COVID-19 has had a profound impact on the delivery of our services but supported by a committed staff and volunteer team we have mobilised homeworking to continue helping the local LGBTQ community in need by phone, email and digitally during this period.  Undoubtedly the landscape for local LGBTQ charities like us has dramatically changed and we are looking for a dynamic and innovative leader who can navigate us through the next steps of our COVID-19 recovery.

Switchboard is celebrating its 45th year this year making us the longest-running LGBTQ organisation in Brighton & Hove.  The charity is in a strong position with an effective governance structure in place and a strong vision for the future. Our dedicated staff team deliver an exciting range of LGBTQ projects and services; including our volunteer-run helpline, older people’s project, a health and inclusion project, disabled peoples project, Rainbow Dementia Café, bereavement group, trans and non-binary link social prescribing project and our trans survivors project. 

We’re looking for a strong all-rounder who is able to manage both strategy and operations. You will need to be a credible ambassador, a powerful communicator and an inclusive leader who has:

• excellent strategic and business planning skills;
• a track record of attracting funding and strategic partnerships;
• experience of implementing monitoring and evaluation systems;
• skills to lead and develop our services to maximise their impact.
• solutions focused with the ability change and adapt services in line with all circumstances

Help us create a lasting legacy for the LGBTQ communities in Brighton & Hove with this unique and exciting opportunity.

This role requires someone who has experience of successfully generating income in a charity environment or can demonstrate that they would be able to do so, as the primary measure of success in this role will in the income generated for the charity to allow it to expand it’s operation.

1. This role would suite someone who wants to work flexibly. However you must be prepared to answer calls, e-mail respond to and direct charity support staff and charity business on most days, although core hours can be agreed. This may be a home based role with staff liaison being undertake vie video meetings and e-mail however it is expected that face to face meetings will be arranged by the Director at least monthly in a location central for all staff to minimise travel and travel costs. The Director may also be invited to attend some Trustee meetings which are held quarterly (currently by video but will be a mix of video and face to face).

• Taking calls and answering queries from staff, corporate members, branch offices, media and the general public

• Directing the improvement in corporate membership through a range of means

• Directing and promoting private/professional membership

• Directing and introducing income generation through the website, charity magazine, donations/legacies and any other income streams proposed and agreed by the Trustees

• Directing the completion of the Backcare HOP7 publication and subsequent publication and revenue generation

• Keeping in touch with branches

• Directing the maintenance and improvement of the charity website

• Directing and improving the Backcare helpline for people with backpain

• Ensuring that there is a robust process in place for taking orders for charity goods and that they are despatched

• Ensuring that any complaints are investigated and responded to

• Directing the quarterly magazine editor to ensure publication on timeframe

• Ensuring that the maximum advantage is derived from events such as the London marathon, and Ride London and any other events proposed and agreed by the Trustees

• Direct and imporve the charities social media presence.

• Providing a monthly report to the Chairman and the trustees

• Arranging and attending a bi-monthly video meeting to discuss the charity direction with nominated Trustees

Candidates should have excellent written and oral communications skills as well as experience working at director level successfully. It would be an advantage to have worked within a charity environment, have evidence of successful fundraising in the past and a degree or professional qualification

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people in over 100 countries and territories who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We investigate, expose and stand against injustice and repression, we speak out for and with those whose freedom, safety, and dignity are under threat, and we hold governments and other powerful actors accountable for human right violations.

As our next Secretary General, you will hold one of the most important human rights positions in the world. You will be equal parts CEO, Diplomat, Strategist, Spokesperson, Activist, and Change Agent, with the backing of dedicated staff and passionate global supporter base, and our incredible legacy to build on.

You will provide leadership for Amnesty International at a time of unprecedented challenges and opportunities for human rights, you will help us deliver an ambitious new global strategy in the face of the changes sparked by the Covid-19 pandemic and the growing urgency of the climate crisis, and you will empower the movement to achieve a new level of global mobilization and solidarity. Alongside this, you will ensure that the finances and operations of the Secretariat are effective, sustainable, and underpinned by high standards of accountability and transparency. You will support the growth of a stronger and more diverse movement that acts boldly, shifts power, and embraces change.

You will bring experience as a leader in a complex global organization, understand and believe in the importance of human rights, and be able to connect with and inspire people from every walk of life. You will have the capacity to lead with passion, courage, humility, and integrity, working with and through others to help us achieve our mission.

We are committed to promoting leadership that reflects the diversity and equality of all rights-holders. We strongly encourage applications from people from groups that are traditionally under-represented in senior management of global organizations.

Please follow the link below for a full candidate brief

The closing date for applications will be the 24^th July 2020.

We are aiming for final interviews to be completed by the beginning of October 2020 and an appointment to be made by mid October 2020.

The start date will be dependent on the candidates notice period or personal arrangements, so there is flexibility on the lead time.

We are keen to receive applications from internal and external candidates

This is a great opportunity for an experienced and energetic fundraising leader to join Raystede, the animal welfare charity in Sussex.

You will be leading on all fundraising activity and developing long term investment plans to rapidly increase Raystede’s income through the full range of income streams including major appeals, individual giving, and legacies.  You will manage our small fundraising team and will also have the opportunity to further build your own high performing team in line with agreed investments.

You will report to the Chief Executive Officer work as part of our Senior Management Team to ensure we achieve our strategic aims. 

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about animal welfare and can really grasp this fundraising opportunity with both hands.  You will be able to demonstrate:

• A proven track record of successful fundraising through a variety of income streams
• Experience of leading fundraising campaigns which target different audiences through a range of channels and activity
• That you are an inspiring manager able to strike the balance of keeping your team motivated and highly productive
• That you are a confident speaker and networker with proven success of building major partnerships
• Excellent planning and budgeting skills
• Able to demonstrate your knowledge of fundraising opportunities in Sussex

Please visit our website for more information about Raystede. 

If you would like a chat with our Chief Executive about the role, please contact us to arrange a suitable date to talk over the phone. 

How to apply – application form with cover letter

Closing date for applications 10th July

Telephone interviews week commencing 13th July

Interviews with CEO and Trustees week commencing 20th July

Candidates will have an opportunity to visit Raystede which will be arranged and agreed in due course.

Pecan is a highly respected and dynamic Christian charity. We have been working throughout Southwark for 30 years, helping people who face seemingly impassable barriers to find a way through, re-write their futures and flourish. Our strong staff and volunteer team work with the most vulnerable people to transform lives and communities. Our work is founded on our mission, vision and values, and we are committed to showing kindness, raising self-belief and inspiring hope for the future in the individuals we serve.

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 30-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits.

Purpose of the Post
Your role will enable the smooth running of all five Southwark Foodbank centres through stock control and distribution. You will lead a team of volunteers in the warehouse to ensure all stock is monitored, sorted and rotated effectively. Through your role, you will assist Pecan and Southwark Foodbank to help transform the lives of the most disadvantages people in our community.

We want to hear from you if you:
• Have experience in logistics and warehouse management
• Are an excellent communicator
• Understand the importance of effective and timely stock control
• Are physically fit and able to lift crates of food
• Are aged 25 or over and have a full driving license

Location: London-based Hub in Islington with potential for remote working

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £70,000

Cruelty Free International is the leading charity working to end animal testing for cosmetics globally and is seeking a Director of Audience Development and Fundraising to implement strategies to grow income and deliver key messages across the range of their audiences to deliver a step change for laboratory animals worldwide.

Cruelty Free International’s brand and ‘leaping bunny’ symbol have a high level of recognition globally and the charity is one of the world’s longest standing and most respected animal protection organisations.

This new role will be responsible for the charity’s marketing, communications, audience development and fundraising functions. The post-holder will work closely with the Chief Executive and other departmental leaders to develop and drive innovative and ambitious strategies to engage and increase the organisation’s audiences and at the same time build and maintain a sustainable income base. They will also be a leading advocate for the charity’s cause and a strong communicator that can represent Cruelty Free International at all levels.

The charity is looking for an inspirational leader who is a strategic thinker, but with a hands-on, ‘can-do’ approach. They must have experience of working in a similar role leading a small audience development team and of developing income generation strategies both in the UK and internationally. A strong track record in the field of philanthropy and corporate partnerships is also required. They will also have led and devised successful marketing and communication strategies for business and audience development and will have excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.

Finally, the successful candidate must share a commitment to animal protection and to the values and aims of Charity Free International, to work with them to help create the tipping point for change for laboratory animals.

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Anton Packheiser +44 (0) 7749 858597 or Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315.

Love meeting new people and passionate about fundraising in a fast paced environment?

Join us!  We are looking for a Fundraising Champion to join our expanding team here at Reuben’s Retreat.

This is an exciting new role and will be an amazing opportunity for the successful candidate with room for progression.

OVERVIEW

Reuben's Retreat was founded in August 2012 just 2 days after 23-month old Reuben moved to heaven. His legacy “Reuben's Retreat” will be a home from home for children with life-limiting or life-threatening illnesses to spend time with their family, to relax and recharge.  It already serves as a bereavement counselling support centre for families that have lost a child and for parents whose children may not reach adulthood.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The postholder will be responsible for creating fundraising events/activities that have a positive impact on the income to the charity. In addition, the postholder will work closely with the Senior Fundraiser, Operations Manager and Chief Executive to achieve Reuben’s Retreat’s wider fundraising aims.

Job Specification & Person Spec are attached

All criteria is desirable, not essential, however we would expect your experience to meet a good proportion of these and have the ability to perform well in other areas quickly and efficiently.

You must hold a full UK Driving License and have access to a car.

To apply, please send:

– A copy of your CV with a covering letter (1000 words) explaining why you want the job and outlining how you meet the criteria for the role

– A personal statement (1000 words) with examples of how you meet our charity core values as outlined in the job specification

If you have any questions about this exciting role, please call 01457-680023 and ask for Stacey.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Caring Communities of Change is an innovative project putting learning disability family carers and their relatives at the heart of collaboration in service design and delivery across Health and Social Care in Wales.

We’re now looking for two dynamic and dedicated individuals to join our team to help lead on the development and delivery of the organisations core finance, operations and communications systems and processes as part of this exciting project and achieve the best outcomes we can for families in Wales. Please find the job description for this post attached for further information. 

You may or may not be currently involved in our field of work; but if you are someone with relevant or transferable experience, who likes working to make a difference, is both creative and organised, and is prepared to give 100 percent to go along on this adventure with us….then we’d like to hear from you!

The deadline for applications is now 6th July. Please note, late applications will not considered.

These challenging times have required Jewish Care to make an extraordinary response in order to ensure the most vulnerable in the community are protected, supported and kept safe. In line with this, Jewish Care has made a huge and committed effort to make sure every single one of our stakeholders and the wider community are communicated in a clear, open, transparent, honest and timely way during the COVID-19 emergency. Stakeholders have included staff, volunteers, clients, relatives, trustees, expert groups, communal leaders, MPs, and members of the wider community, all these groups are critical to the organisation, we have ensured everything they hear, they always hear from us first, we have carefully managed the press too in order to help achieve this. In order to maintain our usual high standards, the Communications area in particular needs to continue to communicate effectively with all stakeholders both during and after the Covid-19 crisis lasts. As we emerge from this crisis; this role will also provide strategic leadership and support to ensuring the organisation rebuilds and is sustainable as it looks towards the future.

The Interim Director of Marketing and Communications is a key member of the Directorate team and is responsible for developing and driving the marketing and communications strategy and plans across Jewish Care (Covid-19 related and not).

The role also provides strategic and operational leadership to the marketing and communications function, ensuring that the appropriate structures, systems, processes, competencies and brand values are in place and developed to meet and exceed the goals of the organisation's strategy and plans. The role coordinates at a strategic level with all functions of the organisation to ensure a joined-up approach between marketing and communications. The role will participate as a member of the Directorate Team in the development of the Jewish Care reset strategy to take the organisation through these challenging times and in major operational decisions.

Dimensions

In this role the Interim Director is a critical partner to all functions of the charity, making sure that organisation wide business targets are met. Jewish Care's marketing and communications team has an annual income target of £540,000 for 2020/21 with an expenditure budget £700,000 and a team of 9 staff.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities

* Work closely with the CEO and members of the Directorate to provide support and guidance for strategic decision making and the day-to-day operations of Jewish Care so that both organisation wide and functional considerations are taken into account.
* Lead the marketing, and communications strategy as a primary driver of other organisation strategies (including providing leadership and oversight for all marketing and communications required to promote the opening of our Pears Court independent living scheme as the 2nd phase of our Sandringham development, supporting the organisation's brand new Community Services and Care Home strategy and all change management communications generated form our HR department.
* Lead on providing strategic oversight and communication/change management plans for all the organisations internal and external stakeholders ensuring communications are executed and delivered in accordance with these plans by the Head of Communications and PR.
* Deliver all high-profile communications when required for key stakeholders and business critical parts of the business.
* Provide communication leadership and support to members of Jewish Care's Senior Leadership team and the Registered Managers.
* Oversee the tender process and delivery of a new website that supports the needs of the entire organisation.
* Plan, develop and ensure excellent delivery of the organisation's marketing strategy and campaigns, and develop plans to achieve strong brand awareness, growth in income, engagement in our cause and recruitment of new donors and potential service users. Ensure the development of a media plan and key communications/materials both externally (including key fundraising events such as the organisation's annual dinner).
* Take the lead in developing and managing Jewish Care's brand, messaging, direct
* fundraising appeals, advertising campaigns, media campaigns, digital communications, legacy marketing material, and data capture opportunities and other media to engage the community in Jewish care's causes whilst repositioning us in the most appropriate way to reflect the current situation and sensitivities of different audiences
* Lead, motivate, support and develop the team through effective recruitment, performance management, training and development planning to ensure organisational and staff support standards are met.
* Ensure the organisation's brand guidelines are relevant, up to date, shared and communicated and upheld across all internal and external communications created and produced to ensure our b

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Women in Prison’s Bluebird service. The service works alongside partner agencies to provide psychologically informed support to women who have experienced complex trauma and are screened into the National Probation Service’s ‘Offender Personality Disorder Pathway’.

We are recruiting x2 Female Enhanced Engagement and Relational Support Workers to provide in-depth advocacy, advice and support to a caseload of women who have multiple intersecting needs including a significant history of trauma, mental ill health and/or a diagnosis of personality disorder. Historically other services may have struggled to engage with these women.

We actively encourage applications from candidates from a variety of backgrounds, and with a range of skills and experiences. We are particularly interested to hear from Black, Asian and minoritised women and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system.This role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.

TO APPLY:

To apply, please download and read the Female Enhance Engagement And Relational Support Worker Recruitment Pack including the Job Description and Person Specification and complete the application and equalities monitoring forms in full.