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We are working with SightCare who are looking for their new Marketing Communications Officer to join their small and effective Team.
Passionate about independent eyecare and retail, SightCare is a mutual benefit organisation providing Independent Optical Practice members with a business and networking support service to their owners and their staff. They offer expert knowledge, access to specialist business services and networking opportunities to their members.
The Marketing Communications Officer will oversee consistent and high-quality communication both internally and externally of the key SightCare proposition.
Working alongside the Membership Manager, Social Media and Content Officer and Business Development Manager, you will develop and implement plans to engage members, prospects, and lapsed members, building and maintaining relationships with optical suppliers and external vendors and stakeholders, whilst managing the department budget.
You will:
- Demonstrate a track record of developing brand and market positioning, using analytical tools to ensure effective communications, acting as brand gatekeeper, coordinating consistent communication of key messages, and tasks.
- Have experience of overseeing websites, email marketing and social media platforms with experience of managing and maintaining CRM systems (HubSpot), ensuring, and adhering to GDPR requirements and providing regular updates and reporting as required.
- Be able to plan, coordinate and manage an annual programme of events, including the effective delivery of the annual conference, building relations with sponsors to ensure its financial viability.
- Have strong communication and PR skills, with experience of handling public relations and press campaigns.
Experience of Membership organisations, sponsorship and event management are desirable but not essential.
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Location: Oakley, Basingstoke, Hampshire: Flexible working will be considered.
Closing date for applications: Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
This role is the first point of contact for journalists getting in touch with the Trussell Trust. The role is accountable for handling media enquiries; checking and responding to the press inbox; media monitoring and securing press coverage. The Press Officer will assist with media work through print, online and broadcast news to help build understanding, awareness and consideration of the organisation’s mission and goal. The Press Officer will support and advise colleagues, food banks in the network and external stakeholders to ensure they receive media coverage of strategically important projects.
Role responsibilities
· Handle incoming enquiries and provide accurate, timely and appropriate responses, briefing journalists in line with the Trussell Trust’s key messages and priorities.
· Build relationships across the organisation, within the food bank network, with external stakeholders such as corporate partners, and with journalists to assist with securing coverage across national, regional and local media to reach new audiences and build cause awareness
· Horizon scan for media opportunities and develop innovative integrated communication plans, overseeing advice, statements, timelines, and key messaging to engage specific audience segments.
· Arrange spokespeople for interviews and support with organising and managing press visits to food banks, as well as photo calls, to support the organisation’s communications priorities and campaigns
· Circulate regular coverage updates across the organisation and help maintain and develop media databases, key performance indicator reports and other admin systems and processes to ensure continuous improvement
· Act as the media lead on proactive projects that help build understanding and awareness of both Trussell Trust and the food bank network’s strategic objectives.
· Participate in regular 1:1s and annual reviews, contributing to the identification of objectives and targets, and monitoring of progress towards them
· Participate in an out-of-hours rota for media enquiries.
Person Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
· Experience of working within a press office environment/PR
agency with a track record of securing high-impact coverage.
· A confident communicator who demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Demonstrates experience of tailoring communication for different audiences and circumstances.
· Knowledge of UK national, regional and local media and how to leverage them to get key messages out to the public. Some experience of handling media enquiries and speaking to journalists.
· Has a clear idea of priorities and manages own time appropriately while delivering key outputs and replying to requests in a timely fashion
Behaviours and competencies:
· Demonstrate dedication to the values of the Trussell Trust
· Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially excluded backgrounds
· Commit to occasional need to work outside of normal working hours and to travel throughout the UK
· Passionate about the work of the Trussell Trust and able to represent it and its values effectively
· Demonstrates resilience, resourcefulness, flexibility and perseverance
Role models inclusive behaviours and values
Church Buildings Officer
We have a great opportunity to join the team as a Church Buildings Officer to help support the long-term sustainable future of historic church buildings across the diocese and assist individual congregations to care for them and adapt them for today’s needs.
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated conservation professional, who is a strong team player but able to take the initiative.
Position: Church Buildings Officer
Location: Oxford/hybrid
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £35,412.95 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 08:00 on Tuesday 28 May 2024
Interview Date: Wednesday 12th June 2024, Langford Locks
The Role
Working within the Church Buildings Team, the Church Buildings Officer will be responsible for:
- Managing, processing, and assisting with DAC casework (including formal DAC site visits), providing pre-application advice, project management support, and managing the consultation processes with amenity societies
- Making recommendations to the DAC committee as necessary and utilising delegated authority to progress cases outside of the committee structure
- Supporting the Head of Church Buildings in proactive projects to ensure the long-term sustainability of churches within the Diocese
- Assisting in providing information, training, and guidance for parishes in all aspects of managing their churches.
About You
You will embrace the challenge that such a varied role brings, with an organised approach, and the ability to navigate differing stakeholder views, finding pragmatic solutions under pressure.
With a strong understanding of conservation philosophy, legislation, and techniques, and experience in providing advice to building users on the care, alteration, and management of historic buildings, you will play a key role in this small and hard-working team of conservation professionals. Your ability to problem solve and mediate will ensure that you are able to support parishes in utilising their church buildings and that the best possible outcome is achieved in a timely manner.
You will be flexible in your working style, with confident communication skills, and excellent organisational and monitoring abilities, handling a number of complex schemes at once and managing relationships with colleagues throughout the heritage sector.
You will be from an architectural, surveying, or conservation officer background with strong knowledge of conservation techniques and philosophy. Ideally, you will have or be willing to work towards IHBC (Institute of Historic Building Conservation) accreditation. A keen eye for detail and the skills to manage stakeholders will be essential.
You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work here - around 50% of staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins our work. However, all staff do have a desire to make a difference.
Benefits and rewards:
- 25 days holiday per annum, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days
- In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days
- Hybrid working
- Free parking and subsidised on-site café
- Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5%, including 1% death in service benefit (5% Employee Contribution)
- Electric car and cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes
- Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced family friendly policies and a generous sick pay provision
- Access to low interest financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union including loans
- An attractive modern working environment
The Organisation
The Diocese is the administrative area of the Church, broadly speaking, covers the three counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. There are 815 churches in the Diocese – more than any other diocese in the Church of England. So, in many ways the best description is that it is the family of the 55,000 or so regular worshippers in these churches.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear back, your application has not been successful.
We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates from communities currently underrepresented in the diocese.
You may also have experience in areas such as Church Buildings Officer, Historic Buildings Officer, Heritage Officer, Architect, Historic Buildings, Heritage, Conservation, Church Buildings, Architecture, Building Conservation, Engineering, Surveying, Estates Manager, Estates Officer, Facilities Manager, Architect, Surveyor, Conservation, Heritage Conservation.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Location: Didcot
Discipline: Care and Support
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Expiry date: 26 May 2024 23:59
Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated manager, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?
As a Deputy Service Manager at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. Supporting the Service Manager, you will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills.
Hft is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible. We are looking for people who are naturally caring and compassionate and align with our values.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible.
We offer
- Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays)
- Apprenticeships: Hft will fully fund and provide training for you to obtain your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management within the first 12-18 months of your employment.
- Training: Access to award winning training and development
- Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app
- Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support.
- TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use.
- Discounted mobile ‘phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you’ll be able to take advantage of Vodafone’s Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off.
- Care Friends: Employee referral app – earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft.
- Free life assurance – 3 x your annual salary
About the role
Alongside the Service Manager, you are responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of clinical and personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the people supported in the service. You will support the Service Manager to manage and ensure the delivery of the service’s key quality and safety priorities by holding delegated responsibility in key areas of the day-to-day running of the supported living activity/service. You will also have delegated responsibility for the direct supervision and line management of a team of Support Workers. As a senior member of the team, you will promote and lead good practice at all times, doing all you can to make sure that the people we support and their colleagues come to no harm and that the people we support are satisfied with the level of support they receive by acting as an
exemplary role model.
As a Deputy Service Manager, flexibility is important for both you and for the service. You will be required to do on-call shifts during out of office hours. You will be expected to work 20% of your total weekly hours on shift across your assigned services and will be able to role model all aspects of a support worker role duties and responsibilities. Following your time on shift, and in general practice at all other times, you will have responsibility for reporting back to the Service Manager and for maintaining a continual dialogue loop of feedback that focuses on quality, and continuous improvement and learning and ensuring the smooth operation of the allocated group of services.
A full UK driving licence, with access to your own vehicle, is essential for the role.
About you
-You will have significant, recent experience at a front-line management level in field of learning disabilities in regulated services which may have included being a Registered Manager
-You will have knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to adults with learning disabilities, CQC regulations and Health and Safety issues.
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-You need to hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or hold a level 3 diploma and be willing to undertake this level 5 apprenticeship qualification within an agreed reasonable timescale of 18 months as part of a development plan
-You will have the ability to lead and manage people and be a role model in all aspects of people leadership especially performance
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Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.
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Are you a developing marketing or fundraising professional looking for a new challenge? Join Samaritans to help make sure we can be there, always, for people who need us in the future.
Samaritans is looking for a Marketing and Fundraising Officer to join their Donor Engagement team on a fixed term contract covering maternity leave. This role raises vital funds for the future by organising marketing campaigns and managing key fundraising products to grow income from gifts in Wills and in memory giving.
Why this role at Samaritans
You’ll build relationships with supporters in person and remotely, ranging from individual supporters to large scale campaigns, across different channels. Join our team as we are growing our work and testing creative new approaches.
Internally this role is called Legacy and In Memory Marketing Officer. Our small team is friendly, ambitious and collaborative. You’ll get to learn what legacy and in-memory is all about, as part of a supportive team.
• £32,000 per annum
• 12 month fixed term contract
• Full time (35 hours) hours or Part time (a minimum of 28 hours) considered
• Happy to discuss work pattern at interview
• Start date around 24 June 2024
• Hybrid, linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office. Due to the requirements of the role, you’ll need to work in the office around 2 times per month.
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences.
Skills and experience you’ll bring
We’d welcome applications from candidates either in or outside of the charity sector. There are many other roles with great transferable skills for example around managing marketing campaigns, fundraising products, or other customer facing roles.
Key skills you’ll need
• Great organisational skills which will help you to manage projects and develop supporter journeys.
• Relationship building skills which will help supporters to feel connected to our cause, and inspired to support Samaritans.
• Interpersonal skills for working well with colleagues, suppliers and volunteers.
• Data analysis skills so that you can assess and report on how activities are performing, and optimise your approaches.
• Knowledge of gifts in wills and in-memory giving (or a willingness to learn).
Job Description is here
What’s in it for you – our benefits
So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.
Hybrid and flexible working
We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.
Being Inclusive
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and a 1 page cover letter, outlining your motivations for applying, transferable skills and why you’re interested in this role at Samaritans. Applications close for applications at 9 am on Monday 13 May.
If you're itching to put your fundraising skills to good use and be part of something truly meaningful, then what are you waiting for? Apply today!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
North Surrey Domestic Abuse Service (NSDAS) is a charity that
- has supported anyone affected by domestic abuse and their children living in the boroughs of Elmbridge, Spelthorne and Epsom & Ewell for over 20 years
- we provide free confidential and independent advice, skilled practical help and ongoing emotional support and information. We have supported 966 clients and their children
- we are a member of Surrey Domestic Abuse Partnership (SDAP)
- we take a strengths based, needs led, trauma informed approach to build resilience and foster independence
Our Benefits include:
Pension, free eye test, employee assistance programme, clinical supervision, flexible working, length of service and birthday recognition
Key aspects of the role:
- Develop NSDAS strategically with CEO and our Surrey Domestic Abuse Partners
- Responsible for running of Outreach Service
- Work with CEO to ensure smooth running of the service
- Work with CEO to undertake consultation with experts to develop future policy, practice and services
- Raise profile of NSDAS and encourage multi-agency and joint working
Can you inspire a movement of volunteers and staff to stand alongside families with young children?
Do you have the skills and experience to oversee the support and development for 180 charities working across the UK?
We are seeking an impressive, values-based leader with the energy, humility and compassion to equip the sustainability and impact of our Home-Start federation.
Job Title: Director of Network Impact
Location: Remote (travel to Leicester Office & other locations where necessary)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week)
Salary: £75,000 (FTE salary)
Reports to: CEO
Manages: Head of Quality & Safeguarding, Head of Practice & Development, Impact Manager
About Home-Start UK
Home-Start is there to ensure that no parent or carer feels alone as they seek to give their children the best possible start in life. With our distinctive offer of volunteer-led home visiting support, Home-Start offers emotional and practical support to parents and carers with young children facing challenges in life such as isolation, poor mental health and poverty.
About The Role
At the heart of Home-Start is an inspirational network of 180 charities supporting over 43,000 families each year in communities across the UK. Home-Start UK is the central body in this network – supporting local Home-Starts and working to build national partnerships and profile. As a federation, we are a powerful combination of local charities close to the needs of communities alongside a UK-wide presence, voice and influence.
The last few years have been so intense for families. The pandemic left a long shadow on children’s development; the cost-of-living crisis is forcing parents to make the most impossible trade-offs; and there has been an erosion of services available at the earliest moments of a child’s life. As the Director of Network Impact at Home-Start UK, your role is to help equip our Home-Start network to face into all of these challenges.
As an established senior leader, you will have with a track record of managing complex relationships – possibly, but not necessarily, within a federated or networked environment. You will have achieved significant impact in relevant aspects of the role, bring credibility in relevant fields, and professional experience of safeguarding and child protection.
This is a compelling opportunity to join Home-Start UK and help build the sustainability, quality and impact of local Home-Starts. You will be joining a committed talented team at Home-Start UK, ambitious for growth and a supportive, flexible working environment. We are excited to hear from you in this exciting leadership role at such a crucial time for families and children.
Closing date for applications: Monday 27th May 2024.
First round interviews will take place the week commencing the 10th June.
A final second round is scheduled for 17th/18th June.
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.
Home-Start Horizons is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity. We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community we work in, irrespective of race, colour, gender, disability, age or sexual orientation.
This is a UK wide role and applicants are eligible to apply from across the UK. We will be flexible to your working needs. Should you have any difficulty completing an application please contact us so that we can find a solution that will enable you to apply. Should you be invited to an interview all your interview questions and/or tasks will be sent to you beforehand so that you can prepare and we will aim to be as flexible as possible to accommodate an interview time that suits you.
Home-Start UK, a charitable company limited by guarantee. Company No. 5382181. Charity No. in England and Wales 1108837 and in Scotland SCO39172.
No agencies please.
Can you tell our story?
Freshwater Habitats Trust is a national wildlife conservation charity that’s dedicated to reversing the decline in freshwater biodiversity. For more than 35 years, we’ve been protecting and restoring the whole freshwater environment, but with a particular focus on small waterbodies, which have been traditionally undervalued despite their importance for wildlife.
We’re looking for a talented and experienced writer and content creator to share our passion for freshwater. The Content Officer will create high-quality, on-brand written, visual, and video content to share our scientific research and practical conservation work across our website, social media, and other platforms.
You’ll work with our growing team to help us communicate our strategy of building the Freshwater Network - a national network of wilder, wetter, cleaner, connected habitats to reverse the decline in freshwater biodiversity.
Please send the application form as well as your CV
No agencies, please.
Interview date: 12th June 2024
Freshwater is our passion. Together, we can make a difference for wildlife.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Trusts & Philanthropy Fundraising Manager role is a vital part of this vision and your excellent writing skills and relationship building will help us achieve our ambitions.
Working closely within our friendly and results driven Trusts and Philanthropy team, you will manage your own portfolio of charitable trusts and support the developing major donor and statutory funding relationships as required. You will be helping us Beat Macular Disease by talking with funders and writing bespoke funding applications for support services, medical research and core costs. Diligently recording all relationships information and communications on our database.
We are looking for someone who:
· Knows their Stuff when it comes to excellent written communication skills to produce content that is inspiring, concise and informative, someone who can…
· Make It Happen by working proactively under their own initiative, and finally someone who…
· Shows They Care in the way they speak with our funders and the way they work and support colleagues across our teams.
Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to hear from you and chat about this role in more detail.
This role is primarily remote, with regular travel to our Andover offices.
As part of the interview process, you will be required to complete a written assessment.
In return, we provide a great working culture – we do something worthwhile and are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – as recognised by our inclusion in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list.
We offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one years’ service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution.
We are passionate about treating people fairly and as equals, doing so is instinctive to us. We know that to Beat Macular Disease for all we have work to do. That’s why we are keen to hear from people of all backgrounds who have the skills and experience we are looking for. We particularly encourage applications from people from under-represented groups, to help ensure what we do and how we do it is inclusive – for everyone.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a Fundraiser with a background in lead and income generation with the drive to create change for farmed animals in the UK. You will be part of a small, high-impact team specialising in consumer education and political advocacy to help us grow our supporter base and raise essential income to support our work for animals.
As Fundraiser (Lead Generator), you will play a crucial role in supporting our mission by identifying and cultivating potential donors and supporters. Your primary responsibilities will be to generate leads utilising Engaging Networks on social media platforms and work with the Fundraising Development Manager to build on supporter journeys that maximise conversion rates.
You’ll join us in maximising the value of Engaging Networks, an intuitive, industry-leading CRM which brings fundraising and activism together and provides tools for integrating digital communications. While experience with Engaging Networks is desirable but not essential, you will have experience with CRMs, including reporting and managing campaigns.
Working as part of a highly effective team within a fast-paced environment, the Fundraiser (Lead Generator) will cultivate relationships in the coordination of imaginative and effective fundraising campaigns.
Whilst this position is home-based, it is largely normal office hours, although work outside these times will be required (e.g. relating to stunts, press conferences, talks and events). Time off in lieu will be given as appropriate.
The role will involve:
Lead Generation:
• Develop and implement target-led strategies to identify and engage potential donors
• Utilise various channels, such as Engaging Networks and social media platforms to generate leads and expand our supporter base substantially in 2024
Relationship Building:
• Cultivate meaningful relationships with prospective donors, understanding their interests and motivations for supporting animal rights
• Collaborate with the Fundraising Development Manager to ensure a personalised and donor-centric approach
• Collaborate with the Social Media & Marketing Manager to set up Google Ads campaigns, with ongoing monitoring, making improvements to enhance the quality and quantity of the leads generated
Communication and Outreach:
• Craft compelling messages and campaigns to effectively communicate the organisation's mission and impact
• Represent the NGO at events, conferences, and community gatherings to raise awareness and connect with potential supporters
Engaging Networks Management:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor information in Engaging Networks
• Track and analyse key performance metrics to assess the success of lead generation initiatives
Collaboration:
• Work closely with the fundraising and marketing team to align lead generation efforts with overall fundraising strategies
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a unified approach to achieving organisational goals
Skills:
Fundraising Expertise:
• At least three years of experience in fundraising within the non-profit sector
• A good working knowledge of direct marketing for donor recruitment, appeals and stewardship across different channels, with a particular focus on digital
• Familiarity with Engaging Networks or similar fundraising platforms
Strategic Thinking:
• Ability to develop and implement target-led strategies for lead generation
• A strategic mindset to identify and engage potential donors effectively
Creative Approach:
• Creativity in designing campaigns and messages to capture the attention of potential donors
• Innovative thinking to stand out in a competitive fundraising landscape
Communication Skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to craft compelling messages and campaigns that effectively communicate the organisation's mission and impact
Relationship Building:
• Strong interpersonal skills to cultivate meaningful relationships with prospective donors
• A collaborative approach to working with the Fundraising Development Manager and other team members
Social Media Proficiency:
• Proficient in utilising social media platforms for lead generation
• Knowledge of best practices for expanding supporter bases through social media
Data Management:
• Experience in maintaining accurate and up-to-date donor information in fundraising platforms like Engaging Networks
• Analytical skills to track and analyse key performance metrics for lead generation initiatives
Collaboration and Teamwork:
• Ability to work closely with fundraising and marketing teams to align lead-generation efforts with overall fundraising strategies
• Collaboration with other departments to ensure a unified approach to achieving organisational goals
Event Management:
• Willingness and ability to participate in events, conferences, and community gatherings to raise awareness and connect with potential supporters
Time Management and Flexibility:
• Strong time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work outside normal office hours for events, stunts, press conferences, etc.
Animal Justice Project is a registered company and affiliated with Animal Justice Project Trust, registered charity (England and Wales), no. 1184965.
Being a small NGO that will only succeed through the absolute determination of its staff, Animal Justice Project requires each team member to be both outstanding in their abilities and dedicated to the cause of animal rights.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is proud to be working with a hugely impactful public health and safety organisation to search for a Road Safety Manager. This is a key role for the organisation and enables the role holder the opportunity to use their project management and influencing skills in an area of impact, whilst growing their career.
Working in partnership with other key governmental and safety organisations, this Road Safety Manager will manage the development, promotion, and delivery of the annual road safety programme in England. You will also provide secretariat services for the National Road Safety Committee and act as a spokesperson and advocate of road safety.
Additionally, you will develop and maintain effective relationships with the organisations s road safety members and stakeholders, and represent the organisation external bodies.
This role can be performed in the main remotely, although travel to offices for face-to-face meetings will be an occasional requirement. There is also a Cardiff office for those who prefer an office environment.
To be considered for this role you will possess excellent communication skills. The right candidate will have experience of managing their own projects be able to work independently as well as part of a team. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to present to internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
If you’re looking for a role which will enable your career growth long term in programme management, and are looking to utilise your great communication, organisational and influencing skills, we want to hear from you.
To apply for this position, in the first instance please send us your CV only. We will then contact you to discuss the role in greater detail, and the next steps in the application process. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.
Do you have significant project management experience? Can you effectively collaborate and engage with a range of stakeholders? We are recruiting TWO Service Improvement and Transformation Project Managers to join the team!
Your role will be pivotal in supporting the development and implementing our Services & Partnerships Improvement and Transformation programmes. Reporting to the Head of Service Improvement and Transformation, you'll be the driving force behind delivering projects on time and within budget.
Your responsibilities will include developing, managing, and delivering detailed project plans, managing resources, and ensuring successful project delivery. You'll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders throughout the Association, leading communication and engagement activities. Plus, you'll foster innovation, proactively developing solutions and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
We believe in partnership and co-production. You'll work alongside Association staff, volunteers, and people living with and affected by MND to co-produce solutions and to ensure engagement and understanding at every step.
As the main point of contact for project progress, you'll oversee reporting, risk management, and budgeting, ensuring smooth operations from start to finish. You'll also manage contracts with third parties, assigning of tasks, co-ordinating timescales and managing deliverables.
If you're passionate about making a tangible impact and driving positive change, we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of service improvement and transformation!
This role is home-based with occasional travel requirements to Northampton and London for team meetings.
What are we looking for?
An experienced Project Manager who can successfully guide projects through their entire lifecycle. You will have excellent organisational, interpersonal and analytical skills.
Your experience in Quality Improvement methodology will be invaluable as you manage complex issues, adapt to changing priorities and make connections from multiple sources of information.
You'll excel in leveraging data and analytics to drive decision-making and improve performance. You will be familiar with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
As an excellent communicator, you have the ability to communicate with people at all levels verbally and in writing, using creative visual tools where appropriate to internal and external stakeholders.
If you're organised, analytical, and thrive in dynamic environments, we want to hear from you. Join us in driving positive change and making a real difference in our organisation. Apply today!
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Recruitment Pack.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
- Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
- Life assurance
- Confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
- BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Project management experience, including seeing projects through the full life cycle.
- Experience of Quality Improvement methodology.
- Excellent communicator with the proven ability to communicate with people at all levels.
Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.
Alternative Applications
To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please email your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect.
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.
Important Information
Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.
We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Manager and Team Lead
You are an experienced and ambitious fundraising manager and team lead looking to make your mark in a charity that’s at a pivotal time in its 28-year history.
You have expertise in managing all aspects of community and company fundraising and donor journeys that deliver six-figure funding for the charity sector.
In this role, you will take responsibility for leading the charity’s Fundraising function, which sits as part of the income generation team, at a really exciting time of change.
With your experience as a dynamic team lead, you thrive on delivering towards your own individual targets as well as motivating your team towards achieving theirs.
We have a 28-year reputation for shouting out for positive change, advising government, encouraging action in communities, and delivering the UK’s National Road Victim Service for bereaved and injured families.
We work with schools and families, communities and companies to champion the cause of road safety and raise awareness of key road safety issues.
What you will do:
Taking responsibility for leading the charity’s Fundraising function, which sits as part of our Income generation team, this role will include delivering towards your own individual targets as well as line management of two team members to cover all income linked to fundraising (such as community fundraising, company fundraising, Brake led fundraising events and fundraising attached to Brake campaigns and projects such as Road Safety Week) and may include working with the Corporate Partnerships Team Lead to support other income generating activity.
What We Offer:
- 36 days holiday (including bank holidays and a 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year – pro rata for part time working patterns)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working
- Ongoing support including regular independent clinical supervision sessions.
- Be an essential part of a skilled, dedicated, and friendly team with a knowledgeable and engaged Board of Trustees.
Join Our Mission: Your greatest reward will be knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's recovery from psychological trauma.
About Us: We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion. Your skills and experience matter most. DBS vetting required due to the sensitive nature of our service.
Apply Now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now.
Not for Traffic Offenders: Sorry, but we can't accept applications from serious traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview.
Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you.
Join us today and be part of the solution!
The current closing date for applications is Friday 17th May. This may change, so we would encourage getting your application in early!
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Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.
To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to Beat Macular Disease forever.
Our Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising leads a small, dedicated and highly-skilled team. Working with the Associate Director of Fundraising and Marketing, the role is responsible for building and developing our vital legacy and in memory programme. The role includes the development of innovative and engaging marketing strategies - including recruitment and stewardship across legacies and in memory - investigating new audiences and channels and requires excellent budgetary management including detailed income forecasting.
With an ambitious approach and natural empathy, you will relish the opportunity to use your extensive knowledge of legacy based fundraising to increase income and optimise opportunities. If you lead by example to create a caring, approachable and supportive environment for all – by listening to each other and working together and enjoy driving through improvements to enable team to deliver, then we would love to hear from you.
In return, we provide a great working culture – we do something worthwhile and are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – as recognised by our inclusion in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list.
We offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one years’ service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution.
We are passionate about treating people fairly and as equals, doing so is instinctive to us. To Beat Macular Disease for all we know we have work to do. That’s why we are keen to hear from people of all backgrounds who have the skills and experience we are looking for. We particularly encourage applications from people from under-represented groups, to help ensure what we do and how we do it is inclusive – for everyone.
Interviews: First stage interviews to be held week commencing 3 June 2024
As part of our selection process, we will be asking candidates to deliver a short presentation during 1st stage interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is excited to be working with a thought leader within the Health and Social Care space and supporting their search for a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager. This new role will be the only MEL Manager within this impactful organisation and will be supporting our client by monitoring internal performance regarding supporting grantees projects, and not evaluating the programmes themselves.
The successful candidate within this role will be an experience MEL Manager with a strong technical expertise within their field. You will be happy to work alone when needed and also confident to get involved, to challenge problems and get them solved, not be phased by some ambiguity at times. You will be setting up MEL frameworks in an environment that celebrates effective simplicity and being the go-to expert within this field.
Our client is a well-recognised organisation. They have recently been awarded significant funding and the MEL Manager contract is aligned to this. The role is expected to be a fixed term of 10 month, but an extension is possible.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
In order to apply please, submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.