This an exciting new role within our growing Learning & Development team.

CL Training is a leading provider of excellent, effective and affordable mental health training to external customers and an integral part of the Inspire North group of companies.

You’ll have a varied role, which includes the smooth and effective administration of course delivery, along with promoting and marketing courses over a variety of social media platforms.

For this role, you will:

• Have good organisational skills and ability to prioritise
• Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Enjoy providing good customer service
• Use Microsoft applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.
• Have an interest in marketing over social media

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential. If you can do most of what we’re looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be exactly what we need!

The preferred days of work are Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, however there may be scope for flexibility.

So, what’s in it for you? 

Well, as part of the Inspire North team you’ll make a difference to people’s lives from the moment you start. You will benefit from:

• Commitment to flexible working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
• Care workers discounts
• Access to our Employee Networks including BAME, LGBT+, Mental Health and Wellbeing etc.
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Corporate Health Plan

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve.

Good Luck!

Award-winning Inspire North is the parent company to a group of 3 charities, with ambitious growth plans, who provide life-changing mental health, housing and domestic abuse services across the North of England.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced housing professional to take the next step in their career.

About the role:

You’ll deliver inspiring and innovative ideas to enhance our Housing Association and housing provision. You’ll have responsibility for overseeing the governance and delivery of the organisation's management functions across a diverse stock portfolio and assist in leading a team of Operational Managers

• We are looking for someone who:
• Has an excellent track record of success at a senior level
• Has a thorough understanding of supported housing, housing management, landlord responsibilities and Health & Safety.
• Has effective communication skills and the ability to build strong, positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Is experienced in programme and project management
• Has access to a car for work purposes and hold a full current UK driving licence

If this sounds like you, we would love to welcome you to the Inspire North family!

Our offer to you

We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues, as we know our people are the driving force behind our success. You will benefit from:

• Commitment to flexible working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including counselling and GP services
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
• Care workers discounts
• Access to our Employee Networks including BAME, LGBT+, Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Health and wellbeing opportunities, Access to Corporate Health Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme

At Inspire North, we aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve and welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us!

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About us 

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it. 

The Partnerships and Philanthropy team at Crisis has grown a portfolio of amazing relationships with businesses and high net worth individuals with the resources, influence and vision to end homelessness in Great Britain. As Fundraising Development Manager, you will be at the heart of making sure our relationships succeed and grow further, because the need for everyone to have a safe and stable home has never been more urgent. 

Title: Fundraising Development Manager

Salary: £44,957 

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hrs per week (open to flexible working) 

Location: London E1. Homeworking is available with a minimum of one day a week in the office, more when required for events or meetings.

About the role 

As Fundraising Development Manager, you will lead a team that delivers all of the events, cases for support, comms and engagement that our fundraisers need to secure and grow amazing relationships with businesses and high net worth individuals who share our vision of ending homelessness.

The team were created in 2019 as a core part of our Partnerships and Philanthropy Strategy and have since grown in line with the transformational impact they’ve had on our ability to fundraise. The team are known at Crisis for their creativity, innovative and experimental approach, and powerful ability to cut through complexity to bring the outside world in to who we are, what we do and why Crisis’ work is vital.

Having established the team 3 years ago, the current post holder is moving on to a brilliant new role and we’re looking for the person who can lead the Fundraising Development Team forward to continue surprising and inspiring the rest of us to be the best fundraisers we can be.

We’ve recently established a Relationship Development Hub, a new group which is chaired by this post, who leads on ensuring joined up, engaging and effective stewardship of supporters across four fundraising sub teams. The hub is still in early days, therefore this is a great opportunity for someone to come in and make this their own, and lead this crucial pillar of our future fundraising success.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will be someone who

• Passionately believes homelessness in 21st Century Britain is abhorrent 

• Is a natural leader, who thrives on enabling those around them to succeed 

• Is able to successfully juggle competing demands on your time, prioritise effectively and use an agile approach to ensure the job gets done

• Thrives on communicating complexity in a simple and compelling way, to a range of audiences in a range of ways

• Understands what fundraising relationships need to succeed, can identify and drive improvements to what we do and inspire colleagues with your vision

• Can work collaboratively and effectively across a range of internal stakeholders including working with Crisis beneficiaries

You may have experience in; high value fundraising (any of corporate partnerships, philanthropy or trusts fundraising), communications, events management,

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.

Working at Crisis 

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy 

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 

• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days and option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave 

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm 

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How to apply 

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. 

Closing date: 12th June (at 23:59) 

Interviews will be held on during the week of the 20th of June

Accessibility

We welcome applications from people who identify as neuro diverse and want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team to discuss how we can help.

People Advisor (Central)

Reports to: HR Business Partner (Central)

Location: West London – currently operating an agile working policy with two core days (Mon and Weds) in the office

Contract: Permanent

Pattern: Full Time (standard hours 9am – 5.30pm)

Closing date: 07/06/2022

Interviews: w/c 13/06/2022

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 (depending on experience)

About the role:

Supporting the People Business Partner with the delivery of a proactive, effective and efficient People service for Ark (which includes its International team and the Ventures) and Ark Schools’ centralised departments which service the Ark Schools network.  In this document these client groups are referred to as “Ark”.

This role is primarily comprised of the following areas:

• HR queries, advice and associated administration
• New starter and leaver end to end processing
• Vacancy and contractual management
• Reporting, monitoring and audit
• Policy management and review

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Delivering an effective, efficient and engaging first point of contact HR service to the staff and managers of Ark including associated HR administration
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with the People Business Partner and Ark line managers, providing them with first line HR support in line with Ark’s Policies and according to own ER knowledge learning curve.  This includes note taking, preparing letters and advising during any required meetings
• Provide support to People Business Partner with the effective delivery and reporting on Ark’s performance management appraisal processes and Pay Review processes
• Effective delivery of the new starter and leaver experiences across Ark including working with the People Operations team to automate these processes where possible
• Develop meaningful data analysis and insight to review effectiveness of areas of own responsibility, always seeking ways to improve practices
• Collate Exit Interview feedback for common themes following the meetings
• Keep abreast of HR best practice, legislative changes and new developments to continuously develop and improve knowledge and skills and broaden the understanding of inter-relationships between the range of human resources activities and functions

Key Requirements:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified
• Commitment to Continuous Professional Development in HR field
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the ACAS Code and statutory employment laws (working time directive, minimum wage and family friendly rights as a minimum).  A wider knowledge of HR best practice advantageous but not essential if willing to work towards this.
• Experience with delivering a high standard of customer service
• Genuine commitment to Ark’s Values; Aim High, Be Brave, Be Kind & Keep Learning

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service
• We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career with us and offer a variety of training sessions and experiences designed to meet your needs
• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bicycle and gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym
• As an Ark Schools staff member, you will have the opportunity to be part of the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a salary average defined benefit pension scheme - this means you build up a guaranteed amount in your pension, payable for every year of your retirement.  We also offer an alternative workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution

About Ark

Ark is an international charity, transforming lives through education. We exist to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. In the UK, we are a network of 39 schools, educating around 28,500 pupils in areas where we can make the biggest difference. We also incubate start-up programmes (Ark Ventures) that improve the education system.

How to Apply:

Apply with a CV and cover letter on our online recruitment portal. Applications to be submitted by Tuesday 14th June 2022 but please note: we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.

Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. 

Job Purpose: Democracy & Insight Manager will be responsible for leading the work across our campaign, democracy, and insight spaces for our three campuses at Avery Hill, Greenwich and Medway. This will be role will be responsible for delivering within our ‘Become Your Best’ GSU strategy and be a key leader within the Student Voice & Representation team.

Reports to: Head of Student Voice & Representation

Responsible for: Senior Democracy & Research/Insight Coordinator, occasional student staff

Department/Service

This role sits within the Student Voice & Representation function, within the Membership Services department. This covers key areas such as; Advocacy & Policy and Engagement & Opportunities. We provide a high-quality service for students, that they can shape, steer and be at the heart of.

Duties and key responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Lead the delivery of core democratic functions of GSU, and ensure effective process is continuously improved for our student members, including but not limited to; Officer Elections, Student Assemblies, Scrutiny Panels and relevant Student Forums.
• Be responsible and accountable for oversight, review, and development of all GSU democratic practices, including but not limited to; implementation of democratic refresh changes, and developing an action plan for the academic year for our democracy and member engagement.
• Provide line management support to staff and in-direct support to any student staff, volunteers or members of the wider team.
• Deliver the project management of GSU Elections, supporting additional Election activity across the Union and taking a key role in supporting wider projects such as Officer Induction, Awards and Welcome etc.
• Work with Academic Communities & Representation Manager to deliver a system of information sharing across University governance and feedback we capture from students, within the Team.
• Support Senior Coordinator to provide high quality information and policy briefings related to the Higher Education Sector and key issues facing students.
• Lead delivery and production of high-quality reports and information relating to student insight to share within GSU and on consultative projects with the University.
• Play a leading and accountable role in Student Voice & Representation team strategic planning and budgeting.

Key Areas

• Taking a key role in developing, training, and supporting elected Officers in their roles. This includes but not limited to; providing insight to inform decision making, policy briefings from the sector and supporting with campaigns.
• Develop and deliver our approach to student intelligence, working with consultation frameworks and building relationships with University colleagues, including producing high-quality reports.
• Oversee and manage our calendar of democratic work and the implementation of democratic changes within GSU.

• Collaborate with other Managers and Senior roles within the Union. Build and maintain strong working relationships with relevant UoG staff, academics, faculties and departments including Student Academic Services and Partner Unions (Kent Union & Canterbury Christ Church Students’ Union)
• Strategic accountability for the Union’s approach to liberation and delivery through democratic activity.

Student Intelligence & Insight

• Be able to produce informed reports showcasing student intelligence, to inform decision making across GSU and the University. This work would be in collaboration with our Marketing & Communications function and Advocacy & Policy function.
• Contribute to wider insight gathering, analysis and function across the Union
• Build a system of intelligence sharing across the Union to capture all feedback from entry level to structured.
• Support Officers by preparing information, statistics and trends about key services to be shared within the University committee cycle.

Budget Management

• Lead budgetary planning within the team and be accountable for this.
• Work in collaboration with Union Managers, to explore opportunities for further or targeted funding.
   

2 General Responsibilities

• Represent and be an ambassador for GSU. 
• Be flexible and carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop, or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position. 
• Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development. 
• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices. 
• Support and promote liberation, diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace. 
• Treat with confidentiality any personal, private, or sensitive information about individual organisations and or clients or staff and Project data. 
• Actively seek better ways to assist GSU in its effort to become a more sustainable workplace. 
• Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION: Democracy & Research/Insight Manager

Experience

• Relevant experience or exposure to a charitable organisation
• Experience of working as part of a multi-functional team
• Experience of data analysis, report writing and presentation of information
• Experience of project management and operational management
• Experience of working with a range of stakeholders and partnership working
• Experience of managing staff
• Experience working within Governance structures for Charities or democratic led organisations.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work within a high performing team
• Ability to troubleshoot difficult situations, and deal with them calmly, efficiently and effectively
• Ability to produce confident, clear written reports and be able to write succinct documents on complex areas
• Awareness of basic IT packages
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to reach deadlines, within agreed budgets and to a consistently high standard
• Ability to write and deliver clear project plans and be able to effectively communicate these
• Ability to stay focused and efficient in the face on changing priorities

Knowledge

• Awareness of current issues within the higher education sector and barriers to participation 
• Awareness of Charity governance
• Knowledge of relevant external bodies and organisations including NUS, OFS etc
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation
• Knowledge of GDPR, risk assessments and external speaker processes
• Awareness of research methods and best practice

Education/Training

• No one specific qualification is required, but evidence of recent continuing professional development.

Personal Attributes and other requirements

• Able to travel extensively to all sites, and to additional locations when required
• Flexibility to support key work activity across the Union, such as but not limited to; Welcome, Elections
• Works well in a team with a flexible approach to work
• A commitment to the principles and practices of equality and diversity
• An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of GSU.

Role - Children's & Young People's Support Worker

Contract Type - Permanent Part Time

Salary - £10,020 per annum (£24,300 per annum pro rata plus £750 per annum Home Working Allowance pro rata)

Hours - 14 Hours per Week over 2 Days

Location - Homebased with required to travel throughout Northumberland and Teeside and surrounding areas

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We know that we cannot provide exceptional levels of care without our staff which is why we prioritise their wellbeing. As a homeworking organisation, we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to support a healthy work life balance for all our staff.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our ground-breaking scheme for care experienced young people and adults, our expanding TACT Education Service and our newly established Health Service. 

It is not surprising that in October 2021 the Times 100 Best Companies Survey evidenced “outstanding” levels of engagement amongst our staff and that we are currently listed as 16th in the UK’s Best Mid-Sized Companies across all industries and the 4th Best Charity to work for in 2022. Come and join us and be part of our amazing team of professionals whose vision is to provide better lives for our children and young people.

TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance of £750, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Stakeholder pension scheme (salary sacrifice) and life insurance from day one.
• Employee Assistance Programme (including free CBT counselling, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities.

The Children & Young People Support Worker Role is required to work closely with the Yorkshire and NE Team and looked after children, the birth children of foster carers and our foster carers to achieve agreed objectives for excellent care as outlined in the respective National Minimum Standards or their equivalents.

Key duties for this Support Worker Role will include:

• Being an accessible point of contact for the children living with our carers and out to our young people to make them aware of the facilities and opportunities available through TACT
• Provision of interventions and activities to ensure stable placement arrangements
• Arranging and taking part in children’s in-person, virtual and occasional residential events for children and carers
• Involvement in participation work with children and young people including attendance at national participation groups
• The ideal candidate will bring knowledge of therapeutic work, supporting children’s mental health, substance misuse issues, sexual health, CSE, CCE, preparing for independence or some aspects of these issues.

An Enhanced DBS clearance is required and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Please see the Job Information Pack and Job Description for further information.

Closing: Midnight – Sunday 26th June 2022

Interviews: Tuesday 5th July 2022 (via Microsoft Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believe that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

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

TACT reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. 

Charity People is pleased to have partnered with Bookmark in their search for a Philanthropy Manager. Following the pandemic, the number of children leaving primary education unable to read has risen. Bookmark are addressing this through their volunteer led reading programme.

About Bookmark

Bookmark's mission is to ensure every child can read. In a normal year, eight children in an average class will leave primary school unable to read well. These children will struggle in school and beyond. They are at risk of becoming one of 7 million UK adults who struggle with basic reading.

Since 2018, Bookmark has delivered over 20, 000 reading sessions to children at risk of being left behind. They are now growing and have ambitious plans to expand.

Culture & Benefits

- Small friendly, creative environment
- Flexible, hybrid home/office model
- Full or part-time
- Salary £38, 000 - £40, 000
- Lovely office by Soho/Piccadilly Circus

About the role

You will join a small and ambitious fundraising team. Your role as Philanthropy Manager will be to build a portfolio of major donors
and raise funds that will directly impact Bookmark's sustainability and growth. You will manage donors giving £10,000 or more. You will ensure that there is a first-class cultivation and stewardship journey.

Bookmark have a newly established Giving Circle called The Literacy Network so you will have a clearly defined project to own,
drive forward and be proud of.

You will work closely with Bookmark's senior volunteers, Chair of Trustees and Corporate Partnerships board, who have fantastic
networks and are responsive and involved.

About you

We are looking for an experienced relationship fundraiser with a successful track record of raising income from major gift or corporate fundraising or in a commercial business role.

You will have strong communication skills demonstrated by strong relationships with major donors/clients and colleagues. You will have the ability to influence, motivate and persuade people to donate. You will also be an excellent writer, able to write successful, inspiring and emotive content and create compelling cases for support and proposals.

Your ability to be organised, manage a pipeline, plan for your portfolio will be key to your success in this role.

To apply please send your CV to Emma Adams at Charity People. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as interviews
are happening on a rolling basis.

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 with which we work.

Key tasks will involve:

• Raise income and work towards set annual income targets from events, digital and community fundraising

• Lead on the roll out of our new portfolio of digital fundraising events and activities. Acquire new strong, profitable and enduring relationships with donors and other key supporters

• Organise a range of annual events as and when they are confirmed.  To manage these fundraising events, ensuring they are well organised and raise the maximum amount of income possible and ensure that all participants/guests have a pleasant experience

• Work with established community groups e.g. clubs, churches, schools, and other groups to raise our profile, increase income and gain further support.
• Create and maintain strong relationships with our supporters to maximise income and other support e.g. gifts in kind, volunteer time, legacies etc.
• Promote and keep track of managed relationships and develop a process to cultivate donors to regularly donate
• Ensure accurate records of all interaction with the community and key stakeholders are kept up to date on DonorFlex.
• Work with the Marketing colleagues to promote opportunities to raise income to new and cultivate in-kind support.
• To act as a fundraising advocate within the community, to be professional and communicate with enthusiasm, credibility, conviction and knowledge

• Provide support and guidance to those undertaking initiatives to raise money and endeavour to secure long- term support from these people

• Be deputy for the PR & Marketing Officer when they are on holiday in terms of sending press releases and dealing with the media

• To administer general correspondence with supporters and ensure prompt replies are made and letters of thanks are sent out in a timely manner

• Obtain participants to attend/take part in events and initiatives

• To understand charity law and in particular with regard to the Data Protection Act and GDPR and the recording and storage of donor data.  To ensure all data is managed within the law and effectively (full training will be given)

• To actively promote the work of Care for Veterans at networking events, at presentations and meetings in the local community, to publicise the work of the Charity and obtain more support

• To become conversant with the care and rehabilitation provided at Care for Veterans and to be able to give talks and presentations to groups in the community about what the charity does

Person Specification

Essential

Experience of either fundraising and/or events management

Experience of working to financial targets

Ability to work under pressure and on multiple projects at the same time

Ability to network in the local community and secure new funding for the charity

Ability to represent the charity in a clear, emotive and factual way

Our Client

A well-established, growing social enterprise focused on providing wellbeing services.

The Role

The Programme Manager will play an integral part to ensure that the strategic transformation projects are controlled with an appropriate degree of governance and deliver the agreed outcomes in a timely manner. You will report to the Transformation and Operations Director and work closely with other operational project owners working on projects such as Systems and Data, Commercial and Retention, Property and People transformation. You will be overseeing all activities in relation to programme management including project management, quality control, performance reporting and risk management giving a holistic and strategic overview to drive all projects to success. In addition to creating programme roadmaps, you will prepare accurate project status reports to stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time as well as establishing effective project governance which aids strong decision making.

The Successful Candidate

• You have knowledge and experience working as Programme/Project Manager
• You have prior experience and/or an empathy for the Charity/Not-For-Profit sector
• You have exceptional organisational skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• You should have excellent attention to detail, a proactive nature and excellent communications skills.

What's on offer?

Basic salary from c.£38,000-£39,000 (dependent on experience) for a 28 hour week plus great company benefits including a 9% company pension scheme. Additionally, the role offers great flexibility and is fully remote.

Bridge House Estates – Executive Assistant

City of London Corporation

£36,060 - £40,750 per annum (inclusive of Inner London Weighting)

Permanent, Full-time

Ref: OOTC1006

About us

Bridge House Estates (BHE) is a 900-year old historic charity of which the City of London Corporation is Trustee. BHE has remained vital to London over the years and today its primary purpose is to maintain and support five of London’s most iconic Thames Bridges. During the past 25 years, our vision has expanded to tackle social and economic divides across the capital.  Today we still maintain our bridges, but via our funding team, the ‘City Bridge Trust’, we distribute approximately £25m each year to support other charitable causes. Collaborating with civil society, foundations, policy makers and businesses, we harness the combined experience of local communities and partners to build a fairer, more inclusive London.

The role

Working closely with the Head of Managing Director’s Office, you will undertake a range of duties.  You will provide a high level efficient and effective Executive Assistant (EA) service to the BHE Leadership Team, commanding an excellent knowledge of BHE and corporate charitable and philanthropic activities, strategies and policies.

You will undertake research and analysis in support of work being undertaken by the BHE Leadership Team, planning and undertaking projects in support of its objectives.

You will ensure appropriate preparation for various meetings and working groups, overseeing all arrangements, composing agendas, briefing papers, background reports and other supporting documentation for internal and external meetings as required.  And coordinate and manage the planning and logistical arrangements for the delivery of events, including seminars, learning events and annual dinners in relation to charitable and philanthropic activities.

Further Information

This is a full time, permanent position based in Guildhall in central London. Flexible working arrangements are in place with options to work from home.

The BHE team works flexibly and encourages applications on the basis of job share. We are values-based and welcome applications from all backgrounds and sectors. Equity, diversity and inclusion is as important in our staff and governance as it is in all our charitable activities. We are a Disability Confident employer and positively welcome applications from disabled people.

Application closing date: 8 June 2022, 12 pm noon.

To apply, please click the Apply Button

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

This life-changing Welsh charity imagines a world without homelessness - could you help to make it a reality as their new Head of Fundraising?

The mission is to end youth homelessness and homelessness for women in Wales. It's a big ambition and to some people it might seem impossible, but if we all work together, homelessness genuinely doesn't have to exist.

Salary: £41,576
Location: Either mostly remote or hybrid from Cardiff, with regular team meetings to be held in person
Flexible, life and family friendly, open to discussing working patterns

About the role:
This is an exciting and varied leadership role with opportunity for personal growth and development too.

Nuts and bolts: You'll be responsible for developing and delivering income growth, as well as the expenditure budget for each income stream; Corporate, Events, Individual Giving, Community and a developing Major Donor programme. It's all about sustainable income growth and nurturing long-term relationships through leadership of a fundraising team who are passionate, fresh and eager to learn.

Added extras: You'll have the opportunity to work closely with the Director on strategy, have access to the Board and be given the freedom and autonomy to make decisions.

About the person:
* You're an experienced income generation professional with significant management experience who motivates, encourages and empowers - always leading from the front.

* You're full of passion and enthusiasm, and used to smashing targets.

* You've got brilliant attention to detail, communicate clearly and understand what makes people tick.

* With excellent organisational skills, you can manage multiple priorities simultaneously and work well on your own initiative.

If you've got previous fundraising experience, that would be a huge bonus and help you get off to a flying start. However, it's certainly not essential - this role could also work really well for a business development, sales or account manager looking for their first charity role.

Working alongside passionate and supportive colleagues in a rewarding environment, you'll be making a huge contribution to creating a Wales without homelessness, every single day.

Please get in touch with Amelia Lee at Charity People by sending a copy of your CV or profile for lots more information.

Deadline: We'll be meeting candidates on a rolling basis, having already been out to advert and following an unsuccessful round of recruitment. Please do apply ASAP if you are interested, but to keep the process as fair and inclusive as possible, if there are any time issues preventing you applying quickly get in touch with Amelia Lee and she'll do her best to make sure you don't miss out.

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.

Charity People is heading up the search for one of the North West's biggest, most recognisable charities with a lifesaving mission. We're looking for a talented Head of Individual Giving to support North West Air Ambulance to lead and develop their biggest income generator - individual supporters.

Salary £45k
Location: either predominantly homebased or a mix of home/office
Flexible, life and family-friendly working

About the role:
Overseeing a broad portfolio of fundraising products across traditional direct marketing and digital channels, you'll develop cash, regular giving, lotteries and legacies, ensuring the highest levels of supporter care along the way.

Heading up a team of three fundraisers, you'll take ownership of the individual giving strategy and responsibility for current income of £5 million. Through effective supporter development and a brilliant stewardship strategy, you'll be tasked with growing the individual supporter base, including donor cultivation, retention and upgrading.

There is an appetite to try new things and a desire to be brave and bold, especially around digital innovation and test-and-learn.

About the person:
* You're already senior individual giving or direct marketing expert
* You're creative and visionary, and you can demonstrate where that creative vision has grown and shaped your individual giving programmes
* You use analytics and data to inform and insight
* You are a brilliant people manager who leads by example, motivating and inspiring those around you
* You've got a track record of growth in previous roles, and you're ambitious and excited by growing income

The charity has spent time and energy creating a flexible, agile working culture with life and family-friendly policies. This role can be predominantly homebased, or a mix of home and office (Knowsley) - we are really happy to discuss a working pattern that works for you!

For lots more detail on this exciting role, please get in touch with Amelia Lee at Charity People.

Deadline: Only because this role has been previously advertised, we will be recruiting on a rolling basis for this opportunity, so please get in touch ASAP if you are interested.

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 want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

We are currently looking for a Financial Controller to join The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation. 

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation's (the Foundation) mission is to promote the Award, provide young people with the Award, and preserve the quality of the Award worldwide. Since 1956 millions of young people have taken part in the Award in more than 130 countries and territories.

We at The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation are the engine that drives and supports the Award’s growth, access, and impact across the globe.

It is our long-term ambition that every eligible young person aged 14 – 24 will have the opportunity to participate in the Award. Our vision is that 20% of them are from at risk and marginalised communities for whom the Award can be truly life changing.

The Award helps to inspire millions of young people. And it’s not limited by the boundaries of one programme or place. There are more than 1 million young people currently completing their own unique programme, via hundreds of thousands of youth-focused partners and operators, including schools, youth organisations, examination boards and youth offender institutions.

The Finance Department is responsible for providing strategic and operational financial support, direction and control for the Foundation and its staff. It is headed by the Chief Financial Officer and supported by the Senior Finance Officer, Finance Business Partner, Credit Controller and Finance Assistant. The Finance team is responsible for financial reporting, crucially supporting the wider organisation in providing financial management information, ensuring the charity complies with statutory filings and safeguarding the charity’s assets.

The Financial Controller is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Finance function and for providing financial advice as required. They will ensure timely, accurate, and reliable management of all finance matters and will have oversight of the financial controls designed to safeguard the charity’s assets.

They will have oversight of the preparation of monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts and be responsible for financial reporting, budget control and forecasting.

The role incumbent will also be responsible for the development and maintenance of the accounting systems, financial policies, procedures and systems. He/she will also manage cash flow, fixed assets, investments and statutory returns (including quarterly VAT). 

About you

You will be diligent and strategic in your approach to work, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. You will be joining a small but effective, team in which being a team player is vital. You will be motivated to take initiative and ownership of the responsibilities and tasks of the role.

This role is based in London, and you will need to be able to commute to the office at least once a week. Please view the attached Job Description for further details on the role. 

The closing date for applications is the 20 June 2022. Interviews will take place shortly after, and we are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

Application Instructions

To apply for this role, please ensure that you submit a cover letter (which should clearly show how you meet the requirements in the Job Description) and a CV. Your application will not be considered if you do not submit both documents. You must also have the right to work in the UK. 

The Haringey Wellbeing Network are hiring a new Peer Support Coordinator. The purpose of the role is to manage and lead the development and delivery of two models of peer support services in the borough of Haringey including recruitment, training, managing, and supporting volunteers to deliver a 1-2-1 coaching service and group peer support Hubs.
 
This Peer Support Services is part of the Haringey Wellbeing Network, which is a community based mental health service, supporting individuals with moderate to severe mental health problems.  This role will also include line managing a Peer support project worker to ensure that all services are delivered together in a seamless manner to support service members. 

My client is a well established Charity in Somerset who is looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our team to provide a link between Finance and all other parts of the charity, working in partnership to ensure the achievement of business targets, compliance with policies and adding value in all areas of work.

As a Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible to drive financial performance providing leadership, guidance and support on financial information, business performance and implementation of strategies.

You will also support the Director of Finance and the team of Finance Business Partners on the delivery and development of business support services to the wider organisation.

This is an important role for the Charity and would ideally suit someone who is use to working in a busy , complex environment and someone who is proactive, able to juggle an ever changing work load and most importantly has excellent written and verbal communication skills.