With public awareness of mental health higher than ever before, there’s never been a more exciting time to join the Corporate Partnerships Team at Mind. We’re growing and changing fast, but there’s still much to be done.

We’re looking for a Regional Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our successful and growing team. Mind has recently secured a high-profile seven-figure national partnership with a large-scale UK food retailer, for 2019-21.  You will support the delivery of this partnership in your region, whilst also managing a small portfolio of your own partnerships.  As a skilled relationship manager, you’ll provide first-rate account management and stewardship.  You will develop creative fundraising and engagement plans to excite, inspire and maximise income and other opportunities for Mind. 

This role is homebased, covering the South West, with the potential to be based at Mind’s Cardiff office 1-2 days a week. This is an 18-month fixed-term contract.

To apply, please follow the link below to our website.

Closing date: noon 4th November

Interviews: week commencing 11th or 18th November

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Company Overview

MannionDaniels works to create an equitable, inclusive and sustainable world. We manage a portfolio of international development programmes through our companies in the UK, Kenya, Nigeria and Cyprus.

We currently manage three global funds (UK Aid Direct, UK Aid Match and AmplifyChange). These funding mechanisms enable civil society organisations to improve the lives of some of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. We have already awarded over £400 million in grants for hundreds of projects across 60+ countries.

Role Summary

Our fiduciary risk team ensures that funds reach beneficiaries and are used for their intended purpose.  In doing this the team completes due diligence on prospective grantees, analyses the financial reporting and forecasts of grant holders, and works to prevent and investigate fraud across the portfolio. 

The successful candidate will work closely with the grant management teams, as well as the grant holders themselves, and will be responsible for leading on the financial management of a number of grants. Due to a number of grants being located in Francophone countries it is highly desirable  that the role holder speaks and writes fluent French as well as English.

The role represents an excellent opportunity for a graduate with a strong finance and risk management background to develop their skills in a fast moving and ethically run international development organisation. Since all of our projects are implemented overseas this role includes the opportunity for international travel.

The role is based in our Central Bath officer, with good transport links to Bristol, Swindon, Chippenham and South West England.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• Significant experience of working in a financial/fiduciary role with proven experience in financial management, risk, audit or similar.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English and ideally French
• An interest in the work we do, with an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the work of our grant holders
• A commitment to working towards an accountancy qualification or already qualified

To apply

Please review the full job description and send us your CV and cover letter by 27 November 2019. Early applications are encouraged.

All applicants will be asked to provide proof of identity, right to work documentation and professional references as part of the recruitment process.

MannionDaniels is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. All our employees are expected to share this commitment and abide by our Business Code of Ethics at all times

Rainforest Concern is seeking an experienced fundraiser committed to the conservation of critically endangered habitats across Latin America, India and Romania.  The Fundraising Manager will help us in our ambitions to raise vital funds for growth and sustainability and should be quick to understand Rainforest Concern’s needs. You will have a proven track record in fundraising from major trusts and foundations, institutions, high net worth individuals and the corporate sector.  Previous experience does not have to be limited to the environmental charity sector.

DHI is an award winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and contribute to the richness and well-being of their community. We are looking for passionate, creative and dedicated applicants who will share our values and our commitment to our clients.

We are recruiting for a Recovery Worker to join the team in Bath. You will manage a caseload of predominantly opiate and crack using clients, deliver evidence based one to one and group based interventions and support individuals to make positive changes.

 You will be joining an experienced and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team who work hard to support each other and practice resilience, positivity and independence.

If you can build strong relationships and work creatively and respectfully; sharing DHI’s values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information please see the full Job Description and Person Specification, which is available in the ‘Downloads’ section and on our website.

To arrange a call to discuss the role further please initially contact HR.

DHI is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for successful candidates although a positive check will not necessarily mean in-eligibility for a role.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this post please complete an application form and skills form which should be returned to HR by midday Tuesday 29th October 2019. 

Regional Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Regional Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer
Location: Bristol
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £25,300 to £30,459 depending on skills and experience

Closing date: 31 October 2019
Interview date: TBC

About the role:

The Regional Public Affairs and Campaigns Team leads on the delivery of Alzheimer’s Society’s campaigns and public affairs activity at a regional and local level. We work to deliver local policy change to improve the lives and experiences of people affected by dementia.

As Regional Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer, you will be responsible for delivering our ambitious programme of campaigning and influencing work across the South West of England region. This will include identifying and exploiting opportunities to influence policy, practice and attitudes at the local and regional levels. You will raise the awareness and profile of the work of Alzheimer’s Society by identifying and building strong relationships with key local stakeholders, as well as mapping and analysing target audiences, writing briefings, and organising meetings and events.

You will work closely with other teams across the organisation to maximise our impact and influence to ensure dementia is a priority issue among key decision-makers and to affect positive structural change for people affected by dementia. Travel across the South West of England region and on occasion to London will be required (if not London-based).

About you:

We are looking for a proactive individual, with experience of building relationships with a variety of external stakeholders. You will have a good understanding of local and regional government, as well as the health and social care systems in England. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, and you will have experience of influencing politicians and/or delivering campaigns.

If you have this experience and expertise, and a belief that we can make a real and lasting change for everyone affected by dementia, then we’d love to hear from you. We also have various learning programs to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

You may have experience of the following: Public Affairs Officer, Senior Public Affairs Officer, Campaigns Officer, Policy Officer, Political Assistant, Government Policy, Local Government, Community Engagement, Public Relations Officer, Communications Advisor, Communications Officer, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

Estate Director

(Reference:  SUS2777)

£50,134 per annum

37.5 hours per week - based in Bristol, Birmingham or Manchester (other Sustrans office locations may be considered)

We are looking for a highly motivated Chartered Surveyor to manage our estate.  This estate comprises a broad portfolio of primarily former railway land across the UK, in both urban and rural locations.  It also includes Sustrans’ office premises across the UK and other premises to support projects, together with a small number of tenanted commercial and residential properties.

This role will be responsible for the overall strategic-level management of Sustrans’ estates work including managing staff, resources and budgets.  In addition to overseeing day-to-day management of the estate this role will include proactively strengthening the organisation’s financial positions by increasing rental incomes, seeking out sales opportunities and reducing liabilities.

You will have substantial managerial experience of estate management of both urban and rural land and property including letting, sale and development processes. You will also have extensive experience of line management and leadership. The nature of our portfolio requires an imaginative problem solving approach to challenges and a keen eye for detail.  You will be able to work flexibly and independently and enjoy regular travel around the UK.  You are likely to have either a commercial property or rural surveying background although other disciplines with the appropriate experience will be considered.

Closing date for completed applications is 17:00 on Monday 11 November 2019.  Interviews will be held in Bristol on Thursday 21 November 2019.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

We are seeking a Volunteer, Helpline and E-Support Manager to work alongside our Operations and Fundraising teams to oversee the recruitment and support of SARSAS volunteers. You will be passionate about building a strong team of diverse volunteers that will be engaged in providing trauma informed support to survivors of rape and abuse across Avon and Somerset.

You will be passionate about volunteering and considering the most effective approaches to how volunteers can enhance the services delivered to survivors of rape and abuse. You will enjoy the opportunity to work with your colleagues on the development and implementation of SARSAS’s volunteer strategy to support this.

You will have the leadership and training experience to induct and support a team of volunteers across several service areas and a wide geographical region. You are compassionate with an understanding of the impact of vicarious trauma and transference, with the ability to support volunteers around this. 

You’ll be excited by the opportunity to oversee the SARSAS Helpline and E-Support service which answered over approximately 7000 calls from survivors last year, and to work in a varied and busy role within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd October 2019 9.00pm.

Interviews will be held in Bristol on 6th November 2019. Please ensure you are available in person for an interview on this date.

*The post is subject to an enhanced DBS (CRB) check and open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and dynamic individual to drive the strategic leadership and operational management of Southmead Hospital Charity.

The post holder will be joining Southmead Hospital Charity at an exciting time. The fundraising team has had significant recent investment and is now in a strong position having recently completed a successful £2M Prostate Cancer Appeal. We now seek an outstanding individual to build on these successes.

Why apply? As Southmead Hospital Charity Director, you will:

• Make a difference: Southmead Hospital Charity raises funds for projects that are beyond the remit of the NHS but have a huge impact on the lives of our patients, visitors and staff.
• Shape the future: in this role, you will play a lead role in ensuring that the Charity’s growth continues, fulfilling its potential with the ambition to raise £20m over the next 5 years.
• Be part of a dedicated and committed team: North Bristol NHS Trust is a centre of excellence for the South West and beyond. Our pioneering treatments and advances in care are internationally recognised.
• You will have access to NHS benefits, including 27 days annual leave to start + bank holidays and an excellent NHS pension.

And if you are from outside the area, Bristol is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in the UK, with a rich history, thriving arts, music, gastronomic and independent retail scenes. It also offers excellent transport links and easy access to the spectacular countryside and coastlines of South Wales, Devon, Dorset and Cornwall.

The Role: As Charity Director, you will be responsible for:

• Development, delivery and implementation of an integrated and ambitious five-year strategy to support the Trust’s new refreshed strategic plan.
• Informing, advising and leading senior leadership and our Corporate Trustee to ensure that policies, governance and strategic leadership are first class.
• Ensuring that the Charity is a key voice that commands a high profile both internally within the Trust and externally within the local and wider community.

The successful Charity Director will have:

• A proven track record of achieving ambitious fundraising targets and delivering successful campaigns including direct asks to major donors, corporates and trusts.
• Senior leadership experience and the ability to command the confidence of staff and peers with strong diplomatic skills and determination.
• An understanding of the nuances, challenges and demands associated with NHS charities.
• A strong work ethic with absolute commitment to the vision and values of the Charity

Interviews will be held on 30th October. 

Motivation is dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with disabilities living in the world’s poorest countries through the provision of innovative mobility solutions, globally recognised training and peer led services.

Based in Bristol, you will play an integral role in the Fundraising and Communications Team by developing Motivation’s portfolio of UK and global funders. You will explore new institutional, INGO, and corporate partnerships to meet our ambitious goals around creating systemic change for disabled people.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification. 

Deadline:

Sunday 20th October. Please note, we will review applications on an ongoing basis and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Interviews to be held during the week commencing 21st October 2019.

All candidates will be expected to comply with Motivation’s safeguarding policy.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Motivation is dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with disabilities living in the world’s poorest countries through the provision of innovative mobility solutions, globally recognised training and peer led services.

Based in Bristol, you will play an integral role in the Fundraising and Communications Team by leading on the Individual Giving portfolio. You will be responsible for securing unrestricted income through the use of multi-channel communications that encourage long term relationships and maximise lifetime value. The role will include the development of Motivation’s legacy marketing and administration.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

Deadline:

Sunday 20th October. Please note, we will review applications on an ongoing basis and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Interviews to be held during the week commencing 21st October 2019.

All candidates will be expected to comply with Motivation’s safeguarding policy.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

We are seeking an Interim Finance Manager for 3 – 6 months to manage the financial and management accounting, ICT, and administration processes in order to ensure the smooth running of this function during a gap in staffing for this small but impactful children’s charity.

The person we are looking for will be an experienced finance professional who bring empathy for the cause and well-developed people skills to work with and support peers and colleagues across the organisation.

Your remit will be fairly broad but will need to bring experience of working with Sage Line 50 and of producing monthly management accounts.

Further Information and to Apply

Please submit your CV via the 'Apply/Enquire' button in the first instance - a full pack will be made available to CVs of interest and/or we will be in contact to discuss the opportunity and organisation with you.

NFP Consulting is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. NFP Consulting is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 35 hours a week

Location: Can be based in any of our UK Trust offices

The Supporter Data Manager will work within the Fundraising Data and Support Insight team and play a pivotal role in the management of our supporter data and database (primarily Raiser’s Edge).

You’ll lead the delivery of a dynamic calendar of data activities, balancing competing deadlines and maintaining the highest quality and accuracy of activities undertaken; pioneer and promote the understanding and effective use of supporter data and databases through first class training and support; manage the Fundraising Database Executive effectively; and ensure supporter data, processes and systems are efficient, high quality, and remain compliant with relevant legislation and regulations.

We have also recently embarked upon an ambitious and exciting project to consolidate all our supporter data into one data warehouse solution, providing efficiencies in our activities and the ability to scale up our outputs, transforming the department into a key driver of departmental performance. The postholder will have a fantastic opportunity to shape and contribute expertise to this project.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate and enthusiastic about data and insight, highly motivated by the power of data to effect to organisational transformation
• A technical mind, with great attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial and fearless, relishing new opportunities and the chance to effect real change with their ideas
• Able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively, working closely with fundraising teams
• Able to translate complex technical concepts into easily understood issues across a range of audiences and levels of data maturity

About The Prince’s Trust

We are a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome!

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.  We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application.  To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we'd like a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

Job Title:  Chief Executive Officer

Salary:  £60,000

Hours of work:  Full Time/Permanent

Location:  Bristol

We are working in partnership with Carers Support Centre (CSC), a charity which provides support, information and advice to unpaid carers living in the Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas.  For over 20 years, CSC has been providing innovative and creative support solutions to unpaid adult and young carers and has built up an excellent reputation.

The charity is now seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer to provide dynamic leadership, direction and innovation to CSC, enabling the achievement of its mission, vision, aims and objectives.  The Chief Executive will spearhead new strategic initiatives, in conjunction with the Senior Management Team, to enable CSC to identify and action new opportunities that will drive the organisation forward in an increasingly competitive environment.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

• Three years’ leadership experience as CEO or at a senior level and proven ability to motivate, develop, delegate and lead a team
• Experience of business management including handling substantial budgets
• Proven track record of managing diverse projects or a diverse organisation
• Demonstrable success of attracting and developing new business opportunities
• Ability to establish good working partnerships with Trustees, staff, volunteers, external agencies and funders
• Proven track record in overseeing successful tenders and fundraising bids
• Possess strong negotiating skills
• Experience of lobbying and influencing policy makers
• Experience of achieving and implementing quality standards
• Understanding and knowledge of the legal duties of charities, and the Employment and Equalities Legislation

The post holder will have excellent communication skills and the ability to use their own initiative, prioritise their workload and work to tight deadlines.  You will be a forward thinking, committed and passionate individual with a true belief in the ethos of the charity and the services they offer.

To apply for this role, please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement to Jenny Warner, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting our reference JO1711.                         

Closing date for applications: 11 November 2019

First Interview date: 29 November 2019

Second Interview date: 2 December 2019

As the current post holder is having to move on after a short but successful tenure, we are looking for a person with a proven track recordin managing a team to oversee all of the operations of The George Müller Charitable Trust (Müllers). This role will suit a good communicator who has experience in leading and supporting staff across a range of day to day activities and the ability to supervise and motivate a team. The post holder will be responsible for developing the office environment and implementing new systems across the Charity supporting the ongoing work of the Trust.

The post holder should have a real interest in: 

·the ongoing legacy of George Muller both in Bristol and beyond

·Christian mission in the UK and overseas

·the importance of churches serving their local community.

The Charity leader will report directly to the Trustees of the Charity and play a key role in implementing the strategy of the Charity.

This role is  a fulltime position but could possibly be performed on a part time basis of at least three days a week. Please state your preference in your application. There is some flexibility around working days and hours. The salary is expected to be £36k per annum or full time equivalent. It is an occupational requirement that the post holder be a committed Christian.