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12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join Save the Children as an Emergency Health Unit (EHU) Paediatrician and provide and support inpatient and outpatient paediatric services in humanitarian crisis settings.

In our Humanitarian department, we fight for children every single day. We integrate emergency and development work, through our country programmes. We increase our capacity to meet the assistance and protection needs of children and their families affected by crises. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.

As EHU Paediatrician you will provide both direct medical care and technical leadership, supervising a multi-disciplinary clinical team. You will provide paediatric consultations, treatment, and follow up services according to internationally accepted standards, conducting daily rounds on patients, initiating case discussions and monitoring and documenting patient progress. Competent at managing all paediatric emergencies, you will advise if further testing or advanced care is required and initiate the referral process. In addition you will:

• Ensure referral systems are established and adhered to and that staff are fully aware and use the protocols
• Ensure notifiable disease reporting and follow-up system is used if required
• Collect and analyse medical service data to adjust project objectives and activities as needed
• Provide technical support with proposal development, concept notes and internal and external reports and evaluations.

To be successful you will have current clinical experience of at least 3 years, with specialist paediatric experience of ST5 or equivalent. You will have full GMC or Irish Medical Council Registration or a transcript of training, with at least 2 years post registration experience in acute general medicine or accident and emergency.  You will be adaptable and self-motivated with a minimum of three months’ work volunteering in developing countries, as well as experience of training and supervising clinical staff. In addition you will have:

• Advanced life support, paediatric life support and neonatal life support training
• The ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively, alongside political and cultural sensitivity
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances with limited resources
• Previous experience of NGO work in humanitarian settings
• Diploma level of training in tropical medicine and/or infectious disease (desirable).

The post holder must be willing to deployed at short notice (<72 hrs) for up to three months at a time.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 17th November 2019

Vacancy Reference Number:

EVM/F/UK-R1

Position title:

Events & Volunteer Manager

Reports to:

Director of UK Fundraising

Location:

Either Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

OR

Muslim Hands UK, 595-597 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HJ.

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

£27,500 - £30,000 per year dependant on experience

Terms of Employment:

18-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Permanent Full Time / Part Time Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 22nd November 2019

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 25th November 2019

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.

Background:

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the UK's leading Muslim charities. This position is central to our campaign to develop and maintain relationships with individual doors, groups, mosques, schools, volunteers, community centres along with other Islamic institutions in order maximise fundraising and awareness of Muslim Hands.

Muslim Hands, an international relief organisation working in over 50 countries worldwide, is looking for a dynamic individual to join the Fundraising department to develop and maintain relationships with individuals, groups, volunteers, mosques, schools and other Islamic institutions to maximise fundraising and awareness.

The Role:
Based in either our London or Nottingham (headquarters) offices you will be required to travel country-wide, to engage with our target organisations and volunteers and occasional travel between the two-workstations will be required by the post-holder.

You will be working closely with other members of the Fundraising department to gain exposure for the charity and the fundraising campaigns run throughout the year.

The Events & Volunteer team is essential to the growth of Muslim Hands both in raising awareness via our events, which host thousands of people throughout the year, increasing awareness of our work and generating donations (currently £1-2 million per year). Your role will be central in expanding this and helping further the reach of Muslim Hands.

Essential for the Successful Post-holder:

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

1. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
2. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Hold a degree or equivalent qualification.
• Have substantial experience in a similar fundraising role, with a significant amount of that within management.
• Be results driven and able to meet ambitious targets.
• Possess strong community links and have a history of community service.
• Be able to show a track record of fundraising success.
• Have a willingness to work outside of regular hours.
• Be flexible with regular travel between London, Nottingham and overseas.

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working within the NGO/Charity sector.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing a vision and strategy for the charities' fundraising growth within the Events and Volunteers’ department.
• Line managing staff in the team and working with relevant teams to ensure this happens.
• Developing and extending the reach of the charity within various communities.
• Working closely with the Fundraising Director to coordinate, support and compliment their work
• Preparing and presenting regular reports to senior management and trustees.
• Preparing, monitoring and reporting expenditure against a fixed budget.

Key Areas of Responsibilities 

Campaigns creation for all collections, events, challenges and volunteer activities.

Managing Volunteer & Events’ Coordinators (South, Midlands and North)

Managing Volunteer aspect (South, Midlands and North)

• Create and implement recruitment of MH Volunteers (MHVs).
• Research, draft and implement volunteer policies and procedures (based on Fundraising regulations).
• Generate appropriate volunteering opportunities and create role descriptions based on the diversifying needs of the organisation.
• Monitor, support, and motivate volunteers and their work. This includes managing all social media communication with volunteers.
• Maintain and update volunteer databases. This includes managing the volunteers’ list/registrations, inducting all new volunteers and cataloguing MHVs capabilities, interests and availability.
• Recruit volunteers and provide appropriate training to ensure they are suitable for the role.
• Ensure MHVs are appropriately supported, motivated, monitored and trained in order to maximize benefit to Muslim Hands.
• Offer suitable Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) to MHVs and associated external organization through face-to-face, telephone and email contact.
• Manage budgets and resources, including the reimbursement of expenses to MHVs.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and policy related to volunteering and make all necessary amendments to documents and literature in view of the changes.
• Monitor, evaluate and write reports on MHVs activities for donors, Web uploads, Management and Trustees.
• To liaise with MHVs and the scheme; continually seeking to raise its profile and secure fund-raising opportunities.

Managing Events aspect (South, Midlands and North)

• To directly coordinate Muslim Hands events nationally with a view to secure MHVs and raise funds accordingly.
• Manage annual events (Gaza winter walk, Snowden, Ben Nevis etc…).
• Publicise events, keeping up to date with culture trends, monitoring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and ensuring appropriate marketing ‘placement’.
• To nurture existing (and cultivating new) partnerships with relevant and desirable institutions.
• To encourage and support volunteers to run their own fundraising event activities within their specific areas.
• To maintain regular contact with MHVs around the country, setting mini challenges during ‘off-peak’ periods so that they remain engaged and active within their specific areas.
• To support with and source the provision of 1-1 and group training for key MHVs with a view to develop registered and active volunteers, directly and through suitable partnerships.
• To support in the attainment of an effectively visible MH presence at key events, both at grass roots and regional level, mobilising localised volunteer networks and Fundraising Team(s) as required.
• To support the Line Manager in achieving day-to-day tasks, undertaking all reasonable requests as required.

Managing Community & Mosques Officers (South, Midlands and North)

To research and identify appropriate mosques, schools, community organisations and other Islamic institutions which will support our work.

• Maintain regular communications with the above organisations to book events and collections throughout the year.
• To promote fundraising campaigns and events through social media, leaflet and poster distribution.
• To attend events related to mosques and Islamic institutions for networking purposes.
• To participate in meetings associated with the work above and to ensure that decisions from any meetings or discussions are followed up.
• To organise and coordinate regional fundraising tours and events.
• To assist the Fundraising team in all other aspects of delivering campaigns and activities.
• Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.
• Gain permission from masjids to have containers places in their car parks (Big Aid convoy project).
• Assist on live TV appeals.
• Make masjid and Public announcement for collections.
• Madrasah/Maktab students to be engaged and confirmed for events (e.g. Gaza Winter Walk).
• Work not only with Mosques but with events/fundraising on various projects throughout the year.
• Employees of Muslim Hands are expected to be sympathetic to the aims and ethos of the organisation.

Other Requirements of Post-holder:

• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

This role would suit someone who thrives working in a fast-paced environment and who enjoys facing challenges; often working to tight deadlines.

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

Deadline for applications is 22nd November 2019 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful. 

This is an exciting opportunity to ensure that children with muscle-wasting conditions, and their families, get the care and support they are entitled to.

Applicants

The successful applicant should have a SEN Teaching or Supervision, Social Work or Occupational Therapy background.

Expectation in the role

1. Meet families in outpatient clinics at GOSH to offer support and signposting
2. Take on advocacy casework – working with GOSH Family Support Officer/Social Worker
3. Arrange and deliver fun and information events outside of the clinic
4. Operate thorough record keeping on case work and any work with families
5. Identify volunteers and support the Volunteer Engagement Manager to recruit and empower volunteers to manage and lead local Muscle Groups and peer support groups

Please be aware this is a 2 year contract.

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 70,000 children and adults in the UK.

Benefits

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, season ticket loan, ride to work scheme, health cash plan, and an employee assistance programme.

Location

This role is based at our office in Southwark, London. It is within a short walking distance of Southwark and Borough Tube stations. It is also a short distance from Waterloo Station, London Bridge Station and Blackfriars Station. We are also a 5 minute walk from the Tate Modern and Southbank, perfect place to go for lunch during the warm summer months.

In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button and send your CV with a covering letter detailing why you are best suited for the role.

Interviews due to be held on 9 December.

Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications we receive we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

This is a sought-after opportunity to join our brand-new and ambitious Community & Events Fundraising Operations team as a Senior Community & Events Fundraising Operations Officer. As Senior Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the Community & Events Fundraising Operations Manager with the process review, process delivery strategy and supporter stewardship strategy for the Community, Events & Fundraising Development team, with a focus on increasing income and supporter experience across C&E. You will play an integral role in innovating and improving processes across stewardship and fulfilment, end-to-end process mapping, implementation and evaluation as directed, with continual focus on improving supporter stewardship, supporter retention and maximising fundraising potential.

This is an exciting time to join a team in a considerable period of growth in Community & Events fundraising, raising £14m annually for Mind’s work to make sure that everyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for support and advice. In joining this new operational team, you will have the opportunity to feed into and develop the values and culture of the C&E Fundraising Operations team and develop how the team will work with the wider Community, Events and Fundraising Development team.

You will be responsible for line managing 3-4 Community & Events Fundraising Operations Assistants, and you will lead and support them to develop and deliver processes to support the wider team and carry out pieces of ad hoc project work.

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

Closing date: 12 noon, Tuesday 19 November 2019
Interviews: Thursday 28 – Friday 29 November 2019

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.

Senior Independent Living Adviser

Kingston Centre for Independent Living (KCIL) is a small charity based in Kingston-upon-Thames. We have been campaigning for the rights of disabled people for over 50 years.

KCIL's Senior Independent Living Adviser will support direct payment users through the process of becoming an employer and managing a direct payment through home visits, on-going support and advice; ensuring that service users understand their rights and responsibilities. We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic full time, Senior Independent Living Adviser to join our team. This is a 1 year contract with the possibility of extension.

Our ideal candidate will have experience working in advice, information and guidance and providing outreach support. We seek someone who has a good understanding of equality and diversity, equal opportunities and a good understanding of personalisation; benefits, direct payments and personal budgets. A basic understanding of employment law and the social model of disability would be beneficial to this post.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for working with people across the London Borough of Kingston to support them to set up as a direct payment user or other aspects of independent living.

Our Senior Independent Living Adviser will be expected to research local services for adults with disabilities, understanding disability related issues; and to attend network groups for the voluntary sector and will support KCIL to deliver awareness about direct payments and personal budgets to local people and stakeholders.

• To provide support, advice and information to service users regarding direct payments via a combination of approaches including outreach, office based working and community based drop-in sessions.
• To manage a caseload of services users who currently have or are seeking to apply for a personal budget or direct payment.
• To make first initial contact with service users and arrange home or office visits in order to support them in setting up on a direct payment or other aspects of independent living.
• To provide guidance to service users on the required paperwork for becoming an employer stressing the importance of compliance with legal responsibilities including support with payroll, insurance, contracts and agreements.
• To arrange, advertise and facilitate monthly information ‘drop-in’ sessions at venues across the Borough of Kingston upon Thames aimed at providing information and advice about direct payments.
• To provide support at quarterly Direct Payment user group meetings and other meetings as required.
• To attend regular team meetings, supervision and any training that may be required.

Benefits

•Salary - £27,027 - £29,969 (pro rata)

•Pension scheme

•25 days’ holiday per annum (pro rata)

This post is for 28 - 35 hours per week and hours are negotiable. The successful candidate will be willing to travel in and around the London Boroughs or Kingston-upon-Thames and Richmond-upon-Thames.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Closing date: 27th November 2019

KCIL is a disability confident employer and we would practically welcome applications from disabled people.

Please note we do not accept CV's. All applicants must complete an application form to be considered for shortlisting.

Previous applicants need not apply

Job title: Marketing Manager 

Contract: Full time

Reporting to: Europe Director

Location: Birmingham, UK

Who We Are

Christian Vision (CV) is an international Christian organisation, founded in 1988 in the United Kingdom. Our organisation has offices in more than 35 countries of the 7 regions: North and Latin Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, CIS and Middle East. Today over 400 employees worldwide work in CV.

As part of our mission and vision to introduce a billion people to Jesus, we specialise in projects using modern technologies, in particular, Internet resources. One of our key activities being yesHEis.

Our team consists of passionate Christians, who love Jesus and use their gifts and talents to tell people about Him.

See more information about us on our website www.cvglobal.co

Job Overview

We are looking for a Marketing Manager.

The Marketing Manager needs to be a person who masters the tools of digital marketing and finds new opportunities for improving the effectiveness and awareness of our projects in the UK and across Europe.

We are looking for a Marketing Manager who likes to work with numbers, KPI’s, social networks, conversion, and who also knows how it can be applied to achieve the mission and goals of Christian Vision, a nonprofit organisation.

How Can You Contribute

• Build an effective strategy for promoting and increasing of brand awareness;
• Implement an annual planning process of marketing activities (tools, goals, budgets) aimed at achieving planned KPI;
• Develop the projects and products of the organisation;
• Lead and develop teamwork;
• Work with contractors and partners;
• Successfully manage projects of web application development, which involves the development of a project passport, preparation of terms of reference, prototyping, final testing and launch;
• Ensure the interconnection of the local marketing strategy with the global strategy of the organisation, which implies regular interaction with teams from other offices of the organisation;
• Successfully manage advertising campaigns, which involves the development of media plans, approval of designs, collection and analysis of results;
• Manage the team, which includes participation in the recruitment process and development of team members.

Essential Skills/ Experience/ Education

• Graduate education;
• Experience in digital marketing (3+ years);
• Experience in team management (3+ years);
• Experience in developing marketing strategies;
• Experience in project management;
• Knowledge of product promotion tools (SMM, youtube, PPC, landing page, content-marketing, PR).
• Knowledge of analytics principles and tools.
• Strong Christian faith is an occupational requirement

What We Offer

CV offers a dynamic and unique working atmosphere, with a lively team focused on using the internet for evangelism and mobilising Christians to share their faith. Teams contribute to a well-funded and resourced global strategy, to use the latest technologies and online best practices, to create demand in Christian faith and connect interested individuals to church networks for follow up and discipleship.

• Work in an international Christian organisation;
• Creative and friendly team;
• Training and opportunities for professional growth;
• Comfortable office / cutting edge vibrant office culture / posh coffee and annual hot cross buns and mince pie tasting.

Applicants must send a CV with a covering letter. 

Salary and Benefits:Discussed at interview, based on experience and expertise of the candidate

Closing date for applications:  Tuesday 19th November 2019

Please, send your CV, with a portfolio of experience and examples with a cover letter. 

By submitting a CV for this vacancy, you consent to the use of personal data by the organisation in the framework of the current legislation of the UK. CV EU guarantees the confidentiality of applications and the negotiation process when selecting candidates for the vacancy.

The role's aim is to maximise the acquisition of new supporters and the development of existing loyal supporters to grow sustainable income for Lluest Horse and Pony Trust.

We are offering this post on a self-employed basis and the total fee available is £5,000 (plus authorised expenses) payable in agreed installments. Timescales, hours and payment terms and conditions are to be negotiated. Home and/or office based working are offered. 

Lluest is a well established small charity dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of horses and ponies who have been neglected, abused or abandoned. Situated on a 40 acre farm in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park the Trust cares for up to 30 horses and ponies on site with a further 150 in long or short term guardian or foster homes. Each horse and pony comes with a compelling story of rescue.

The Trust is overseen by a Board of Trustees.

Lluest is a member of the National Equine Welfare Council and we regularly collaborate with larger equine charities in Wales. We also enjoy considerable goodwill from the public with nearly 4,000 Facebook followers, a dedicated Facebook Fundraisers group and a growing Twitter and Instagram presence. 2,000 supporters are also signed up to receive postal and email bulletins. We have a strong local press presence and our wider profile will soon be strengthened through a TV series featuring one of our rescue cases.

This is a valuable opportunity for someone to make a real and abiding impact on the lives of horses and ponies across Wales, not only to support the current activities of Lluest but also to help implement some exciting new programmes of work.

We anticipate that the role will focus on direct marketing, email and social media so skills and experience in these areas are essential. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven fundraising experience or proven transferable skills
• An ability to inspire support through compelling storytelling via digital marketing channels
• Proven experience in achieving income targets, ideally through individual giving initiatives
• Experience of planning, managing and evaluating campaigns or projects
• Excellent written communication and copywriting skillls 
•  Experience of a wide range of digital platforms including WordPress, Hootsuite, Google Analytics, Google Adwords etc
• The ability to use key IT packages including databases and spreadsheets and a CRM system
• A sympathy with the aims and objectives of Lluest Horse and Pony Trust and ideally some understanding of equine welfare charity practices
• Highly effective organisational skills, particulalry for self-motivation, and also for inspiring and co-ordinating volunteer fundraisers
• Knowledge of and willingness to adhere to the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice

If you believe you have the experience, energy and commitment to make an immediate impact at Lluest, we'd love to hear from you. 

To apply for this important role please click on the apply button to submit your CV with a cover letter detailing your experience to date along with your expectations in this role and ideas about the actions and approaches you would propose to take.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Fundraising Officer to help us grow a robust pipeline of funding opportunities to support our mission to provide quality education to children in Africa.

This new role would suit an ambitious self-starter with experience in fundraising and/or research, with an interest in developing their skills in global international development. In return, the role offers the opportunity to work as a part of an ambitious, friendly and supportive team, delivering impactful work supporting children’s right to a quality education.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level (or have equivalent experience), a good team player and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Responsibilities will include researching and developing a pipeline of funding opportunities, pro-active stewardship of existing and recurring donors, developing new fundraising activities and campaigns, and managing a fundraising database.

To apply, please download the full job description and application pack from our website. Please submit a completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form to us by 10am on 22nd November.

Job title: Community Manager 

Contract: Full time

Reporting to: Europe Director

Location: Birmingham, UK

Who are we

Christian Vision (CV) is an international Christian organisation, founded in 1988 in the United Kingdom. Our organisation has offices in more than 35 countries of the 7 regions: North and Latin Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, CIS and Middle East. Today over 400 employees worldwide work in CV.

As part of our mission and vision to introduce a billion people to Jesus, we specialise in projects using modern technologies, in particular, Internet resources. One of our key activities being yesHEis.

Our team consists of passionate Christians, who love Jesus and use their gifts and talents to tell people about Him. See more information about us on our website www.cvglobal.co

Job Overview

We are looking for a Community Manager.

The Community Team are engaged in the development of partnerships with churches and denominations within the Christian community, in the UK and across Europe, as well as building awareness of and promoting the products of Christian Vision. The team are also responsible for the development of the resources which enhance growth and expansion of local church communities.

The Community Manager is responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the community strategy across the region.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Community strategy;

• Developing relationships for partnership engagement with CV’s projects;

• Participation in the development of new products and resources of the organisation;

• Launch and coordination of representatives in the countries of the region;

• Communication and exchange of experience with the organisation’s offices in other countries;

• Deploying the strategy to the UK team and representatives in the countries of the region.

Operational Responsibilities

• Leadership and team management;

• Achievement of goals and growth of KPIs of the department;

• Searching and implementation of communication technologies (CRM, chatbots, messengers, etc.);

• Development and maintenance of operational reporting and budgeting;

• Regular web conferences with global operations;

• Organisation and coordination of events;

• Providing systemic and professional communication for internal teams and external partners;

• Regular participation in conferences and events.

Essential Skills/ Experience/ Education

• Team management and leadership (3+ years);
   
• Experience in project management and Proficiency with MS Office / Google Docs;
   
• Sociability, strategic thinking, responsibility, autonomy in work, openness to innovation.
   
• Experience in the Corporate environment (3+ years)
   
• Strong Christian faith is an occupational requirement 
   
• Graduate education;

What We Offer

CV offers a dynamic and unique working atmosphere, with a lively team focused on using the internet for evangelism and mobilising Christians to share their faith. Teams contribute to a well-funded and resourced global strategy, to use the latest technologies and online best practices, to create demand in Christian faith and connect interested individuals to church networks for follow up and discipleship.
 

• Work in an international Christian organisation;

• Creative and friendly team;

• Training and opportunities for professional growth;

• Comfortable office / cutting edge vibrant office culture / posh coffee and annual hot cross buns and mince pie tasting.

Applicants must send a CV with a covering letter.

Salary and Benefits: Discussed at interview, based on experience and expertise of the candidate

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 19th November 2019

Please, send your CV, with a portfolio of experience and examples with a cover letter to the address provided.

By submitting a CV for this vacancy, you consent to the use of personal data by the organisation in the framework of the current legislation of the UK. CV EU guarantees the confidentiality of applications and the negotiation process when selecting candidates for the vacancy.

You’ll need creativity, drive and enthusiasm to motivate people to donate funds and to come up with new fundraising ideas. These ideas can be the more traditional methods of fundraising such as bazaars, sponsored walks etc or the more modern methods such as crowdfunding using the internet as a means. Excellent organisational skills will help you to plan successful events.

As a charity fundraiser you will work to increase the amount of donations made to DA and of course our ongoing campaigs to help alleviate the suffering in Syria and Yemen.  You’ll do this by contacting potential donors and coming up with new ideas to raise money. If you’ve got excellent communication skills and love the idea of supporting a charity, this could be a meaningful and highly rewarding career that offers what you’re looking for. Some of the duties you would be expected to fulfil :

1. Writing - Securing Bids from local council, wards, local & national charities
2. Organising events - at least 1 a month which could include treks, mountain climbs, etc in consultation with supervisor
3. Publishing of Marketing material both electronic and physical during periods of particular campaigns especially during (but by no means restricted to)  Ramadhan - Rabeea al-Awwal - Qurbani – Winter period - times of international disasters.
4. Teaming & Coordinating with local partners to bring about local fundraisers
5. Building a pool of volunteers for your charity this could include students from the Adult Courses, Madrassah and Tarbiyah Course in DA.
6. Organising a roadshow which will visit various cities for fundraising for ventures with scholars from Syria based in Turkey.
7. Corporate fundraising – arranging company sponsorship or setting up schemes for staff and customers to donate
8. Major donor fundraising – looking for individuals that may have an interest in your charity and wish to donate a large sum of money
9. Legacy fundraising – helping people to leave an amount of money to your charity in their will
10. Events – organising events like charity dinners, concerts or sports events
11. Make contact with individuals or companies who may be interested in donating to your charity
12. Research, develop and plan new fundraising strategies
13. Organise fundraising events such as fashion shows, charity auctions or fun runs
14. Manage door-to-door and street collections
15. Recruit, train and inspire volunteers
16. Keep records of fundraising activities and money raised
17. Manage the running of online campaigns via Facebook and other online mediums
18. Control budgets and meet targets for the amount of money raised
19. Report your performance to the director of Darul Arqam by submitting a monthly questionnaire.
20. Give talks about your charity to the public and write reports and press releases

Volunteer and Activities Coordinator

Kingston Centre for Independent Living (KCIL) is a small charity based in Kingston-upon-Thames. We have been campaigning for the rights of disabled people for over 50 years.

KCIL are seeking to develop an exciting new role within our organisation that will focus on creating opportunities for our service users to explore new hobbies and interests. We are looking for someone to develop and facilitate a timetable of social activities and classes with the support of a small team of volunteers. This post is a 12 month fixed term contract at 21 hours per week (with a possibility of extension).

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, pro-active and enthusiastic part-time individual to join our team. Our ideal candidate will have experience in recruiting and managing volunteers and facilitating groups. We seek someone who has a good understanding of equality and diversity, equal opportunities and service user involvement.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for working alongside the KCIL’s service users to develop opportunities within the local community with the aim of increasing peer support and wellbeing as well as reducing isolation and loneliness.

• To develop a timetable of social activities within the local area
• To recruit, induct, manage and develop volunteers
• To be responsible for the day to day running of social activities, clubs and classes, including rotas, managing expenses and record keeping
• To regularly consult with our service users and gather feedback on the social activities, ensuring that they inform service delivery
• To be proactive in developing groups and activities that reach out to people in the local area who may not otherwise access KCIL’s services and that develop KCIL’s local profile
• To produce performance reports for the CEO regarding volunteer recruitment and monitoring of social activities, clubs and classes
• To attend regular team meetings, supervision and any training that may be required

Benefits

•Salary - £27,027- £29,969 (pro rata)

•Pension scheme

•25 days’ holiday per annum (pro rata)

This post is for 21 hours per week. Days are negotiable and we are ideally looking for someone who can be flexible with working early evenings should this be required on an ad-hoc basis. The successful candidate will be willing to travel in and around the London Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames and other local areas if required.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Closing date: 27th November 2019

KCIL is a disability confident employer and we would practically welcome applications from disabled people.

Please note we do not accept CV's. All applicants must complete an application form to be considered for shortlisting.

We believe in the power of your personal lived-experience of the criminal justice system.

We believe with the right opportunity, encouragement and support everybody can change.

Do you want to use your experience to enable others to change the system from within?

IF YOU DO, THIS IS THE RIGHT PLACE FOR YOU!

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

• Been in prison or on probation?
• Able to lead a team of dedicated staff?
• Excellent communication skills?
• Drive and have your own car?
• Strong IT skills?
• Experience of managing multiple projects?
• Experienced managing volunteers or small groups?
• Experienced managing budgets?
• Highly motivated and passionate about change

IF THE ANSWER TO ALL OF THESE IS YES, THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU.!

WHAT’S ON OFFER?

• Full time position
• 12 month fixed-term contract (likely to be extended)
• Up to £35,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays

* The post is subject to a 6 month probationary period and Enhanced DBS check

ABOUT US

At User Voice we believe in transformation powered by experience, and are committed to making the criminal justice system work for everyone.We believe that with the right opportunity, encouragement and support everybody can change.Only offenders can stop re-offending…

HOW TO APPLY

Visit our website for details of how to apply for this role.

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE

Become part of a vibrant team living our values – collaborative, democratic, resilient optimistic, ordering chaos and authentic. You’ll get an experience like no other with the chance to fast forward your career.

We offer career enhancing opportunity, support and encouragement to develop new skills.

Successful candidates will be results and outcome-orientated with knowledge of the criminal justice sector. As well as managing the development and delivery of the service, we are looking for motivated people willing to travel and go above and beyond to get the job done.

Our Engagement Teams are responsible for engaging with a diverse range of service users with different experiences in order to improve services and promote active citizenship.  As balanced Teams they have a range of complementary skills in order to achieve these aims, including service user engagement, service provider engagement, project management and administration.

We believe in the power of your personal lived-experience of the criminal justice system.

We believe with the right opportunity, encouragement and support everybody can change.

Do you want to use your experience to enable others to change the system from within?

IF YOU DO, THIS IS THE RIGHT PLACE FOR YOU!

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

• Been in prison or on probation?
• Able to lead a team of dedicated staff?
• Excellent communication skills?
• Drive and have your own car?
• Strong IT skills?
• Experience of managing multiple projects?
• Experienced managing volunteers or small groups?
• Experienced managing budgets?
• Highly motivated and passionate about change

IF THE ANSWER TO ALL OF THESE IS YES, THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU.!

WHAT’S ON OFFER?

• Full time position
• 12 month fixed-term contract (likely to be extended)
• Up to £30,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays

* The post is subject to a 6 month probationary period and Enhanced DBS check

This is a role working across Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire & Somerset

ABOUT US

At User Voice we believe in transformation powered by experience, and are committed to making the criminal justice system work for everyone.We believe that with the right opportunity, encouragement and support everybody can change.Only offenders can stop re-offending…

HOW TO APPLY

Visit our website for details of how to apply for this role.

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE

Become part of a vibrant team living our values – collaborative, democratic, resilient optimistic, ordering chaos and authentic. You’ll get an experience like no other with the chance to fast forward your career.

We offer career enhancing opportunity, support and encouragement to develop new skills.

Successful candidates will be results and outcome-orientated with knowledge of the criminal justice sector. As well as managing the development and delivery of the service, we are looking for motivated people willing to travel and go above and beyond to get the job done.

Our Engagement Teams are responsible for engaging with a diverse range of service users with different experiences in order to improve services and promote active citizenship.  As balanced Teams they have a range of complementary skills in order to achieve these aims, including service user engagement, service provider engagement, project management and administration.

The Fundraising and Marketing Directorate raises over £15m, but we need to grow income significantly over the next five years to fund the life changing scientific breakthroughs in blood cancer research. 
 
The Regional Relations Team will play a pivotal role in this income growth and the Lead Regional Relationship Manager role will be responsible for significantly growing income across North West England. This role also involves line management of two Regional Relationship Managers, one based in Scotland and the other based in North East & Yorkshire.

This is a Fixed Term Contract role (Maternity Cover – 12 months) within a dynamic and energetic team which will work closely with the Lead Regional Relationships Manager to help implement a programme of change to galvanise the huge potential of our supporters in these areas and help us make the step change in income to drive the research discoveries which will save lives.
 
Bloodwise can offer you flexible working and the advantage of working from home.  This is a homebased role and you will be expected to travel across your regional area; therefore, you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle insured for business use.
 
You can apply for this exciting opportunity by sending us your cv and cover letter by:

9.00am on Wednesday 4th December 2019

If successful in reaching the interview stage, you can expect the following:

Telephone interview (estimated Friday 7th December)

Face to face interview (estimated w/c 9th December in Edinburgh)
 
*Due to the importance of this role, all applications will be reviewed on immediate receipt so we reserve the right to bring the closing date forward at our discretion should we find a suitable candidate*