalf of both the CEO and Leadership Team. 

A key part of the role will also be acting as the focal point for the Chair and other non-executive trustees in their support for Stewardship.

The role requires a proactive team player who engages with and supports the work of the leadership of the organisation. Someone who can balance the need to use their own initiative while taking direction from a variety of senior staff to deliver the best outcomes for the organisation.

If you like working in a dynamic fast moving Christian team, dealing with all varieties of people and moving effortlessly from basic administration to organising complex and sensitive events this role is perfect.

Main responsibilities and duties include, but will not be limited to:

• proactively manage the CEO’s complex and varied diary focused on external relationships and provide similar diary and administrative support to the Leadership Team when necessary; coordinate domestic and overseas travel for the CEO and Leadership Team;
• act as the key contact point for the CEO and Leadership Team, handling correspondence and external enquiries and responding on their behalf, and assisting in preparing and managing communications to the wider staff team, Trustees or key clients, where appropriate;
• Be the point of contact for the chair and trustees including organising the Stewardship Trustee Council and its committees on a quarterly cycle (including two further boards: Lamb’s Passage Holdings and Stewardship America). This includes: coordinating attendance, distributing papers, undertaking some Company Secretary duties and writing the minutes of the meetings. Less regular duties include updating the Trustee Handbook, coordinating any Trustee recruitment processes and organising the annual trustee retreat.
• prepare agendas, papers, and presentations for key internal meetings, including monthly Extended Leadership Team, quarterly All Staff meetings and an annual staff retreat;
• carry out special projects for the CEO and Leadership Team, to help achieve the strategic goals of the organisation;
• Occasionally provide additional support to the Reception & Hospitality Team when required.

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an amazing campaign for Operation Christmas Child Shoebox appeal 2020?

We are looking to employ an Administrator on a temporary contract at our Head Office in Buckhurst Hill, Essex. The contract will be from September 2020 to end February 2021.

The role is varied and exciting. Covering assisting with managing donations, importing data, maintaining our supporter database, but also interacting with our supporters, and responding to their enquiries, and encouraging them with their shoeboxes. It is a busy and full on role, but exceptionally rewarding to be part of this campaign that brings joy to children across the world, and a great opportunity to gain some experience in charity and donations administration.

You will need to:

• be quick to learn – you will be trained about all aspects of Operation Christmas Child

• have a clear and confident telephone manner

• have good PC skills, particularly knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (e.g. Excel,
Word), and the ability to quickly learn how to use new packages such as our database
system.

• be a good team player to help meet team and project deadlines

• be comfortable working in a very busy environment

• have a positive, ‘can do’ attitude

• be flexible regarding the tasks you may be given

If you are interested in this position, please apply with a CV and covering letter stating why you are interested in this role. If you would like more information about the Operation Christmas Child campaign, please visit our website.

All applicants must be willing to work within a Christian framework and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations. All applicants should be in sympathy with the evangelical Christian beliefs held by the organisation.

If you believe in sustainable development and wish to make a lasting difference to children’s lives by helping people to help themselves, Kids for Kids would love to hear from you!

The Fundraising and Outreach Coordinator is a challenging, but immensely rewarding role, requiring someone who is hardworking, efficient, and good at managing their own time. You will be working mostly remotely, allowing flexibility in your own life, but expected to attend meetings at our base in Dorking, Surrey, twice a month on average during normal times.  The role is part-time, minimum of 25 hours per week, with potential future scope to expand the role depending on the experience of the applicant.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identify and organise new fundraising campaigns and events, proactively identifying opportunities for raising awareness and fundraising
• Write and design publicity materials for mailings, events and general outreach
• Design communications plans, co-ordinate and produce all social media, and monitor impact
• Act as press / media officer by writing press releases, placing news stories and generating interest in media organisations
• Maintain the website and generate content
• Identify, approach and maintain relationships with supporters – individuals, companies, schools, churches, community groups etc
• Identify and write grant applications
• Provide support to the CEO/Founder and general administrative support as needed

Candidate Requirements:

• Experienced, organised, self-motivated, accurate, enthusiastic, able to take initiative, and with good attention to detail.
• Outgoing – with first class people and communication skills
• Good at seeing things through to deliver results
• Able to work independently and efficiently in your home, as well as with a small administrative team
• Have a laptop with all MS Office programmes, including Access, a colour printer and fast Wifi
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Imagination to help lead the charity into the next decade

Desired Skills:

• 3+ years of experience with Social Media marketing – proficient in Google Analytics, Hootsuite, Twitter, Facebook, with general knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation
• Experience working in Wordpress
• Previous experience working for a charity and developing networks
• Ability to attend events and meetings in Dorking, Surrey and London

About Kids for Kids:

Kids for Kids is the only charity founded specifically to help children in one of the most challenging regions of the world, Darfur, Sudan. For the past 19 years we have been transforming the lives of children through an unique package of integrated projects, working closely with the communities themselves. We have provided a range of sustainable projects to over 550,000 people in 100 villages where people live at the forefront of global warming, in one of the most deprived regions of the world. Each year we expand our work by adopting more villages.

We have a small team – the CEO is the only full-time position, and is supported by a part-time assistant, who undertakes PA work and general administrative support, and a part-time book-keeper. The Darfur team consists of two paid individuals and voluntary development networks established to support their communities. We have volunteer co-ordinators in the US and in Sudan.

You will need to be flexible to meet evolving requirements. You will have a great chance to learn from the CEO, who has been working in the charity and public relations sectors for over 45 years.

We have generally achieved an annual income of £350-450,000. This is becoming increasingly challenging and you will play a crucial role in designing new fund-raising opportunities and diversifying how we generate income. You will sustain the quality of individual connection we have with our existing supporters, many of whom have supported the charity over many years, and shape how we expand our networks. We are particularly keen on expanding our support from children across the world.

If you feel you are a good candidate for this position, please send your CV which must be accompanied by a covering letter of no more than 2 pages for the application to be considered, outlining: what you feel you would bring to Kids for Kids; evidence of how you meet the responsibilities, requirements and skills; and your vision for the role.  We look forward to hearing from you! 

Please note that, given the likely interest in the position and our limited team capacity, we will with regret only contact those short-listed.  Applications will be considered when received.

YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP

Project Assistant
Guildford
Permanent
37.5 Hours per week
£19,595 per annum 

YMCA Guildford Foyer is YMCA Guildford’s Diversity Award winning supported housing project offering accommodation to 34 young people, ages 16-25.  We are privileged to work with young people from Guildford and Surrey and those seeking asylum.

We support young people living in the project via our ‘More than a room’ support model. We want all the young people that stay with us to belong, contribute and thrive.  All young people are treated as individuals and tailored support packages are offered to help them to become fully independent in the future.

The role of Project Assistant is a key element of the support offer. They will ensure that all residents and visitors to the Foyer receive a friendly welcome. They will support the effective running of the Foyer, dealing with face to face and telephone enquiries, processing rent payments, inputting data regarding young people on to the internal inform IT database and supporting the wider staff team to help young residents manage their behaviour and maintain their tenancies.

Project Assistants will also support the delivery of ‘More than a Room’, YMCA DLG’s support offer that gives young people a range of accessible activities to assist their ongoing needs.

Project Assistants will be responsible for the safety and security of the building and the residents, especially outside of normal business hours.

We are looking for someone who has a passion for supporting vulnerable people to achieve their ambitions and who can make all our residents feel welcome. Computer and administrative skills are essential.

Average shifts are 8am – 4pm or 2pm – 10pm, worked on a rolling rota to include weekends, evenings and bank holidays (accounted for in annual leave allowance). If you would prefer part-time or sessional hours, please indicate this on your application form.

The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays), a company sick pay scheme, a life assurance policy of 2x your annual salary, a health and wellbeing cash plan, and a cycle to work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered.

If you are an applicant interested in this post and would like an informal discussion having read the job pack, please contact Jayne Barber or Danielle Ryan (contact details on our webpage). We will not respond to agencies.

As part of our Safer Recruitment guidelines, we only accept applications completed on our application form. Due to Covid-19, we are not accepting paper copies of forms and are currently only accepting application forms submitted by email.

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.

Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

Closing date for applications: Monday 24th August 2020 at 9am

Interview date: Thursday 27th August 2020

When submitting your application please save your application form as (your)surname, (your)firstname APPLICATION FORM and put the job title and location in the email subject line. Please submit your application as a Word document where possible, or as a PDF if completed in Pages.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.
To apply, please download an Application Pack and an Application Form from YMCA DownsLink Group.

Norwood has been proudly serving the community for 225 years and is the largest Jewish charity in the UK supporting vulnerable children and their families, children with special educational needs and people with learning disabilities and autism. 

Every day our multidisciplinary teams and dedicated volunteers make an invaluable difference to people's lives. 
Working together with the Assistant Director of Fundraising & Community Engagement, your remit will be to develop and implement the Major Gifts & Trust strategy, and leading and managing your team to ensure stewardship of the Major Donors & Trusts cultivation plans. You will also  work closely with the Head of Events in connection with the income generation from the Annual Dinner, corporate events and other events involving major donors.

The successful candidate is likely to be able to demonstrate experience of developing relationships with major donors and major donor prospects, experience of achieving significant major donor gifts and of devising and implementing strategic plans.

Further Information and to Apply
Please submit your CV via the 'Apply/Enquire' button in the first instance - a full pack will be made available to CVs of interest and/or we will be in contact to discuss the opportunity and organisation with you.
Given the current crisis we are experiencing a high volume of applications for the active searches we are managing at the moment. We regret that it is impossible to provide a detailed individual response to each application received. If you do not hear from us within 7 days of the advertised closing date, please assume that your application is not being taken forward to the selection stage.

NFP Consulting is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. NFP Consulting is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.