Fundraising Manager - Birmingham, Black Country & Staffordshire
Permanent
£26,500 - £31,500 + car allowance + benefits

Home Based

Are you positive and results-driven with an impressive track record in fundraising, sales or marketing? Why do we ask? Because one in two people will develop cancer in their lifetime and it’s our aim to raise enough funds to be there for each one of them.

We are currently recruiting for a Fundraising Manager to work in the Birmingham, Black Country and Staffordshire area, within our Wales & West Midlands Fundraising team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Regional Fundraising Team at Macmillan Cancer Support.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to build, develop and maintain relationships with Corporates, Individuals, Fundraising Groups, Groups & Associations and volunteers. You would support people to maximise their fundraising and recognise the difference that they are helping to make for people affected by cancer.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and relationship building skills who is confident working independently as well as a team player. You will also be adept at planning and prioritising to meet the multiple calls on your time. You will thrive from contributing to the area income target as well as non-financial targets. Using all these skills and traits, you'll create and implement an innovative plan.

You may already be working in regional fundraising but we also welcome applications from candidates from a corporate partnership/new business background, or those with account management or sales manager experience.

And what do we do for you in return for your enthusiasm and commitment? We commit to actively developing your development. Other benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, generous leave and interest-free loans for season ticket and gym.

Macmillan’s Fundraising Managers are home based mobile workers who travel extensively within the defined geographical area for their role. You must have a full UK driving licence at the time of application. A car allowance is provided with the role.

There will also be a requirement for flexible and some unsocial and out of hours working to support evening and weekend activity: you will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.

Recruitment process:
First stage interview/assessment centre planned for 7th November. For those successful at the first stage, there will also be second interviews on the 13th November.

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Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to change the closing date of our vacancies.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths so we seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, reflecting the diverse nature of our society.

We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any reasonable adjustments required in accordance with the Equality Act. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you require support.

About the role

“Help us make Herefordshire & Worcestershire a great place to grow older”.

Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire is an independent, local charity aiming to improve the wellbeing, independence and quality of life for anyone aged over 50.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Age UK is now looking for a talented and driven Head of Services Manager to spearhead the future growth of the charity and ensure delivery of first-class service to Older People in both Counties.

As a member of the Senior Management Team of Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire the role will ensure the effective management of the Organisation, its charitable services and social enterprise projects, to support older people, contributing to, financial stability, external relationships and maintaining the reputation of the Organisation.

About you

• The successful Head of Services will be a key member of the Senior Leadership team, working to improve and develop service quality and delivery.
• You will take an active part in developing the business and through effective business development retain and gain new services. Have a significant experience of project management within one of the following: voluntary, public or business sectors along with experience of management of a service delivery.
• A good knowledge of funding applications through statutory, private and charitable sources and a demonstrable track record of managing and monitoring performance to meet project objectives and delivering of quality services.
• Experience of implementing and / or managing quality systems along with experience of financial planning and budget monitoring. 

We offer a range of benefits including a broad range of training, 28 days annual leave + Bank holidays.

How to apply: If you are interested in this position, please click on apply to visit our website for more information on the role and to apply. 

Worcester Community Trust is delighted to have been awarded a grant from Lottery’s Community Fund Reaching Communities programme to tackle social isolation, low self-esteem and confidence and low level mental health by bringing people together to create support networks and connect people to each other and mainstream services.

Worcester Community Trust is a charity delivering a wide range of community and youth services throughout Worcester City from its six community hubs. Our Community Connectors project offers a range of informal drop in sessions and work with a wide range of partners to wrap support around these sessions. We reach out to the most socially isolated people and encourage them to join the groups.

We are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced project worker to support our Community Connectors project. This is a fixed term post to November 2020.

Project Worker

16 hours a week

£19,009 (£8,229 pro rata)

Job purpose – to deliver the project, run drop in sessions and provide one to one support to people

Essential criteria

• Experience of providing one to one support and of working with groups
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of organising community activities

Please download a full job description, person specification and application form from our website.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Deadline for receipt of completed applications is 9am on 8th November 2019 and interviews will be held on 13th November 2019.

Sense has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to join our small but busy team as a Senior HR Advisor.

Title: Senior HR Advisor
Ref: 43691
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full time
Location: Selly Oak, Birmingham
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £28,500 - £32,000 per annum

About the role

This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week at our purpose built centre, TouchBase Pears in Selly Oak Birmingham,

This is a varied role that will see the successful candidate actively involved in a wide range of HR functions and projects across the organisation. You will take a lead role in analysing data from a range of employee issues, produce reports and support on major projects.

In addition, you will be the first point of contact for our Retail and Charity teams, offering support and guidance on a range of HR matters, policies, and procedures. 

You will also assume line management responsibilities for a team of three in the absence of the Advice Team Manager.

About you 

Our ideal candidate will have a wealth of proven and up to date knowledge of case law, employment law and best practice. 

You will have excellent customer service skills, and be used to dealing with a high volume of queries, complaints and have experience of being a front facing HR advisor.

We are looking for a confident, approachable communicator with a customer focused attitude who is able to build strong relationships with managers across the organisation. You will be IT literate and have experience using the full Microsoft Office suite and HR databases.

You will be willing to travel nationally, in order to meet with and maintain the relationships with our customers. 

If you’re creative, focused and able to work well both independently and as part of a team, we’d love to hear from you.

About us

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.

We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Closing date: Monday 11 November 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button to be directed to the Sense website where you can download the Job Description and complete the application process.

We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (available on our website) before applying. If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format for example large print, Braille or audio more information is available on our website.

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.

No agencies please.

The post holder will be responsible for co–coordinating and leading on community fundraising initiatives including an effective fundraising strategy that will identify and secure new sources of recurrent and non-recurrent income. They will maintain and develop relationships with Springfield Mind donors making use of appropriate marketing tools and will enhance the public profile within Warwickshire and Worcestershire. The role will include some weekend and evening work, and travel across Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

Robertson Bell Finance are proud to be working in a retained partnership with the College of Policing in their search for a Financial Accountant based at their Coventry office with the opportunity for home working.

The College of Policing was established in 2012 as the professional body for everyone who works for the police service across England and Wales. Its purpose is to support everyone working in policing to reduce crime and keep people safe. Working in the finance team within the College offers a unique opportunity to blend the benefits of working in a central government organisation with such an important purpose, but one that also has a significant commercial outlook. The Finance team plays a key role in influencing College strategy and facilitating its success. This will only continue to grow in the future, with the continuing the need to ensure value for money for the taxpayer.

Working as part of a 19 (FTE) finance team and reporting into the Financial Controller, this hands-on position is a great opportunity for you to structure your own role whilst helping to shape and develop a strong financial culture within the college. The role is central to the production of the College's draft financial statements and other key aspects of the Annual Report and Accounts, liaising with other areas of the business to obtain and collate content, and co-ordinating the external audit. The role acts as the main contact with the Auditors and ensures that a strong working relationship is built. It ensures that the College's non-current assets are recorded accurately, and that Finance Business Partners have the sufficient information and knowledge to enable effective financial decision making throughout the College.

In applying for this position, it is essential that you are a part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA). The role has broad responsibilities enabling the financial accountant to get out into the business, building relationships across the finance and non-finance teams. As a key player in the finance team, working with the Financial Controller to deliver statutory accounts and leading on the annual audit and will manage a high performing Assistant Accountant. You will need excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to persuade and influence senior stakeholders with confidence. Experience of working to UK government or wider public sector accounting and regulatory requirements would be an advantage but not essential.

Job Title: Senior Head of Financial Accounting

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 35 hours a week

Location: Birmingham

This is a key senior role, leading our Birmingham-based Finance Hub, responsible for the effective management of the Finance Shared Service Centre for the Prince's Trust delivering first class customer service and advice to users across the organisation. The team of around 15 staff are responsible for the timely and accurate production and review of monthly financial information including transactional processing and management of balance sheet and cash flow as well as the production of statutory accounts and returns and overseeing audit processes.

To learn more about the role, please download the job description and visit our website. 

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.

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 West Midlands and Southern part of the North West. 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 the 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.

"No one should have to face breast cancer alone"

If you are passionate about offering a quality experience for the people who use our support services and have an interest in complementary approaches and integrated cancer, as a registered healthcare professional you would be responsible for all day to day clinical and operational aspects of Breast Cancer Haven.

Volunteer Co-ordinator 
Birmingham, West Midlands
£25,696 - £30,428 (pro rata)

Part time (working 25 hours per week)

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Volunteer Co-ordinator to join our dynamic volunteering team. You will join us as we expand our work supporting deaf and hearing volunteers, so they are confident and competent in their roles on residential and non-residential events for deaf children, young people and their families and other activities across the UK. 

Working collaboratively within an ambitious team, this office-based job is responsible for remotely managing volunteers across the UK at a time of growth and change for the organisation. The role includes matching volunteers to assignments, responding to feedback, celebrating volunteer achievements, resolving issues and complaints, managing volunteer and events data, and updating procedures to continually improve the delivery of our programmes.

The successful applicant will be an excellent communicator who is able to maintain relationships remotely with staff and volunteers. You will have the skills to support volunteers to meet the needs of deaf children, young people and their families, and improve the services we offer. You will be very well-organised, motivated and able to work in a team to manage a busy and complex workload. The ability to process large volumes of data is critical, together with project management skills and excellent attention to detail.

To apply for this role, you will have to complete an online application and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this, we suggest that you download the job description prior to starting your application (the job description can be found at the start of the application process).

Currently, the application process works best on desktop / laptop devices.

The closing date for applications is on Sunday, 3rd November 2019 at 23:59.

We expect interviews to be held in Birmingham on Monday 11th or Tuesday 12th November 2019.

A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure form.

We strive to provide an accessible recruitment process. If a disability or long term condition makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please contact us to discuss alternative formats. If you require reasonable adjustments for taking part in the interview, please indicate this in response to the corresponding question in the application form.
Additional information about the support we offer is on our jobs page.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment.

We are also committed to promoting work-life balance amongst our staff.

To apply for the role of Volunteer Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown. 

This job is being posted by Webrecruit on behalf of National Deaf Children's Society. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Other organisations may call this role Volunteer Services Co-ordinator, Volunteering Co-ordinator, Volunteering Officer, Charity Services Co-ordinator, or Volunteer Programme Co-ordinator.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced person to join our England Volunteering Development team.

Volunteering Development Officer
Reference number: A2671019
Location: Birmingham
Salary starting at: £19,602 to £21,236 per annum - Applicants should expect under normal circumstances to receive an offer at the bottom of the advertised range
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent

Volunteering is pivotal for the success of the RSPB, we simply could not save nature without volunteers. With over 12,000 volunteers giving their time and talents regularly, it is important that we ensure our large workforce are being well supported so they are having a quality volunteering experience, gaining enjoyment and satisfaction from what they do, as well as having real impact for nature through their work.

We are looking for someone with experience working with volunteers, preferably in a leadership role. You will enjoy working with people and building relationships and trust with colleagues across the organisations. This role covers a large geographical area, so you will be organised and work consistently so that you are visible to the teams you support, even if you can't be everywhere in person. You will have excellent communication skills and feel comfortable talking to teams at all levels.

As a Volunteering Development Officer, you will join a small development team to advise volunteer line managers on excellent volunteering management, policy and best practice. You will also be a champion for change, constantly considering ways to improve how we work. This role is about influencing and inspiring others, so they are driven to work with more volunteers and in innovative ways. For the organisation to grow and ultimately save nature, we must mobilise and develop volunteers across all areas of the business, and it is the role of the Volunteering Development Officer to give the energy and expertise needed to realise that change.

Closing date: 3 November 2019
Interview date: 11 November 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button to be directed to the RSPB website where you can download the Role Profile and Application Details.

When you make your application please ensure that you include reference number A2671019 on any correspondence.

No agencies please.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Major Projects and Programmes to join our team based in Cosford. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis in return for a competitive salary of £42,000 per annum.

Closing date for applications: 4 November 2019 (by no later than 10.00am)

The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Cosford. RAF Museum Enterprises Ltd (RAFMEL) is the trading arm of the RAF Museum with all profits gift-aided to the Museum to support its charitable activities. Our purpose is to share the story of the Royal Air Force, past, present and future, using the stories of its people and our collections, to engage, inspire and encourage learning. Our vision is “inspiring everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives”.

The Head of Major Projects and Programmes role:

You will support our Senior Leadership Team to develop phased Masterplan programmes for our Cosford and London sites as part of the Museum’s new Strategy to 2030. These include both innovative capital projects and inspirational community engagement activities.

This is a key role within the Senior Management Group (heads of department), working together to lead and inspire their teams to deliver the Museum’s strategic priorities through departmental strategies, policies, and plans. 

Key responsibilities of our Head of Major Projects and Programmes:

- Support the SLT in the development of Major Projects (capital projects and engagement programmes).

- Lead on agreed Major Projects within this programme, acting as project manager as required.

- Support the delivery of other Major Projects as required.

- Ensure effective audience engagement and evaluation of programme items are worked into all project stages

- Ensure effective communication with all stakeholders.

- Identify and work with relevant external groups for co-design projects ensuring all parties are able to gain from the experience.

- Lead and motivate cross-departmental teams ensuring programmes and projects are progressed to schedule and that key issues are addressed proactively.

- Plan, manage and report on programme and project costs and cash flow liaising with our Finance team.

- Produce tender documents, lead the tender process and negotiate agreements for contractors at all procurement levels working with our Finance and Estates teams.

- Lead, manage and motivate external contractors/project staff to ensure effective delivery of agreed project outcomes.

- Provide proactive risk management and Health and Safety management for Programme and Project activities as required.

- Ensure all allocated projects are handed over to operational departments supported by training and O&M manuals.

- Provide written and verbal reports to the Programme Board (Senior Leadership Team) and Development Committee (Trustees).

Skills and experience required of our Head of Major Projects and Programmes:

- Educated to first degree level or equivalent experience

- Demonstrable experience in developing, project managing and delivering major projects (capital and engagement/activity) in a museum or heritage environment

- Demonstrable experience in project budget setting and management with budgets of more than £5M

- Advanced Microsoft Office (MS Word and MS Excel) software skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Inspires their team to engage with the long-term vision and purpose of the Museum

- Builds positive, long-term relationships with a wide range of stakeholders

If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Head of Major Projects and Programmes please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!

We will not be accepting applications from previous applicants for this role.

For over 19 years St Michael’s Hospice has run a weekly lottery to raise money to help fund the care we provide to local people.  The money raised from the weekly lottery draw and other similar activities such as seasonal raffles and scratch cards has grown to over £500k per annum.

You will  manage all aspects of our Lottery and implement strategies to ensure participation grows year on year in line with our business plan. Our Weekly Lottery plays a major part in ensuring that we are there for people when they need it most.

You will be commercially focused, be able to motivate others, and have meticulous attention to detail.

Whilst experience of running a lottery is desirable,  you will need to have managed payment processes, have an understanding of gambling regulatory requirements and have a driving license.

20 hours per week.

Staff Benefits:

· Commencing at 27 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays) - pro rata

· Contributory pension scheme

· Staff discount schemes

· Pleasant working environment in the heart of the countryside with free parking

· Flexible working practices

• Annually: £59,000 per annum

• Region: West Midlands

• Location: Stoke-on-Trent Service Centre

• Department: Midlands

• Vacancy Type: Permanent

• Working Hours Per Week: 35

• Closing Date: 31 October 2019

WE ARE LEADING THE WAY IN STOKE - COME AND JOIN US!

This is a time of change for Stoke Service Centre as we are leading the way with the NSPCC’s ‘Together for Childhood’ initiative – a new and innovative approach to create safer communities for children in partnership with other agencies.

We are recruiting to the post of Strategic Service Manager to help us take forward this exciting initiative.  This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact for children and families in Stoke.

At the NSPCC we believe that the best way to keep children safe is to stop abuse before it starts.

Our new pioneering place based initiative, Together for Childhood, is a collaborative, ambitious and challenging opportunity to create safer communities for children – and Stoke is one of four UK sites taking this innovative approach forward, with Chell Heath and Fegg Hayes communities having been selected in 2018 as the locality for targeted activity. 

Together for Childhood in Stoke aims to help prevent child sexual abuse. The Together for Childhood partnership in the city includes the NSPCC and Stoke City Council, working closely with local education services, NHS health organisations, the police, voluntary and community sector, parents and community organisations, to prevent child abuse and neglect.  Using a public health approach to the prevention of child abuse and neglect, we also want to forge closer, direct, inclusive relationships with communities, families and children and young people.

Together for Childhood in Stoke will also provide a range of direct services to children, families and the local communities in Chell Heath and Fegg Hayes to help prevent child sexual abuse.

Working for the NSPCC, you will share our values and behaviours.  Our excellent professional development and training programmes are available to support you every step of the way – developing your knowledge and skills and giving you opportunities to achieve your potential.

You will receive a competitive salary and a generous annual leave entitlement.

We have a unique opportunity for an exceptional senior social care and strategic manager to be at the forefront of the development and delivery of Together for Childhood and make a real impact in working for the NSPCC in Stoke.

As Strategic Service Manager you will have a key role in further developing the Together for Childhood partnership in the city, working closely with partner agencies and the community.

You will also lead the NSPCC’s direct work in the Stoke Service Centre, providing line management for a Team Manager and Development Manager, who manage a well-established and experienced team of children’s services practitioners providing a range of services to children and families focusing on the prevention of child sexual abuse. You will use your substantial experience of managing child protection work to ensure high standards of practice are maintained in all aspects of service delivery

Closing date: 31st October 2019 Interviews: 27th November 2019

Candidates who are successful at technical interview will go to the final stage of the interviewing process, an interview with a panel of young people taking place on Saturday 30th November 2019 in Stoke-on-Trent.