Direct Employer Jobs in North West
There is a permanent, part time Funding Officer opportunity to come and join our North East and Cumbria Regional team. The role is for 25.5 hours per week covering the area of Cumbria.
The role of a Funding Officer is both challenging and rewarding with no two days the same. You will be expected to spend time developing your knowledge of and relationships in the communities that you are responsible for to try to understand the challenges they face and how our funding can make a real difference to help communities to thrive.
You will be responsible for assessing and presenting funding applications to our Reaching Communities programme, supporting community groups, making connections with important stakeholders e.g. CEO’s of LA’s, MP’s, Mayors and representing the fund at a wide variety of events including funding fairs and networking events.
You will often be the first point of call for potential applicants and will need to be resilient, diplomatic, supportive and assertive in equal degrees. As the outward facing representation of the fund you will need to have good people skills, good communication skills and be professional in a wide variety of different situations. You will have to assess applications and present these to the rest of the regional team at various panels. You will certainly have to be strong enough to say “no” as we always have more applications than funding available.
We are looking for people who have good knowledge and understanding of the third sector and the challenges it faces. You will need capable IT skills, the ability to learn new processes and procedures (including bespoke software). You may have to travel throughout the region and, on occasions, have to stay away overnight and work unsociable hours.
Ideally you will live in Cumbria. The use of car is desirable.
Interview Date: 11 June 2024, 1 hour and Face to Face.
Location: Mobile/hybrid working - North East and Cumbria Regional Team, can use the Newcastle office.
Essential criteria
- Live in or have easy access to Newcastle and have knowledge of the region
- Relationships: Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships at several different levels with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Written and communication skills: Strong listening skills and ability to assess a high volume of applications and manage a caseload, write reports, challenge when appropriate and manage risk.
- Analytical skills: Ability to absorb a wide range of information and to make judgement-based decisions with confidence; analyse accounts and numerical data and to identify and manage risk.
Desirable criteria
- Sound IT skills and the ability to learn detailed processes.
- Knowledge of the needs and priorities of communities across Newcastle
- An ability to use your initiative and manage your own workload working comfortably with competing priorities and deadlines with a can-do attitude.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and to contribute and support others within the team.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Primary site based in Belle Vale but operating from various locations around Liverpool
Term: Permanent
Closing date: 24 May 2024 at 09:00:00
Salary: £29,214
Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
About the Role
The aim of Advice Service Supervisor is to maintain a consistent quality of advice and help for clients by providing support, guidance and feedback on a day to day basis. There are 4 main areas:
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ensuring quality - actively supporting the quality of advice by guiding the team to information sources, checking that all aspects of a client's situation have been considered, checking that follow up work is progressed, and that research and campaigns issues are identified
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providing support - actively supporting each team member to develop their skills and competences, by explaining, guiding, demonstrating, encouraging, suggesting, coaching, giving constructive feedback
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challenging appropriately - adapting the level of support to individual competence and need, and taking account of the team as a whole
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managing the practicalities - overseeing and managing all practical issues relating to the session - allocating the team to face-to-face work or other communication methods, checking waiting times or interview lengths, and if necessary, dealing with client or Citizens Advice emergencies
Requirements
- A minimum of 12 months experience of advice work in a Citizens Advice setting or similar quality assured environment.
- Ability to effectively manage and support people to meet individual and team objectives.
- Ability to monitor and maintain Quality of Advice standards including checking accuracy of advice and benefit calculations.
- Good understanding of safeguarding principles and willingness to adhere to them
- Experience of using ICT systems and packages, and electronic resources in the provision of advice, record keeping and document production.
- Ability to work on own initiative and be flexible to business need.
- Demonstrable understanding of the issues affecting society and their implications for Citizens Advice clients and service provision.
- Ability to create a positive working environment in which equality, diversity and inclusion are well managed, dignity at work is upheld and staff are empowered and motivated to do their best.
- The ability to commit to and work within the aims, principles and policies of the Citizens Advice service and the vision of Citizens Advice Liverpool
How to Apply
Please click on the Apply button to find out more.
About us
Citizens Advice Liverpool is a charity that provides free, confidential and impartial advice to people who live and work in the city. We depend on a workforce of paid staff and over 120 trained volunteers. We give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem. We are the leading provider of advice and advocacy services in Liverpool and have helped clients with over 106,000 issues in 2022/2023.
CAL have achieved accreditation with the Workplace Wellbeing Charter, showing we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our workforce. We've also gained an award for outstanding contribution by an employer to workplace health and wellbeing 2022 by Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust.
We've gained awards from Citizens Advice National recognising our Advising Margainalised Communities Team for championing equity, diversity and inclusion in both 2021 and 2021. We were also named volunteer team of the year in 2022.
As well as a competitive salary CAL also provides access to:
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Hybrid Working Scheme
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Interest free travel loans
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Pension Scheme
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Lifestyles Gym Membership (20% corporate discount)
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Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
We seek individuals deeply committed to supporting children and young people (CYP), driven by intrinsic motivation and unwavering standards for themselves and others. If you resonate with this, we invite you to join our team!
West London Zone (soon to be renamed) is a non-profit organisation that proactively works with children and their families to flourish socially, emotionally and academically through our tailored Impact Programme.
Working with schools, we identify and support children and young people before the need for crisis intervention, connecting them to the help they need through our trusted adult, the Link Worker.
Our Associate Link Worker/Link Worker/Hub Lead is based in the school with the CYP they are working with on our programme. They work directly with the children, their families, their teachers and our partners to design and facilitate a two-year Impact Programme of support and champion the CYP along the way.
Since our launch in 2016, our Impact Programme has helped thousands of children and young people at the tipping point of need. 75% are no longer at risk in their emotional and mental wellbeing, two-thirds improved their grades, and 90% of schools renew after the first programme, noting ‘transformational or significant positive impact’ for the children and the wider school environment.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: Friday, 24 May 2024.
We are proud to be an employer that puts equity, diversity and inclusion at the core of all that we do, for the benefit of our employees, our partners, and the communities that we work with. We are proud of our diversity and are therefore keen to receive applications from people who may be under-represented in our WLZ community. Please read our EDI statement on our website.
Please inform us of any accessibility needs for the application or interview process. We will address them when scheduling interviews
To ensure fairness in selecting the best candidates for this role, we operate a blind recruitment process. Therefore, all applications are anonymised until an interview has been confirmed.
All applicants will be contacted regarding their application status, and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
Project Officer
(North of England)
£28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
(Ref: SUS4262)
Part Time 22.5 - 30 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Contract: 12 Months fixed term
Base: Hybrid working across either Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield
About the role
A new and exciting opportunity to work with us across the England North region supporting our Liveable Cities and Towns and Paths for Everyone programmes, to encourage walking, wheeling and cycling to new and different users.
As a Project Officer, you will organise and deliver engagement activities with local community groups, community leaders, businesses, schools and volunteers on our community led infrastructure and National Cycle Network projects.
You will work with diverse groups within the community who may not currently use the National Cycle Network and enable them to use and look after their local route.
Candidates should be based within the geographical area with regular travel expected across the region.
About you
You will have excellent organisational skills, which will be demonstrated in your experience of planning and leading group workshops, organising and running events.
As a confident and clear communicator, you will have good people skills with the ability to build relationships with ease across a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
You will be skilled in motivating and enthusing others, with ability to deliver, engage and work well with a range of people, organisations or communities.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
Staff volunteer days
24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
Bike, computer and season ticket loans
Discount benefits
London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 09 June 2024
Interviews will take place in via MS Teams during 24 and 25 June 2024
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
The Evaluation Officer will join the Evaluation Manager: together you will play a central role in driving up research and evaluation standards, practices, and culture at MyBnk. We have a range of live and upcoming projects, in which you will play leading and supporting roles – as agreed with the Evaluation Manager. As such, not only is this an exciting role to use what skills and experiences you have, you will have the opportunity to explore new avenues of learning and development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
To start Mid-July:
About Be Free Campaign:
Be Free Campaign is a dynamic mental health charity dedicated to preventing and intervening early in young people's mental health issues. We deliver impactful mental health programmes to schools, community centres, and organisations, reaching and supporting as many young individuals as possible. We are run by young people, for young people.
Position Overview:
Be Free Campaign seeks a dedicated and experienced Operations Manager to play a crucial role in managing and expanding our outreach programmes specifically focused on young people's mental health. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of these programmes, including delivery, volunteer recruitment, administrative tasks, contributing to fundraising efforts, and providing leadership and management.
We are looking for a versatile individual who:
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Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with diverse responsibilities.
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Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
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Demonstrates a strong understanding of young people's mental health needs and challenges.
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Is a creative thinker with a passion for mental health advocacy and social impact.
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Can work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
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Is committed to the mission and values of Be Free Campaign.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management:
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Provide operational leadership, manage performance, maintain service quality, monitor operations, and develop staff.
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Represent the Be Free Campaign at a senior level with external partners.
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Support and assist in the delivery of the strategic direction for the organisation.
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Help ensure the sustainability and viability of current and future operations.
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Work as part of the Senior Leadership Team to develop, grow, and sustain the Be Free Campaign.
Programme Management:
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Support the development and implementation of our young people's mental health programmes.
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Assist with research and evaluation of existing programmes, identifying opportunities for expansion and improvement.
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Contribute to the development of new and innovative initiatives specifically targeting young people's mental health needs.
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Ensure high-quality and impactful delivery of the Be Free Campaign's young people's mental health programme.
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Achieve set targets for programme delivery.
Volunteer Management:
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Develop and implement volunteer recruitment strategies focused on attracting individuals passionate about young people's mental health.
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Facilitate volunteer training and onboarding specific to our young people's programmes.
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Coordinate volunteer activities and ensure their effective integration into our programmes.
Communications and Marketing:
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Develop engaging content for various channels (social media, website, newsletters) specifically targeting young people and raising awareness about mental health.
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Assist with the creation of marketing materials and campaigns focused on young people's mental health.
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Support public awareness initiatives related to young people's mental health.
Fundraising:
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Assist with the development and implementation of fundraising strategies to secure financial resources for the young people's mental health programmes.
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Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors and grant-making bodies.
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Prepare grant proposals and reports.
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Assist with fundraising events and initiatives.
Impact Reporting:
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Compile and analyse data to create detailed impact reports for each young people's mental health programme delivered.
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Ensure accurate documentation and collection of evaluations and feedback from young participants.
Administrative Tasks:
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Undertake administrative duties necessary for the smooth operation of the young people's mental health programmes.
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Maintain accurate records, including programme schedules, volunteer details, and partnership information.
Qualifications and Skills:
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Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., psychology, social work, youth work) or equivalent work experience.
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Previous experience in programme management, preferably in a youth mental health or charity setting.
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Strong organisational and administrative skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
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Demonstrated experience in volunteer management.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
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Passion for young people's mental health and a commitment to making a positive impact.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and driven individual with excellent organisational skills to join our UK-wide Membership Venues Team, who are vital to the success of our Membership Fundraisers and helps the RSPB to raise the funds it needs to reach our ambitious goals to save nature.
Membership Venues Officers
Reference: APR20249075
Location: Flexible in UK - Home-based
Salary: £26,379.00 - £28,319.00 pro rata
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave (pro rata)
3 full time vacancies are available with various hours and various contract lengths. If a particular contract is of interest, please indicate on your application form.
1 x Fixed term/Full-Time (37.5 hours p/w) - Maternity cover (12 months with possible extension)
1 x Fixed term/Full-Time (37.5 hours p/w) - Secondment cover (12 months with possible extension)
1 x Permanent/Full-Time (37.5 hours p/w)
About the role
You will be responsible for planning and organising a calendar of events for our team to attend, from shopping centres to country shows, high streets to our reserves, and everything in between, so that they can inspire members of the public to become members of the RSPB.
Our aim is to inspire external partners about our attendance at their events or venues. We are looking for someone who is a confident relationship builder with excellent telephone and email manners and communication and negotiation skills. You must have impeccable organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and be able to manage several tasks at once, recording all key details on our CRM database system daily to ensure that our team of Membership Fundraisers have everything they need to attend their events and venues.
You will be part of a successful and energetic team covering the whole UK. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the country. This position can be conducted from home, however, occasional travel, including to a local office, reserve or elsewhere in the United Kingdom, will be required.
Benefits:
- 34 days’ annual leave (including BH, which can be worked if desired to get that time back);
- Life Assurance scheme – 5x yearly salary;
- Pension matched up to 7% contribution;
- Confidential assistance programme with a qualified counsellor;
- Sabbatical once every 5 years – up to 4 weeks with an RSPB-approved scheme;
- Annual employee volunteer day – get paid to volunteer with a charity of your choosing;
- Opportunities for career development within various directorates.
What we need from you
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, including customer service skills.
- Effective planning and decision-making skills.
- Geographical understanding of the United Kingdom.
- Solutions focused approach with the ability to overcome setbacks and last-minute changes to get the best outcome for the RSPB.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Confident in learning about and using new software (eg, CRM database and Fundraising Portal). Training will be provided.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Understanding of fundraising and what makes a good fundraising venue.
- Knowledge of potential fundraising venues.
- Experience of relationship development, particularly through cold contacting potential clients and suppliers.
Additional Information
The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make these roles permanent without further advertising.
Closing date: 23:59, Sunday, 2nd June 2024
We will interview as and when applications come in and reserve the right to close the advert once sufficient applications have been received.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of this application process, you will be asked to complete a full application form, including evidence of how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
Please do get in contact should you require any reasonable adjustments at the application/interview stage.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their whole selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
No agencies please.
Community and Digital Co-ordinator
We are delighted to share this new and exciting opportunity for a Community and Digital Co-ordinator to join a dynamic organisation, in this hybrid working role.
Position: Community and Digital Co-ordinator
Location: Manchester/hybrid (minimum 3 days a week in the office and/or visiting business partners)
Salary: £26,218 per annum
Hours: Full time, 35 hours a week
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2025
Benefits: Flexible working options, pension scheme, discounted travel to work schemes, employee wellbeing assistance programme including free eye tests, personal and professional growth and development, including coaching and trade union.
Closing Date: 26th May 2024. We reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be found before this date.
First interview: Tuesday 4th June 2024, in Manchester
About the Role
The organisation are developing a digital hub ‘Our Business' to support and grow co-operatives, mutuals, social and community enterprises, referred as an inclusive business community. As Community and Digital Co-ordinator for ‘Our Business’, you will involve contributing to the delivery of the platform by effectively managing digital content, fostering community engagement, and promotional activities.
Main duties include:
- Deliver the agreed project outcomes of Our Business.
- Serve as a key point of contact for project partners supporting them to share events, training, and resources on the platform
- Provide support for community engagement initiatives
- Coordinate outreach activities to connect with potential members and stakeholders
- Foster meaningful interactions with the community
- Serve as a point of contact for members seeking assistance
- Assist in analysing EDI data
- Implement and execute social media marketing strategies to raise awareness of the platform and drive user engagement
- Manage and maintain social media accounts
- Develop and implement strategies to grow and engage our online community across various digital platforms, including social media, forums, online groups and at physical events
The organisation is led by unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application.
About You
We are looking for someone with experience in community management or related role, for example, connecting peers, developing relationships, and building trust in a community or knowledge network.
You will have:
- A strong understanding of digital marketing tools
- Experience of social media management, combining attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in content creation
- Business or community engagement experience, with excellent written/verbal communication
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise activities, and meet deadlines
- Highly developed IT skills with the ability to use a variety of computer systems.
- A strong understanding of, and commitment to, equality and diversity principles and practice.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
About the Organisation
As the voice of the UK’s co-operative movement, we empower and support co-operative enterprises with specialised knowledge and expertise, to grow the co-operative economy and create a fairer society. From football clubs and farms to convenience stores and pubs, there are more than 7,000 co-operatives in the UK, each owned and controlled by their members and based on a set of shared principles and values. By promoting shared wealth through member ownership, we are committed to enabling anyone in the UK to form, or join, thriving and sustainable co-ops.
Other roles you may have experience in could include Community, Digital, Community and Digital, Community Connector, Community Engagement, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Community Coordinator, Digital Coordinator, Community and Digital Coordinator, Community Engagement Officer, Community Engagement Coordinator.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
We are recruiting a Fundraising and Engagement Assistant apprentice to provide outstanding data management, supporter care and assist the Challenge Events Fundraising Officer and wider fundraising team to support our income generation.
What you will do:
Support the Fundraising team to uphold a high level of supporter care with a view to retention and increased engagement.
Efficiently and accurately process and reconcile all incoming donation information, received daily, weekly and monthly from multiple digital sources, onto our database and acknowledge these within agreed timescales.
Analyse all online income including but not exclusively from Just Giving, Enthuse, PayPal Giving Fund and Facebook along with all other income.
Ensure that all third party received income is recorded on Raisers Edge and produce accurate reports for internal stakeholders.
Be the first point of contact for challenge event supporters and manage and respond to queries.
Record and update non-financial supporter information such as, communication preferences, research information and other personal information in line with our Data Protection policy.
Distribute all parcels in a timely manner, making sure everything is recorded accurately.
To be successful in this role you will have:
English and Maths GCSE or equivalent grade C or above
Previous experience providing dedicated administration support.
Experience of handling sensitive information appropriately
Experience of working effectively within a team environment and assisting colleagues
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write reports.
Ability to handle calls and enquiries from stakeholders including people who may be vulnerable and /or bereaved sensitively and appropriately.
Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.
The apprenticeship programme is due to start in September 2024, provided by the Juice Academy - an industry-led apprenticeship provider. They are partnered with Jane Montague Consultancy to deliver the 13-15 month Fundraiser Level 3 programme. Apprentices work on the job within a charity whilst receiving 20% off the job training from current industry experts. The training sessions are a hybrid of face-to-face learning (two optional in-person days) in Manchester, and virtual half-day classrooms via Zoom. Apprentices also receive the on-the-job training in the workplace. The final three months of the course will be the ‘assessment period’ during which apprentices go through an End Point Assessment and are graded a pass, merit or distinction. Apprentices currently have a 94% distinction rate. The Juice Academy are part of the Apprentify Group, and development coaches support apprentices throughout the programme.
The qualification will include:
• Level 3 Fundraiser
Salary: £23,114 per annum (SCP 4) progressing by increments to £23,893 per annum (SCP 6)
Hours: 36 hours per week Location: Warrington Contract: 15-month fixed term contract with a view to be permanent after completion of apprenticeship
Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.
Closing date: 9th June 2024
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.
PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
THE ROLE
The Contracts Manager will join our Operations team to represent the Woodland Trust locally, supporting a diverse portfolio of sites within North England, in line with the Trust’s standards and ensuring the safety of our colleagues, visitors, contractors and volunteers. It shall be the Contracts Manager’s responsibility to support Site Managers’ in the preparation and delivery of grant applications, operational contracts and projects including silvicultural operations.
The Contracts Manager will initiate, develop and project manage new innovative projects within and across the woodlands, working with external partner and a cross-departmental team of foresters, people engagement specialists, communications specialists and funders.
They will identify opportunities to streamline services, develop our contractor base and maximise the income and grant aid potential of work programmes. They are responsible for ensuring that all necessary agreements, mitigations and consents are in place in preparation for the delivery of contracts and in accordance with all Woodland Trust Health and Safety policies and procedures.
A company car will be provided with this role.
THE CANDIDATE
With previous experience in land-based management in the forestry, woodland management, or nature conservation sector, you’ll have experience in writing and reviewing site management plans, budget and contract management, and Health and Safety management. You’ll have experience in the writing and delivery grant schemes across woodland creation and for specifying, instructing, and supervising woodland management operations. You’ll be experienced in planning, monitoring, and delivering multi-disciplinary projects to time and to budget and in engaging with contractors and suppliers on pricing, implementation, and delivery.
You must have a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude, excellent communication skills, be commercially aware and able to build effective partnerships internally and externally. You’ll have experience engaging with external stakeholders, communities and volunteers with a collaborative approach. A working knowledge of the operational, ie Forest Works Management of woodlands would be desirable.
A full driving licence is a must have, along with the ability to undertake travel across a wide area, sometimes to remote locations. Occasional overnight stays will be required and you will be expected to live in the region and within easy reach of key sites in North England.
Our Organisational Nature enables us to better understand what it means to be part of the Woodland Trust, empowering us to make an impact, every day. We want you to be able to role model our values; ‘Grow Together’, ‘Focus’, ‘Make it Count’ and ‘Explore’ to ensure each of us plays our part in helping to protect, restore and create our woods and trees.
WHAT TO EXPECT BY JOINING A TEAM AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE
There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Joining the team you will be making your contribution to tackling the nature and climate crisis. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with a contributory pension, life assurance, good holiday allowance and the opportunity to work flexibly from home.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
At the Woodland Trust, we want to reflect and represent the full richness of diversity in the UK. Fewer of our employees are Black, Asian or minority ethnic; disabled; from lower socio-economic backgrounds or under 25; so we are particularly keen to receive your application if you are from one or more of these groups. We can also discuss anything you may need to achieve your full potential at any stage of the process. We assess your application solely on your demonstrated suitability for the job. Nothing else.
To ensure anonymised recruitment, if you have uploaded your CV, shortlisting panels do not see your CV until shortlisting has been completed. Before submitting your application, please ensure you have completed the supporting information section with details of experiences that clearly evidence as many aspects of the job description as possible.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: 2wish currently offers a form of hybrid working and this will continue for the foreseeable future. This post is predominantly home based, with regular travel across the area you reside in and some travel to our Head Office in South Wales
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Work outside office hours may sometimes be necessary and will be compensated for by time off in lieu.
Annual Leave: 28 days plus bank holidays. Annual leave steadily increases after five years of service. Annual leave and statutory holidays are calculated on a pro rata basis where applicable.
Pension: 2wish operate a contributory pension scheme. 2wish will auto-enrol you into the scheme in accordance with it's auto-enrolment obligations. Full details of the scheme will be provided to you once you are enrolled, including the minimum level of contributions that you will be required to make during your membership (current contributions - employer 3% and employee 5%).
Mileage: A fixed rate allowance is payable for agreed mileage undertaken on 2wish business in a private vehicle, over and above your usual journey to your workplace/s.
Objective:
2wish exists to provide support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under.
Aims:
- Ensure every Emergency Department and Critical Care unit has a suitable bereavement suite
- Ensure that bereavement boxes are available at each of these hospitals
- Ensure that immediate bereavement support is available for all affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide a professional counselling service and other therapies for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide support to individuals who witness the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide support and training to professionals from any sector who may be affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- To advocate and campaign on behalf of suddenly bereaved families
Context of role:
2wish supports anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We are a largely self-funded charity providing support across Wales and more recently, in the bordering counties with England. Our support team works very closely with our fundraising team to increase income but also to raise awareness of the work of 2wish.
This is a unique opportunity for two individuals to raise awareness of the charity, building it’s profile and engaging communities across the English counties that border Wales. It will involve helping to organise fundraising events, working with volunteers and encouraging community fundraising opportunities.
Main duties:
- To help raise awareness of 2wish and the work we do in England
- To work alongside the support team in England, Phase I and to build on the reputation of 2wish
- Research, approach and engage community groups and local supporters using mechanisms for engaging their support to develop additional sources of income
- To liaise with the public in England, Phase I who are fundraising for 2wish
- To support the delivery of community and corporate events, and monitor the income raised
- To attend community and networking events where necessary
- To actively participate in and collaborate on financial planning for England, Phase I as a business unit during regular fundraising meetings
- To submit an annual business plan and budgets for the England fundraising team
- To submit monthly and annual reports to the Fundraising Manager as required and work to monthly targets
- Supporting the 2wish Fundraising Team with events and community fundraising
- Working with the Volunteer Coordinator to identify and secure volunteers and ambassadors, meeting them regularly and maintaining engagement
- Maintain relationships with all donors including attending cheque presentations
- To work flexibly, travel, and make overnight stays when required
- To attend weekend and evening community events in support of the charity when required
- A ‘hands-on’ and ‘can-do’ attitude
- Contribute on the social media platforms maintained by 2wish
General
- To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administration
- To maintain a high degree of confidentiality in accordance with the charity’s policies
- To work as part of a team
- To attend meetings as necessary - both virtually and in person
- To show respect and sensitivity for the cultural and religious beliefs of families
- To undertake training to update skills as necessary
- To contribute to the evaluation and monitoring processes to ensure effectiveness of services and activities provided
- To adhere to all health and safety procedures with regards to working off site
- Participate as and when required in team meetings and one-to-one meetings, and undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, which is relevant to the role
It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are, in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken. You will be subject to performance review, which will incorporate a review of the above duties and performance over the period.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Regional Finance Officer (12 month fixed term contract)
Manchester Based (hybrid role with 2 days per week in the Manchester office)
Starting salary for this position is £27,360 per annum (plus contributory pension)
About MAG:
MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
About the role:
We are seeking a Regional Finance Officer to join our Finance team which provides day-to-day financial support and advice to MAG’s programmes in countries across the globe. Ideally the candidate will be part qualified. This is an exciting and dynamic role, where your finance skills and experience will help us make a real difference, supporting our lifesaving work across the globe.
Based in our Manchester Office, you will provide an important bridge between the Finance Managers based overseas and in the UK producing central management accounts. You will have the ability to provide specialised diagnosis, support and advice on the majority of programme finance issues related to the role. You will also review variances on contracts and create financial reports for our donors and budget proposals as well as support country programmes to spend in line with contracts. You’ll therefore need self-motivation and excellent communications skills, as well as a background in reporting financial information, including data analysis, variance investigation and general bookkeeping.
About you:
The successful candidate will have a strong background in reporting of financial information, including data analysis and variance investigation. This is a fast-paced role, which will require high levels of initiative, pro-activeness and strong multi-tasking skills. It will give you the opportunity to use your finance experience for an international charity. Above all, you will need to be approachable, flexible, have a good eye for detail and be ready to work in a busy and varied role. You will also recognise that good financial support can make a real difference to MAG’s success in saving lives and building futures.
Ideally you will be part-qualified in ACA. CIMA, ACCA or equivalent.
Further information and how to apply:
For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website by the closing date of 27th May 2024.
Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding here and background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available on our website.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Exciting opportunity to join Diverse city in the newly created role of Development Manager to act as the key point of contact for matters relating to the development and implementation of their fundraising strategy supporting the Senior Leadership team.
Please view our candidate pack for full details of the role responsibilities and skills and experience required. The pack is also available in BSL and Audio format. The candidate pack is available as an application resource below or when you click on Quick Apply.
Job Responsibilities
Key areas include:
- Trusts and foundations
- Individual and corporate giving
- Event planning
- Good practice, such as ethical fundraising
- General
Trust and foundations
- Update the trusts and foundations database and managing the pipeline of activity
- Prepare tailored applications to trusts and foundations
- Manage reporting deadlines to funders
- Work closely with the artistic teams and Executive Director to shape proposals
- Create budgets working with the Executive Director, Finance Director, Artistic Directors and Project Leads
Individual and Corporate Giving
- Create individual giving schemes, exploring the potential for new initiatives such as membership and legacy programmes
- Cultivate relationships with potential individuals and steward donors
- Research potential corporate supporters – both corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sponsorship
- Pitch to potential donors and supporters
Event Planning
- Create a programme of cultivation events which could:
- thank and nurture existing donors
- act as a precursor to giving
- introduce individuals and companies to potential campaigns
- begin new relationship development
Good practice, such as ethical fundraising
- Development of an ethical fundraising statement, in partnership with Executive and Board
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations
- Supporting team in being part of a fundraising culture
General
- Day to day management of fundraising budget, creating and monitoring income targets and delivering compelling company messaging around charitable giving on and offline.
Ideal candidates will have skills and experience as shown in the candidate pack including:
- Evidence of alignment with charity’s vision, mission, values and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Lived experience of disabling or marginalising barriers.
- Understanding and experience of performing arts landscape, key figures, organisations and funders.
- A curious, inclusive, flexible and collaborative working style with proven ability to work as part of a team across all levels..
- Clear communicator, team player, tolerant of other views.
- Fundraising track record, delivering against targets (in a similar sized arts or not-for-profit) and of securing significant donations at the five-figure level or more.
- Experience of monitoring and reporting against targets and managing budgets.
- Adept at supporting and structuring negotiations and at building relationships with stakeholders including Arts Council England.
- Thorough knowledge of the relevant fundraising legislation, regulations and financial issues and fundraising obligations of arts charities/Arts Council National Portfolio Organisations.
- Strong literacy, administrative, time management and organisational skills.
- Proactive approach to continuing professional development.
- Experience of dealing with public sector organisations at a senior level.
- Membership of relevant educational and/or professional bodies.
To Apply
Please submit your CV, and one side of A4 or record up to 3 minutes of audio or video telling us why you fit this role. The link for video upload is in the candidate pack
People from the global majority, who are LGBTQIA+, disabled and/or from working class or low socio-economic backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.
We guarantee interviews to all candidates identifying as D/deaf or disabled who meet the person specification outlined
Please review the candidate pack before applying. There are links within the pack if you want to submit a video or request an alternative version (BSL and Audio available).
The cover letter/one side A4 supporting statement or video is an essential part of the application.
Diverse City is a performing arts company where social justice and culture meet.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
Our Surrey Volunteer Recruitment Manager (VRM) works closely with VRMs in Herts and London and our marketing team to promote the MCR programme to organisations and individuals. The purpose is to recruit committed volunteers who will mentor a young person in their school for one hour a week during term time. Based from home, our VRMs work closely with the wider MCR team ensuring a balance of autonomy and support. Travel to meetings, events and the Hertfordshire office are all reimbursed.
Key responsibilities:
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Recruit volunteer mentors to reach monthly targets both through engagement in the community and with organisations
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Source and attend in person and remote events to recruit volunteer mentors
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Clearly communicate the charity's purpose and the benefits to young people and mentors, developing purposeful relationships with prospective mentors and organisations through face to face meetings and presentations
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Work with colleagues to deliver on mentor recruitment plans and share best practice
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Working closely with the VRMs in Herts and London and our marketing team manage effective recruitment campaigns
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Manage systems to evaluate and assess effectiveness of strategy and practice
About you
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Experience of and expertise in relationship-building on an organisational and individual level
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Experience presenting compelling and emotionally engaging information sessions to stakeholder organisations and individuals
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Experience and understanding of the importance of recruiting a diverse range of volunteers
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Can-do, proactive, flexible, solution-focused attitude
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Belief in young people’s potential, modelling motivation, commitment and resilience
You may have experience of mentoring, volunteering or the third sector. You will be a people person, open minded and equally comfortable presenting to large audiences and engaging on a one to one basis.
About us
MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. Our mentoring programme is now delivered in schools across the whole of Scotland as well as Hertfordshire, Surrey and, soon, West London. Our passionate team is dedicated to helping Surrey's most vulnerable young people gain in self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential. Our vision is for all young people to experience equality of education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances. Our in-school mentoring has profound impacts on school pupils in their confidence, wellbeing, achievement and post-school progression. MCR Mentors are volunteers who make and experience a life-changing difference. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other. We model our values and many of us are also mentors ourselves.
Benefits of working for MCR Pathways include: Life Assurance - 4 x salary, 33 days annual leave in first year rising to 38 days from 2nd year of employment, additional day off for your birthday, charity worker discounts.
Permanent contract until 31st March - with potential to extend to June
37 hours per week
£26,269.74 per annum / pro rata (plus allowances)
Location - Manchester
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our youth impact domain in our Manchester Missing Service. This is an impactful, and rewarding role, where you will be part of a supportive team, who supports young people in the care system.
TYPE OF PERSON YOU'RE LOOKING FOR/ WHAT'S EXPECTED OF THEM
We are currently looking for an empathetic practitioners, who can build trusting relationships with young people, to join our dynamic, ambitious team.
A key part of this role will be your ability to:
-To complete Missing from Care Return Interviews with children and young people.
-Assess needs and risk, providing short term support
-Take specific responsibility for direct work with referred children and young people and manage own caseload
-To co-work interventions with colleagues from the multi-disciplinary team and those in other agencies
-To ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed and supervised appropriately
-To work with children and your people to enable them to have a voice and influence in our work.
-To actively work within a non-judgmental, anti-oppressive framework and value cultural diversity.
-To collect data and maintain records to a high professional standard and according to policies and guidance.
-To contribute to reports regularly to partners highlighting key data, trends, gaps and other significant lessons.
-To ensure work is undertaken in line with corporate policies and procedures e.g. safeguarding, administration and record management, data protection, consent and confidentiality.
-To actively participate in supervisions, team meetings and develop/evolve the work of the Service to meet changing needs.
-To actively work within a non-judgmental, anti-oppressive framework and value cultural diversity
-To support team members, providing advice and guidance and share skills/experience
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
In order to be successful in this role, you must have:
-Negotiation, facilitation and advocacy skills.
-Ability to communicate with a wide range of children and young people, families, colleagues and partner agencies.
-Assessment and evaluation skills.
-Accurate recording skills.
-IT skills in Microsoft Office .
-Ability to work on own initiative and to reflect on own practice and performance
Benefits - 28 days holiday per year (plus Bank holidays), Family-friendly policies, Cycle to work scheme, Pension- employee contributions of up to 8%, Death in service benefit, Discounted health scheme, Free confidential counselling service
INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.
The closing date for applications is Midnight on 19th of May.
Interviews will be held on the week commencing 20th of May
If you would like more information, or to talk through the role, please contact [email protected]