Full-Time Development Officer Jobs in Europe
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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This role will see the successful candidate manage and develop a portfolio of successful national events. You will be involved in all aspects of the project management cycle from marketing and participant recruitment to supporter stewardship and race day logistics. With support of the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) you will prepare and track budgets for your assigned events and continuously look for opportunities to improve income and participant retention.
The role requires a good attention to detail, strong prioritization skills, sensitivity and flexibility. Whether you come with direct events fundraising experience or have transferable skills that the role requires, we will support and develop you to excel in your role.
Meningitis Research Foundation is based in Bristol, but the role is flexible and is open to remote working with monthly visits to the office (this will need to be more regular during events season). We offer an annual salary of £23,000-£28,000 (job titles and salary banding currently under review), 6% employer pension contribution and employee assistance program alongside annual leave of 25 days per year. You will report directly to the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events and Community) within the Fundraising Team. This is a really exciting opportunity to join Meningitis Research Foundation and build a career with a world-leading charity working to defeat meningitis.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage a portfolio of national events including TCS London Marathon and Great North Run executing the planning, delivery and evaluation of these events
· Inspire individuals with a connection to the cause to take on events for Meningitis Research Foundation to support our vision of a world free from meningitis
· Deliver marketing and recruitment strategies to ensure we reach our targeted number of participants for each event
· Deliver best in class stewardship (across phone, email, SMS and post) to all supporters ensuring they have the best experience with Meningitis Research Foundation
· Work with the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) to ensure we maximize income potential from each event through improving key performance indicators i.e. average value
· Develop the events portfolio by evaluating and monitoring current products and seeking out new events when appropriate
· Manage relationships with external partners including event companies, logistical suppliers and fundraising platforms
· Work with the Communications Team and Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) to identify strong supporter stories and PR opportunities
· Seek opportunities to share knowledge and learning with other members of the Events & Community Team
· Identify supporters with high value potential (i.e. corporate or major donor) and ensure they are shared with the Head of Fundraising
· With the support of the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) create and deliver budgets and KPIs targets for your area ensuring you monitor and report on progress against these budgets and KPIs
· Other duties as reasonable requested by the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) or Head of Fundraising
Skills and experience required
· Strong project management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
· Good organisational and administrative skills, able to prioritise, juggle multiple tasks and work to deadlines
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Excellent attention to detail
· IT competent including Microsoft office package, Teams and Outlook
· Numerate, able to understand and manage financial information
· Experience managing external partner relationships
· Proven experience and current understanding of the events fundraising market
· Working knowledge of social media
· Experience using a CRM or database
· Effective team player with an ability to build effective working relationships
· Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
· Ability to demonstrate our organisational values in all areas of your work
· Able to work occasional unsocial hours and a willingness to travel, occasionally overnight for events
If you have any additional questions please contact us for an informal chat.
The Association of Learning Technology is seeking an innovative, visionary and commercially acute leader to be the next part-time CEO of our remote-based professional membership organisation.
The Association of Learning Technology (ALT) is the leading professional body for Learning Technology in the UK. We support a collaborative community for individuals and organisations from all sectors including Further and Higher Education and industry and provide professional recognition and development. Membership is open to all with a professional interest in using digital technologies for learning, teaching and assessment.
Our overall charitable objective is "to advance education through increasing, exploring and disseminating knowledge in the field of Learning Technology for the benefit of the general public". Our core activities are focused on membership services that help us achieve our strategic aims and generate the majority of ALT’s income as an independent charity.
Established in 1993, today we have 3,500 Members as Learning Technology has become a fundamental part of learning, teaching and assessment. The pervasiveness of learning technology means that many working in education will be involved with it in some form, so therefore we embrace the diverse range of roles, titles and terminology in Learning Technology across sectors. We believe ‘you don’t have to be called ‘Learning Technologist’ to be one.
As our new CEO, you will develop and implement and new strategy suited for the innovative and fast-moving sector we work in, developing a suite of services and events that deliver real value to both retain existing and attract new members, and ensure financial sustainability for our long-term future. Leading our small but dedicated team and working with our engaged board of trustees, you will share our commitment to advancing learning technology, and build upon our collaborative, adapting and forward-thinking culture.
Key details:
Role: Chief Executive Officer – Association for Learning Technology (ALT)
Salary: £100,000 pro rata
Location: Remote working with occasional travel
Contract: Permanent OR 3-year secondment; part time (0.6 / 3 days per week)
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:
- Leadership experience in Further Education or Higher Education
- Collaborative leadership style
- Understanding of virtual organisations
- Strategic planning skills
- Contextual understanding of learning technology
- Business development experience
- Financial acumen
- Advocacy and representation skills
- Innovative thinking
- Communication skills
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Membership engagement and growth
If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this CEO role with full details, including how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill, executive at harrishill co uk. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to talk.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday, 1st July 2024.
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.
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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.
Chief Executive Officer
We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Executive Officer who is passionate about enabling young people to reach their potential to work for an important charity.
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Nottingham
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, based on experience
Closing date: 28th June at 5pm
About the Role
We are seeking a visionary and commercially minded CEO to lead Base 51. This is an exciting time for Base 51 as we are working with a developer to bring a disused nuclear bunker back into service as a community hub. From this new base, we will operate and grow our services and income, while also providing facilities management. The CEO will provide strategic leadership, drive growth, and enhance our impact. Collaborating with the Board of Trustees, staff, partners, and stakeholders is key to this role.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement strategic plans.
- Oversee day-to-day operations and financial management.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Lead and inspire a high-performing team.
- Develop fundraising strategies and secure diverse income streams.
Key skills and qualities required for this position:
- Minimum 5 years senior leadership experience in the non-profit or community sector.
- Proven experience in strategic planning, financial management, and organizational development.
- Track record of securing sustainable income streams.
- Strong networking skills with established contacts in Nottingham and the charity sector.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Commercial experience and an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Passionate about youth development and community engagement.
- Visionary, resilient, and adaptable.
- High integrity and commitment to ethical practices.
How to apply
Submit your CV and a cover letter (maximum three sides of A4) outlining your suitability by 5pm on 28 June 2024. Interviews will be held in July. Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.
The employer is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
About the Organisation
The organisation was established in 1993 as a charity supporting young people living in the city and county of Nottingham. The overarching aim of the organisation is to provide support to young people taking a holistic approach to their health and well-being; this is provided through easy access to health, counselling, housing, and learning opportunities while providing a safe place to meet, take part in activities and use practical services such affordable meals, laundry, and showers.
You may have experience in areas such as CEO, COO, Chief Executive, Chief Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Deputy CEO, Deputy COO, Deputy Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Officer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Interim CEO, Interim COO, Interim Chief Executive, Interim Chief Officer, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Director, Manager
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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HMP Wealstun, West Yorkshire
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Are you a driven, compassionate and collaborative individual with first-class guidance skills and a proven ability to work intensively with individuals and support their progression, plus deliver effective one-to-one and group sessions? Do you have a sound knowledge regarding the issues affecting the rehabilitation of offenders, and desistance theory?
If so, join St Giles as our CFO Wing Facilitator working on our CFO Evolution programme, which will see you provide vital support via regular one-to-one reflective practice meetings and group interventions to a caseload of hard-to-reach participants in custody to prepare for engagement with the core prison provision and release.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About this key role
Reporting to the CFO Evolution Team Leader, our successful candidate will provide ongoing resettlement support needs and deliver high-quality, engaging group sessions to your assigned participants, while also monitoring and reviewing each individual’s progress to ensure high attendance, achievement rates and progression. You will be expected to contribute to making contact and establishing relationships with new participants and to assist them to understand the benefits of engaging with the CFO Evolution programme, plus provide participants with structured feedback and set development objectives.
We will rely on you to develop strong relationships with HMPPS/agencies offering support and, where appropriate, feed into stage 2 and 3 of the CFO Wing provision by providing holistic wrap-around with general elements of resettlement support. In collaboration with the local CFO Activity Hub, planning for and facilitating effective Through the Gate and warm handovers to the relevant Support Worker in Community is also a key element of this role.
What we are looking for
- Working with offenders, or those disaffected and marginalised from mainstream services, in training, guidance, advice and counselling environments is desirable
- Knowledge of HM Prison environments and/or training, education and employment opportunities locally and nationally, and of training and guidance
- Thorough understanding of the importance of quality assurance as it relates to assessing
- Demonstrable ability to support and motivate learners with multiple complex needs
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work
As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require an Enhanced Child and Adult with Child Barred DBS Check.
We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
Closing date: 26 June 2024 at 11pm
Interview date: 03 July 2024 on Teams
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
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.
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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.
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SANE is a UK-wide mental health charity working to improve the quality of life of anyone affected by mental illness. It aims to raise awareness and understanding of all mental health conditions; fight to improve frontline mental health services for individuals and carers; provide support, information and guidance through its helpline, email and text support and Online Forum; and promote and host research into causes, treatments and therapies.
About the role:
We are now looking for people interested in providing compassionate support to those affected by mental health problems, in particular people with severe mental illness, and carers, families and friends. You will provide support by telephone, email and text, as well as forming a close team with our skilled volunteers, who you will help to oversee through their development.
SANEline Support Officers provide support to callers with a wide range of mental health problems, via our confidential crisis line, SANEline that is open 365 days a year.
Working on SANEline requires empathy and resilience and we take pride in providing a nurturing environment and unwavering support to our teams.
Starting Salary: £26 - 28k per annum depending on experience
About you:
- You must have experience of working in mental health field
- You are personable, highly compassionate, and genuinely interested in supporting people from all walks of life
- You are a warm and confident communicator
- You can work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service on SANEline
We are also keen to hear from people interested in different hours, or bank work, in particular those with counselling, psychology or therapy qualifications - email us through our website.
What can you expect?
To work within SANE framework, including regular check-ins, debriefs, and weekly team meetings.
To receive the full SANEline training and a further online training opportunities within specific areas.
To become part of an established and diverse team.
To gain exposure to a wide range of mental health problems.
To gain a valuable practical experience in providing emotional support to vulnerable people.
A culture where team members support and learn from each other.
A warm supportive and encouraging environment.
Requirements:
- Ideally 1 year mental health experience
- To undergo an enhanced DBS check
- Expected start date – July/August 2024
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
Closing date: Midday 19th June 2024
To apply: Please complete your application before the closing date, addressing all areas on the person specification (downloadable below) and tell us why you want to work for SANE. Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
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.
Background:
First Step Trust (FST) is a charity that provides work experience, training and employment opportunities for people excluded from working life because of mental health problems or other disadvantages (workforce members).
Our approach is about giving workforce members the chance to overcome some of the difficulties facing them by getting them involved as colleagues. We provide ‘on the job’ training, advice and support to enable each person to improve their basic skills and knowledge of the various work undertaken. This will include supporting workforce members to gain recognised qualifications and access to work placements with our customers and other organisations.
We are in the process of developing a more formalised training and employment support programme (SMaRT Pathways) particularly, but not exclusively, in the area of the Automotive trade. SMaRT Pathways will include the delivery of vocational training through the use of various technologies including video, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and other mediums making the learning process more accessible to those who struggle with traditional learning methods due to issues around literacy, numeracy and low levels of self-confidence/anxiety.
Job Role:
The main objective of this post is to enable people with mental health difficulties and other disadvantages (workforce members) to engage with and access open employment. The EDTW will achieve this by taking responsibility for proactively recruiting people to the project, overseeing their development whilst at the project, including delivery of training courses as and when required and supporting them to move on to employment or further training.
Main duties:
Networking with other services in the area to raise awareness about FST, promoting work placements and training courses as well as promoting the business services.
Recruitment and development of potential workforce members - being proactive in following up on enquires regarding work placements, interviewing potential workforce for work placements at the project.
Employment support – assist workforce looking to move on to paid employment by providing support in job search, CVs and interview preparation. To develop a network of appropriate work placements by building contacts with local employment agencies and employers to ensure access to work for all workforce preparing to move on from FST.
Training – assisting when required, in delivering a variety of courses both in house and recognised qualifications to people with common mental health problems both workforce members and visiting trainees utilising the various technologies as they are developed.
Monitoring and reporting - complete, manage and provide regular, accurate, appropriate and timely reports to agreed deadlines in order to monitor progress.
Office duties – working with workforce members as colleagues ensuring that daily tasks are completed in a timely fashion.
To work in accordance within the limits and parameters as set out in FST’s policies and procedures, by the Board, Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive and other senior managers.
Perform other tasks as reasonably required according to the needs of the project and FST.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Experience of face to face customer service in an employment advice/support related post.
Experience of delivery of training within a workplace environment.
Experience of using digital technology e.g. social media and other platforms.
Experience of managing, recording and monitoring progression.
Experience of working independently, planning and prioritising own workload.
Desirable
Knowledge of the benefits system.
Current full driving licence.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Ability to effectively promote FST to referral agencies.
Ability to establish a network of employer contacts to facilitate work placements and employment opportunities.
Ability to motivate, support and enable people to develop.
Ability to work as part of a team in order to achieve overall objectives and goals.
Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, email, Internet Explorer and Social Media.
Attitude
Essential
Willingness to learn new technologies.
Commitment to opposing discrimination and actively promoting equality of opportunity.
Understanding and commitment to the values, principles and approach of First Step Trust.
Commitment to Health & Safety at work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.