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The Access Foundation is focused on making a real difference to people’s lives by awarding grants to charities which make a valuable and measurable positive impact. Our grant giving objectives fall into three categories:
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to mitigate the digital divide by making computing facilities, support and learning available to disadvantaged and vulnerable people
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to advance the charitable causes of the registered charities which are chosen as the "Access Group Company Charities of the Year"
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to advance the charitable causes of charities for whom there is a strong emotional connection with a member of staff (e.g. through support they or a close relative have received from the charity)
The Foundation aims to achieve this via a fund from which it awards grants to other charitable organisations aligned with the principles above. You are a key member or the team that works towards our target to award grants to a total value of +/- £2 million each year.
The Access Foundation was set up in 2021 following the success and growth enjoyed by The Access Group over the previous decade. While affiliated with The Access Group in terms of its identity, The Access Foundation is a separate organisation, governed by an independent board of trustees and with its own objectives and goals.
The Access Foundation wants to fund projects and activities that make a real difference to people’s lives in the countries the Access group is active.To achieve our objectives, we are looking to appoint an experienced Operations Manager to help run and improve our operational processes.
Job objectives
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Support the trustees in the due diligence and evaluation of each applicant and facilitate the decision-making process for each application
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Support the ongoing evaluation process of all successful applicants and ensure agreed measures and outcomes are reported back to the Foundation in a timely manner
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Manage the external communication of the Foundation’s successes back to stakeholders and supporters, as well as other channels on social media, such as Instagram and LinkedIn
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Manage the communication with the Access Group and maintain an open channel of communication with the charities team at the Access group
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Manage the Admin and Grants Assistant and ensure all Admin processes as well as operational processes are running smoothly and make changes where required
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Manage the use of the accounting package Access Financials to ensure processes are followed and grantees paid on time.
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Oversee the data collation for and write the impact report
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Collaborate and work with the trustees and volunteers
Duties and responsibilities will include
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Write regular reports to the trustees of new applications, applications in progress and outcomes, inform and advise the trustees to achieve a swift decision on all cases
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Organise the publicity and communications around each successful grant, including newsfeeds, social media and website updates.
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Liase with the Access Marketing team to support their own comms
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Ensure financial accounts are accurate and complete
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Liase with 3rd parties such as external suppliers and partners ranging from auditors to our financial partners
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Draft Offer letters for the successful applicants
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Recruit, Manage and Appraise the Admin and Grant Assistant
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Attend trustees, volunteers and applications meetings
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Manage the access controls for volunteers and staff
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Oversee the financial accounts, approve invoices on our bespoke Finance system and deal with some financial accounting together with our Chair of the board of trustees
Skills and Experience Required
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Organised, efficient and reliable with the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneous
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A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role
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Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels from junior to CEO
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Computer literate with good knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.
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The ability to be an ambassador for the Foundation to all external parties and stakeholders
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to travel to London as required (minimum once every 6 weeks)
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Sympathy for grassroot charities
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Experience of the charity sector
The Access Foundation is focused on making a real difference to people’s lives by awarding grants to charities which make a valuable & positive impact
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Pelham is a local Christian charity that enriches lives in real and diverse ways for our community in Sidley, Bexhill. The Pelham aims to benefit the community through our charitable activities & projects, and effective partnership working.
This exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and vibrant local charity also represents a growing youth work provision, which has been developing over the last 5 years with an engaged group of local young people and strong links to local schools, community groups and churches. We are looking for a visionary and passionate youth worker to build on what has worked well to date and establish new opportunities and activities for local young people to benefit from. We are passionate about seeing local people’s lives lived to the full and reaching their potential in a supportive environment.
Following the opening of the basement in September 2023, The Pelham has a designated space for children and young people to call their own. In our current work as a Community Hub, we have over 60 partner organisations and over 400 people a week coming through the doors, and our vision is to see the range of activities and partners be replicated for local youth.
As well as leading the youth work, this postholder will join part of The Pelham’s project leadership team alongside the other four core projects:
· Our volunteer-run Coffee Lounge is open 5 days a week, providing a safe and warm space in the community to over 150 customers each week.
· The Pelham as a Community Hub welcomes over 400 people through our doors each week and hire our spaces out to over 60 different local organisations that use The Pelham as a base for their valuable assistance to help people in need locally. The range of organisations covers the voluntary, statutory and small business community to create a vibrant and dynamic space.
· RunningSpace is our suicide prevention project with a vision to champion life and beat suicide through walk2run groups. We currently run sessions in five locations, across East Sussex and Kent. We also host suicide prevention training too on a regular basis.
· The Pelham Counselling Service offers individual and group work therapy sessions with its team of 9 counsellors. It offers bursaries and a flexible service to best meet the needs of local people.
In joining the team, collaborative working will be at the heart of the development of the youth work, including group therapy sessions for young people, suicide prevention work and volunteering and employability pathways.
As a charity and team our core values are to be:
· Welcoming- We welcome everyone in with love and respect
· Relational- We build strong and trusted connections within our community
· Generous- We choose to be generous as we look to bless people we meet
· Authentic - We aim to have integrity, openness and compassion in all we do
· Ambitious - We create sustainable and transformational opportunities that impact people for good.
The current outworking of the role, fulfilled in 12 hours a week, includes:
· Running an after-school youth club for secondary school aged children on a Tuesday evening, supported by a team of volunteers. Currently, 30 young people on average attend.
· Working within the local secondary school’s pastoral care team on Monday and Tuesday lunchtimes
· Development of activities for The Basement, which is the designated space for children and young people at The Pelham. This space was opened in September 2023 following an extensive capital redevelopment.
· Providing a range of activities and events in the school holidays.
The hours for this job are 30 hours per week. There is an openness to job sharing and also extending the role to full time hours. If these elements are of interest do reach out for an initial conversation and do apply)
Main Purpose of the Role:
The Youth Worker will take the leadership role in the development of Youth work from The Pelham, as part of its charitable work and community service, working under the guidance of the CEO and as part of the Project Leadership team.
The role will include having vision to develop relevant and appealing opportunities in Bexhill for young people, working together with local partners, including schools and voluntary organisations. This will include innovative options outside of our current scope of work, which may include wellbeing activities, studying support, home education, group work therapy and more.
There will also be administrative responsibilities specific to this role, including safeguarding and risk assessing all activities and events as well as the young people that you will be working with.
The role will also involve hosting a range of regular session specifically for young people, as well as empowering and encouraging young people, in line with the vision and values of The Pelham as a charity.
Key Tasks:
1. To create a safe environment for young people to be at The Pelham, including all necessary safeguarding requirements and good practice.
2. To run youth activities at The Pelham on a weekly basis in term time, including but not limited to:
1. After school sessions
2. Evening sessions
3. Daytime sessions for home educated or de-schooled students
4. School holiday activities
3. To provide consistent and appropriate input into the lives of local young people living in our community, giving them purpose, value and significance.
4. To develop partnerships specifically focused on the usage of the basement during the daytime. This is focused around exploring connections with home educated students, and those outside of mainstream education.
5. To establish key links with existing youth provision in the town, alongside the schools, voluntary groups and faith groups.
6. To work alongside The Pelham Counselling Service to promote and support the wellbeing of young people, including through the use of group workshops.
7. To support a volunteer team to support in hosting youth activities, all with the appropriate DBS checks and training.
8. To work alongside the pastoral care team at Bexhill Academy to provide support to students during lunchtime(s) in the school week.
9. To explore and respond to the local need for young people, including helping to mitigate anti-social behaviour in Sidley with increased interaction and trust building. This will include working with local partners including Heart of Sidley, Rother Safety Partnership and Sussex Police.
10. This will also extend into local connections in Sidley, Pebsham, Chantry and Bexhill Town Centre in providing opportunities for children and young people and their families, as well as other youth focused organisations.
It is also possible to arrange a conversation with Ollie Jeffs, CEO, to discuss the role further including the flexibility of a job share or if a candidate is seeking full time hours.
The Pelham is a local Christian charity that enriches lives in real and diverse ways for our community in Sidley, Bexhill.
Elfrida Rathbone Camden (ERC) has been making a difference for children, young people and adults in London for more than 30 years, helping them achieve their potential and aspirations. We are looking for an exceptional leader who is passionate about our mission and has vision.Our new Director will be leading us through a period of significant change for the organisation.
We're looking for someone with the following skills and experience:
Leadership skills
· Creative and strategic thinker and problem solver
· Ability to lead and use professional and organisational judgement
· Experience of working with Trustees and the governance function of a Charity
· Promote the vision, mission and goals of ERC
· Excellent time management and organisational skills
Interpersonal skills
· Able to negotiate and influence at all levels
· Excellent partnership and networking skills.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Finance
· Experience of setting and managing budgets.
· Experience of developing and managing a fund-raising strategy.
Knowledge and experience
· Experience of working at a senior management level.
· Good project management skills
· Safeguarding – policies and procedures
Please also note that although the role is remote, the successful candidate will need to spend at least one day a week at our local hub in Camden, North London.
We positively celebrate Diversity and Inclusion at ERC and the foundations and principles underpinning all our work are about reflecting and connecting with the diverse community that we serve. We want people from all walks of life to work at ERC and to feel valued for their individuality, to thrive and to share a sense of belonging.
We wish to encourage applications to this position regardless of race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Please submit a CV and a cover letter that outlines how you meet the person specification for the role. Both the CV and the cover letter should be no more than 2 sides of A4 each so 4 sides A4 in total.
The deadline is 9am on the morning of Monday the 20th May.
Interviews will be in the week commencing the 3rd June 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Karibuni Children, a UK registered charity, works to help Kenyan children from some of the poorest backgrounds, to fulfil their potential and release themselves from the cycle of poverty. At any one time, we are supporting around 700 children across Kenya and our aim is to walk with the children through their whole education. In addition to providing financial support to enable children to attend high-quality educational institutes, we work to reduce other barriers that may prevent those living below the poverty line from maximising their educational potential. This includes provision of nutritious school meals, school uniforms and shoes, learning equipment and feminine hygiene products. We also support initiatives focused on the empowerment of the wider family unit of each supported child, such as providing workshops on parenting skills, sustainable food production, nutrition, entrepreneurship, and business skills. To further support this, we work with our partners on infrastructure development projects which have the potential to transform the local community and deliver increased self-sufficiency and sustainability.
The charity is seeking to recruit a UK Operations Manager to support the programme of work. The successful candidate will be one of only two paid employees, working with the Trustees to lead the charity through the next phase of its development.
Job Description
Salary: up to £30,000 – 34,000 full time equivalent depending on experience.
Contract: Permanent / Part Time (30 hours per week)
This role is envisaged as permanent part time for 30 hours per week over a minimum of four days. However there is some flexibility in this, and consideration will be given to applicants either looking for a full time role or who can offer a minimum of 24 hours over 3 days per week. This can be discussed at interview.
Location:The role is currently based at the Stoke Mandeville office, but this environment is shared with another charity and is not always conducive to office working. There will therefore be the opportunity for a significant element of home-based work as appropriate.
Reporting to: Board Chair. Working closely with: Chair of Fundraising Committee (Trustee position), wider Trustee team, Trust Fundraising Manager, and Kenya partner projects
Direct reports: None Currently.
Annual leave: 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays
Pension: 4% (with employee contribution of 4%)
Role purpose:
To manage the UK Office activities and support Trustees in administrative tasks relating to Fundraising, Finance and Operational matters.
Key work areas and tasks:
a) To provide high quality administrative support to key functional areas such as Fundraising, Finance and Operations, ensuring that UK processes are fit for purpose to support the long-term goals of the charity.
b) To ensure the effective day-to-day running of the Karibuni Children Office, based in Stoke Mandeville, Bucks.
c) To oversee management of the new Salesforce donor database, and other IT systems (Microsoft & Google) in use by Karibuni Children and to ensure that the systems provide effective support to all functions of the charity.
d) To oversee the management of the charity website and social media channels, maximising the effectiveness of these channels to raise awareness of charity activities and raise donor funds.
e) To participate in the recruitment of volunteers
f) To promote and actively support Karibuni Children’s fundraising activities and events, taking the lead in the organisation of agreed major events.
g) To provide effective support to Trustees, Staff and Volunteers in all areas of the organisation’s activities
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Unless otherwise stated, the term "staff" will include any paid staff and volunteers. Following are the key tasks that the successful candidate will be expected to perform:
Administration & Operations
● Develop and maintain effective and efficient administrative systems
● Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines with regard to staff, equipment and premises
● Provide support to all IT (Microsoft & Google) and CRM (Salesforce) users and ensure data integrity and reconciliation to other systems
● Maintain staff records and contact lists, ensure good HR policies and practices are maintained.
● Create and maintain an asset register for all Karibuni owned items
● Assist the Governance and Risk sub-committee in any matters relating to Karibuni Children risk management
Finance
● Assist the Finance and Operations sub-committee in any matters relating to Karibuni Children finances
● Carry out bookkeeping activities, creating banking schedules and ensuring that all cash and cheques received are banked within agreed timescales
● Oversee Gift Aid claims and ensure that compliance with regulations is maintained
● Assist volunteer Treasurer with preparation of management accounts as necessary
● Maintain records for restricted and designated funds, reconcile Charity Gifts income and other income sources.
Fundraising
● Ensure postings to CRM are accurate and reconcile to financial systems
● Manage receipts from online sites and ensure that CRM system is updated accordingly
● Ensure that all donations are appropriately acknowledged
● Organise and manage Karibuni’s own-organised fundraising events, marketing events on internal and external platforms, registering participants, overseeing risk assessments, and maintaining related records.
● Provide a focal point for 3rd party fundraising events, ensuring proper communication and recording
(Pending the ongoing automation of some of these processes, there is the option for them to be delegated to a part time bookkeeper)
Marketing & Communications
● Make updates to the charity website and social media channels
● Design and publish the bi-annual print and email newsletter including writing and collating stories and images.
● Write and publish regular email communications to supporters.
Other duties and responsibilities
● Promote the Vision, Mission and Core Values of Karibuni Children
● Operate within Charity Law and Data Protection Law and adhere to the Code of Fundraising Practice
● Manage systems and processes to ensure adherence to data privacy legislation
● Carry out any other tasks appropriate to the grade and nature of the role to ensure the effective delivery and development of the Karibuni Children’s work, as agreed with the Board Chair
PERSON SPECIFICATION
REQUIRED
● Empathy with the Vision, Mission and Core Values of Karibuni Children and a commitment to work to the highest standards of integrity.
● Appropriate technology skills, with the ability to manage a small estate of IT equipment.
● Good financial knowledge and awareness. Ability to analyse and interpret a variety of data and produce insightful management information
● The ability to monitor and maintain personal performance against agreed targets
● Good organisational skills including the ability to plan and arrange own work
● Effective written and oral communication skills
● Willingness occasionally to work outside of usual office hours
● Enhanced DBS check
PREFERRED
● Experience in the Voluntary or other regulated sector, preferably in an administrative, events management, fundraising and/or IT support capacity
● An understanding and interest in international development is desirable
● Awareness of key Charity Commission guidance
● Experience in finance and bookkeeping processes
● Experience in fundraising
● Experience in events management
● Experience designing and managing operational processes and control frameworks. Ability to develop, monitor and maintain quality standards.
● Project Management skills are desirable
● Good understanding of Microsoft 365
● Experience of solving data issues and report writing within a fundraising CRM system
● Knowledge of Data Protection legislation and ability to implement changes required by GDPR
How to Apply
Please send a copy of your CV and a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what attracts you to this role. We recognise that some of your experience may be from unpaid roles as well as paid employment – please include any voluntary work if it helps to show why you are the right candidate for the job.
Application deadline: Friday 17th May 2024
Initial interviews will take place week commencing 27th May 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for Volunteer Coordinator to be responsible for overseeing our volunteer programme
Key duties will include;
Recruiting volunteers through a variety of job boards, community pages and platforms.
Arranging and carrying out interviews with potential volunteers to assess the value and contribution they could offer the charity.
Carrying out new volunteer inductions to ensure they are confident and competent to deliver their responsibilities as a UCARE volunteer.
Supporting the continued development of existing volunteers
Maintaining accurate volunteer records to monitor training, development and performance.
Working with UCARE colleagues to ensure we have an engaged pool of volunteers that meets the resource needs of the charity.
Coordinate awareness events such as stalls, talks and workshops to build awareness within the Oxfordshire community of the mission of the charity.
Work collaboratively with other service providers and charities to maximise the impact of the charity for its beneficiaries.
We recognise that talking about Cancer can be difficult. During our induction we will provide you with all the tools you need to be successful in your new role, this includes;
Full training and resources to communicate our message to others and volunteers.
Tools to deliver effective presentations
Training on Cancer awareness to ensure you can communicate this effectively, this could include;
o How people can reduce their risk of getting cancer
o Help people understand the importance of spotting cancer early
o Appreciate and address the fears and barriers faced by people when talking about cancer
o How to have effective, supportive conversations about cancer and health
o Understand the impact health inequalities can have on cancer outcomes
o Encourage people to take positive action for their health, and see their doctor with any concerns
o Understanding how to offer support, provide signposting and guidance when working within the community and alongside our volunteers.
About you
We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator who is compassionate, friendly, sensitive and have a sensible approach, able to demonstrate responsibility, reliability and integrity.
Highly motivated and enthusiastic, strong organisational skills and confident in their own judgement, we would like someone who takes initiative but will ask for help or advice if needed and has the passion to share our mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Animal Equality is an international organisation working with society, governments and companies to end cruelty to farmed animals. Animal Equality has offices in the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Brazil and India.
The Philanthropy Specialist plays a major role in meeting the organisation's ambitious fundraising goals. Responsible for major giving and grants portfolios, the Philanthropy Specialist identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards financial support from generous individuals and granting bodies.
With a proven track record the successful candidate will network with key stakeholders, present compelling communications and generate significant funds. In turn, these funds will enable Animal Equality to achieve its ambitious financial targets and carry out its crucial campaigns to meaningfully transform and save the lives of farmed animals.
General Responsibilities:
- Oversee a dedicated portfolio of donors and prospects
- Proactively build our supporter base
- Increase demand for farmed animal philanthropic giving
- Inspire loyalty to the cause
- Meet and exceed annual income targets in support of our vision
- Oversee the organisation of supporter events
- Implement a strategic fundraising strategy
- Cooperate with others
- Manage records and reporting
Individual Attributes Required:
- Outstanding interpersonal skills: with strong relationship management, negotiation and influencing skills, communicate with senior individuals with passion and energy. Devise creative solutions to strengthen new and existing relationships, tailoring engagement approaches to maximise giving impact.
- Target-driven: with a keen eye for detail and a results-focused mindset, measure and closely monitor financial outcomes. Conduct robust research so as to anticipate and mitigate potential challenges.
- Resilience: work under pressure, managing competing priorities and adapting accordingly. Problem-solve and think innovatively to deliver against targets. Show outstanding emotional intelligence, with an ability to network and negotiate effectively.
- Gravitas: entrepreneurial and highly motivated, tailor communications to your audience.
- Professionalism: proficiently adept at cultivating and nurturing trusting relationships with diverse supporters, institutions, and team members whilst upholding the highest standards of professionalism and alignment with the Animal Equality culture at all times.
Position Requirements:
- A minimum of five years of related work experience in major gifts fundraising or in the field of marketing and communications, preferably at a non-profit advocacy organisation.
- A proven track record of bringing in major donations of six-figure sums.
- Experience with Salesforce CRM preferred.
- A practical understanding of fundraising, GDPR and charity regulation.
- Knowledge of and proven ability to develop and implement fundraising strategies.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable presenting professionally.
- A positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication, and the ability to work cooperatively with others in a team-oriented work environment.
- Ability to work additional hours, as needed, to meet deadlines, travel occasionally and manage workflow.
- Professional appearance and adherence to a vegan lifestyle.
- Commitment to the objectives of Animal Equality.
- You will be required to travel to London once per month at your own cost.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary band £37,000-£40,000, depending on experience. This is a remote working opportunity (UK-based candidates only).
- Personalised Employee Assistance Program (EAP): an Animal Equality--funded benefit that offers employees, supporters and volunteers confidential counselling and advice on a wide range of work and personal issues. The program offers several services, such as a 24/7 confidential helpline and expert Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
- Flexible hours, with the option to start between 8am-10am and finish between 4pm-6pm.
- Able Futures Support: The service is a nine month, practical and confidential support service for employees whose circumstances or mental health may impact their wellbeing or work. Employees can work with a mental health professional to deepen their understanding of how their mental health may impact them and will build coping skills and resilience to thrive at work.
- Gifted yearly stipend to access learning and development resources, to help employees further grow their personal and professional skills.
- Monthly stipends for employees to enjoy a vegan lunch at the Animal Equality monthly meetups.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the 'Apply' button.
Closing date: Friday 24th May 2024.
Animal Equality is an equal opportunities employer; we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age. We are especially keen to encourage applications from: individuals who are Black and / or of the global majority; people with disabilities; and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we will endeavour to accommodate any reasonable adjustments that individuals may require throughout the application process.
Animal Equality is a registered charity (England and Wales), no. 1168309.
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Role: Digital Marketing Manager
Hours: 30 hours per week (4 days per week)
Location: Homebased within the UK with a requirement to travel to occasional meetings, mostly held in London
Reporting to: Director of Brand and Digital
Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, 28 days of annual leave (FTE pro rata for part-time) + 1 day for your birthday, pension scheme
Key relationships: Managing external relationships with key agencies and partners
Salary: £40,000 per annum (FTE pro rata for part-time)
Contract: Fixed term with the potential to extend
About Overcoming MS
Are you a digital marketing expert, looking to make an impact at the world’s leading multiple sclerosis healthy lifestyle charity?
At Overcoming MS, we are here for everyone with MS who wants to take control of their health and wellbeing. We provide clear, practical actions for people to take and a supportive community to help people living with MS. The Overcoming MS Program uses substantial scientific evidence to show how lifestyle choices, alongside medication, benefit physical and mental health.
Knowing people with MS can reduce their risk of disease progression through lifestyle choices gives hope to us all. Our vision is a world in which living a full and healthy life with MS is possible for everyone.
Once people with MS know about the potential impact of a healthy lifestyle, they need to feel that the information is coming from a reliable source, in order to believe in it and adopt the key changes. The Overcoming MS Program is based on broad-based, high-quality scientific evidence, and lifestyle is an area that has growing interest and development.
About the role
We’re recruiting for an experienced Digital Marketing Manager to steer us in the next stage of our journey. This is an exciting development of an existing role at Overcoming MS and will allow the successful candidate to make the position their own.
The Digital Marketing Manager will be responsible for delivering an innovative new digital marketing approach, through the innovation, creation and delivery of projects and activities which increase leads, donations and engagement for Overcoming MS charity.
Key Responsibilities
The Digital Marketing Manager will work across several areas, including:
1. Conversion optimisation
· Increasing our donations and data capture - to enable us to continue the dialogue and create donations from a greater percentage of those who visit our website, or interact with other digital channels.
· Working with our agency partner to optimise key landing pages and signposting for conversion.
2. User journey optimisation
· Helping people find the right content based on data optimisations so that more people find what they need and understand what else the charity could offer them. Using HotJar for insights.
· Automated email journeys - Building customer journeys to support the Program pillars to build deeper relationships with people in our community.
3. Increasing reach and traffic generation
· Testing different low-cost digital reach opportunities.
· Including paid social, referral activities, calls to action across our channels, YouTube SEO and SEM. Working with an agency to optimise journeys from Google Grant, leading to clearly articulated actions (eg donations, sign-ups, click-throughs).
4. Testing to improve results continually
· Email AB testing - Deliver AB testing to inform future email AB tests.
· Plan AB testing for email marketing projects, for the website, and other projects as needed to improve conversion rates.
5. Digital project management
· Testing new digital versions of courses and tools. Project management of website updates.
6. Campaign support
· Leading, innovating and supporting advocacy, communications and fundraising campaigns as needed to increase reach, engagement and conversions.
7. Gathering community feedback
· Continue the plan to access regular community feedback to influence Hub improvements and other digital channel improvements.
8. Supplier collaboration
· Working with our suppliers to optimise collaboration, reduce cost and increase impact.
About you
Strong digital skills
• A proven track record of managing digital products/projects/programmes which create value for end-users.
• Strong working knowledge and experience in digital solutions.
• Experience in evaluating and improving existing digital programs.
• Significant experience working with 3rd party digital providers to create solutions that work for the target audience.
• Confident in Google Analytics and Google Search Console.
• Excellent understanding of AB testing to maximise conversion rates.
• Experience in using tools like HotJar (preferred).
• Strong analysis skills.
Project management skills
• Excellent organisational, planning, prioritisation and time management skills with an ability to work to deadlines and change priorities when needed.
• Expertise in using and implementing relevant project management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to proactively mitigate risks and overcome barriers to implementing solutions.
High work quality and passion for innovation
• Excellent eye for detail, works to deliver high-quality work.
• A passion for innovation, an open mind, and a willingness to learn and grow.
Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, energetic and passionate.
• Demonstrable track record of building lasting professional relationships.
Charity interest
• An understanding of the charity sector or an interest in charities would be a bonus.
• Knowledge of digital fundraising, digital income generation opportunities and digital conversion.
Working location
You are comfortable working remotely as part of a small team, and happy to travel occasionally to London or other central locations for meetings.
What can we offer you?
Our staff benefits include:
• 28 days annual leave (FTE - pro rata for part-time) plus a day off for your birthday and bank holidays
• Flexible working
• Remote working
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
How to apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter.
In your application, please let us know:
- Your current salary and desired salary (if you are successful in getting the role)
- Your notice period
- Your current location.
Please respond ASAP, as we will start screening candidates as soon as we receive applications.
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We make hiring decisions based on merit. If you fill most or all of the requirements, please apply.
No agency contact, please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services.
About the role
You’ll mobilise people to become part of a growing community, taking action to improve the lives of everyone affected by Parkinson's. You’ll lead collaboration, joint planning, shared ownership and delivery of area plans to develop a people powered movement, uniting everyone behind a common vision.
You’ll be responsible for driving forward the charity’s strategic plans, working with the vision of the community in a designated geographical area. You’ll grow, facilitate and inspire a movement of people that is supported to have a positive impact and is reflective of the local community.
What you’ll do
- Be accountable for developing, overseeing delivery and evaluation of the local community development plan
- Create an inclusive model of feedback and collaboration that increases participation and involvement across diverse communities
- Source and analyse validated data and local intelligence to support the community to make informed decisions about priorities and evaluate interventions
- Build and develop local partnerships, collaborations, coalitions in order to achieve innovative and creative responses with positive outcomes that will meet identified needs
What you’ll bring
- Experience of people (staff and volunteer) management as well as a commitment to working collaboratively with volunteers, and demonstrable experience of engaging and maintaining relationships with stakeholders including those from diverse communities
- Experience of engaging and inspiring internal and external stakeholders to support and deliver organisational objectives
- Experience of facilitating and modelling a collaborative and transparent approach, which promotes trust, mutual respect, ownership, reflection and a sense of responsibility
- Knowledge and/or experience of appropriate health, social care structures and services relevant to Parkinson’s and of the principles of influencing and campaigning
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
The successful candidates will be required to
- have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; if you don’t have a current DBS check, you will be required to apply for one - refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn
- live in the area covered by the post and be able to travel when needed within the area and occasionally further afield
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.
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The senior member of staff is responsible for ensuring the decisions of the Board are acted upon and the charity meets the legal and regulatory requirements of a CIO. The key focus will be on development of new income streams as we navigate challegnes across the site. The General Manager will oversee the implementation of the new Buisness Development Plan. Support the team of volunteers in project managment and fundraising to support the ambitions of the Board. HR management and financial control will be an important part of the role.
Thatcham Memorial Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) that serves the people of Thatcham and surrounding areas.
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England’s National Parks represent our finest landscapes, famed for their spectacular beauty, varied wildlife and rich cultural heritage. National Parks are critical to supporting local communities, providing access to green spaces for the nation, and helping to tackle the dual challenges of climate change and declining biodiversity.
National Parks England’s purpose is to be the collective voice for English National Park Authorities, helping us to achieve our purposes through influencing policy.
The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will be an experienced public affairs professional with a passion for nature and understanding of National Parks.
The successful applicant will join our senior management team, managing the Policy and Public Affairs team and work with the Executive Director to help develop and drive the NPE policy and public affairs strategy, working closely with stakeholders in our member National Parks and the wider Protected Landscapes family.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have experience and knowledge of audit and quality improvement approaches? Are you passionate about enabling people to live their best lives? If so, please keep reading because we want to hear from you.
We are bold and ambitious and really want you to come and join us to help us achieve our vision where the UK is the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We are recruiting for a Head of Audit and Improvement job share partner to work up to 26 hours per week alongside our existing Head of Audit and Improvement. We can be flexible on days worked and this can be discussed at interview. This role will be mainly working from home with some occasional travel when required.
In this role you will:
- Lead quality performance, supporting, advising and proactively identifying risk and areas for improvement in each Operational area including adult social care and educational programmes
- Provide oversight for quality frameworks and methodology ensuring currency according to social care or legislative changes.
- Lead a team to ensure the programme of improvement and quality assurance activities are delivered and performance expectations are met.
- Ensure accurate and meaningful information on aspects of quality performance is collated and analysed, to provide assurance and intelligence to help inform decision-making.
- Be an active and supportive member of the Senior leadership team, advising on issues relating to quality
- Design, implement and embed an audit and improvement programme across operational services
- Deputise on occasion for the Executive Director of Quality and Impact
We are looking for someone who:
- has experience of working in a similar role, ideally within Health and Social Care
- is a great communicator and influencer and enjoys working with all stakeholders up to and including exec level
- is knowledgeable of our regulatory environment
- has extensive knowledge of quality frameworks, methodology and tools
- has line management experience with the ability to coach and mentor colleagues
If you’re ready to make a difference, please get in touch today by providing an up-to-date bespoke CV that demonstrates all your relevant skills and experience.
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!
Interviews will take place via TEAMS on the 21st May and will include a second stage for those that are successful following the initial interview on 24th May.
*While we are committed to encouraging flexible working patterns, in some cases, it may not be possible for us to accommodate a request.
Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
- 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
- Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
- Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
- Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
- Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
- Access to award winning training and development
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.
Our work includes;
- providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
- providing advice through our help lines and web sites
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This important role will represent FareShare Sussex & Surrey engaging with corporate partners and key stakeholders such as council leaders, politicians and dignitaries across the region.
Using your experience in engagement and relationship management you will work to consolidate existing partnerships and seek new opportunities across Sussex & Surrey, working to build strong relationships locally and encourage partnership, donations, sponsorships and corporate volunteering. The development team has an ambitious target of £1 million to raise, through various streams including corporate partnerships, individual giving, trust applications and other fundraising activities each year. The role will manage the corporate income stream and requires collaboration with all income generation to ensure effective management and stewardship of all partners.
You will develop an exciting donor journey which engages and encourages support from businesses and key stakeholders. Working with high-value supporters to maintain a good relationship with the organisation and fostering new partnerships.
You will also work alongside our food Supply Manager to help provide a holistic partnership with our suppliers, encouraging them to support our work across the ESG / CSR spectrum.
You will be part of an upbeat, skilled, supportive team within an ambitious, values-led organisation that has a fantastic leadership team and is focused on the wellbeing of its staff. You’ll make a strong contribution to our culture of togetherness, inclusivity, respect, and passion in our mission to see no good food going to waste in Sussex and Surrey.
Duties and responsibilities
Business Development and Relationship Management
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Act as main point of contact for existing corporate partners and stakeholders
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Build strong relationships through a stewardship programme to engage with partners in a variety of ways on a regular basis
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To provide the highest quality supporter care, working in partnership with the business to engage with its staff, maximising fundraising and retain support for the long term
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Support with engaging FareShare national partners where required
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Capture feedback from businesses to adapt our propositions
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Engage with with external stakeholders to develop effective activity plans, with clear objectives and outcomes to engage with new and existing corporate partners and other stakeholders
New Business
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Work closely with the Development Team to identify new business opportunities (including charity of the year partnerships) and to develop new relationships with stakeholders across Sussex and Surrey
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To research and approach companies to maximise fundraising opportunities,Develop and promote sponsorship opportunities and corporate partnership offerings
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Create engaging proposition presentations to approach new businesses engaging with them and s other such stakeholders regularly, hosting visits and attending meetings where necessary
Reporting and Monitoring
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Provide regular reporting for trustees and the Development Team
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To monitor and evaluate all aspects of the partnership, reporting on income and engagement.
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Regular indepth bespoke reporting for our funding partner
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Work with the Head of Development on creating forecasts and budgets
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Ensuring records are maintained through our CRM system, Donorfy
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Adhere to data protection regulation and have an understanding of the Fundraising Regulator guidelines
Person Specification
As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with these criteria that we consider either as being essential or desirable for this post. Please explain in your Covering Letter why you meet the points in the Person Specification.
Qualifications and/or Experience- Essential Criteria
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A level education or equivalent
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Experience of Managing accounts or customers
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Experience of working in sales
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Experience of successfully building long term, mutually beneficial relationships with a variety of organisations.
Desirable Criteria
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Experience of managing dignitaries or high-value individuals
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Experience of working in a fundraising or partnerships role
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge- Essential Criteria
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Proven ability to build cross functional relationships with a customer service focus
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Ability to plan, multi-task and manage your time effectively
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Confident networking and public speaking
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Excellent attention to detail, comfortable using your own initiative, managing priorities and workload
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Problem solving and decision making skills, solution focussed with the ability to support decisions using data and analysis
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Proactive, resilient, and able to work under pressure
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to confidently present to stakeholders in person or online
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IT literacy including use of Google applications
Desirable Criteria
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Track record of using selling and negotiation skills with professionalism and integrity to achieve desired outcomes and targets.
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IT literacy in using Canva or other design applications
Relationships (internal and external) values and behaviours-Essential Criteria
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Brilliant people skills
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Desire to work for the region's largest surplus food rescue charity, to subscribe to the culture, vision and mission of our charity
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Comfortable with cold calling new accounts and the judgement to be able to balance persistence with empathy and understanding.
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Ability to create and maintain successful working partnerships with multiple stakeholders
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Able to use own initiative and work independently
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Able to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities, inclusivity and diversity
Circumstances:Essential Criteria
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Willing and available to work outside normal working hours occasionally if required
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Be flexible about your working arrangements as the role will involve travel around the region.
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Proof of the Right to work in the UK
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Satisfactory DBS check.
Desirable Criteria
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Have a valid driver’s licence for the UK, access to your own car and undertake extensive travel across your region
Please send you CV and a covering letter explaining how you fulfil the Person Specification. Please also complete and submit the Equal Opportunities monitoring form.
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We are delighted to be recruiting a Programmes & Partnerships Manager to manage and deliver our specialist services, as part of our vibrant team.
With the launch of our new three-year strategy and a rebrand on the horizon, this is an incredibly exciting time to join us, and an opportunity to join the senior leadership team at a small but mighty organisation, where you will really see the impact of your work.
This role would be ideal for someone who is:
- Passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence and able to stand up for people who have experienced sexual harm
- Visible and approachable
- Values led, with the ability to embed those values across the organisation and our services
- An expert in great service delivery, with local knowledge of service delivery across Oxfordshire
- An excellent networker with a drive to ensure our charity is well-known and represented across the county
- Resilient, with superb people management skills
- A great listener
- An understanding of the barriers some people might face in accessing our services and a drive to change this for the better, whenever possible
- Confident, responsible and calm under pressure
We know this is a lot to ask, and it’s more important to us that you are the right fit for the charity and the role than ticking all the boxes, so please do apply if you think you might be a good fit for this role.
In return we offer:
- Truly flexible working in a supportive, feminist environment, including up to ten days of emergency leave for those with caring responsibilities
- A healthcare plan which provides cashback for dental care, physiotherapy, optical care and access to a 24 hour doctor
- Regular counselling and mental health support, with access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- An individual wellbeing plan to help fit your wellbeing needs in around work
- 5% employer contributions to your pension and incremental pay rises
- A cycle to work scheme
It’s important to us that our OSARCC teams include women from across the diverse Oxford communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications for this role from Black and racially minoritized women, Disabled women, LGBTQI+ women, and others whose intersecting experiences reflect those of the sexual violence and abuse survivors we work with.
This post is open to women only and is exempt under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
The closing date for applications is: 9am on Monday 13th May 2024. Interviews will be held the week commencing: 20th May 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Part time or Job share applications welcomed
About the Role
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with proven ability of managing and supervising a team. You will have recent relevant experience of working in a local Citizens Advice or similar advice organisation, and be able to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of the issues facing local communities.
This role involves the supervision of advice sessions, providing guidance and assistance to those working in our Epsom office as well as to staff working from home or in outreach locations.
The post is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the day to day service and the implementation of consistent processes to maintain quality standards.
In addition you will manage volunteer advice staff and work closely with the Training team to support their training and development.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to make a difference in people’s lives, supporting some of the most vulnerable people in society and helping them to find a way forward.
About You
- Highly motivated with proven ability of managing and supervising others including the ability to develop and motivate staff as well as give and receive feedback objectively and sensitively.
- Recent relevant experience of working in a local Citizens Advice or similar advice setting.
- Ability to plan and manage your own work and the work of others in a pressured environment, including: setting priorities; meeting deadlines; and monitoring performance
- Flexibility and willingness to work as part of a team including advice work if required.
- Ability to identify ongoing training needs and deliver appropriate support to ensure high quality of service.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Proficient in the use of IT systems, including office, case management and benefit calculation systems.
- Commitment to work within the aims, principles and policies of the Citizens Advice service, demonstrating an understanding of issues affecting society and the implications on our clients and service.
For more information and to apply, please click on the Apply button.
Interview date: 7th May 2024
We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups, as they are currently under-represented in our workforce.
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The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) is a charity that represents the voice of people living with dyslexia. We aim to influence government and other institutions to promote a dyslexia friendly society that enables dyslexic people of all ages to reach their full potential.
This is an exciting new role for the BDA, which has been created with the purpose of recruiting, managing and supporting regional volunteers, leading specific outreach to groups impacted and disadvantaged by dyslexia and resulting life circumstances. This is a varied hands-on role that would suit a skilled volunteering professional, who will use their knowledge of volunteering best practice and experience to help us create the future for outreach volunteering at the BDA.
Location
Home-based (UK), with travel to the BDA office in Bracknell (Berkshire) and around the UK as and when necessary. Additionally, travel to team days approximately 1-2 times a year is required.
Duties and Responsibilities (to include, but not limited to):
·Recruiting, training and supporting regional volunteers and working with a national voluntary panel.
· Develop and implement volunteer recruitment strategies to attract a diverse pool of volunteers.
· Provide supervision and guidance to volunteers to ensure a positive volunteer experience.
· Coordinate volunteer training and onboarding processes.
· Maintain accurate volunteer records, including role, contract information and achievements.
· Monitor and evaluate the provision of outreach services to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
· Leading specific outreach to groups impacted and disadvantaged by dyslexia and resulting life circumstances.
· Promoting hubs, working closely with Marketing and Communications colleagues and creating referral routes to hub services.
· Coordinating with organisations and stakeholders at a national and local level, for joint working and support of the hubs.
· Creating resources and tools for hub volunteers to run services and for new hubs to establish in a consistent way.
· Evaluating services run by Local Hubs and contributing to knowledge and research on needs, provision and outcomes for people with dyslexia.
· Bringing together the network of Local Hubs, Local Dyslexia Associations and other member organisations - enabling them to share good practice, access training and peer support between volunteers.
· Create and maintain an internal engagement plan that supports the BDA to increase impact and reach through our work with communities, including best practice guidance and tools.
Person Specification
Skills & Experience:
· Experience of engaging and including diverse groups, ‘hard to reach’ and vulnerable beneficiaries.
· Demonstrable experience of volunteer management, including the recruiting, managing, supporting, training and retention of volunteers.
· Able to develop links and relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
· Project management skills, including development of regional services.
· Strong relationship management skills with the ability to influence.
· Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Competencies & Personal Attributes:
· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
· An ability to build effective networks that foster collaboration both internally and externally.
· Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
· Commitment to the mission and values of the BDA.
This post may be subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Check, from either the Disclosure and Barring Service (England & Wales), Disclosure Scotland Check (Scotland) or Access NI (Northern Ireland).
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at the BDA. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.
To change society by removing barriers so that everyone with dyslexia can reach their full potential in education, in employment and in life.
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