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Fundraising is still a relatively new activity for DFN Project SEARCH and this role presents the opportunity to play a key part in its expansion to support the further growth of the charity and enable young adults with a learning disability to lead healthier, happier, and more independent lives.
This role will support the Director of Development in implementing DFN Project SEARCH’s fundraising strategy. To date the strategy has focused on securing a small number of larger gifts from philanthropic sources, such as trusts and foundations. We are now evolving the strategy to include growing income from high-net-worth individuals, companies, and individual giving.
This role will lead on the development and implementation of the strategy to secure income from high-net-worth individuals (between five and potentially seven figures) and will also work with the Director of Development and the Development Officer on securing income from, and stewarding, trusts, foundations, and statutory funders. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team there is also the opportunity to input to the wider strategy and development of the charity and support the Director of Development in their role as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
The team is currently made up of the Director of Development, Corporate Partnership Manager (reporting to the Director of Development), and the Development Officer (reporting to this new role).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Direct Marketing and Fundraising Officer
This is an exciting and dynamic role within our Fundraising and Marketing department, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on our public fundraising efforts. The role has been designed to support the Direct Marketing Manager [Acquisition] in managing and developing internal systems, coordinating projects, and providing essential administrative support to the team.
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We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Direct Marketing and Fundraising Officer to join our Public Fundraising team. This role is integral to the smooth operation of our fundraising activities, particularly during appeals, where your coordination skills will be crucial.
Key Responsibilities:
Appeal Coordination:
- Assist the Direct Marketing Manager - Acquisition in keeping member agency fundraising directors and key suppliers up to date in the run-up to and during appeals.
- Update the fundraising and marketing team budget tracker, ensuring accurate financial tracking throughout the appeal process.
- Support the setup and management of Appeal Toolkits and Appeal Hubs, providing essential assets to staff, member agencies, and suppliers.
- Assist with the coordination and delivery of creative projects across all direct marketing channels, ensuring timely and effective execution.
- Work with the team to gather and report appeal results, providing updates to the Director of Fundraising and Marketing, Executive Team, and CEO’s office.
Ongoing Responsibilities:
- Organize and manage review meetings with suppliers’ post-appeal, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
- Monitor and update core and appeal budgets, processing invoices and ensuring financial accuracy.
- Support the Director of Fundraising and Marketing in organizing and managing the Fundraising Director’s Group meetings, including diary coordination, preparing presentations, and taking minutes.
- Provide general administrative support to the Fundraising and Marketing team, including setting up monthly team meetings, organizing agendas, and coordinating away days.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Proven experience in project coordination and administrative support, ideally within a fundraising or marketing environment.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a keen eye for detail.
- Experience with budget tracking and financial processes.
- A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work well within a team.
If you are passionate about making a difference, are eager to learn the fundamentals of direct marketing and have the skills to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
We are trialling 2 compulsory days per month "in the office", which is subject to change.
During an appeal, you will be contractually obliged to be in the office for 2 weeks, which are likley to include working during the weekend.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our small and dynamic but expanding fundraising and communications team during an exciting period of growth for the organisation. This newly created role will be crucial role in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support our mission and ensure the financial sustainability of the Charity. It will include identifying new funding opportunities as well as producing several initiatives including building on our grant income success.
We are looking for someone ambitious and creative with a positive attitude, happy to roll their sleeves up and get involved to enable us to achieve our goals.
This senior role will be part of our communications and fundraising team and be part of the Senior Manager Team at Stoll and report directly to the Director of Supporter Engagement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) is a Charity and Company Limited by guarantee and is the representative body for Directors of Public Health (DPH) in the UK. It seeks to improve and protect the health of the population through collating and presenting the views of DsPH; advising on public health policy and legislation at a local, regional, national and international level; facilitating a support network for DsPH; and providing opportunities for DsPH to develop professional practice.
The Association has a rich heritage, its origins dating back more than 160 years. It seeks to improve and protect the health of the population through collating and presenting the views of DsPH; advising on public health policy and legislation at a local, regional, national and international level; facilitating a support network for DsPH; and providing opportunities for DsPH to develop professional practice.
We are now looking to appoint a Communications and Marketing Manager to develop, manage and lead our external communications and marketing programme, working to support the Head of External Affairs to broaden our reach and ensure that the DPH voice has impact.
The successful candidate will have experience in working in a communications environment, be skilled at working with the media and able to produce engaging content for a range of channels and audiences.
Excellent interpersonal and prioritisation skills are required to lead and manage cross team projects and line manage, support and develop the Project Administrator.
The Association does operate a hybrid working arrangement with its staff and candidates from across the UK are welcome, but they will be required to attend meetings and events in central London during the year. Further details can be confirmed prior to application if required.
The closing date is noon on 18/11/24, however, we do reserve the right to close the application process early should a suitable candidate be available and would therefore urge those interested to apply asap.
The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of a continuing entitlement to work in the UK.
Please note to be considered for the role you need to apply with a covering letter outlining why you feel you would be suitable for the role, together with a current cv.
To be considered for the role applicants must include a covering letter confirming why they believe they are suitable for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to make a difference and be part of a vibrant and inclusive organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century? As one of the country’s best-loved charities, St John Ambulance played a pivotal role in responding to the pandemic as well as everyday health emergencies, training, supporting communities, and improving young people’s lives.
Supporting the Direct Marketing Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering growth in voluntary income through our direct marketing acquisition programme utilising a range of campaigns and products, both online and offline. Products include one-off donations, regular giving (including value-exchange/ sponsorship products) and lottery. You’ll also be responsible for the development, implementation, day to day management, evaluation, and delivery of our acquisition portfolio.
You will be able to work in a hybrid way between home and 2 days per week at our London office.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid, flexible working, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years, options to buy and sell holiday, free first/mental aid first aider courses, Blue Light and NHS online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, flu jab, eye care, mental health and wellbeing tools and volunteering days.
About You:
You will have experience of running effective national and regional campaigns using a variety of fundraising channels including digital, email, social media, direct mail, and telemarketing. With your good organisational and time management skills you’ll be able to meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities under pressure.
You will have knowledge of google analytics as well as an understanding of fundraising regulator guidance, gambling commission compliance and GDPR.
About The Role
- Manage the delivery of acquisition campaigns from concept through to evaluation, using data and insight to drive creative and production, drawing up schedules, and managing the approval processes.
- Work alongside the Content team to research and develop acquisition products, journeys and communications, gathering information, case studies and photos for use in all direct marketing campaigns.
- Manage relationships with external agencies including media houses, designers and printers; to negotiate costs and monitor performance
- Working collaboratively with a number of internal teams to ensure effective use of supporter profiling for delivery across a range of annual acquisition campaigns.
Please see the job description for more detail
About Us:
St John Ambulance is committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive; we have several networks including the Armed Forces Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equity, diversity and inclusion.
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St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately about equity, diversity and inclusion.
Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.
Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Do you want to make a difference and be part of a vibrant and inclusive organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century? As one of the country’s best-loved charities, St John Ambulance played a pivotal role in responding to the pandemic as well as everyday health emergencies, training, supporting communities, and improving young people’s lives.
Supporting the Direct Marketing Manager in delivering growth in income through St John Ambulance’s direct marketing Retention programme via a range of campaigns. You will focus on supporting the Retention strategy which includes using data and insight to deliver across a variety of channels including digital, email, social media, direct mail, telemarketing and SMS.
You will either be able to work in a hybrid way working between home and 2 days per week at our London office or remotely working from home with a requirement to attend our London office for a team anchor day once a month
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid, flexible working, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years, options to buy and sell holiday, free first/mental aid first aider courses, Blue Light and NHS online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, flu jab, eye care, mental health and wellbeing tools and volunteering days.
About You:
Having worked in a third sector direct marketing role previously, you will have experience running effective national and regional campaigns using a variety of fundraising channels including digital, email, social media, direct mail, and telemarketing. With your good organisational and time management skills you’ll be able to meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities under pressure.
You will have knowledge of usability testing, user research methods and conversion rate optimisation as well as an understanding of fundraising regulator guidance, gambling commission compliance and GDPR.
About The Role
- Manage the delivery of all Retention campaigns from concept through to evaluation, using data and insight to drive creative and production, drawing up schedules, and managing the approval processes
- Work collaboratively with data teams to ensure effective use of supporter profiling for delivery across a range of Retention campaigns
- Manage relationships with external agencies including media houses, designers and printers; to negotiate costs and relevant performance reviews
- Responsibility for collation of all KPI tracking, trend analysis and activity results that feed into the team’s reporting and performance structure
- Work alongside the Content team to research and develop retention. To gather information, case studies and photos for use in all direct marketing campaigns. Where appropriate, to liaise with external agencies such as designers and copywriters
Please see the job description for more detail
If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here
For all other candidates, or SJA volunteers wishing to apply, please apply below.
About Us:
St John Ambulance is committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive; we have several networks including the Armed Forces Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equity, diversity and inclusion.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Salary:€85,000 - €100,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.
Type: Full-time, permanent.
Location: Castleriver House, (1st Floor), 14/15 Parliament Square, Dublin 2. Whilst the role is hybrid, this is a key leadership position requiring the post holder to be visible and present in the Dublin office and for meetings in the city at least 2-3 days per week.
About our client
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) is Ireland’s oldest and largest independent human rights organisation. Fully independent of government and fearless in its advocacy for human rights, ICCL has a long and successful track record in defending human rights and civil liberties and has been at the forefront of all the key human rights debates in Irish society over almost five decades. In all of its work, ICCL is passionate in its determination to bring about a fairer and more equal Ireland, where all rights are guaranteed without exception and where the State and other powerful interests are held to account.
About the role
A rare and exciting opportunity has now arisen to lead ICCL as Executive Director. The role is the most senior position within ICCL and the public face of the organisation, responsible for the successful direction and management of ICCL whilst providing thought leadership, advocacy and voice to civil and human rights in Ireland and on the international stage. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of ICCL.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Board and senior management team to:
- deliver the mission, vision and strategy of the organisation;
- manage the operations of ICCL including policy development, programmes and services, finances and staffing;
- build and develop ICCL’s networks and key relationships;
- raise funds to support ICCL’s work and maintain relationships with ICCL’s funders and supporters.
If you are:
- an inspiring leader with expertise in human rights, civil liberties and/or equality;
- an experienced senior manager with the skills to lead a small and committed organisation;
- a compelling and influential communicator, used to engaging with high-level stakeholders and;
- your values and ethics align with ICCL,
then this could be the role for you!
The recruitment campaign for this position is being managed exclusively on behalf of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) by non-profit specialist recruitment consultancy CCI Executive Search.
It is CCI’s policy to ensure that as much accommodation as possible is provided to facilitate the participation of individuals with special needs in the recruitment process and the workplace. If you require any specific accommodations, please let us know.
Deadline for applications: 20/11/2024 15:00
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The Head of Fundraising is an exciting new role developed for the Society to increase fundraising and develop additional income streams to enhance the sustainability of the Society. They will help deliver the Transformation Plan, an exciting new project for Scotland’s oldest learned antiquarian Society to help deliver the Society’s vision: “Scotland’s past is for everyone to research, share, enjoy and protect, home and abroad”.
The Transformation Plan includes the acquisition and redevelopment of a B-listed building in central Edinburgh to co-create the most inclusive, low-carbon and heritage-rich space to work, visit and participate. This will become a heritage hub for Scotland’s past, helping to bring heritage alive for a wide range of public audiences. This role will provide the necessary vision, leadership, and fundraising skills which will enable the Society to achieve its fundraising targets and enhance its development program.
They will be an effective fundraiser and key contact for grant giving organisations, personal donations and legacies. They will report directly to the Director sharing collective responsibility to deliver the Society’s strategy and vision.
Initially on a 2.5-year fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding, the post will work as part of the senior management team and liaise directly with staff, Councillors (trustees), members (known as Fellows) and other organisations and individuals to ensure the successful delivery of their responsibilities.
The post will have the following immediate priorities:
· Helping develop and submit a major stage one Development Phase National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) grant application in collaboration with the Director and others, creating an engaging and successful proposal and case for support (part of an overall c£6m Transformation Plan project)
· Development and delivery of a major fundraising campaign based on personal giving, grant applications and other fundraising activities
· Working with staff and Councillors to develop the required transformation of the Society to deliver maximum public benefit in line with the Society’s vision and mission
· Line managing staff as required
Main Responsibilities
Strategy and planning
· Development and delivery of a fundraising campaign (including grant funding, individual and organisational donations, and other fundraising activities) for a c£6m project, setting targets in collaboration with the Director and meeting them, creating engaging and successful proposals and cases for support
· Lead the annual fundraising planning process to produce effective strategies to achieve income targets across a range of revenue streams
· In cooperation with the Director, lead the development of a long-term fundraising strategy to achieve agreed long term Society goals and vision
· Identify new potential income streams and produce strategies to access these funds
Fundraising
· Build and manage an effective fundraising team (across the Society staff and volunteers as required) that delivers fundraising income meeting set targets
· Oversee the management of a grant and trust income programme, supporting staff as necessary and ensuring production of effective, high-quality proposals and reports
· Oversee the management of an individual giving programme, supporting staff as necessary and ensuring production of effective, high-quality donor development and reports
· Lead on development of new funding streams
· Develop and maintain effective supporter journeys for the development of relationships and retention
Senior Management
The Head of Fundraising is a member of the Society’s Senior Management Team (SMT) and as such the post-holder will be expected to play a proactive role in the management of the Society including:
· Organisational strategic planning and development
· Income and expenditure budget planning and management
· Advising members of SMT on the availability of funds and the viability of obtaining funds to support initiatives
· Contribute to leadership decisions on all aspects of policy, development and organisation
· Playing a significant role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of Society strategy and action plans
· To participate as an active member of the SMT, attending meetings and producing reports as required
· Attending Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meetings to report and give advice on fundraising matters
· Attending and participating in Council (trustee meetings) and producing reports as required
· Contribute to establishing and delivering on the core values of the Society
· Attend and participate in relevant events
A full job description is available.
Person Specification
The Head of Fundraising will have substantial fundraising and management experience, a talent for building relationships and a proven track record in securing funds from statutory sources, foundations, trusts and major donors. They will be a key contact for grant giving organisations, personal donations and legacies. They will report directly to the Director sharing collective responsibility to deliver the Society’s strategy and vision. As such they will need the following:
Requirements - essential
· At least three years’ experience in a similar role
· Demonstrable record of major capital fundraising leadership and delivery, ideally within a charitable organisation but others will be considered
· A track record of successful fundraising, including sizeable NLHF applications
· Experience of utilising the strength of an organisational brand for charity/business development
· Proven track record of meeting challenging income targets
· Proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholder, client and donor relationships including developing and managing individual donors and development of legacy giving
· Experience of developing and implementing strategic and business plans
· Strong leadership skills
· Track record of bringing innovative creative thinking and fresh ideas to an organisation and/or its services
· Knowledge of the fundraising environment including regulations around due diligence and compliance
· Knowledge of a range techniques and disciplines which will support the cost-effective generation of income for the Society
· Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
· Exceptionally convincing and persuasive written and oral skills with the ability to present and convey complex ideas and issues clearly and coherently to a diverse range of audiences
· Ability to secure Senior Management and Board approval for strategy
· Demonstrable ability to evaluate the type of initiatives and programs within the scope of the post and initiate, develop and deliver new initiatives that build on their successes
Aptitude
· Inclusive management style with experience of line management
· Ability to work flexibly, including occasional weekend and out-of-hours work
· Strong commitment to the values and ethos of the organisation
· The ability to drive and embed lasting change
· Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative, make decisions and achieve ambitious targets
· Demonstrable commitment to inclusive working, ensuring equality and valuing diversity
Requirements - desirable
· Experience of working in a charitable organisation
· Experience of working in a membership organisation
· Experience and understanding of working with heritage organisations
· Understanding of the main issues facing the heritage sector
· Entrepreneurial outlook
· Experience of matrix management
· Evidence of Continued Professional Development relevant to the role purpose and level
Further Information
This post is an initial 2.5-year (30 month) full-time contract which will be extendible subject to funding. There will be a short probationary period during which time your skills and suitability for the position will be assessed. Development of fundraising for the Transformation Plan will be the immediate priority. A lot of work has already been undertaken by the Society in preparing for an NLHF application as part of this, but the skill and experience of this post will ensure it has the maximum chance of success. This will include liaising with others, including NLHF staff and our consultants, the More Partnership.
The tasks and role will develop in line with the requirements in that application and the implementation of the Transformation Plan and will be reviewed after the submission of the initial NLHF bid. However, the core responsibilities will remain the development and delivery of successful fundraising strategies, increasing income to the Society.
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and believes that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and encourage all interested individuals to apply.
A full job description is available.
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
The Society has been around for over 240 years, actively supporting the study and enjoyment of Scotland’s past, ensuring everyone to research, share, enjoy and protect its heritage, home and abroad. We are now looking to contract a new role created to help us enhance the organisation and increase its sustainability into the future.
What we do
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is a heritage charity (SC010440) with global membership providing expertise, support and resources to enhance and promote the understanding and enjoyment of Scotland’s past. It empowers and facilitates research and innovation, advocating as an independent voice for heritage, and sharing knowledge of the past with everyone. For more information please refer to our website.
Submit a full CV and covering letter outlining how your experience, skills and knowledge meets the requirements (no more than 2 sides of A4) by the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in person in Edinburgh. Reasonable travel expenses can be claimed.
Applicants who are not shortlisted will be informed but no detailed feedback will be possible.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 1st December 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 11th December 2024
Become part of something historic!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have compassion and empathy for people who are struggling with their mental wellbeing? Could you inspire hope for people who are struggling with their mental health?
Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the South West offering housing, support and hope to people with mental health and other problems. Our vision is that we believe in a world where everyone affected by their mental health can create a positive future. We promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures.
We are recruiting a part time Recovery Navigator to join our team in South Gloucestershire to work in an integrated way with our partners in the Mental health and wellbeing Integrated Network Team (MINT) to support clients with moderate to high enduring mental health difficulties to find coping strategies personally and within their community.
About the role
We are committed to working with a recovery-based approach and supporting people to meet their individual needs. Why not join our team to support clients on their recovery journey by:
- building a trusting and collaborative relationship with the client; demonstrating hope and courage
- completing individual assessments via an initial support conversation that will inform the client’s recovery plan and direction of support.
- supporting the client to utilise self-management tools e.g. a Wellness Recovery Action Plan to stay well.
- using a range of interventions, approaches, and tools (motivational interviewing, active listening, navigation, solution-focused support) that enables people to move positively through their recovery.
- navigating the ‘wider system’ which includes supporting the client to access appropriate support within their own communities via voluntary sector organisations, community groups, charities or referrals to statutory services like drug and alcohol support.
- enabling clients to make informed decisions about their mental wellbeing, maximizing their independence and providing an advocacy role where appropriate.
Based at the South Gloucestershire MINT Hub at Kingswood Civic Centre,
High Street, Kingswood you will work as part of a multi-professional team with representatives from PCLS, Adult Social Care, AWP and other VCSE organisations, in order to complete support conversations and interventions with clients referred into the MINT hub. You will also attend Multi-Disciplinary Discussions (MDDs) within the Hub to discuss referrals following a support conversation.
About you
You will:
- be passionate about improving the lived experience and health of people using mental health services.
- have proven experience of working with people with mental health needs, or people with complex needs.
- be a good communicator, with experience of working as part of a busy and dynamic team, liaising with partners, and contributing to the delivery of this valuable service.
- have experience of working with people with long term mental health and complex needs, carrying out support plans and risk assessments. You will need to take a holistic view, with a recovery and psychologically informed approach.
- be confident in working independently within the local community, when required.
- be operationally line managed by the MINT Team Manager with input and support from the Second Step Partnership Manager
- have the ability to travel to several appointments daily including in rural areas with limited/ unreliable public transport.
What we offer
- to be part of a friendly team
- an in-depth induction to Second Step and MINT with all the relevant training and support you need to do your job well
- monthly one-to-one sessions with your MINT line manager
- monthly group support with your Second Step peers
- monthly group reflective practice with your Second Step peers
- 26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time working). An additional day’s holiday is granted to all staff after 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 full years’ service, subject to a maximum of 5 working days.
- Second Step will contribute 6% of gross basic salary into the scheme if you contribute at least 3% of gross basic salary.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme who can provide you with confidential support and advice around a number of things including finances, personal issues.
We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the clients that we support.
To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications are anonymised until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidates’ skills and qualities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a new and exciting role, which offers the opportunity to work with a wide variety of stakeholders to develop and implement Justice Together’s influencing strategy. The post holder will also be responsible for managing a small number of influencing grants and working with the Grant Manager to ensure that the process for grant renewals runs smoothly. They will have line management responsibility for the Grant Manager and Grant Partner Community Manager.
They will form part of a small and collaborative team together with the Director of Justice Together, Grants Manager and Grants Officers, one of whom works solely on the initiative and another who is seconded part-time from The Legal Education Foundation. They will report to the Director of Justice Together, and work closely with support staff within The Legal Education Foundation.
The successful candidate will have a passion for the values of equity and justice, and will be able to demonstrate a personal style that fosters collaboration and trust. They will have experience of developing and implementing effective influencing strategies, developing and managing relationships with stakeholders and managing people and projects. They do not need previous experience of working for a funder in a grant making role.
We particularly encourage people with lived experience of the UK immigration system to apply. However, there is no expectation for candidates to disclose details of personal experiences at any stage during this recruitment or during their work at the Justice Together Initiative.
*The post-holder would need to be based in the London office for 1 day per week (day to be agreed in line with other staff) but could choose to work from home or from our London office for the rest of the week.
Deadline for applications: 9am on 4 November 2024
For more information and to apply, please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Managing Agent
We have an exciting opportunity for a Managing Agent to join an educational charity and one of the UK’s foremost providers and funders of Outdoor Learning.
Position: Managing Agent
Location: Fairford, Gloucestershire – with scope for occasional hybrid working.
Salary: £45-50k per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full time (35 hours per week)
Closing Date: Tuesday 19 November 2024 at 23:59
About the role:
In this exciting pivotal role you will be jointly responsible for managing the Trusts rural estates, working alongside an existing experienced Managing Agent and as part of a multi-disciplined estate management team. The exact breakdown of duties will depend on the successful candidate, but you will likely be responsible for at least three estates.
You will have specific responsibility for:
- Rural Estate Management
- Building open and collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Business Development
About you:
You will need to be a skilled professional with a solid background in estate and property management, adept at balancing commercial acumen with strong leadership and communication skills. Ready to take on new challenges, and excel in both independent work and team collaboration.
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
- Proven experience working with revenue and capital budget planning, performance indicators, and financial oversight.
- Strong understanding of property, land, and estate management law.
- Ability to develop and manage budgets, including monthly management accounts.
- Leadership experience with an appreciation for positive culture and team development.
- Clear, professional communication skills for report writing and presenting complex information.
- Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems (e.g., PEAR GIS, Landmark Systems, LandApp).
- Experience with ecosystem services and natural capital projects within a managed estate.
- Exceptional negotiation skills, comfortable in both team and independent settings.
- Advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, databases, and GIS software.
- Analytical abilities to identify and interpret influential trends.
- Holds a degree in estate management or a related field, with professional body membership (e.g., RICS, CAAV, PMI) preferred.
- Full clean driving license.
If you feel you have the relevant skills and background, we would love to hear from you!
About the organisation:
The charity’s mission is to improve life chances of children and young people through a range of Outdoor Learning experiences, enabling them to learn from nature, empowering them to have a positive impact on the environment.
They are committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives, regardless of background. Safeguarding is our priority, and all appointments are subject to relevant checks.
Apply today and you will be joining a dynamic and welcoming team, where every member is valued and supported. Enjoy competitive benefits and a chance to make a real impact.
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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Southall Community Alliance is a charity working in Southall that is looking to recruit an experienced, full-time Office Manager to deal with administrative and finance matters.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about working in Southall with its diverse communities and can act as the first point of contact for SCA. Their duties include managing the office budget, dealing with staff issues and establishing and maintaining policies and procedures. Our Office Manager will be the person who keeps our office running smoothly while also enabling fellow employees to succeed in their roles.
This post is subject to a 3 month probation period, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Job Title: Office Manager
Duration: The post is funding dependant and subject to annual review.
Location: Southall Community Alliance, Southall Town Hall, 1 High Street, Southall, UB1 3HA
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Holiday Entitlement: 25 days
Reports to: SCA Director
Duties:
- To be the first point of contact for visitors and service users
- Helping establish and maintain office procedures
- To assist the Director with budgetary control arrangements, maintain accounts, salaries and efficient running of the charity
- To attend and take minutes of SCA Board meetings, Community Forum and other meetings, where required
- To type confidential reports and correspondence, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other statutory requirements and maintain files and the filing systems
- Use a range of software, including email, spreadsheets and databases, to ensure the efficient running of the office
- To ensure the dispatch of agendas, minutes and other relevant material relating to SCA meetings
- To prepare invoices, accounts, petty cash, spreadsheets, SAGE entries and diary management
- To ensure that SCA membership list is up to date 10. Record office expenditure and manage the budget
- Organise the office layout and maintain supplies of stationery and equipment
- Maintain the condition of the office and arrange for necessary repairs
- To respond to customer enquiries and complaints
- Review and update health and safety policies and ensure they are observed
- Arrange regular testing for electrical equipment and safety devices
- Taking inventory of office supplies and order and maintain stationary stocks and other office supplies
- To help maintain and update SCA website and social media
- To allocate work and supervise volunteers and be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the office Attend training courses and sessions, as may be required
- To ensure inclusion and diversity in all aspects of SCA's operation and work
- To carry out other duties including outreach work, as may be assigned by the Director, from time to time
Person Specification:
Essential Characterisitics:
- Have at least two year’s experience of working in an office environment
- Ability to recruit, manage and supervise volunteers
- Strong IT and typing skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a wide range of people
- Able to receive visitors and to deal with their queries, signposting to other agencies, where required
- Knowledge of office procedures and practices and advising of timely filing of returns etc
- Understanding of SAGE, bookkeeping, bank reconciliation or able to maintain financial records using web based financial systems
- Can demonstrate experience of purchasing and maintaining stationary stock and other office supplies/ equipment
- Experienced in dealing with work of a confidential nature, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulatory requirements
- Ability to prepare meeting agendas, minutes, finance reports and projections
- Experience of preparing newsletters, project monitoring reports, publicity and promotional material
- High standard of computer literacy, including experience of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc
- Able to work with project partners and service users from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds within an equal opportunities’ framework
- The ability to manage your workload and supervise others concurrently
- Negotiation and relationship-building skills with a problem-solving approach to work
- Ability to manage SCA’s health and safety responsibilities
Closing date : Thursday 14th November – ONLY completed application forms will be accepted. CV’s are not accepted
Interview date : w/c 25th November 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Oak National Academy is an independent public body, funded by the Department for Education. We help improve the quality of curriculum teachers teach and pupils access, and lower teacher workload from lesson planning. We achieve this by providing free access to thousands of teacher-made, fully-sequenced teaching resources, aligned to the national curriculum, and inspiration and advice for schools on how to design their own curriculum.
We are looking for new members to join our Board as Non-Executive Directors. The role will require a commitment of up to 20 days per year (with some in-person meetings in London). Remuneration at the rate of £316 per day.
Specifically, we are looking to recruit:
- A permanent Board member with education and curriculum expertise
- A permanent Board member with digital and technology expertise
Board members will also join one of the Board’s sub-committees
The new Board members will work to support the Chair to develop our strategy and support and hold the executive team to account for its delivery. This includes supporting Oak National Academy to achieve its objective of advancing the education of learners of all ages (and those supporting them), improving pupil outcomes and closing the disadvantage gap.
Responsibilities
- Work effectively with Board members to develop a successful strategy which ensures Oak has a positive impact and achieves its objectives.
- Monitor performance against agreed targets and provide support, advice and challenge to the executive team on their delivery.
- Ensure the Board and Committees operate within the limits of its authority, including in accordance with the Nolan Principles and the code of conduct for board members of public bodies, and abiding to conditions relating to the use of public funds. This includes being seen as politically impartial and consideration of conflicts of interest.
- Ensure high standards of corporate governance are observed at all times.
- Participate in and/or chair committees of the Board, as required by the Chair.
Knowledge, skills, and experience
- The ability to make strategic, evidenced based decisions by drawing on and applying the latest information or research.
- Exceptional communication skills to support the ability to build effective relationships at senior level and/or between organisations.
- The ability to drive forward the work of an organisation at non-executive level, with a successful track record in the public, voluntary or private sectors of ensuring that strategic objectives are achieved.
- Experience and knowledge that will contribute to the Oak National Academy Board.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate a proven track record of experience in one of the following areas:
- Expertise in evidence-based curriculum and/or pedagogy
- Teaching and school leadership
- Digital/Technology
- We are also looking for generalist skills in the following areas:
- Strategic thinking
- Governance
- Leadership
- Financial literacy
- Risk management
- Diligence
- Integrity/ethics
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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UKMT is a charity that exists to advance the education of children and young people in mathematics. We do this by working with hundreds of volunteers across the UK to organise Competitions and Challenges promoting problem solving and teamwork and other mathematical enrichment activities.
As Executive Assistant, you will operate at the heart of the organisation, providing crucial professional support to the Director and Officers of the Trust on various aspects of operational management. This will involve working closely with the Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Chairs of Board Committees and Director, and playing a pivotal role in fulfilling the annual reporting commitments to external bodies. This role requires the ability to deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information.
Position: Executive Assistant
Location: Leeds - Thorpe Park (Hybrid working)
Salary: UKMT Grade B10 - C15 (Salary range £31,670-£35,500 dependent on previous experience)
Post type: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Director
Annual leave: 25 days plus 3 days to be taken between Christmas and New Year, when the trust is closed
How to apply: Submit a CV and a short statement (no more than 300 words) explaining what interests you about the role, and how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
The deadline for applications is 17:00 on Friday 8 Nov. However, we will sift applications as they are received, and expect to conduct interviews from w/c Monday 4 Nov. The vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
Main duties:
- Board Administration: You will support the Secretary in planning and overseeing the running of Trustee elections; oversee the induction programme for new Trustees; maintain the website to ensure that it remains up to date with membership records and terms of office; assist with the servicing of Board Committees and act as Minute Secretary if required, producing accurate and timely minutes.
- Director: You will provide administrative support to the Director, calendar management including coordinating meetings, draft agendas, prepare minutes and arrange logistics e.g. venue selection, room bookings and refreshments. You will conduct research and analysis on topics as required. You will draft and revise correspondence, reports, presentations and letters, and support the Director in maintaining and enhancing relationships with volunteers, funders, and other external partners.
- Communications: You will assist the Director and Board with both internal and external communications and maintain up-to-date mailing lists and databases.
- You will develop and maintain a central monitoring log of statutory returns made by the organisation to various regulatory bodies, and liaise with the Risk & Compliance Committee in preparing the annual report. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the fulfilment of annual reporting commitments to external bodies such as Charity Commission and Companies House. You will create and maintain a register and review cycle for organisational policies.
- You will provide oversight for the timely management of leases and contracts and ensure that insurance and contracts are in place to provide required cover.
- You will provide administrative support to the Director for routine HR operations, including recruitment processes.
- You will provide assistance with additional administrative duties as required.
Person specification:
The successful candidate will be a highly organised administrator, with a wide range of skills, who will be able to provide guidance to the Director and Officers across UKMT’s governance and executive activities. They will operate with confidence and agility in interactions with a range of stakeholders including staff, volunteers, Trustees, and sponsors. The role does not have line management responsibilities.
Essential
- Degree or professional qualification in business management, administration or any other relevant field OR significant experience in administration in lieu of a formal qualification.
- Exceptional interpersonal abilities, showcasing initiative, teamwork, and adaptability to manage competing priorities effectively. Demonstrable ability to prioritise and ensure key deadlines are met.
- Demonstrated capability to source information from a broad array of sources and networks, and summarise clearly and concisely in written or verbal briefings.
- Independent judgement and the autonomy to work without direct supervision in response to new and unfamiliar challenges or tasks.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite, Google Drive, and various social media platforms, reflecting a strong understanding of electronic communication tools.
- Discretion and tact in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Desirable
- Proven experience in roles of similar nature, with a strong preference for candidates with experience of working in a field relating to the education of children.
- Flexibility to work occasional weekends and evenings to contribute to trust activities.
Please note, the successful candidate must pass an enhanced and barred list criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as a condition of taking up this role.
Submit a CV and a short statement (no more than 300 words) explaining what interests you about the role, and how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
The deadline for applications is 17:00 on Friday 8 Nov. However, we will sift applications as they are received, and expect to conduct interviews from w/c Monday 4 Nov. The vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
UKMT is a charity that exists to advance the education of children and young people in mathematics.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for someone with energy, vision and experience to make disciples for Christ among young people and their families. We need someone who can
- Live in and love this community
- Build a team around work with children and families
- Resource work with families already in the church
- Work with our new Director of Music to build up prayerful participation through a children’s choir
- Work with schools and in the wider community on projects to help the youngsters of the parish live the Risen Life
- Help develop the vision for the long term
We offer
- The support of a small but growing congregation and a Vicar who wants to empower the right person to get on with the job
- Close connections with local schools
- A really interesting, big, mixed parish to work in
- A remarkable church building
- A salary of £23,750, and, in addition, for the better performance of your duties, rent free accommodation in a two bed flat in the parish
- The chance to make disciples of Christ, God being your helper, and change young lives for the better
To find out more, please get in touch with Joshua, the Vicar. A detailed Role description with terms and conditions is here. We are going to take the time needed to get the right person, so we haven’t set a tight schedule: ideally we will interview in October 2024 and make an appointment shortly thereafter.
Please have a read of the role description (and take a look at our web site) then send us a c.v. with a covering letter saying why you want to do the work, how you would do it, and what you bring to this role. If you'd like an informal chat before applying, please contact the Vicar directly.
Holy Trinity is the Parish Church of Roehampton