Reedham Children's Trust is implementing a new strategic direction and we are looking for an experienced Children’s Services Manager to take our strategy forward at this exciting point in Reedham’s history.  Our bold plans for expanding our services will enable us to support hundreds more children and young people and maximise the social value of the charity.

Reedham Children’s Trust - a national charity with 175 years’ experience of helping vulnerable and disadvantaged children - was founded in 1844 as an orphanage by Rev Dr. Andrew Reed, who was determined that vulnerable children should be cared for with compassion and given educational opportunity. As society changed, so has the charity’s work, but always with the aim of continuing our mission to improve the lives of vulnerable children.

Reporting to the CEO, the Children’s Services Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the small children’s services team and ensuring the charity’s services are relevant, high quality and effective in meeting the needs of vulnerable children and young people.

For full details of the post, please refer to the attached Job Description.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Reedham Children's Trust asking for Sarah Smart or Claire Palmer.                                                                                     

Stage 1 Interview dates: 17th & 18th December 2019

Shortlisted Stage 2 Interviews in week ending 10th January 2020

The director of membership and fundraising is responsible for developing and delivering GLP’s membership and fundraising strategies, with a focus on the recruitment and retention of members, and medium and high net worth individuals, and for coordinating GLP’s external communications. 

Reports to:  the director of The Good Law Project

Responsible for: the Membership Officer

Contract type:  Temporary, one year’s duration with a possibility of becoming permanent

Hours: 4 days per week or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategies and action plans to recruit and retain regular giving members, increasing numbers by 50% over the next 18-24 months
• Develop and deliver GLP’s membership offer to regular givers
• Develop GLP’s wider fundraising, with a focus on medium and high net worth individuals, and corporate sponsors who align with our values
• Build strong relationships with members and other supporters
• Working with the Director, lead on guardianship and development of GLP’s brand
• Working with the Director, plan, coordinate and deliver public communications including website and social media
• Ensure that members and other constituents receive excellent service and response
• Ensure that GLP has an effective constituent relationship management system, which is well-maintained and up to date at all times
• Represent GLP to external stakeholders as necessary
• Line manage the membership officer

The Good Law Project is a not for profit membership organisation that brings litigation in the public interest.  We fight for the voiceless through the courts, for a fairer, more decent society for all.  We are a young organisation with a ground-breaking track record already, and are now seeking to recruit our very first staff team.

More details, including the experience, skills and knowledge required, can be found in the job specification attached.  To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter of no more than two pages outlining why you are interested in the role, and how you meet the requirements, together with the details of two referees.Please apply online via CharityJob.

Interviews will be held on 8 January 2020.

Reedham Children's Trust is implementing a new strategic direction and we are looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager to take our fundraising strategy forward at this exciting point in Reedham’s history.  Our bold plans for expanding our services will enable us to support hundreds more children and young people and maximise the social value of the charity.

Reedham Children’s Trust - a national charity with 175 years’ experience of helping vulnerable and disadvantaged children - was founded in 1844 as an orphanage by Rev Dr. Andrew Reed, who was determined that vulnerable children should be cared for with compassion and given educational opportunity. As society changed, so has the charity’s work, but always with the aim of continuing our mission to improve the lives of vulnerable children.

We are seeking an outstanding individual who is excited at the prospect of helping to shape and sustain one of London’s oldest children’s charities, committed to providing the best possible services to vulnerable children in this new phase of our development.

Reporting to the Deputy CEO, the Fundraising Manager will be responsible for building and managing a small fundraising team and develop and lead all fundraising activity across the organisation.

For full details of the post, please refer to the Job Description.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Reedham Children's Trust asking for Sarah Smart or Claire Palmer.

Stage 1 Interview dates: 17th & 18th December 2019

Shortlisted Stage 2 Interviews in week ending 10th January 2020

Talkback has worked for over 20 years in a person-centred way with over 1000 people who have learning needs and/or autism. We provide people with opportunities for education, life and social skills and employment. We enable them to share a voice and be recognised equally in their community.

Talkback is very successful and has achieved significant growth for a number of years. Our continuous growth and expansion means that we are looking for someone to join our Leadership team.

We are looking to recruit:

Head of Finance: full time (or 4 days a week)

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 per annum

This role will be responsible for safeguarding the financial assets of the charity and support its long term future through effective and responsive controls, reporting and planning. You will support the CEO, Trustees and senior leadership team with timely and insightful forecasting, maintain effective financial control and support the CEO in developing business plans and charitable grant funding requests. 

The role is based in either our Aylesbury or Amersham office but will be expected to travel across the county, visiting our teams in Buckinghamshire.

To succeed you will be able to work both as part of a team and independently, have excellent communication skills, hold a recognised accountancy qualification and have a proven track record.

If you would like an informal discussion about this role please call Jay Hay, CEO, on the number given on the Application Form.

Closing date: Friday 20th December 2019 

The successful Accountant will be responsible for helping to alleviate the pressure on the Finance team as the organisation continues to grow internationally.

You will be assisting the Head of Finance with management accounts and a variety of other duties.

Client Details

The client is an international membership body who have their head office in London.

The environment is friendly and supportive.

Description

The key responsibilities of the Accountant will be to:

• Assist with the management accounts/carry out upto trial balance

• Carry out bank, balance sheet, credit card, inter-company and investment reconciliations

• Post the monthly payroll journal

• Assist with the year end close, reporting and audit requirements

• Carry out a monthly review of the fixed assets and capital expenditure and preparation of depreciation calculations

Profile

The successful Accountant will have a keen eye for detail, checking and reviewing processes, the ability to work on your own initative and a real interest in accounting.

You will be AAT qualified and/or ACCA/CIMA part qualified.

Experience with Sage 50 and/or 200 will be very desirable. You will be a proficient user of Excel with a good understanding of V Lookups and Pivot Tables.

It is essential that you have experience and a strong understanding with multi-currency reconciliations as it is an important part of the role.

You will have worked in a similar role where you have carried out management accounts up to trial balance.

If you have come from a charity or a membership body background this will be highly desirable experience.

Job Offer

The successful Accountant will receive the option of two pensions and flexible working hours.

Shop Manager (Penzance) (TRD2481)

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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small and dedicated fundraising team at a time of exciting growth. TIC+ have finalized an ambitious 5-year plan to grow and develop services available to children and young people across the Gloucestershire area and beyond.

We are looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager to drive forward activity and bring our strategy and visions to life. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will be responsible for developing the growth and sustainability of income streams including individual giving, major giving, corporate, community, trusts and legacies.

You will be a central figure within the organisation and have experience of working across a number of areas including finance, marketing and communications. There is potential for growth and development within this role for the right person.

This is a busy role and requires someone with a track record of managing a large workload with the ability to prioritize tasks. We are committed to delivering a high-class supporter experience and require someone who is committed to maintaining these standards. Applicants will be asked to work in sympathy with our Christian Ethos and may be asked to submit further application at a later stage. 

Place of Work: Our Head office at Mitcheldean
 

Hours of Work: 28 Hours per week (permanent)  

Salary: up to £35k pro-rata depending on experience (Laptop included, flexible working by

arrangement)

• Terms: Permanent subject to six-month probationary period.

Please email us for a full job pack 

The closing date for applications is: 12.00 Friday January 3rd 2020

Provisional date for interviews Week commencing  January 13th

Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle, by connecting people and places, creating liveable neighbourhoods, transforming the school run and delivering a happier, healthier commute. Take the next step on your Sustrans journey by applying for the following key vacancy:

Engagement Officer

England Midlands & East

 (ref: SUS2794)

£24,446 pro rata per annum

18.75 hours per week – contract to 31 December 2020 - main base Colchester

The exciting variety of this new interesting role will lead engagement activities within the Colchester Community-Led Street Design project around the Winstree Road neighbourhood of the city.  The objective will be to give communities greater control over their immediate environment and support them to work together to improve quality of life for everyone living in or visiting the area.

With a good standard of education, you will have experience of delivering a practical project with community engagement as a core element, involving local people using creative and eye catching methods.  You will also have experience of leading group workshops and organising and running events.  You will have excellent written and verbal communications and presentation skills, the ability to delivery engagement activities and promotional events and to motivate and enthuse others. You will have excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise and manage your own workload.  You will also be IT literate and committed to the promotion of sustainable transport.  Clearance by a DBS Disclosure check is mandatory for this role.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 16 December 2019.  Interviews will take place in Chelmsford on Wednesday 15 January 2020.

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

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a great youth charity based in London to help source an interim HR Administrator for a three-month FTC starting on the 6th Jan 2020.  

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have a at least a years’ experience of working within a HR administrative role working on tasks such as recruitment (advertising, working with line managers, sending contracts to new starters) and general administration. You will possess great organisational skills and good attention to detail being able to use databases effectively. Ultimately you will be a people person who can manage internal relations well. Please apply for a full JD or contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for further information. Interviews are scheduled for the 16/17th Dec.

Battle Against Tranquillisers are recruiting for a part time Recovery and Well-being Practitioner. The post holder will work as part of a team providing information, advice, assessments, group work, recovery management to people who misuse benzodiazepines and/or other similar drugs.

We offer support to individuals who want to make positive, healthy changes to their lifestyle by overcoming prescription drug dependence.

Do you have knowledge and experience of supporting individuals that have experience prescribed drugs abuse? If so, we would very much like to hear from you.

If you are looking for your next role working with vulnerable individuals, have an ability to understand the difficulties of withdrawing, implement professional boundaries and have a proactive approach to motivate and engage in others, then please apply.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 10th January 2020

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services and culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline (run in partnership between Refuge and Women’s Aid). We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, managing a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

Job title: Refuge Worker

Salary: £10,048 - £11,419 per annum

Hours: 18.75  hours per week

Location: Derby

Refuge, an award winning national charity, is recruiting a part time Refuge worker in our service in Derby.

This role requires an exceptional individual who wants to make a difference.

As Refuge Worker, you will be responsible for providing high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.

You will ensure the smooth running of the refuge, including the admission of survivors of domestic violence to the refuge. You will also assess and advise on their entitlement to welfare and housing benefits and housing management.

You will develop support plans for each resident and aid them to obtain permanent accommodation

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality, which underpin all of our work.

The successful candidate will have evidence of strong casework management skills, good written and verbal communication, and an understanding of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries. You will be required to bring safeguarding children or vulnerable adults to the immediate attention of the service manager, or if unavailable another manager. Direct experience of providing support to women is essential as is a current understanding of legislation relating to domestic violence including civil/criminal legislation and welfare rights.

The ability to work as part of an on-call rota is essential and occasional evening work in emergency situations.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.  Other benefits include 28 days holiday, pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and a childcare voucher scheme.

Closing date: 2nd January 2020

Interview date: 9th January 2020

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

No agencies please - as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down.

About the role

Quakers in Britain have adopted an exciting new fundraising strategy. We aim to ensure that we continue our work for equality and for a sustainable and peaceful world. To do this, we need to expand and professionalise our fundraising capacity. We are looking for an experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser to join our team. This role is for 28 hours per week; 21 hours will also be considered.

About you

• You will be ambitious with a flexible approach to work and be excited by the opportunity to increase the number of trusts and foundations that support our work.
• You will have demonstrable experience in trust fundraising, including managing a portfolio of trust funders, developing relationships with existing and potential trusts, and carrying out prospect research.
• You will have a sound understanding of what motivates trusts and foundations to support charities, organisations campaigning for social change and faith-based bodies.
• You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively with a range of different stakeholders, including volunteers.

Working for us

Quakers are committed to equality and encourage applications from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect staff to uphold the values of our organisation.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, staff discount at Friends House Café and Restaurant, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work–life balance.

For more details of this exciting role and how to apply, please go to our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 16 December 2019 (by midday)

Interviews: 16 January 2020

Quakers in Britain are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expect all our staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.

Quakers have a faith commitment to equality and encourage and welcome applications for posts from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold the values of our organisation.

Quakers in Britain are committed to equality in all of its employment practices

About the role

Quakers in Britain have adopted an exciting new fundraising strategy. We aim to ensure that we continue our work for equality and for a sustainable and peaceful world. To do this, we need to expand and professionalise our fundraising capacity. We are looking for an experienced legacy fundraiser to help us do this. The role is for 21 hours per week.

About you

• You will be ambitious with a flexible approach to work and be excited by the opportunity to develop and launch a new inspiring legacy promotional campaign.
• You will have demonstrable experience in legacy fundraising, including developing and managing legacy marketing campaigns and maintaining relationships.
• You will have a sound understanding of what motivates individuals to leave legacies to charities, organisations campaigning for social change and faith-based bodies.
• You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively with a range of different stakeholders, including volunteers.

Working for us

Quakers are committed to equality and encourage applications from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect staff to uphold the values of our organisation.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, staff discount at Friends House Café and Restaurant, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work–life balance.

For more details of this exciting role and how to apply, please go to our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 16 December 2019 (by midday)

Interviews: 17 January 2020

Quakers in Britain are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expect all our staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.

Quakers have a faith commitment to equality and encourage and welcome applications for posts from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold the values of our organisation.

Quakers in Britain are committed to equality in all of its employment practices.

Do you want to work somewhere where the effort you put in, is not only valued and recognised but also makes a real difference to people's lives? 

We are looking for highly organised individuals, who have a successful track record of income growth from corporate partners or business-to-business growth, to join our committed corporate fundraising team. 

You will deliver efficient, professional and proactive support, with opportunities to lead on developing new partnerships, as well as ensuring excellent stewardship of our existing supporters, as you grow income and meet targets. 

To be successful in this role you will need excellent communication, networking and relationship building skills. Previous experience in the Charity sector, account management experience, or sales background is desirable. Support can be provided to develop the right candidate into the role. 

In return we offer generous annual leave entitlement starting at 35 days pro rata (inclusive of statutory and bank holidays) and increasing with length of service, free onsite parking, pension scheme and enhanced maternity, adoption and sick pay provision.