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Women V Cancer is a unique partnership between Dream Challenges, Breast Cancer Now and Ovarian Cancer Action. Together, we have raised more than £20 million in fundraising across a portfolio of one day mass participation cycling events and overseas multi-day cycling challenges.
The partnership has big aspirations for growth and is looking for someone to join as a Fundraising and Partnerships Officer with key responsibilities in relationship management across the partners, reporting and analysis, events marketing, and participant stewardship.
The right candidate will be a self-driven and experienced fundraiser, whose knowledge of marketing strategies in fundraising and events, alongside an impactful supporter journey, can enable the development and growth of this long-standing partnership. You will have experience of the charity sector, event delivery, and social media marketing.
Key Areas
Marketing and stewardship
- Increase participant numbers on events through comprehensive and diverse marketing campaigns.
- Assist in digital advertising of events including creations of social media campaigns and PPC.
- Assisting in maintenance and digital creation on the branded WVC microsite.
- Develop the partnerships first user-generated video content campaigns, and influencer campaigners, alongside the group Digital Marketing Manager.
- Assist with automated journeys from lead generation marketing.
- Assist with social media channels and assist in creating social media marketing.
- Create and send email marketing campaigns.
- Deliver stewardship journeys of registered participants on events.
- Increase the average fundraising raised per participant.
- Increase engagement and communications across relevant social media groups.
Relationship management
- Build strong relationships with all three parties and represent key stakeholder interests both internally and externally.
- Understand each individual partner’s ways of working, their individual tone of voice and organisational visions and ensure these are implemented across the partnership.
- Coordinate project groups, communications and meetings, working with various teams within all parties to plan and schedule activities.
Reporting and analysis
- Work with the Marketing team and representatives from each of the charities to undertake campaign reporting, as well as post-event analysis including, but not limited to, audience insight and feedback, engagement and attendance rates, and fundraising per participant.
- Establishing a clear payment schedule for both sides for marketing contributions and donations.
- Track performance including registration numbers and income – reporting back to all parties.
- Undertake analysis work to improve understanding of current audience demographics and their interests, reviewing this regularly to ensure accuracy.
- Undertake regular competitor analysis work to scope trends and gaps in the marketplace – looking at how we benchmark ourselves against our competitors.
- Support on the strategic planning devised by all partners, providing insight learnt from the portfolio and audience analysis to help shape this.
General
- Keep up to date with sector knowledge to ensure best practice.
- Identify new trends and scope out new product development.
- Support all elements of event delivery (including volunteer recruitment, training weekends), attending UK and overseas events when required.
- Help identify and build relationships with relevant celebrities or influencers to contribute to the Women V Cancer marketing strategy
- Work alongside charity partners to develop supporter journeys for a series of UK and Overseas events which will increase conversion, average gift and retention.
- Identifying high value fundraisers and create a specific supporter journey for these individuals.
Personal Specification
Essential:
- Strong project management skills: a logical and thorough planner with the determination to see tasks through to completion.
- Experience in charity stewardship and increasing fundraising on live events.
- Experience in marketing events and recruiting participants.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to understand and marry up different priorities.
- Experience with partnership working, ideally across organisations.
- Clear and confident communicator, able to communicate with MDs, charity representatives and individuals taking part in events.
- Third Sector experience in a fundraising or supporter facing role.
- Confident in engaging with supporters who may be vulnerable.
- Excellent time management skills: able to manage a wide and varied workload, prioritising key tasks and ensuring that deadlines are always met.
- Ambition and determination, both personally for your own professional development and for the organisation.
- Knowledge of marketing avenues, including digital and out of home marketing and techniques to enhance and track performance.
- Experience of working with various social media channels.
- Experience of delivering events or supporting on delivery of events.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of the charities involved and what they do.
Only CV submitted with a covering letter will be considered. Let us know why you are applying for this role and why you should be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to join our team? As the Church Building Support Officer, you’ll play a vital role in this exciting new position that will provide a comprehensive support service to clergy, churchwardens and parish volunteers; offering advice and guidance on caring for church buildings, navigating faculty jurisdiction and signposting to relevant resources and further support.
There is also the option (subject to conditions) to undertake an Apprenticeship with Strode College to complete Historic Environment Advice Assistant (Higher Apprenticeship).
The role is funded by the Church of England’s Buildings for Mission fund on a two-year fixed-term basis.
At the Diocese of Winchester we have a legacy of grace that has cascaded down through the centuries, shaping our history and culture, and giving birth to countless stories of people and places deeply rooted in faith. It is a legacy of grace to be proud of, and on which our diocese now stands.
Serving. Learning. Growing. Loving. These are the four values at the heart of our mission to support the people, churches, schools and communities across the Diocese of Winchester.
Position: Church Building Support Officer
Responsible to: The DAC Secretary. The Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches (DAC)
Location: Hybrid working is offered to all staff. We have an office in Old Alresford, SO24 with a requirement to come into the office for department team days, once a week.
The Diocese covers the areas from Bournemouth and Andover in the West, Southampton and Lyndhurst in the South, Alton and Odiham in the East and Basingstoke in the North.
Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time), core hours of 10am–4pm
Salary: £31,181 per annum
Annual leave and benefits:
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25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays)
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Employer contribution of 10% of basic annual salary into our pension scheme.
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24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be redirected to our organisation website for full details on how to apply and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivation.
Interviews are due to take place in the week commencing 15 July 2024.
Closing date: 05 July 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reporting to: Senior Health and Welfare Officer
Location: London, Kings Cross. Hybrid-working offered with a minimum requirement of 2 days in the London office with flexibility to attend the office more regularly as the needs of the role dictate.
Contract and hours: Permanent contract – 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
About Us
Help Musicians and sister charity Music Minds Matter are powered by a love of music, which is why they empower and support those who create it and make it happen.
For over 100 years, Help Musicians has been working hard to make a meaningful difference to the lives of musicians across the UK. In a precarious profession often filled with ups and downs, opportunities are hard-won whilst challenges come along all too easily, with unsteady income and physical and mental health concerns common issues. Help Musicians offers a broad range of help to support music creators in times of crisis and opportunity — ensuring musicians across the UK can achieve their creative potential and sustain a career in music.
Sister charity, Music Minds Matter, puts mental wellbeing centre-stage in music. It works proactively to help prevent mental health crises, providing everybody who works in music with the early support, knowledge and tools they need, at exactly the time they need them.
Love Music; Help Musicians
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in London as a Health and Welfare Officer.
This role exists to provide high-quality support to musicians, ensuring every person who accesses our Health and Welfare service has an exceptional experience which is inclusive and empathetic. The postholder will directly contribute to our goal of delivering exemplary support to professional musicians from all backgrounds and genres, ensuring high quality and accessible help is provided when it’s needed the most.
As Health & Welfare Officer, you will be effectively managing your own caseload of musicians, ensuring the appropriate level of support is provided and creating a positive experience for those who come to us for support.
Please see the job description for a full list of objectives and main responsibilities.
About you
You will have experience of working in a direct support role with a varied caseload within a relevant context such as health, social care or the charity sector. You will bring skills to understand the diverse needs of individuals and build tailored packages of support.
This is a fantastic opportunity to help us achieve our ambitions to provide more support and reach more people than ever before.
How do I apply?
For full details of the role and how to apply please click ‘Apply' and visit our website. You will need to download our application forms and submit these to us by the deadline below.
Deadline for applications: Midday, Monday 1st July
Interview date: Week commencing 8th July
All enquiries and applications should be made to our HR team via the recruitment email on our website.
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We are SANE - a leading, independent mental health charity that aims to raise awareness and remove stigma, fight to improve services, provide emotional support and host cutting edge research.
We have been working tirelessly to improve the quality of life of anyone affected by mental health illness for over 35 years and provide emotional support by phone, email and text, 365 days a year.
Will you join us?
SANE is now looking to recruit a Call Back and Data Officer to join our Services Team.
SANE would love to hear from anyone with experience and enthusiasm for administration and working with data. The Call Back and Data Officer is key to all of the services that we deliver to people affected by mental illness, including daily planning of calls to people facing crisis and distress, and working with data to produce research, reports and case studies.
We are looking for an individual with at least 2 years’ experience of being an administrator, data officer or in an associated role. Experience within a mental health related working environment, relevant volunteering, or strong interest in mental health is also desirable. We are hoping you can bring your interest and your experience of high-quality administrative support to empower our team as we strive to expand and improve our emotional support work.
At SANE we strive to create an environment that promotes inclusion, values diversity and provides every staff member with a sense of belonging. So, if you are looking to build a rewarding career, with opportunities for growth and development, within an established, non-for-profit organisation, come and join our friendly team.
Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 19th June 2024
To apply: Please complete your application before the closing date, addressing all areas of the Person specification (downloadable below) and tell us why you want to work for SANE. Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Please note: This role may close early if a suitable candidate is found, please do not delay in submitting your application as interviews are taking place on an ongoing basis.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Chief Executive
Are you passionate about transforming services for the homeless and those at risk of homelessness, ensuring they get the support and progression they need? Are you an inspirational leader, capable of taking a small Charity into its next phase? Are you someone who shares our client’s values and ethics and can deliver with drive and commitment?
Then apply today.
Salary - £37,000 and £44,000 per annum - depending on experience, plus 6% employer pension contribution
37 hours per week - will include some unsociable hours as required to meet the needs of the Charity
Rotherham
Permanent
Our client is a charity that offers support to adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Their team of staff and volunteers work with partners to provide support services at both their Centre and in the wider community. They offer a safe place where all guests will be accepted and supported throughout their time with them. They work alongside every guest to help them plan for, and realise, a better future. Their services are wide-ranging covering:
- Advice & Support
- Health & Wellbeing
- Skills & Training
- Catering & Practical Support
Our client is looking for a passionate leader to join the team as Chief Executive.
With demonstrable experience at a senior level, ideally in the voluntary and community sector (VCS), this role requires someone with:
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Have an inclusive, empowering and motivating leadership style.
- Have the ability to influence at a high level across a range of services, stakeholders, commissioners, and organisations.
- Be able and willing to ‘get stuck in’ to help deliver their frontline services.
The Chief Executive will be responsible for:
- Providing leadership; developing and implementing the Charity’s strategic and business plans.
- Leading on partnership and business development.
- Being an effective advocate for the Charity and guests.
- Provide operational management.
- Provide financial control and ensure good governance across all aspects of the Charity.
When you click apply you will be taken to our client's careers page where you can download the application form to submit.
Please note the close date for this position is the 5th of July 2024.
Finance & Resources Senior Manager | Full-time 35 hours per week | £46,749 - £51,184
Based at our offices in Clapham, near Settle, with flexible home working. Will consider part time at four days a week.
An impending retirement has opened up an exciting opportunity for an experienced, qualified Senior Finance Manager to help shape the future of YDMT and it’s subsidiary YDMT Consultants Ltd. We are a growing organisation with a current annual income of c£2million and a staff team of 36 FTE.
Leading our finance and central support teams you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding the financial health of YDMT and maximising our resources in order to deliver the greatest charitable impact.
About Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust
Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) is a small Charity doing big things for People, Landscape and Wildlife in the Dales.
For 27 years we have delivered diverse and inspirational projects, helping to plant 1.5 million trees and securing the future of more than 750 hectares of wildflower hay meadows, creating habitats for our wildlife and helping to tackle climate change. We are passionate about inspiring disadvantaged groups and future generations to care for this special area.
About the role
Leading on financial management processes across the organisation you will provide high quality, meaningful financial information to support the decision making our Board of Trustees.
You will support YDMT's fundraising, grant-giving and project delivery - leading the central support team to develop and manage robust HR, finance, IT and facilities systems and procedures.
As a member of the YDMT Executive Leadership Team, you will also support our Chief Executive in shaping the future of YDMT's work. You'll provide support and information to the Board and contribute to our vision and direction.
About you
We are looking for a qualified Senior Finance Manager who is business orientated, with excellent leadership skills and delivers results. A proven background working within the charity sector or similar would be desirable, but isn't essential. You will be passionate about our work and can confidently lead on our financial management processes across the organisation, providing high quality meaningful financial information to support the decision making of the Board of Trustees.
Underpinning all of this is your ability to work within our culture – which means sharing our values of being creative, caring, honest and enabling
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are partnering with a fantastic charity, passionate about building better futures for people working in horticulture, in their search for a Gardens Commercial Development Director.
Location: The role is home-based with regular travel across the country (Herefordshire, Yorkshire & Suffolk)
Salary: Circa £70,000
The 3 existing gardens in the portfolio, are effectively the ‘shop window’ to the charity. As such, the continued development of the gardens as profitable visitor attractions is an integral part of their 5 year strategy and critical to their future.
Key responsibilities include:
- Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team across the totality of the organisation including collaboration with the Board, the Chief Executive and Senior Managers to define scope, goals and project deliverables.
- The development and execution of a strategy for each garden and aligned operational plans ensuring projects align with the charity’s strategy.
- Working in collaboration with Marketing & Fundraising team and the respective garden managers, to set and work towards achieving sales, membership and visitor targets.
- Taking overall accountability for the day to day running of the visitor attractions including but not limited to the management of the cafés, shops, memberships and events to maximise profitability.
- Effective team management fostering a collaborative environment and optimising team performance.
- Managing resources and considering how they can engage effectively with the local community, the public and other local organisations.
The successful candidate will have significant experience in the management of a visitor attraction (preferably in a horticultural setting), with the ability to think clearly and strategically. Commercial acumen with a proven track record in the development of existing income streams and the identification and maximisation of new ones is crucial, as is a detailed understanding of best practice associated with visitor attractions and the ability to analyse data to make informed decisions and develop innovative solutions. Exceptional management and team working skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels and build towards a shared vision is also a must.
If this sounds like you and you’re keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP for the full job pack!
Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Eastside Young Leaders Academy (EYLA) exists to nurture and develop the leadership potential, health and well-being of children and young people, especially Black and minority youth, empowering them to become the next generation of successful leaders. We partner with state and independent schools, parents, and the corporate sector to bring about transformations for individuals and communities.
Eastside Young Leaders Academy
Chief Executive Officer
£60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Forest Gate, London, with some flexibility to work from home
EYLA is seeking a visionary and entrepreneurial Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to drive the organisation forward, continuing their momentum with income generation, building partnerships and expanding networks. Our new CEO will lead the organisation in achieving its mission of empowering young leaders and fostering positive change in the community. Working closely with the board, you will provide strategic direction, leadership, and operational oversight to ensure the effective delivery of EYLA's programs and the continued growth and sustainability of the organisation.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Proven track record of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, preferably in youth development, education, or community services.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with the ability to engage and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to envision and drive organisational change and growth.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff, partners, donors, and the broader community.
- Business acumen, entrepreneurial flair with experience of developing sustainable income growth strategies.
Our new CEO will be someone who can confidently and expertly lead our charity with compassion and empathy to make a difference in the lives of young people across our community. If you have the ability, drive and experience to manage this highly valued organisation, and have the vision and leadership skills to take it to the next stage, we would love to hear from you.
EYLA is committed to diversifying the background of its workforce and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.
For further information please view the application pack attached to the job role on the Prospectus website.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 7th July
Interviews with EYLA: w/c 15th July
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Hillside Clubhouse is a co-produced mental health employment support charity working across Camden and Islington. We support people with mental health conditions into training, volunteering, and employment opportunities. People can access our services via our Clubhouse, where they can share their skills and expertise with others and support the running of the charity. Alternatively, they can receive support out in the community from one of our employment specialists based within primary and secondary care.
This role is still within its infancy and will be working closely with the Executive Director to lead and oversee our employment services. Recent investment in our services has led to the growth of our employment offer and this role currently oversees four employment teams across Camden and Islington. The post holder will work closely with the other members of the senior leadership team to shape, deliver and evaluate Hillside’s business strategy and support on ensuring Hillside continues to meet the needs of the local mental health community.
Role overview:
- To oversee and support the day-to-day running and growth of the employment services offering of the Charity; currently two Individualise Placement and Support (IPS) services and two Employment Advisors (EA) in Talking Therapies services.
- To line manage employment services managers:
o Islington IPS Manager
o Camden IPS Manager
o Islington EA in Talking Therapies Manager
o Camden EA in Talking Therapies Manager
- The post holder will be an active member of the senior leadership team, working in close coordination with the Executive Director and the Director of Clubhouse Operations.
- In conjunction with the Executive Director, the post holder will lead on the growth and sustainment of Hillside’s employment services. The post holder will also be expected to supervise new staff where new services are developed.
- The post holder will work closely with the Executive Director and Director of Clubhouse Operations to develop and implement Hillside’s business strategy.
Screening questions must be answered within the word limit
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Business Accountability Officer
Location: FLEX office, Vauxhall, London - Flexible hybrid working with a mixture of in person and home/office working.
Salary: £32,020 per annum, pro rata, subject to deductions for tax and national insurance contributions as required by law.
Hours: Part time, 4 days, equivalent to 30 hours per week. This may be flexible.
Contract: 12 Months, fixed term (with possibilities of extension subject to funding)
Reporting to: FLEX Business Engagement and Accountability Lead
About FLEX:
Focus on Labour Exploitation (FLEX) is an organisation working towards an end to labour exploitation by addressing the systems and structures that make workers vulnerable to abuse. FLEX seeks to achieve this vision through the prevention of labour abuses, protection of the rights of those affected or at risk of exploitation and by promoting best practice responses to labour exploitation through research and evidence-based advocacy.
About the role:
FLEX is looking for someone with a passion for improving working conditions in service sectors, such as cleaning. In this role, you will support the development of more sustainable corporate responses through the development of a worker-informed human rights due diligence programme for businesses that contract cleaning services. Drawing on a 2-year pilot where we developed a worker-informed human rights due diligence framework, this work involves a strong worker-engagement element.
Above all this role requires someone with real passion and commitment for FLEX’s work to end labour exploitation and an excitement for ensuring workers are at the centre and actively involved in shaping solutions that work for them. You will be working in a dynamic team developing this programme, so this role will require flexibility and ability to adapt.
Key responsibilities:
Project Delivery
- Planning, delivering and evaluating worker engagement activities, in line with FLEX’s strategy, safeguarding protocols and approach, ensuring the workers views inform all project outputs, including reports.
- Supporting the development, maintenance, and implementation of robust safeguarding protocols for worker engagement.
- Drafting relevant project outputs, including resources for workers, company reports and other outputs for external communication.
- Collecting data and documentation and supporting assessments and critical reviews of business policies, practices, engaging with participating companies (desk-based, interviews and surveys), as relevant.
- Developing actionable recommendations to support companies to improve their policies and practices.
- Organising regular partnership meetings, preparing and sending out meeting packs, scheduling meetings, facilitating members’ effective participation, and taking minutes.
- Maintaining FLEX’s worker-informed tools, including human rights assessment toolkit in line with international standards and UK law that incorporates issues identified by workers at risk of exploitation.
- Keeping abreast of worker-driven corporate responsibility initiatives focusing on cleaning to inform the pilot design.
- Developing a roadmap with clear referral pathways for businesses identifying labour abuses and potential victims of labour exploitation.
- Delivering activities within budget and liaising with consultants and/or independent contractors;
- Developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation plans, producing progress and learning reports for internal and external purposes.
- Extracting learnings from experience to inform FLEX’s methodologies for meaningful worker engagement.
Policy and advocacy
- Represent FLEX and networks at external meetings, as required.
- Keeping abreast of the wider relevant policy and legislative context and identifying relevant advocacy intervention opportunities.
- Supporting internal comms and coordination across teams.
Other
- Help maintain a regular social media presence for FLEX;
- Scope, draft and support fundraising bids relevant to this role;
- Undertake any other relevant duties as required.
For more information on this vacancy as well as the application process, please visit the FLEX careers page on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Children on the Edge we envision a world in which every child thrives, regardless of their geography, ethnicity, gender or caste. Working hand-in-hand with communities in Bangladesh, India, Uganda, Myanmar and Lebanon we support children in some of the toughest situations. We’re seeking a dedicated and proactive Grants Officer to join our team to help grow our support for some of the world’s most marginalised children.
About the role
This is a new role in the Children on the Edge team, working with the Grants Manager to maximise funding from foundations and grant makers, and helping to grow our grants income (currently around £1.2m). You will be managing and growing a portfolio of funders, and identifying and nurturing new relationships with potential funders.
You will deliver effective prospecting, write compelling applications and create impactful reporting to new and current funders; helping to achieve the wider fundraising strategy of building and sustaining a broad base of restricted and unrestricted funding.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated fundraiser to join a small and dynamic organisation. You will be championing and fundraising for community led programmes that create protective environments full of hope, life, colour and fun. .
About you
To be successful in this role you will have an interest and understanding of community led international development and a passion for Children on the Edge’s distinctive approach and work.
You will have excellent communication skills, and a naturally pro-active and collaborative approach. You will enjoy creating compelling applications, narrative and financial reports for funders, be results-driven and have the self motivation and drive to deliver against deadlines.
At our core we are responsive and adaptive; no ‘one size fits all’. We tailor solutions based on the specific needs of each unique community we work with. To thrive in this role you will share the same ability to seek solutions and the same motivation to be flexible, adaptive, ready to learn and teachable.
You will have the time and support to excel in research and develop your writing and analytical skills. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative and creative team with courage and dignity at its heart.
£30,000 - £33,000 FTE (depending on experience). Pro rata 22.5 hours per week, flexible and hybrid.
What we offer
- 23 days annual leave (including 3 days between Christmas and New Year) + bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
- Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10% + life assurance
- Generous maternity & paternity leave
- Cycle to work scheme
Next steps
For more details on how to apply, and more details on the role, please download and read our Job Pack.
The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 17th June 2024.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we encourage you to get in touch and learn more. We are very interested in candidates with transferable skills for the role.
Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please contact Sophie Poore, Grants Manager, contact details in the Job Pack.
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This role is only open to those already resident in the UK, who are eligible to work in the UK.
We cannot provide visa sponsorship. Applications from overseas candidates will not be considered and we are unable to respond to any application from overseas applicants.
Children on the Edge politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales.
Children on the Edge is a child rights organisation that works hand-in-hand with communities to support some of the world’s most marginalised children
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Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. It affects 145,000 people in the UK and currently there is no cure.
We’re recruiting for an Individual Giving Officer to join our team. We proudly raise money to help improve life for people with Parkinson’s and the people in their lives. From funding promising research projects, personalised support for everyone with Parkinson’s and campaigns to fight for better support for people with Parkinson’s and the people who love and care for them.
About the role
This role is offered on a fixed-term contract running to March 2025.
You’ll be working on direct marketing campaigns that engage and inspire people to donate. And you’ll make it as easy as possible for supporters to choose the way they want to give. You’ll be part of a team that champions and supports each other, and is innovative in a changing fundraising and external environment to achieve our annual income target of over £5million.
Focusing on high volume donations under £1000. We use analysis and insight to deliver a variety of direct marketing activities that recruit new donors and ensure everyone can see the impact of their kind contribution.
What you’ll do
- Assist with and, when required, project manage direct marketing campaigns, both online and offline, to maximise income through one-off and regular gifts.
- Manage day-to-day relationships with external agencies and suppliers.
- Support the Senior Individual Giving Officers to achieve strategic objectives, monitor income and expenditure budgets and use database analysis to inform and improve the direct marketing programme.
- Ensure that the direct marketing programme is integrated into Engagement Directorate activities and supports the overall Parkinson’s UK strategic plan.
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience of successfully managing campaigns to deliver results against agreed targets and objectives.
- Excellent copywriting, creative and proofreading skills.
- Experience using digital tools, platforms and techniques
- Ability to review and evaluate data and campaign results and pull out key trends to inform future work.
- Ability to work well under own initiative, cope well under pressure, meet deadlines and has good attention to detail.
Interview to be held on: Wed 10 and Thur 11 July
Please apply through our career portal on our website, with your CV and a detailed supporting statement to show how you match what we’re looking for, as outlined in the ‘’What you’ll bring’’ section of the job description.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We’re a people-powered movement on the verge of major breakthroughs in Parkinson’s. Together, we will find a cure.
Join Us in Empowering Communities
Do you thrive on connecting with others?
Can you see the potential in ideas, even amidst the challenges?
Are you passionate about empowering communities to drive positive change?
Then our Grants Officer vacancy could be for you!
Due to our continued growth and development, we have two exciting job opportunities for 2x Grants Officers to join our team. These roles support local communities and third sector organisations in accessing funding. As a Grants Officer, you won't just be processing applications—you'll be shaping the future of our funds and programmes working with communities and fundholders across the West Midlands.
What You'll Do:
You'll work alongside a team of seven Grants Officers, under the leadership of our Senior Manager – Programmes. Each day, you'll engage with projects, assessing applications, preparing for panel meetings and visiting the initiatives we support.
In your first weeks, we'll welcome you with an in-person induction at our Coventry office. Here, you'll meet your colleagues, shadow panels and dive deep into our grant-making ethos. Beyond the initial period, we welcome hybrid working with the requirement of joining the team in office two days each week – additional office days may be required for high priority meetings and events.
We're looking for people from diverse backgrounds who share our values for community impact. Whether through personal or professional experience, you understand the importance of supporting grassroots organisations and their local communities.
Your Strengths:
- A confident communicator with a collaborative spirit.
- An innovator who values continuous improvement.
- Skilled in managing multiple priorities with autonomy.
- A champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Why Join Us:
By working with us, you'll evolve into a skilled Funding Officer, gaining expertise from the leading, independent grant making foundation in the West Midlands and Warwickshire. Our sector offers ample avenues for growth and development and gives you the chance to give back to real people, with real stories.
At the Foundation, we champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds—ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, persons with disabilities or health conditions, and those from diverse socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
If you're ready to turn your passion into purpose, we invite you to join our team and contribute to creating a fairer, happier and healthier Midlands.
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Oxford Brookes Students' Union
Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £62,924
Location: John Henry Brookes Building of the Headington Campus, Oxford, OX3 0BP
Are you interested in being the Chief Executive of an ambitious and progressive charity?
If so, we’re looking for an inclusive leader to join Oxford Brookes Students' Union to help us further develop our culture and help make life better for our students.
About Oxford Brookes Students' Union
Oxford Brookes Students' Union is an independent, student-led charity. Everything we do puts students at the heart of the Union.
We are central to the University experience for all students and work to support all aspects of student life for the 18,000 students here at Oxford Brookes Students' Union. We support students in their personal and academic growth by providing resources, funding and expertise and equipping them with the confidence and skills to effectively represent themselves and others. We want our members to have fun and enjoy themselves whilst at Oxford Brookes University.
Oxford Brookes University prides itself on delivering an education that is student centred and diverse. It is an ambitious institution with a genuine commitment to widening participation and supporting the work we do for students. We are proud of the strong collaborative relationship we have with the University and continuing to nurture this relationship will be a priority for the future.
We have a highly motivated and knowledgeable staff team who use their unique talents and skills to provide a range of opportunities, events and communities for students and training and support for student leaders.
About the role
Our next CEO will be passionate about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and have an open and transparent approach to leadership. We are seeking someone who is committed to empowering both our fantastic staff team and student leaders and who is able build on our collaborative partnership with the University.
The next CEO must be willing and able to embrace and grow a value-led, high performing organisational culture which is focused on meeting students’ needs. We’re looking for a leader who is inspiring, supportive, authentic and an outstanding communicator. This role will require an innovative mindset, helping us to try new and creative ways of engaging with and developing trust between our students and the University. You’ll need to be someone who can empower and support our newly elected student Officers to grow and achieve in their roles.
The incoming CEO will be responsible for leading us through our exciting new strategy centered around community, employability and collaborative change. This will focus on democracy and student representation.
An ability to align ways of working with strategic outcomes, whilst finding creative ways of making them more equitable and inclusive is a high priority, as is an understanding of good charity governance, financial acumen and organisational development.
We offer a great benefits package with enhanced annual leave, statutory time off and support for personal development. As an employer, we are committed to hybrid and flexible working, the next CEO will have the autonomy to plan and manage their own diary and time, taking into account the needs of our students and staff. We are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the world and community we’re based in. We respect everyone's individual identity and celebrate difference and encourage applications from all candidates irrespective of background.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Monday 24th June at 12.00pm
First Stage Interviews (Remote): Tuesday 2nd July or Thursday 4th July 2024 (to be confirmed)
Final Interviews (In-person): Thursday 11th July 2024
How to Apply
Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and Job Description and find details of how to apply.
For an informal conversation about the role and application process, please contact Anh at Atkinson HR Consulting.
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Our partner is a nonprofit organization providing accessible & effective mental health interventions for youths. They are seeking a part-time CFO to add expertise and oversight of their finance function to ensure financial sustainability. This role is a really interesting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to shape the finance function of a young, but growing organisation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial strategies, and lead the development of financial projections and scenario planning to inform decision making.
- Lead the finance function, overseeing the day-to-day operations (cash, accounts payable, accounts receivables and payroll) and ensure compliance with accounting and financial reporting standards, as well as legal and regulatory requirements for Kenya and the USA
- Evaluate and implement financial systems and processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency
- Oversee the preparation of budgets, financial statements, and other financial reports
- Develop and manage the organization's risk management
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of young professionals
Requirements
- Qualified accountant with at least 5 years of relevant experience, and willing to be hands on.
- Strong technical accounting experience covering financial accounting, management accounting, budget creation and monitoring, financial analysis, and reporting, preferably within a not for profit.
- Experience of working in a start-up or of establishing a finance function is strongly desirable.
- Experience of leading a finance function, including providing financial analysis & insight and strategic advice to aid decision making.
- Experience of grants management, compliance and reporting
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to work with both finance and non-finance staff.
- Strong strategic and problem solving skills.
This is a remote role, although they would be open to someone working from their office.
They anticipate the role will require 2 days/week, perhaps with more time required initially to set up the finance function and then at important times in the year, including year-end.