SOS Children's Villages UK is going through an exciting period of growth, as part of which we are strengthening our corporate partnerships team.
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships, you will help grow SOS Children’s Villages UK’s income from companies through a range of mechanisms including employee fundraising, Charity of the Year, cause-related marketing and strategic partnerships.
The SOS Children's Villages UK offices are in Cambridge but this role can be largely home-based with travel to Cambridge, London and partners as required. Everyone is currently working from home as per government guidelines.
Please see the attached job description for further information about our Corporate Partnerships Officer role, how to apply and employee benefits (including a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory pension scheme and a Training & Development Policy)
Applicants must be UK based (as must be able to travel reguarly if required as mentioned above), have the right to work in the UK and be able to produce the relevant valid documentation.
We will be unable to consider applications that do not have a cover letter.
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Job Description - Part-time Senior Fundraiser (Trusts) and Communications Officer
Tom’s Trust provides psychological support for children with brain tumours and their families, currently in the East of England and in the North East. We are a small, dynamic, charity, with a vision that all families will in the future have this support and a new strategy to make this happen.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a motivate, skilled, supportive individual to join our dynamic fundraising team.
Role: Senior Fundraising and Communications Officer
Based: Cambridge (Whittlesford) but with some homeworking if wished
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week, with flexibility
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years fundraising experience, specifically with success in applying for grants and trusts; good communication skills both in writing and in person, ideally including writing for websites and other digital work
- Drivers Licence and use of car
- Good IT skills essential
- Some experience of marketing useful
- Salary: £15,000 - £20,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
As Senior Fundraiser and Communications Officer, you will be responsible for continuing to develop our Case for Support and for putting together large applications for grants and trusts, including creating project budgets. You will have experience with Wordpress and maintaining website content, with skilled and inspiring writing, and good technical skills creating images for social media, websites and newsletters.
You will be confident using Microsoft programmes, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Donorfy or a similar database would be a bonus.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategies and ability to create motivating and inspiring proposals to trusts and foundations. You will be a confident speaker for presentations and talks and have an experience in building trust and relationships with supporters.
Closing date: 12 January 2021.To Apply and for More Information, please email your CV. Interviews in January with the aim to start asap. No agencies please.
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Principal purpose of the post: To plan, implement, and oversee the well-established ISA National Training Programme, which includes online, residential and non-residential courses and conferences. Responsibilities include all aspects of planning and running the annual training programme, budget monitoring, reporting on key metrics to the CEO and line managing two colleagues, who support in delivering the objectives. An agile and innovative approach is essential to deliver on the key accountabilities and to adapt to the changing market and environment.
Full details of the core duties and person specification are available on the vacancies section of our website.
How to apply: You must email to us a letter of application, as well as your CV.
Contract: The post is temporary (fixed-term: 12 months, extended by agreement) and subject to checks that include the right to work in the UK.
Effective: from 15 March 2021
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break), normally 9.00 – 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday (flexibility and some weekend working will be required).
Holiday entitlement: 25 days per annum, plus public and bank holidays. Holidays must be taken outside of published school term times.
Location: Great Chesterford (Essex)*, although may include working from home due to Covid-19. The role will involve supporting the Association’s activities offsite, including the Association’s conferences and other training events.
*Availability to work full-time from our office in Great Chesterford after the Covid-19 crisis passes is highly desirable. Candidates unable to commit to this will need to explain in their cover letter how they would prepare for events and manage colleagues without being physically present.
Interviews will be held online on 12 February 2021
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.
You will support delivery of FFI’s strategy that seeks to empower our partner organisations to achieve their conservation goals. You will lead the technical capacity support that the Partnerships & Organisational Development (PODs) Programme offers to FFI staff to help them effectively manage partner relationships and support the partner’s organisational development. You will lead on and ensure implementation of FFI’s Partner Due Diligence process. You will assess and evaluate staff capacity in supporting the organisational development of partner organisations. Where appropriate, you will also support needs-based capacity development interventions for priority FFI conservation partner organisations.
You will have the ability to build and manage relationships with a wide range of individuals and organisations. You will have excellent facilitation, communication and collaboration skills, including consensus-building skills and be able to apply these to diverse groups of people. You should have a minimum of 5 years demonstrated knowledge and experience relating to organisational development. You will need good knowledge of strategic development/Theory of Change approaches and significant experience of providing capacity building, mentoring and/or training support to others. You should be passionate about mentoring and capacity building, be able to build positive personal and institutional relationships, and have the ability to work across multi-disciplinary groups and geographically dispersed teams.
In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance. Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.
For further details and to apply please click here
Please note that the closing date for applications has been extended to Sunday, 24 January 2021.
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We are looking for a driven, innovative and experienced digital professional to lead our new multi-disciplinary Digital Dept. The team has been established to harness the potential of digital communications in delivering against the charity’s growth, engagement, research and organisational excellence objectives.
The Head of Digital spearheads ARUK’s expertise in, and application of, all digital channels. They will have sector-leading knowledge of consumers’ digital expectations, and a proven record in delivering against those needs. They will work across the organisation, setting a vision and proactively making the case for digital communication and campaigns, working collaboratively with their peers to deliver for our supporters and other important stakeholders.
With their technical understanding, they will also play an important role in digitally upskilling the entire organisation, moving ARUK towards a model of central digital leadership with devolved team-level expertise.
Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.
By working at Alzheimer’s Research UK, you will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2020, we were listed 39th in the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For. We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
Key responsibilities include:
- Helping to establish the newly independent Digital Department at ARUK, supporting positive team development, relationship building, growth and goal setting.
- Working collaboratively within the Dept and beyond to assess ARUK’s digital capabilities and setting a new digital vision for the charity - developing and delivering the strategies to achieve it.
- Devising, implementing and monitoring annual Operational Plans for the Digital Department, working with peers and the Director of Communications, Engagement and Brand.
- Budgetary responsibility for the Digital Department.
- Work alongside the Head of IT and Head of Data and CRM, to lead our cross functional technology and systems working group, driving continuous improvements in how our audience experiences and interacts with ARUK
- Horizon scanning, identifying best practice and trend insights from the sector and beyond to allow ARUK to innovate, and to drive any opportunities within the organisation.
- Developing a comprehensive overview of end-to-end supporter journeys and how digital can enable effective stewardship, cross-sell and deliver an experience for supporters that meets high expectations.
- Acting as Digital Ambassador on key cross organisational projects, and leading cross-org working groups as appropriate.
- Analysing appropriate performance data to draw insights that inform our work.
- Developing cases for digital change and investment that demonstrate clear ROI and key indicators of digital performance
- Supporting ARUK’s leadership in understanding and championing digital transformation
What we are looking for:
- A strong leader, with experience of establishing new teams and functions.
- A passionate advocate for digital communications, and an ability to inspire those around them.
- A collaborative personality, and a relationship builder.
- Excellent understanding of best practice in digital communications, and sound technical experience.
- Experience of business and strategic planning and budgeting.
- A keen analytical eye, and a willingness to challenge and improve.
- Someone with an eye on the future. Alzheimer’s Research UK embraces innovation and is open to new ideas and ways of working.
- Experience of working with senior leadership and maintaining high level agency and stakeholder relationships.
- Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.
- A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences.
Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.
Salary: Circa £65,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.
The closing date for applications is the 31 January 2021, with interviews likely to be held on the 10 or 11 February 2021. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on any of these dates.
To be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.
To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please review the vacancy information pack or visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.
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We are looking for a reliable, professional administrator. You would provide a first point of contact for clients, referrers and other stakeholders as well as providing admin support to our team of front line staff. Some hours will need to be worked at our office in Hardwick near Cambridge to scan post and send stationery and PPE to colleagues. You will need to be organised and flexible with good IT skills and a willingness to tackle a range of tasks. Application by CV and covering letter addressing the points in the person specification by midday on Friday 22nd January. If you do not address the points in the person specification your application may not be considered.
23 hours a week Monday to Friday, some of which can be worked from home.
Salary £14,898 for a 23 hour week (£23,966.11 pa pro rata)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SOS Children's Villages UK is going through an exciting period of growth, as part of which we are strengthening our programme funding team.
Reporting to the Head of Programme Funding, the Grant Fundraising Manager will secure charitable income from grant making organisations and support applications to statutory and lottery funding, prioritising restricted funds and projects with the greatest need, while ensuring unrestricted funding opportunities are maximised. With a passion and creativity for developing high quality grant applications and reports, you will be responsible for research to ensure a regular and reliable pipeline of new prospects, developing grant proposals and reports, whilst also leveraging existing relationships.
The SOS Children's Villages UK offices are in Cambridge but this role can be largely home-based with travel to Cambridge, London and partners as required. Everyone is currently working from home as per government guidelines.
Please see the attached job description for further information about our Grant Fundraising Manager role, how to apply and employee benefits (including a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory pension scheme and a Training & Development Policy)
Applicants must be UK based (as must be able to travel if required as mentioned above), have the right to work in the UK and be able to produce the relevant valid documentation.
We will be unable to consider applications that do not have a cover letter.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.
Support Worker Responsibilities:
We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our Dementia Support Team predominately covering Cambridge City parts of South Cambridgeshire and St Ives but will include working across the whole of Cambridgeshire from time to time. Initially based at home, however, this will alter during 2021 and the post will be community based.
The Dementia Support Service provides a highly responsive and individualised information, signposting and referral service to people affected by dementia. As a Dementia Support Worker you will assist people with dementia and their carers in identifying their needs, providing information and guidance to help maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. You will be part of a highly motivated and supportive team, sharing responsibility of some admin tasks, including duty telephone coverage.
You will build relationships with a range of local contacts. This will include networking with health and care professionals, marketing the Dementia Support Service and providing dementia support within GP practices to help people with a diagnosis get referred to the service as early as possible. You will also develop networks and pathways with partner organisations who work in the field of dementia, ensuring seamless and consistent support and empowering individuals affected by dementia to make informed choices. We provide support face-to-face, by telephone and online.
Please note that due to current restrictions in relation to Covid-19 pandemic our dementia support workers are working from home and the support service is restricted to telephone and online.
Support Worker Requirements:
We are looking for a highly motivated individual, with an understanding of dementia and the needs of people affected by dementia.
It is essential you have good communication skills to meet the diverse needs of our community and to represent their needs to statutory and other voluntary agencies. It is desirable that you have had some experience of working with these types of agencies. Your communication skills will also need to include efficient use of IT systems to record data, write reports and communicate by email. You will have an understanding of client confidentiality which includes how this is applied when representing client needs.
You will possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) or have demonstrable experience. You will be empathetic and non-judgmental in your approach with a commitment to equal opportunity. This role requires that you are able to travel independently.
If this sounds like you and you wish to apply for this role, then we look forward to receiving your application. So, don’t delay apply today!
About Alzheimer’s Society:
Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Cambridge and Ely
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £19,964 - £20,770 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Closing Date: 21 January 2021
Interview Date: TBC
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity, etc.
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