Refugee Action exists to help refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve 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.

Never has there been a more important time to stand up for refugees in Britain. Refugee Action has recently invested in the development of crucial high value income streams, and an exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our growing Philanthropy & Partnerships team. Working with the team across the wider fundraising department, and colleagues across services and campaigns to identify and develop opportunities for future strategic partnerships, this role will continue the development and implementation of a strategic programme to grow corporate partnerships income over the next three years.

It is a fantastic time to join this growing team if you want to play a leading role in transforming a corporate partnerships programme. With the whole charity developing a new three-year strategy over the coming year, there will be really exciting opportunities to take new partners on a journey and create fulfilling and valuable partnerships for both Refugee Action and corporates. We have also established an Expert by Experience Fundraising Advisory Group, to consult people with lived experience and develop and shape partnership plans together. Providing high quality account management, research and strategic planning, the successful candidate will play an invaluable part in growing this programme at a vital time for Refugee Action.

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Demonstrable experience in relationship development and account management, with the skills and ability to quickly build rapport with all levels of seniority through articulate and persuasive communication skills, including preparing and leading presentations and pitches
• Proven new business development know-how, with the experience to develop new income generating opportunities and the completer-finisher skills to ‘close’ the deal
• Strong written communication skills, with experience developing strong applications and composing compelling proposals for potential partners
• Experience of working with internal stakeholders and operational teams to help ensure partnership deliverables are met
• Expert knowledge of corporate fundraising methodology and the CSR, Corporate/charity market.

Regional Manager

Hft is a national charity and a leading force in supporting people with learning disabilities and their families. A truly nationwide organisation, we support over 2,500 people through innovative, person-centred services with a strong focus on promoting independence.

Everything we do focuses on helping the people we support to live the life they choose. By working in partnership with them, and those that know them well, we create flexible services that meet their needs, whether they need substantial or just occasional support.

To be successful in your application, you must be able to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Salary: £35-45k depending on experience

Job Type: Full time

Location: Leeds

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to join us as a Regional Manager to shape our services and develop and lead the region to success.

Your responsibilities will include:

• the management and development of services within Leeds
• raising the profile and working standards to ensure that Hft is the leading provider of learning disability services
• You will become a champion of our support model, Fusion, and ensure the model is used to optimise the delivery of high quality, personalised services.
• Reporting to the Divisional Director, you will be part of Hft's senior operational management team.

You will need to be skilled in supporting people with complex needs and with knowledge and experience of negotiating and building relationships with Local Authorities and other external agencies. You must have a proven track record of managing significant budgets in a tight financial climate. Strong communication skills are essential with the awareness and sensitivity of dealing with the issues surrounding a changing organisation. You must be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills, including managing motivating and coaching experienced managers. You will be responsible for a geographical region including new growth and development of existing services. This is a pivotal role with the scope to shape and contribute to the working of the wider Divisional Management team.

A full UK driving licence is essential and you must be qualified to a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or equivalent. You will also need experience and up to date knowledge of the learning disability sector.

What we Offer

The career development opportunities are excellent. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in our teams to ensure they have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support others to live the best life possible. Your registration and induction process will start as soon as you join

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options, as well as support for financial wellbeing. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.

Closing date: Monday 31st May 2021

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Regional Manager, Service Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Registered Cluster Manager, Social Care, Supervisor, Team Leader, Not For Profit, Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, Deputy Service Manager, Learning Disabilities, Senior Support Worker etc.

Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential.

The Role:

The scope of this role is to contribute to the overall success of our Organisation in accordance with Migrant Help’s visions, values and objectives. The post-holder is expected to:

• Provide day to day management for their regional team(s) and to ensure statutory and contractual
compliance on behalf of the organisation.

• Ensure that quality standards are met and continuous improvement a focus.

• Maintain and develop excellent working relationships and referral procedures with and between 
external stakeholders in order to improve the access to and quality of mainstream and specialist
servicesforrefugees and asylum seekers.

• Ensure continuous development of the role and their team.

• Ensure that the service is delivered according to procedures and processes.

• Attend meetings with key partners and stakeholders asthe organisation requires.

• Monitor the service and react accordingly, and in a timely manner to changing needs with resultant 
re-prioritisation of his or her work as necessary.

• Lead within their region(s) on Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Data Security and Quality.

• Co-ordinate with colleagues in other parts of the organisation and with our sub-contractors to 
successfully deliver Asylum Services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead the Advice, Issue Reporting and Eligibility (AIRE) service for Yorkshire, Humberside, & North
East of England based at Wakefield Initial Accommodation, responsible for planning the team’s 
deployment, delegating work appropriately and ensuring delivery of service across the region(s).
This includes planning cover and ad hoc absence (i.e. leave and sickness) and weekend working,
as required.

• Provide support to other regional services teams and EAGL team by allocating regional resources as required

• Provide support to the Head of MH Welcome and deputising when needed

• Lead on a range of HR process including recruitment, induction, staff development, appraisal and 
supervision, absence monitoring, disciplinary and grievance issues and any other associated processes

• Manage the Senior Client Adviser(s) providing support and advice on complex cases

• Provide support to the Head of MH Welcome in attending local Strategic Migration 
Partnership meetings, stakeholder meetings and other for a within your area of responsibility,
in conjunction and supported by the Senior Management, as required.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant local authorities, agencies and 
stakeholders in the region /National (Wales / Scotland / Northern Ireland) working in partnership 
with the Head of MH Welcome, the Head of Regional Services and Head of Outreach.

• Conduct regular team meetings and daily briefings to ensure that staff are kept up to date with 
changes in policy, legislation and law, safety and any other matters that effect the delivery of
service

• Report to the line manager any changes in trends and the impact on client service delivery

• Carry out required quality control audit of work and adherence to relevant legislation and 
quality standards e.g. file reviews, to ensure compliance with standards of OISC and the Advice
Quality Standard, GDPR, ISO9001 etc.

• Include apprenticeships, work placements and volunteers within the team for the provision of 
additional support services to clients as agreed with the line manager.

• Deal with complaints about the service and manage incidents in accordance with Migrant Help policies and operating procedures

• Responsible for regional budget management and future planning across petty cash control, ensure accurate records are kept

• Any other duties which may be assigned 

Benefits:

We place a high value on employees in relation to the work that they do and the benefits the organisation offers, with an ethos of being a Great Place to Work these include:

• Flexibility and work life balance
• Enhanced family friendly provisions
• Additional holiday entitlements
• Perkbox benefits
• Non-contributory pension scheme.

Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process.

Special Requirements:  

- This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

- The post is subject to Counter Terrorist  (CTC) Check 

- The successful candidate need to be OISC registered or willing to obtain OISC Registration

Therefore the applicant must:

- Hold a valid, full current 10 year British passport; full EU passport or have indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

- Provide full employment history for previous 3 years and or suitable documentation to cover any gaps.

-  Be able to provide full 5 years UK address history.

We are looking for a passionate person who with a `can-do` attitude who is driven by the desire to make a difference and who can recognise the wishes and needs of adults at risk and communicate effectively using different methods according to people's needs.

You will have the skills to think outside the box to find ways to engage the residents and be dynamic in the activities you provide.  Your ability to organise complex schedules is essential.  The successful person will be solution focused and able to think on their feet in an ever changing environment.

Purpose of the role:

The WEA has an exciting opportunity for a Customer Experience Manager to join the Quality and Student Services Team.

As a Customer Experience Manager you will shape and deliver the end-to-end experience of the WEA`s current and prospective learners, drive conversion across key stages of the learner journey and manage the enrolment and application experience and process through the `call-centre` function.

Key areas of responsibility:

You will be responsible for all KPI`s across our learner journey, implementing the customer experience strategy and be responsible for ensuring that learner satisfaction across all engagement points is paramount.

About you:

To apply for this post please attach your CV and a supporting statement / covering letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the person specification.

Major Partnerships Team Assistant

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Flexible location- offices in London, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester

London Starting Salary: £24,770 to £26,770 per annum

Regional Starting Salary: £21,690 to £23,690 per annum

We have a great opportunity for a Major Partnerships Assistant to come and play a key role within the team, providing administrative and project support to colleagues. The Major Partnerships Team manages relationships with major and high value donors, trusts and statutory funders, corporate partners, and donations from legacies. The Major Partnerships Team Assistant will be the first port of call for enquiries internally and externally and will have a good overview of the team's activities.

We are looking for a database and spreadsheet whizz who can prove that data isn't scary, and someone who can confidently and proactively manage projects from start to finish. You'll be adept at juggling several tasks simultaneously whilst having the ability to talk confidently via all communication channels.

This is the perfect role for someone looking to start their career in major donor fundraising or corporate partnerships - due to the varied nature of the role, no two days will be the same!

Closing Date: Monday 24th May 2021 (23:59)

Interviews: w/c 7th June 2021

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the environment movement.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.

Christians Together Calderdale are seeking a Business Development Manager to lead with the growth of our charity and ensure its financial security through seeking funding and completing relevant bids on our behalf.  We work to support the homeless and vulnerable community of Calderdale through our projects, including the Food Bank, Winter Shelter, Banqueting Table (free lunches three times a week) and drop in support.

Paddock Community Trust are seeking a Community Engagement Manager to as a champion for our complimentary range of community support programmes across Kirklees, providing clear and concise information through a variety of communications channels.The successful candidate will support the management, delivery and monitoring of small-scale community projects throughout Kirklees, working closely with our partners, residents and local agencies. The Community Engagement Manager will take responsibility for increasing the visibility of our services through social media activity, outreach work, building and developing local networks and establishing new links with community-based groups.

Project Manager - People Programme
Reference: MAY20216930
Location: Flexible
Salary: £27,574.00 - £30,590.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days Annual Leave

About The People Programme:

The People Programme currently comprises a suite of projects and change initiatives, including Workforce Attraction, eRecruitment, and Workforce Planning. It is designed to bring to life our organisational aspirations being developed by the workforce and the Leadership Portfolio as a result of our new organisational strategic direction.

Working within a large integrated programme and project management team, you would be joining a team of project professionals, including volunteers who deliver organisational wide change through programmes, projects and other activities.

The successful candidate will support a Senior Project Manager and Senior Programme Manager in projects and activities within the People Programme.

What’s the role about?

You’ll be responsible for delivering projects and change initiatives across the UK that will support our new RSPB strategy and OWL Portfolio vision. These projects will mostly have a cross-organisational mission, positively impacting our workforce, culture and brand. All projects will have a multitude of interdependencies and stakeholders that will need to be effectively managed. As an experienced and proactive Project Manager, you’ll be used to working at pace, managing a number of projects and ensuring that they planned and delivered to meet our internal requirements.

The People Programme team are dispersed throughout the RSPB and we work remotely, both with each other and other stakeholders, on a daily basis. We are flexible about location, and currently the team all work from home. In non-Covid times there will be a requirement to travel to The Lodge, RSPB headquarters from time to time.

Key activities will include:

• Managing a number of concurrent projects across departments and countries.
• Working with stakeholders from across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. You’ll manage and maintain their support and engagement throughout your project's lifecycle and highlight emerging risks and issues, advising on mitigation, to the appropriate project board.
• Communicating and engaging with colleagues and stakeholders at a variety of levels. You will be confident in articulating project needs with Senior Management to drive and manage positive change.
• Managing all interdependencies between the project and departments/teams that will be impacted as a result of the change.

What we need from you:

As a project manager in the People Programme you will work alongside project management colleagues developing and delivering projects to meet the strategic objectives of the People Programme and OWL Portfolio.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience of leading on the development and delivery of projects using a standard project management framework e.g. RSPB Project management Framework/APMP
• Have experience of stakeholder management. You should be confident persuading and influencing a wide range of people at all levels in the organisation
• Be able to demonstrate where you have worked collaboratively across an organisation with colleagues from different departments
• Be comfortable working under pressure and able to adapt to changing circumstances

Essential skills, knowledge & experience:

1. Experience of working with senior stakeholders
2. Experience of managing and communicating change
3. Experience of project delivery using the RSPB PMF framework
4. Experience of owning, updating and reporting against a project plan (either in excel or Microsoft Project)
5. Experience of managing more than one project or change initiative at a time
6. Experience of issue resolution, and risk management

Desirable skills, knowledge & experience:

1. Understanding of the principles of agile project management
2. Experience of managing 3rd party suppliers/partners
3. Experience of building robust business cases and knowledge of financial PM
4. Contributing to and sharing of Project management or change management best practice.
5. Experience and knowledge of applying the principles of RSPB Governance & Risk

Closing date: 23:59, 25 May 2021
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position on 7th & 8th June.

Interested?

Please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position

No agencies please.

About Us

The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest community funder in the UK - we’re proud to award money raised by players of The National Lottery to communities across the UK. Last year alone we gave out over half a billion pounds (£508.5 million) of National Lottery funding to over 11,000 community projects across the UK, enabling even more people and communities to bring their ideas and ambitions to life. We support a wide range of health, educational, environmental, and charitable projects with grants ranging from as little as £500 to multi-million-pound programmes. 86% of our new grants were for less than £10k.

At the heart of everything we do is the belief that when people are in the lead, communities thrive. National Lottery funding is open to everyone and we’re privileged to be able to work with the smallest of grassroots groups right up to large UK-wide charities. We have changed how we work across the Fund to help us serve people and communities more effectively, working flexibly and on their terms; working closer to communities.

Our England Portfolio

The National Lottery Community Fund manages 5 distinct funding portfolios: the UK portfolio, supporting work that spans the 4 countries, the Wales portfolio, The Scotland portfolio, The NI portfolio and the England portfolio.

Across its 5 portfolios, the National Lottery Community Fund commits over £500m every year. The England portfolio is by some measure the largest of the 5 portfolios with an annual commitment budget of over £400m.

The grant portfolio in England includes a small grant programme, for grants up to £10,000, a medium to large grant portfolio, for grants upwards of £10,000, and a portfolio of large, thematic investments.

As part of our transformation to working more closely to the communities we support, we have created 6 regional teams across England, working across 6 regions: London, South East & Eastern, Midlands, North East & Cumbria, North-West, South-West and Yorkshire & Humber. Team members are dispersed, based in their local communities. The regional teams are mainly responsible for awarding and managing our grants over £10,000, but, crucially, are also responsible for developing the local understanding and local connections that will enable us to ensure that our funding makes the most difference to local people and communities. 

Relationships are at the core of the way the regional teams work; relationships with applicants, grant holders, other funders, local decision-makers and other stakeholders and, of course, the local communities that we are aiming to support.

Our local ways of working need to respond to the local context but remain sufficiently consistent across our organisation – we are all part of the National Lottery Community Fund and our core goals and principles need to transpire in whatever we do, wherever we do it.

We are committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Our funding is for all communities whatever their starting point and we understand that some will need extra support. In adopting an equity approach to our funding, we recognise groups are situated differently due to structural inequalities and we need to develop our funding in a way that understands and addresses the specific circumstances and root causes of disadvantage.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead our Yorkshire & Humber team as the Head of Region, to maximise the impact of our funding and lead the strategic direction and management of our regional portfolio. You will be accountable for all aspects of strategic and operational management within the dedicated region, including local prioritisation, grant budget management, operational excellence, and key stakeholder management. You will be the key representative of the National Lottery Community Fund in your region.

Our Yorkshire & Humber region spans rich and diverse communities and geography, with a population of over 5 million, living across coastal shores, seven cities and 21 Local Authorities, with a complexity of deprivation. You will oversee awards of approximately £26m per annum within the region alongside being responsible for a portfolio of approximately £40m grants in management. You will lead a team of 20 remotely-based mobile team members in the region.

You will be a key member of the England Leadership Team, maintaining strong relationships with other Regional Heads as well as with colleagues in the Central Funding and Support Teams.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference through our funding, with a deep understanding of the communities we serve. You will have experience of building and leading teams and driving a culture of inclusion with an ability to coach, inspire, and empower people. Your ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with a diverse range of senior level internal and external stakeholders will be second to none, you will have experience in creating connections and facilitating divers stakeholder networks and you will be a confident communicator, comfortable in all environments. You will demonstrate an ability to work in an agile way, ensuring we are flexible and continue to improve in line with feedback and insights from customers and frontline staff.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 Hours per week

Location:Leeds with frequent travel

Interview Date: 14 or 15 June

The location of this role is as stated within the advert however due to the pandemic colleagues are temporarily remote working and this is under regular review in-line with government guidelines.

About You

As an experienced senior leader, you may, or may not come from a funding background but you may have significant experience of working with communities in the VCSE sector, and/or developing strategies involving stakeholders from different sectors and backgrounds, designed to deliver greater joint impact. You will be responsible for achieving our strategic aim of being for everyone. You will need to a good communicator, able to translate a vision into reality. The role will give you the flexibility to make the role your own and develop alongside the organisation; working collaboratively with the team to produce a broad portfolio of relationships and investments across the Yorkshire & Humber region.

Specifically, you’ll need to demonstrate your experience and qualifications in these areas: 

• Strong commitment to make a positive impact in communities across Yorkshire and Humber
• You are an inclusive leader, with highly developed people skills, using your gravitas to enable others to achieve their full potential. You have the ability to offer guidance and direction through consistent and realistic core principles, setting priorities and deliverables based on an understanding of the organisational as well as external context
• Good decision-making skills, considering evidence, analysis and personal experience to take and mitigate risk as appropriate
• Implementing effective performance management, planning, risk analysis and governance resulting in greater impact and efficiency
• Developing and enhancing relationships with senior stakeholders across sectors, representing the Fund externally
• Experience in budgeting and data analysis, as well as developing and delivering annual and longer-term strategic operating plans
• Values-driven and passionate about the Fund’s purpose

We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. As such we particularly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

For You

We seek to develop our staff and offer a wide range of personal development opportunities.

We offer a wide range of generous benefits including: 

• Generous annual leave and company pension scheme
• Flexible working to support staff with their work/life balance, taking into account things such as caring responsibilities, worship and attendance at religious festivals
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Season ticket and cycle to work loans
• Paid volunteering leave

How to Apply 

Visit our website on The National Lottery Community Fund for further details about the vacancy and our application process.

Equal Opportunities

We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

Equality, diversity and inclusion in our grant-making, and amongst our people, are all vital to our success in supporting people and communities to thrive.  We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with.  We are committed to being an inclusive and great place to work, and recognise our people come from diverse backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident employer and positively welcome applications from disabled people.

Are you a motivated, passionate and experienced manager with an impressive track record of delivering high-quality services, to meet the needs of local communities in a social work/care, health or education profession? Want to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families? If so, read on.

Catholic Care is an ambitious Charity. We are always striving to offer even better services to give the children, young people, families and schools we work with quality and highly regarded support services. This means that as we look to the future we have the confidence to try something new.

We know it is our professionals working with children and young people who make the biggest difference to their lives and as we look to integrate our services, we require a Senior Manager who will share this vision and manage a team of experienced practitioners. Your role will be to provide management, professional support, advice and supervision to frontline practitioners, ensuring that a quality service is delivered to children and young people.

You will be responsible for the development of the teams and the results delivered. You will work in partnership with other agencies and with our commissioned services to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children and young people that we work with.

This is an exciting time where we are keen to make a difference to service delivery. This is an inspirational opportunity to be part of the team and join us on our journey.

To be considered as the Senior Manager, you will need:

• A management qualification and extensive experience in a senior management role
• A thorough knowledge of good practice and legislation in relation to safeguarding children and adults, social care provision, outcome management and management controls
• A recognised professional qualification in social work and/or care, health, education or equivalent

In-depth knowledge of local services that provide support for families, across children’s social care would highly desirable.

If you are as excited by the prospect as we are, then we would like to speak to you as it may be just the role for you.

Job Title: Senior Manager for Children and Young People’s Services

Salary: SP38 to 41 £40,760 to £43,662 plus pension and other benefits

Post: Permanent Full Time

Location: As part of your role, you will be expected to travel across West and parts of North Yorkshire and be based at Head Office in Headingley, Leeds

Closing Date: 21st May 2021

Interview Date: 7thJune 2021

Catholic care was founded in 1863 and has evolved its services now caring for older people, adults at risk, children & families and helping those who are disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalized; people of all faiths or of no faith at all. The charity also employs people of all faiths and none.

The purpose of this role is to work with Nova CEO to negotiate new contracts and grants, both for Nova and on behalf of our member organisations. You will lead on the management of delivery and monitoring requirements.

Nova has been working in partnership to create an innovative Third Sector Framework for the District. This offers confidence and quality assurance for commissioners and the opportunity for the VSCE sector to collaborate on design of services and access funding to deliver these services. Leading the continued development and roll out of the framework is key to this role, as is facilitating the funds to flow through it.

Nova also facilitates the Wakefield District Funders Forum, bringing local and national funders together to look at how the funding landscape in Wakefield can be enhanced. You will be a part of this exciting opportunity to be creative and try new approaches.

This is an exciting time to join the team - this is a new role that you will be encouraged to develop.

Youth in Mind Service Manager

Mind in Bradford is looking for a Youth in Mind Service Manager who will be responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day operations and sub-contracted elements of the Youth in Mind partnership, enabling effective linking with partners and communities across the Bradford District & Craven. 

Youth in Mind is a group of mental health services supporting children and young people (CYP) aged 5 to 25 across Bradford District and Craven.  You will play a key role in evolving collaborative ways of working across multiple providers to promote, protect and improve CYP mental wellbeing so our CYP have brighter futures and the opportunity to thrive and achieve their potential

Secondment opportunities are welcome.

The role will appeal to those who have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Wide range of IT skills and computer literacy, including Microsoft applications and electronic client record systems
• Excellent planning and organisation skills 
• Ability to make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in a proactive manner with a positive attitude
• Ability to work with complex issues and manage a demanding workload.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent working knowledge of programme management best practices
• Understanding of the issues experienced by children, young people and their parents/carers in Bradford District and Craven.
• Children and young people’s mental health services in Bradford District and Craven.
• Understanding of key current issues within mental health.
• Experience working in children and young people’s services and/or mental health services (statutory or voluntary and community sector)
• Experience developing quality assurance systems and achieving service improvement.
• Delivering high quality, evidence-based services which offer value for money.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity, addressing health inequalities, and to child-centred services
• Passionate, driven, self-motivated, enthusiastic and committed approach
• Consistently achieves high quality standards and requires limited direction and supervision
• Resilient in a dynamic environment
• Understanding that mental health difficulties are a natural part of life.
• Understanding of and commitment to the Mind in Bradford values of Caring always, Working together, Supporting everyone, Enabling all and Improving continually
• Willingness to work in and travel to multiple locations across Bradford Central locality.

Salary scale: £27,000 - £30,000 pa  

Hours: 37 hours (to include occasional evening and weekend work)

Contract: Fixed Term to end 31st March 2023 (possibility of extension subject to

funding)

Base: Kenburgh House, 28 Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4QU with requirement to travel within the Bradford District and Craven area

Responsible to: Service Director

Annual Leave: 25 days pro-rata

Pension: We operate a contributory pension scheme which you will be auto-enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme).

Probationary period: 6 months

Closing Date: 10am on Friday 28th May 2021

Interview Date: Monday 7th June 2021

Candlelighters is committed to fighting children’s cancer, improving treatment and finding cures, and in doing so is helping ordinary families who are facing extraordinary circumstances. The charity's vision is to bring light and hope to every family affected by childhood cancer across Yorkshire and to bring light to families by providing emotional, practical and financial support. Candlelighters bring hope by investing in vital research to improve the outcomes and lives of children with cancer. 

This fantastic organisation is looking for a Philanthropy Specialist to join the brand new Philanthropy team with the goal of generating income through the development and implementation of a major gifts fundraising strategy. This role will include the development of funding applications to Trust & Foundations as well as the acquisition and stewardship of major donor supporters. This is a new role within a new team at Candlelighters, therefore there is flexibility to adapt the role description to meet the skills of the successful candidate.

As Philanthropy Specialist you will work closely with Head of Fundraising on the development and implementation of a Major Gifts Fundraising Strategy, playing a key role in achieving the team’s annual fundraising target. Creating compelling trust applications, using strong cases for support, you will have the opportunity to apply to new trusts as well as re-engage with those the charity has received from before. In this role you will also pro-actively engage with high-net-worth individuals in order to secure significant donations and, again, this will involve re-engaging with exiting supporters as well as identifying new major gift opportunities. 

To be considered for this role you will come to us with at least 2 years’ experience in either Trust or Major Donor fundraising. Ideally we are looking for someone within experience in both of these fields, but are happy to consider applicants who have demonstrable experience in securing 5 figure gifts from either Trusts and Foundations, or from Major Donors. Experience of developing and delivering fundraising budgets and a track record of meeting targets is essential. Additionally, you should possess strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills with an ability to work independently and use your own initiative.

This role is a permanent full-time position with the option to work out of the charity’s wonderful hub in the heart of Leeds, but also from home as required. With a focus on fun, integrity and flexibility this is a truly fantastic team to join, at an incredibly exciting time. 

The recruitment for this role is ongoing, and the position will close when a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received. If you wish to express an interest in this role, please apply directly or contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information.  

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.