Hope for Justice exists to bring an end to modern slavery by preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society. Around the world, we are growing a movement of abolitionists who believe freedom is worth the fight. Our team works from more than 30 locations across five continents. If you’re looking to make a difference, this is the place for the you.

Position

Hope for Justice is seeking an exceptional researcher, communicator and relationship-builder to take us to the next level in the way we interact with institutional funders and grant-making bodies.

As UK Partnerships Officer – Trusts & Foundations, you will secure long-term and sustainable sources of income for Hope for Justice’s award-winning and life-changing projects. The role includes research, application writing, building relationships, generating reports for secured funders and the ability to work effectively towards ambitious targets. You will work with our frontline Programs teams around the world to establish key needs and match these with potential sources of funding. The successful candidate will need to have a good balance of written and numerical/analytical skills, as well as experience with pipeline and prospect database management.

The role will involve representing the charity in external meetings, writing high-quality reports and maintaining comprehensive records, so attention-to-detail is a must.

Knowledge of modern slavery and human trafficking will also be an important part of achieving success in this role.

As Hope for Justice repositions our Programmes to make ten times the impact over the next ten years, the work of the UK Partnerships Officer – Trusts & Foundations will be a vital part of achieving sustainable and long-term income, and in doing so, changing lives and ending slavery.

This position requires someone with at least two years’ experience in a similar role and a proven track record – for full details and requirements, see the Role Profile.

Requirements

• Work as part of a team to deliver the KPIs and fundraising targets set by the International Development Director.
• Generate income from UK Trusts and Foundations to enable delivery of Hope for Justice programmes worldwide.
• To maintain a portfolio of existing trust relationships and to nurture relationships with existing UK Trusts and Foundations. This entails ensuring that contacts are recorded in the CRM system and reports to funders produced in a timely manner.
• To be a major contributor to the development of Hope for Justice Trust and Foundations programme through the cultivation of new relationships in the UK - focussing on trusts capable of contributing at the major and high value level.
• To grow all trust income and maximise all income opportunities from the UK through research and networking.
• To carry out effective research to identify new prospective donors.

Salary: Up to £25,000 per year, dependent on experience

Closing date: 18th October 2021

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which include criminal records checks, in line with our Global background checks policy. Hope for Justice participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme, as part of the referencing process we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

The Alternative Provider Federation is seeking an experienced Executive Chairperson who will represent it at the ICB Board and promote the development of social enterprise and charitable providers in Greater Manchester.

This is a critical role, acting both as the ‘glue’ for the partnership but also creating a dialogue between the Alternative Provider Federation and the ICB Board. 

The Alternative Provider Federation is effectively the new provider arm of the Greater Manchester VCSE Leadership Group and has been endorsed by the GM Integrated Care System (ICS) Transition Board.

This role is being funded via the Leadership Group as part of the work to deliver the GM Accord – an agreement between the VCSE sector, GMCA and the HSCP / ICS.

You will be employed by the 10GM partnership of local infrastructure organisations, who are founder members of the GM VCSE Leadership Group.

The main responsibilities of this role are:

• To represent the Alternative Providers at the Integrated Care Board and other meetings as required
• To ensure that social enterprise and charitable providers in GM are supported to develop and grow
• To ensure the flexibility and creativity of members of the Alternative Provider Federation are utilised to maximise their contribution to the ICS in the reduction of health inequalities in GM
• To act as a spokesperson for the Federation
• To work closely with the project manager to support members, facilitate collaborations and ensure shared values and the highest standards of probity
• To report back to the GM VCSE Leadership Group on a quarterly basis

Bolton Dementia Support is a charity working across the borough of Bolton to help those affected by any form of dementia, and their Carers to ‘live well with dementia’. We are seeking a dynamic Chief Officer to lead and develop the service. The ideal candidate will understand and have empathy for those living with dementia, their families and their Carers. A knowledge of funding streams for this vital work would be an advantage.

This role is subject to Safer Recruitment, and we may seek references prior to interview.

Appointment is subject to:

• Satisfactory references
• Evidence of current driving licence, appropriate motor insurance and access to a vehicle for business use as required by the Charity.
• DBS check
• Proof of the right to work in the UK.
• Proof of qualifications. 

We are a small team and a flexible and ‘can do’ approach is needed to support all our members.

Age UK Bolton is seeking a highly motivated, creative and friendly person for their new and exciting project, PALs (Promoting Active Lives), which aims to tackle loneliness and isolation in older people in Bolton. 
PALs is designed to support them to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Working alongside older people, a range of partners, staff and leading a team of volunteers, the PALs Service Co-ordinator will support older people to regain their independence, encouraging them to maintain their mental, physical, emotional and social activity to make later life a rewarding and fulfilling experience.

If you love working with people and are looking for a fulfilling new post, where you can make a real difference to the lives of isolated and lonely older people, then we would love to hear from you.
 

Work for a trusted local charity

Benefits we offer at Age UK Bolton: Up to 7% employer pension contributions, UK Healthcare Scheme, blended and flexible working, work laptop and phone, mileage expenses repaid at 45p mile, free parking at our Ageing Well Centre

DBS check provided

Application closing date: 12pm 25th October 2021

Please complete the Age UK Bolton application form and return to email adress listed on the application form 

Please note CVs will not be accepted

Lagan’s Foundation are recruiting a Business Development & Fundraising Officer to join their innovative and growing Charity.

Lagan's Foundation is a unique charity bridging the gap between hospital and home by offering home care services to families with children and young people with complex health issues, specialising in life limiting heart conditions or feeding difficulties through donated and commissioned care delivery pathways. 

This exciting role will be responsible for raising the profile of Lagan’s Foundation and managing their fundraising activities from community fundraising up to major donors and philanthopic giving along with foundation and grant applications. 

The role is varied, challenging and rewarding, requiring enthusiasm and energy. 

You will be a big part of the team and will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of families who desperately need some support and respite.

The ideal candidate will have sound experience of working with the charity/not-for-profit sector with proven achievements and outcomes. You’ll be confident in working with a wide range of individuals and capable of working within a fast paced environment, both within a team and as an individual.

The successful candidate will require 

• Own car with business use insurance 
• Covid Vaccine 

The role comes with additional benefits such as

• Company Contribution Pension,
• Health Care Plan,
• Employee of the Month
• Referral scheme
• 28 days holiday a year with extra 2 days after 5 years’ service. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pro-active and tenacious person to join our friendly and purposeful team. 

The Community Business Manager will play a key role in HMHC's Senior Leadership Team, working collaboratively to deliver the organisation's strategic development plan, generate earned income and develop beneficial partnerships. 

The Community Business Manager will lead on managing, developing and scaling our food and community development offer and services, including Gorton Central, Community Grocer projects and the Cafe & training kitchen at No 93 Church Lane, Harpurhey.

The Community Business Manager will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

Salary: £30,750 per annum

Location: Based at Gorton Central, Gorton Community Centre, Manchester, M18 8PE with travel to No 93 Church Lane, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 5BG.

Position type: Fixed term until 31st October 2022. 

Working hours: 37.5 hours over (5 days) Monday – Friday.

Other details: 

• 5% employer pension. 
• 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays rising 1 day per year to a maximum of 30 days.
• Plus 1 leave day for employee birthday and 1 wellbeing day accompanied by £100 wellbeing budget. 
• Sick-pay is 4-weeks full pay, 4-weeks half-pay followed by statutory sick pay (subject to satisfactory probation period). 

Equal Opportunities: 

HMHC strives to be an equal opportunities employer and celebrates diversity. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

Healthy Me Healthy Communities is a not-for-profit social enterprise founded in 2012 making a positive difference to people’s health, lives and local communities. HMHC operates on the principles of coproduction, bringing together a range of partners, resources and assets for achieving positive outcomes in neighbourhoods across Manchester. At the heart of our work is involving people who benefit from our work, believing everyone has the skills and capacity for improving their own, families and communities’ outcomes. 

HMHCs’ Strategic Vision is: 

“Enabling people to improve their own and communities’ life expectancy and quality of life by reducing health and life inequalities, resulting in health and social-care savings” 

So “everyone enjoying a long, healthy and happy life.” 

The Alternative Provider Federation is seeking an experienced Project Manager to help us develop our membership, functions and role.

Your work will complement that of our Executive Chair – a new role we are also recruiting to.

The Alternative Provider Federation is effectively the new provider arm of the Greater Manchester VCSE Leadership Group and has been endorsed by the GM Integrated Care System (ICS) Transition Board.

Both roles are being funded via the Leadership Group as part of the work to deliver the GM Accord – an agreement between the VCSE sector, GMCA and the HSCP / ICS.

You will be employed by the 10GM partnership of local infrastructure organisations, who are founder members of the GM VCSE Leadership Group.

This is a critical role for us as we move to develop an idea into a functioning entity.

You will be an experienced, highly motivated Project Manager who is excited about this new initiative and committed to helping us ensure we deliver.

The main responsibilities of this role are:

• To develop the membership of the Alternative Provider Federation, in conjunction with the current steering group
• To develop a project plan that captures the mission, vision, values, purpose and priorities of the Provider Collaborative
• To organise regular meetings of the Alternative Provider Federation, supporting the Executive Chair and fulfilling secretariat duties as required
• To report back to the GM VCSE Leadership Group on a quarterly basis
• To attend regular line management sessions with a 10GM Director
• To work to ensure that the social enterprise and charitable providers in GM are supported to develop and grow in the provider space
• To work closely with the Executive Chair to support members, facilitate collaborations and ensure shared values and the highest standards of probity
• To ensure the flexibility and creativity of members of the Alternative Provider Federation are utilised to maximise their contribution to the ICS in the reduction of health inequalities in GM, alongside the Executive Chair

Specifically

• To manage the membership process for the Alternative Provider Federation
• To initiate and undertake monitoring and evaluation for the Federation, developing systems, writing reports and preparing data as appropriate
• To develop and maintain partnerships and stakeholder relationships for the Federation to further its objectives
• To ensure that the Federation conducts its business in the spirit of mutual and collective accountability
• To foster the development and sharing of good practice within the Federation
• To implement a marketing strategy for the Federation which includes developing website pages and a directory of member services

The location of the role is flexible (must be based near one of our offices in either central London, Birmingham, Newcastle, Bristol or Manchester).

Anyone who completes one of our programmes joins the Frontline Fellowship. A growing community of over 1,500, the Fellowship is a space for social workers from across the country to connect, collaborate and innovate. The Innovation Lab is an exciting new area created at Frontline to increase the number of opportunities for fellows to have a lasting impact on children and families without a safe or stable home.

The manager will lead the Innovation Lab, and its annual 16-week innovation programme and by doing so deliver the Frontline goal to have more than five sustainable fellow-led ventures operating by 2025. To do this the Innovation Lab manager must ensure a minimum annual pipeline of more than 25 diverse fellow-led innovative ideas to develop via the innovation programme. This will be achieved by championing the Innovation Lab across local authority partners, Frontline’s Fellowship network and internally within the organisation.

Senior Director – Programme Delivery/Operations

Full Time 37.5 hours per week 

Birmingham, London or Manchester

£75,000 per annum (plus £3,000 London Weighting if applicable) 

Who we are looking for 

We are looking for a motivated and talented professional to join our Programmes team and play a leading role in the organisation as Senior Director - Programme Delivery/Operations on a permanent contract.

This is an exciting time to join Ambition Institute as we scale up our delivery to work with c. 25,000 teachers and school leaders this academic year.

This post is responsible for the operational functions (logistics, scheduling and events) that support both our central programme delivery and our national network of delivery partners. You will play a key role in ensuring high quality professional development for teachers and school leaders through holding responsibility for the continuous improvement of programme delivery and participant experience through oversight of programme data, reporting and governance.

In this role you will be responsible for a multi-million Pound delivery budget, as well as overall programme data, reporting, reviewing risk and the continuous improvement of programme delivery. The post-holder will manage a complex multi-disciplinary team of 4-6 Associate Directors and work in close partnership with Programme teams and support Directors through the curation of management information.

Reporting to the Executive Director - Programmes, the successful candidate can be based in any of our office locations.

Who are Ambition Institute? 

At Ambition Institute we help schools tackling educational disadvantage to keep getting better, and help their teachers and school leaders to become more expert over time. That’s how we’ll make sure every child gets a great education and the best possible start in life.

• We train teachers and leaders at all levels to get better at the things that make the biggest difference: what you teach, how you teach it, and how you create the conditions for schools to thrive.
• We share what works. Everyone can benefit from evidence of how great teaching and leadership can improve schools and change lives, so we connect people to the latest research and best practice.
• We champion every teacher and school leader’s potential to develop, as the driving force for sustainable school improvement. 

Our offer 

We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you:

• Agile working culture, so you can control how you work.
• Staff affinity networks that help keep equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.
• Enhanced maternity pay after a year’s service.
• Shared parental leave package.
• Access to free, confidential 24/7 wellbeing and support line.
• Professional development offer for all staff.
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays.
• Employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% national insurance rebate).
• Interest free season ticket / bike loans

How to apply 

All applications must be received by the closing date, 9am on 25th October 2021. Interviews are expected to take place on 28th/29th October 2021.

To apply for this role, or any of our other vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website. 

Equality and diversity matter to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. 

Part time – 3 or 4 days per week (21 – 28 hours)
London, Manchester, Birmingham or Bradford with home working options
Permanent

Do you want to work for an organisation with an inspiring cause, an ambitious plan, and a dedicated team of staff and volunteers? Join Refugee Action, where 98.5% of staff and volunteers feel proud to work or volunteer.

Refugee Action exists to help refugees and people seeking asylum who have survived some of the world’s worst regimes. After fleeing unimaginable horrors, they find themselves in a continued crisis in the UK, often homeless, living in poverty and unable to work. We provide these highly vulnerable, traumatised people with the support they need to live again with dignity. Then we help them build safe, happy, and productive lives in the UK. Our vision is that refugees and people seeking asylum will be welcome in the UK. They will get justice, live free of poverty and be able to successfully rebuild their lives.

Our vision for a welcoming UK has never been more important. Last year almost 80 million people were displaced, the biggest refugee crisis since the World War Two. Add to this the most hostile Government we have ever faced, now’s the time to stand up for the rights of refugees.

Refugee Action aims to attract, retain and develop the highly skilled and engaged individuals in every area in which we work. We’re proud of our diverse workforce and values-based organisational culture.
We are looking for an empathetic and motivated Head of HR to lead our small HR team and join our Senior Leadership team. In this role you will:

• Lead and develop a HR function that enables Refugee Action to achieve its strategic aims by recruiting, managing and developing skilled and engaged staff.
• Oversee all operational and strategic HR activities.
• Promote and protect an inclusive organisational culture true to our values that supports anti-racism in all its forms (Our values are: with refugees & asylum seekers, collaboration, courage).
• Manage HR staff and support them in their development in their roles.
• Proactively collaborate with leaders and managers across the charity to ensure the effective support and management of staff.

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Experience of working in a generalist HR management role with experience of developing and implementing HR practices, policies and systems.
• Experience of setting / contributing to HR strategy with experience of developing and overseeing HR workplans and budgets.
• Passion for delivering a high quality, efficient and highly empathetic HR service to an organisation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to create an inclusive culture of learning and collaboration with individuals and within the HR team.
• Commitment to the values of Refugee Action with the ability to embed these into HR processes and practices.
• A working knowledge of UK employment law sufficient to assess risk, develop compliant processes and provide high quality HR advise to senior managers.
• Experience and understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to work with people from a range of different cultures.

Those with lived experience as a refugee are encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 10:00am Monday 1st November 2021
Interviews: Monday 15th November 2021 via zoom/teams

The Girls' Network are looking for a new Head of Programmes, to join the small Senior Team running this award-winning national charity. We are looking for someone experienced in leading programme delivery, to start as soon as possible, and help lead our bold vision for a world where no girls' future is limited. The role is home based, but ideally in one of our existing programme locations (London, Sussex, Portsmouth, West Midlands, Newcastle, Liverpool, Manchester) as there is a requirement to travel to meet the programme team. 

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with one of the UK’s leading providers of services for Deaf and Visually Impaired people to recruit its new Chair of Trustees!

For more than 45 years DSN has been providing quality community and supported living services for deaf and Visually Impaired people. From residential care to sign language interpreting services; from access to public services through community support and to specific services aimed at empowering young deaf people to achieve, DSN has sought to be both innovative and progressive. Delivering services that improve equality of access, life experiences and opportunities for all deaf and visually impaired people. This commitment defines us, and will continue to inspire us to deliver a better future.

Looking to build upon the success of the last 45 years, DSN is now looking for a new Chair for the Board of Trustees. The Board meets quarterly at one of DSN’s offices and we are looking for a Chair who has the gravitas and experience to lead DSN on the next part of its journey as the organisation seeks to develop services for older deaf people, to expand its provision for people living with Visual Impairment and further develop its offer for young deaf people.

Successful applicants should be able to demonstrate;

An excellent understanding of the different operational contexts of the voluntary, public, and private sectors

Significant experience of leadership at either an executive or non-executive level

Previous non-executive experience, with the strategic skills and commercial acumen necessary to ensure excellent governance and organisational performance

A strong commitment to organisational development / improvement

Excellent communication and relationship skills, political awareness and a personal affinity towards the values of DSN

A passion for the work of DSN. Lived experience of deafness or Visual Impairment would be especially welcome.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack on how to apply, please send a CV in confidence to our consultant Nick Shanks.

For an informal and confidential conversation about the position, please contact Nick at the above address with your contact details, and suitable times to chat.

Please note: responding to this advertisement will not in itself be considered an application. We will need a CV and a supporting statement addressing the full person specification in the information pack.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 29th October 2021

We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

This role is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and completion of an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note! This is a voluntary position & as such does not pay a salary. Travel expenses can be reimbursed as per the Volunteer Expenses Policy.

The Girls' Network are looking for a new Head of Fundraising & Communications, to join the small Senior Team running this award-winning national charity. We are looking for someone experienced in leading either or both areas, who is keen to work in both, to start as soon as possible, and help lead our bold vision for a world where no girls' future is limited.  You will be based from home, but ideally in one of the regions in which we operate (Sussex, South Coast, London, West Midlands, North East, North West).

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with one of the UK’s leading providers of services for Deaf and Visually Impaired people to recruit a new Treasurer to its Board of Trustees!

For more than 45 years DSN has been providing quality community and supported living services for deaf and Visually Impaired people. From residential care to sign language interpreting services; from access to public services through community support and to specific services aimed at empowering young deaf people to achieve, DSN has sought to be both innovative and progressive. Delivering services that improve equality of access, life experiences and opportunities for all deaf and visually impaired people. This commitment defines us, and will continue to inspire us to deliver a better future.

Looking to build upon the success of the last 45 years, DSN is now looking for a new Treasurer to join the Board of Trustees. The Board meets quarterly at one of DSN’s offices and we are looking for a Treasurer, ideally a certified accountant, who has the financial skills and acumen to support DSN on the next part of its journey as it seeks to develop services for older deaf people, to expand its provision for people living with Visual Impairment and further develop its offer for young deaf people.

Successful applicants should be able to demonstrate;

An excellent understanding of the different operational contexts of the voluntary, public, and private sectors

Significant experience of financial leadership at either an executive or non-executive level

Previous non-executive experience, with the financial skills and acumen necessary to ensure excellent governance of a charity’s finances

A strong commitment to organisational financial development / improvement / audit and impact analysis

Excellent communication and relationship skills, political awareness and a personal affinity towards the values of DSN

A passion for the work of DSN. Lived experience of deafness or Visual Impairment would be especially welcome.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack on how to apply, please send a CV in confidence to our consultant Nick Shanks.

For an informal and confidential conversation about the position, please contact Nick at the above address with your contact details, and suitable times to chat.

Please note: responding to this advertisement will not in itself be considered an application. We will need a CV and a supporting statement addressing the full person specification in the information pack.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 29th October 2021

We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

This role is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and completion of an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note! This is a voluntary position & as such does not pay a salary. Travel expenses can be reimbursed as per the Volunteer Expenses Policy.