In 2020 the Margaret Carey Foundation (MCF) will celebrate it’s 10th anniversary and the Board of Trustees are looking to appoint an individual to lead the organisation in to its next decade, sustaining the successes achieved so far and developing it for future success.  The role presents an exciting opportunity to shape and lead the operating model and strategy of MCF whilst maintaining oversight of all operational aspects of our current projects and ensuring that sufficient funds are secured to sustain MCF in challenging and uncertain times.

The MCF is a small charity that works both within the criminal justice system and the community to give offenders the chance to help others and learn new skills that will contribute to their rehabilitation.  Our mission is to provide training opportunities, resources and environments that support rehabilitation of people in prisons in order to help break the cycle of re-offending as well as undertaking preventative work in the community. 

We meet our charitable aims through bicycle repair and maintenance workshops in prisons and community based projects where we work with adults and young offenders as well as with socially disadvantaged and marginalised adults and young people. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITES 

• Managing the organisation as a whole, including all income, fundraising, expenditure and financial related matters, risk, governance and performance ensuring the organisation meets all its legal and regulatory requirements, including meeting responsibilities as an employer
• Working with the Board of Trustees to deliver the MCF strategy, identifying opportunities for further growth and delivering a sustainable long-term future for MCF
• Ensure all MCF projects meet the requirements of the project funder and have sustainable resource plans in place to enable project delivery
• Provide leadership and effective line management of direct reports and create and sustain a cohesive and collaborative team (employees and volunteers) working together to support and deliver the charitable aims of MCF
• Ensure clear lines of accountability and responsibility across the team which foster and maintain effective working relationships for MCF
• Responsible for ensuring full and accurate reporting, including the preparation of an annual report and financial accounts
• Have regard for the benefits of an effective social media policy and approach
• Maintain a proactive relationship with the Chair and Board of Trustees
• Maintain relationships with MCF prison workshops, providing necessary support and input for the effective operation of the prison based projects
• Establish and maintain effective contacts with beneficiary charities and ensure any goods donated by MCF are properly distributed to those in need  
• Ensure all fundraising applications are line with MCF charitable aims and strategic objectives
• Be alert to and proactively identify sources of additional funding opportunities and establish MCF-wide strategy for pursuing additional funding
• Be alert to and proactively identify sources of bikes and wheelchairs to ensure sustainable levels of stock for MCF projects

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Have proven experience of leading a small organisation and experience of leading an organisation through change
• Proven people leadership experience and capabilities
• Experience of developing and implementing strategic, business and operational plans
• Knowledge of small charity sector and how it works is desirable but not essential
• Record of managing successful projects, small businesses or social enterprises.
• An understanding of and respect for the organisation’s core values, including empathy in relation to prisoners and offenders on community payback schemes
• Experience of developing relationships with a range of diverse stakeholders and work effectively with people in a variety of organisations  
• Experience of financial management and budget responsibilities

Antibiotic resistance is on the rise, both nationally and globally. Bacteria become resistant to antibiotics, rendering many treatments useless. Already an estimated 12,000 people die each year in the UK as a result of antibiotic resistant infections with 10 million deaths predicted globally each year from resistant illnesses by 2050. We need to develop new treatments today so we can protect the future.

Our charity, the world’s first to tackle this problem, through research, education and patient support, is rapidly growing. We currently have a home-based freelance fundraising job vacancy in the North of England. Our ideal candidate is a dynamic fundraiser to support our charity’s Trusts and Major Gifts national fundraising programme. This person must bring energy, enthusiasm and experience to the role and help us realise our ambitious goals. 

Head of Properties & Facilities Management
Permanent
London Salary: £63,000 - £71,000
National Salary: £59,500 - £67,500

Do you have experience in property & facilities strategy development and implementation? Want to develop and implement our long-term property strategy? How about creating a high performing property and facilities management division? If so, we have a fantastic role for you.

What is the role?
In this role, you will create a consolidated property and facilities management division responsible for Macmillan’s office environment. You will develop and implement our long-term property strategy, contract manage third-party relationships and manage the office estate, providing a consistent experience for all employees.

Who are we looking for?
As our ideal candidate, you have demonstrable experience in property strategy and implementation, stakeholder management and outstanding user-experience delivery. You hold an MBIFM or other professional qualifications (e.g. MCIPS. NEBOSH) and have proven cost management and budget control experience.

Your skills in remote team management and procurement/contract management will be essential as will your up to date knowledge of health & safety and insurance.

What can we offer you?
We commit to actively developing you and our benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, generous leave, and interest free loans for season tickets and gym membership.

Location
Office based in either London, York, Glasgow or Shipley (West Yorkshire) with regular travel across the UK.

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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 Macmillan HR Team if you require support.

35 hours a week, including some occasional evenings and weekends

Martin House is a well-established, leading regional charity providing care and support to children and young people with life-limiting illnesses, and to their families. We care for children and young people across West, North and East Yorkshire at our hospice, based in Boston Spa, and also through our work in the community.

We are entering an exciting period of growth which has seen recent investment in the fundraising team. As part of that growth, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hardworking individual with a positive attitude to support our established Regional fundraising team.

Based at the Hospice, this role would be ideal for someone who has an eye for detail, is computer literate, happy to use their own initiative, has a great telephone manner and can work effectively with volunteers.

Benefits include 40 days annual leave including statutory holidays, and recognition of NHS pension scheme for candidates who are currently in the scheme (alternative stakeholder pension also offered).

For further information about this role, including a full Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form, please visit the Job Vacancies section of our website.

• The closing date for applications is midday on 13th March 2020
• Interviews will likely take place on 23rd March 2020

We try to keep our postage costs down so if you have not heard from us by 19th March, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Registered Charity No. 517919 Company
Registration No. 2016332, England

Specialist Harm Reduction Worker

Project 6 is an award-winning voluntary sector drug and alcohol charity based in Keighley, West Yorkshire and Sheffield. Our core purpose is to provide opportunities and choices for individuals, families and communities to create meaningful and sustainable change in their well-being.

In Keighley, we are looking for a Specialist Harm Reduction Worker to join a dynamic and committed team. The individual will have a passion for harm reduction. We are particularly looking for someone with experience of working in a variety of different communities who has the passion, ideas and knowledge to ensure our Needle exchange programme continues to expand and reach all communities across our diverse town.

Key Purpose.

• To directly work with intravenous drug users and provide evidence-based harm reduction interventions
• To support individuals who are substance users, enabling them to adopt safer practices and reduce harm
• To provide up to date, non-judgmental, confidential services to people affected by or concerned about their use or someone else’s drug or alcohol use

POST: Specialist Harm Reduction Worker 
LOCATION: Keighley
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Deputy Operations Director
GRADE: £24698 (pro rata)
HOURS: 32 hours per week

Closing date: 16th March 2020 at noon

First Stage Interviews will be held: WC 23rd March 2020 

Programme Lead, Trainer GFS 9148

Girls Friendly Society (GFS) works to support girls and young women in England and Wales.

We are seeking an experienced, creative and highly organised person able to lead on the development, delivery, design and evaluation of our programme for girls and young women.

You will train and empower our volunteers to deliver the programme and have responsibility for monitoring impact. You will also support and promote campaigns addressing issues affecting girls and young women.

Our national network of groups led by volunteers deliver a gender-specific variety of activities, to support to girls and young women to; build confidence, self-esteem, well-being and resilience, foster friendships and develop healthy life skills.

Our groups run weekly after school and currently the majority of GFS girls are aged between 5 years and 12 years. We also work with young women 13 years to 18 years. Groups activities include day and evening trips out and occasional residentials.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to girls and young women’s lives.

This role can be home based, in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or based at our London office.

There is a requirement for regular travel to groups and to meetings in London and regionally. Evening and weekend work is required. Driving license and access to a car is essential.

To apply applicants should refer to the person specification and submit the GFS application form by 12 noon on 11th March 2020. Please note CV's are not accepted 

VoiceAbility is seeking an exceptional Referrals Coordinator to provide a first-class telephone referral service for VoiceAbility’s Bradford Service.

VoiceAbility supports people who face disadvantage or discrimination to have a voice that counts. Providing advocacy and user involvement services across England. VoiceAbility is a growing organisation working with people who are vulnerable or marginalised to raise their voices and have their rights respected.

Position: Referrals Coordinator

Location: Bradford

Hours: 20 hour per week Permanent

Salary: Grade G: £18,562 - £22,500 per annum (£9,899 - £12,000 pro rata)

Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata); 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution; Salary sacrifice pension scheme; Separate Life Assurance Cover; Staff discount scheme including supermarkets, fashion, restaurants, cinemas, holidays and much more; Discounted Gym Membership; Cycle to Work; Employee Assistance programme; Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance; Support with professional development.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 18th March

Interview to be held:Tuesday 24th March

About the role:

You will be the first point of contact for all enquiries and referrals into the service.

The Referral Coordinator will answer inbound calls, respond to emails and texts and process post. You will be responsible for meeting key performance indicators and delivering excellent customer service.

Our Referral Coordinators have regular contact with the people we support, their family or friends and various professionals. The Referral Coordinator will take referrals and give initial information to people who may be marginalised or vulnerable, enabling them to access our Advocacy Services.

Advocacy can be vital for people who cannot speak up for themselves, or people who feel they do not have the power to do so. In your role as Referral Coordinator you will empower people to advocate for themselves where possible. Your work will also enable our advocates to offer people face-to-face advocacy that strengthen voices, supports human rights and changes lives.

This role is office based in a fast paced environment.

To be successful, you must show that you would be able to:

• Provide low-level advocacy support and signposting to those who contact the service.
• Undertake a range of administrative activities, including monitoring activity and collating of statistics.
• Use a range of systems to support efficient, high quality processes and practices across the service.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with brilliant listening skills.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts, including people with communication issues.
• Identify and act appropriately where issues of safeguarding individuals arise.
• Use strong IT skills to accurately record information in line with policy and current data standards.
• Manage calls and emails to the service; obtaining and utilising relevant information from callers to handle calls effectively and ensure appropriate signposting or outcomes for the caller.

Desirable skills or experience:

• Previous experience of call handling or frontline reception work in Health, Social Care or Education or Third Sector organisations.
• Awareness of the Mental Health Act (1983, revised 2007), Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2007) and The Principles of Human Rights and Advocacy.
• Experience of delivering excellent customer service in fast-paced and challenging environments

You may have experience of the following: Advocate, Call Centre Operator, Worker with Vulnerable Adults, Social Worker, Healthcare, Policy, Legislation, Support Worker, Charity, Third Sector, Advice & Guidance

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, please complete the online application form and upload your CV. NB your CV will not be used for shortlisting.

Shop Manager (Keighley) (TRD2578)

About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Oxfam Purpose

To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering 

Trading Purpose

To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering

About our Oxfam Shops

Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.

The Role of our Shop Managers

Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.

The role of the shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence. 

Often the only paid member of staff, our managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Key Skills and Competencies required

• Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
• Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
• Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
• Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
• Excellent communication skills.(E)
• Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
• High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
• Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
• Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
• Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
• IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here).  (E)
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.

Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential.

We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Director.

Scope of the Role:

This role forms a key part of the Senior Management Team, with region-wide responsibility to develop and deliver key outcomes in the Migrant Help Strategic Plan.  The role is in support of the Chief Executive and Senior Executive Team in the delivery of all key organisational objectives with specific lead responsibility for successfully directing the regional AIRE contractual responsibilities, along with related asylum services, delivery partnerships and contractual arrangements. The strategic importance and size of the AIRE contract forms the key focus of this role, and determines it being a Senior Management position, reporting to the Director of Asylum Services on the delivery of contractual expectations. 

There is a large staff management and performance component to this role, bringing together the line management of the directly provided regional AIRE services. 

The postholder is required to provide effective and persuasive leadership; planning, directing and coordinating the work of the staff team within the department.  They will be required to work across the regions, enabling and supporting their staff team to have a confident, collaborative, solutions-focused approach.  There are prescribed and tight performance targets within our AIRE contract, so the achievement of those expectations is paramount, and the expectation is to achieve this through the development of a high performing and well-motivated team.

They will be responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity and efficiency of the staff teams through review of processes leading to the provision of strong, encouraging leadership, and considered strategies.

They will ensure that full statutory and contractual compliance is observed across all AIRE and related asylum services. They will work effectively and in partnership with the relevant sub-contractors, delivery partners, Government agencies, statutory and voluntary sector agencies to deliver strong results for Migrant Help and for our client group. 

Core to this role is to maintain and enhance the reputation of Migrant Help by representing our organisation at internal and external meetings, discussions and associated forums, where the delivery of asylum services is being discussed. In addition, the incumbent is expected to promote equality, diversity and the values of our organisation in all associated actions and activities throughout Migrant Help.

Essential Criteria:

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent
• Proven and demonstrable experience of Six Sigma, Kaizen or similar.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Leadership role
• Demonstrable experience of managing operational matters at senior level in line with excellent knowledge of best practice, budget management and strategic planning.
• Excellent people manager, able to drive the best performance from teams and individuals
• Understanding of the asylum system, associated operating matters and how they apply to the AIRE contract
• Ability to review processes, plan and adapt where necessary
• Ability to manage processes in a timely and effective manner, negotiating strong outcomes, problem solving and developing excellent working relationships
• Ability to plan effectively and in a timely fashion, prioritising where to spend time and resources so that deadlines and targets can be met
• Ability to determine effective and persuasive strategies, in daily work, as well as in contributing to the wider direction of the organisation.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills, able to analyse situations and focus on achieving solutions or ways forward
• Capability to collect, analyse and disseminate data for Organisational/Stakeholder/Annual reports
• A demonstrable ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally
• Proven ability to prioritise, work on own initiative and deliver desired results
• Ability to deal well with deadlines and conflicting priorities
• Excellent computer skills, particularly of MS Office applications
• Flexibility and willingness to travel as required

Special Requirements:

• This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• This post is subject to a Counter Terrorism Check
• Owing to the nature of this role, both local and national travel is required by prior arrangement. Therefore flexibility and willingness to accommodate this need is a pre-requisite

The applicant must:

• hold a valid, full current 10-year British passport; full EU passport or have indefinite leave to remain in the UK
• provide full UK address history for the last five years
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 Please see Job description for full Person Specifications

Please submit

1. Relevant CV

2. Detailed personal statement showing how you meet the specific requirements, skills and experience as outlined in the job description and person specification with special attention to the added value you could bring.

Successful internal applicants will move to Migrant help 2018 Terms and Conditions if they are not already on them.

 Closing Date: 11 March 2020 - Vacancy may close early dependent on applicant numbers

As part of your role, it is important you operate within Migrant Help’s values:

Protection, Diversity, Equality, Partnership, Innovation and Excellence.

Migrant Help is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Assistant Manager – Café
York Gate Garden, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Do you have experience of overseeing a high volume food preparation and cooking operation? Want to support the success of one of the UK’s most beautiful and tranquil attractions? If so, read on.

About Us

Perennial is the nation's only charity dedicated to helping people in horticulture. Together with our network of partners, we provide free support, information, advice, financial assistance and services for horticulturalists and their loved ones experiencing illness, disability, bereavement, family breakdown and financial difficulties.

After a hugely successful relaunch, our site, York Gate Garden, now has a new, updated café facility, a nursery where we sell our own propagated plants and full access to our amazing art and crafts garden.

From April 2020, this beautiful, newly updated site will be accessible throughout the year and we’re expecting a high volume of visitors. As such, we are looking for an Assistant Manager to join our hard-working team.

The Benefits

- Salary of £18,000 per annum DOE
- 25 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
- Pension
- DIS benefit
- Sickness pay
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Well-established family friendly policies, including the ability to have extra unpaid leave
- Time off for dependants

This is an amazing opportunity to use your passion for cooking to help shape and grow our catering offering and contribute to our overall visitor experience.

By making a success of our garden, you will also be helping to raise vital funds for our charity, which supports horticultural professionals who are facing challenges such as low income, job insecurity or injuries that may prevent them from working.

The Role

As the Assistant Manager, you oversee the preparation and delivery of dishes at our café in York Gate Garden. 

Specifically, you will:

- Lead on food preparation and ensure food hygiene standards are adhered to
- Assist in the day-to-day operation of the café
- Effectively co-ordinate members of the café team
- Provide a welcoming environment to all customers
- Ensure that all kitchen and customer-facing areas are kept clean and tidy
- Carry out basic finance tasks

About You

To join us as our Assistant Manager, you will need:

- Previous experience in a catering environment at supervisory or leadership level 
- Experience of taking responsibility for a high volume food preparation and cooking operation
- Experience of overseeing events and basic menu costings
- Knowledge of stock control processes 

Due to our location, a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle would be an advantage.

Other organisations may call this role Catering Supervisor, Assistant Catering Manager, Catering Team Leader, Assistant Kitchen Manager, Chef, Line Cook, Assistant Catering Services Manager, or Cook.

Webrecruit and Perennial are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as an Assistant Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week over five days on a rota basis, including weekends

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Support Team Leader to join our Award Winning Payroll team! 

Leeds Centre for Integrated Living is a Social Enterprise with charitable status that helps disabled people, families with disabled children and older people to set up and manage their own personal support services.  This includes people using Personal Budgets, and Direct Payments.

The Role  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Support Team Leader, to add to our experienced and committed staff team. You will have the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of social care provision in this sector.  As Payroll Support Team Leader of the 2020 Iris Customer Award Winning Payroll team, you will be supporting the delivery of the Payroll Service for customers who employ their own support workers.

Your role will involve:

• Being responsible for the smooth daily operation of the Leeds CIL Payroll Service
• Line management and provision of support to the Payroll Support Workers
• Assisting to further develop effective and efficient working practices for the team
• Dealing with complex cases and ensuring deadlines for completing tasks are met

The Person  

You must have the following:

• Excellent line management and organisational skills
• Good knowledge of payroll processing, and HMRC and pension auto-enrolment legislation
• Ability to work appropriately with people from a wide range of backgrounds
• Good experience of using Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Ability to keep accurate manual and electronic records and have excellent time management skills
• The ability to communicate appropriately with internal and external customers

You will have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar type role, however we would welcome applications from all candidates who can demonstrate that they have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job person specification.

The Benefits

• 26 Working Days Holiday (pro-rata)
• Optional Company Pension
• Flexible Working Scheme
• Accessible Building with Parking

Commitment to Safeguarding Children and Adults

Leeds CIL has a duty to act on any concerns about the welfare of children, young people or adults at risk, including people who experience Hate Crimes.

Please note that agency applications will not be accepted. Any appointments will be subject to the receipt of acceptable references and an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Are you looking to work for a Charity who believe in fun, value integrity and raise money for an incredible cause? Eden Brown is currently recruiting for a Community Fundraiser to join the incredible Candlelighters Charity in Leeds. Candlelighters provide invaluable support to families whose children have been diagnosed with Cancer.

You will contribute to the overall fundraising strategy whilst generating income from individuals, families, groups, schools and small businesses. Stewardship and relationship building skills are so important in this role!

You will be maintaining existing relationships out in the Community such as with Schools and community groups but you will also be tasked with developing new ones. You will also be recruiting volunteers to spread the word on the fantastic work that this Charity does to support families across Yorkshire!

To be successful in this role you must have had experience in a Fundraising role for at least a year and have the drive and motivation to work towards financial targets. You must be confident at building relationships across all levels. Event/ project management experience is desirable.

The closing date is Tuesday 17th March with first interviews scheduled in on the 23rd March. This really is an exciting time to join a local Charity who really do amazing things. Please contact Laura Iliff on 01133207542 or email [email protected] for more information.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

If working with talented and dedicated people is high on your priority list, then this Corporate Fundraising opportunity with Variety, the Children's Charity, will be right up your street. Yorkshire is Variety's most successful regional team and this brand-new role will take ownership for corporate partnerships in all its many forms.

Variety supports sick, disabled and disadvantaged children through a range of core programs; wheelchairs, Sunshine Coaches, specialist equipment, Variety Great Days Out and special projects. Although it's a national charity, Variety retains the values and work ethic of a small organisation, which makes it a happy and collaborative place to work.

Delivering a busy programme of fundraising events that includes Yorkshire's largest property awards, you'll join a small team with eclectic and diverse expertise from a range of sectors. As part of this melting pot of talent, you'll bring ambition, confidence and a strong track record of building creative partnerships to generate income.

With an existing portfolio of warm contacts in the commercial sector, it will be your job to develop and maximise relationships outside the events calendar using creative engagement techniques that will include CSR initiatives, sponsorship and Charity of the Year partnerships. You'll also engage the network to leverage new opportunities and establish new relationships, as well as mapping out the regional business market to approach organisations whose charitable ambitions match Variety's.

On Variety's wish-list for their dream candidate:
A proven track record of building successful strategic partnerships in the charity sector (although we'd be open to exceptional commercial candidates making a transition who can demonstrate an understanding of CSR). Passion, commitment and exceptional communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Polished at pitch delivery and someone who leads by example as a senior member of the team.

If you're as excited by this opportunity as we are, please send a copy of your CV to our regional consultant, Amelia Lee: [email protected]

We're looking to move to interview asap, but will close as soon as we have a strong enough shortlist so do apply ASAP if interested to avoid disappointment.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Regional Fundraising Officer (Legacy Giving)

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: Legacy Giving Officer
Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary £19,964 to £20,770 depending on skills and experience

Closing date: 05 March 2020
Interview date: TBC

About the role:

We are looking to recruit a Regional Legacy Giving Support Officer to join our regionally based Legacy Fundraising Team.

The Legacy team at Alzheimer’s Society has an enviable track record with income seeing exponential growth over the last 5 years. With Legacy income now accounting for almost 25% of the total income for the organisation, this is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to grow in reputation as leaders in the sector.

The RLGSO provides comprehensive support to the Regional Legacy Giving Manager and their regional team on a wide range of regional legacy giving activities, with the aim of securing future legacy income for the Society. They provide excellent customer care for Legacy supporters and administrative support for the Regional Legacy Giving team, whilst supporting good working relationships within the team and with other Fundraising departments.

About you:

We are looking for a highly organised and enthusiastic individual with excellent attention to detail and a keen interest in providing great supporter stewardship. You will have experience of working in a customer or supporter focused environment, using Microsoft office applications and proven ability to manage your own workload.

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive, Legacy Giving Officer, Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Fundraising, Donor Management, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, etc.