Executive Support and Front of House

Central Services

Reception Administrator

£20,092 per annum (Pay award pending)

37.5 hours per week

Leeds

Ref: INSNO703500

We’re recruiting!

Are you a self-motivated individual, with an eye for detail who takes a pride in their work?

If so, we would love to welcome you to our friendly and passionate team.

Why join Inspire North?

• Flexible working options so you can maintain a good work / life balance
• Permanent contract
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
• Two days of paid volunteer leave per annum
• Superb career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training (internal and external) to ensure you have the full support to progress your career with us
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Childcare voucher scheme

What will you be doing?

As the Reception Administrator you have excellent customer service skills as you will act as the first point of contact for all enquiries You will oversee the front of house function including booking and serving of our meeting rooms. As part of the Executive Support team, you will also carry out a variety of admin tasks including minuting meetings, data collation and producing reports.

You will have a flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to work autonomously and help oversee organisational events.

This is an office-based role at our Head Office.

If you think you can do a remarkable job for us, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information and to apply, please download the Role Profile.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve.

Closing Date: 30-Jan-2022

Provisional Interview Date: 14-Feb-2022

The Dog Wellbeing Technician helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by being responsible for ensuring the mental and physical welfare and specialist care of dogs. This is achieved through carrying out husbandry duties in order to provide for the wellbeing of dogs whilst accommodated at our Leeds Community Team.

This role is Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. You will work varying hours in order to provide cover during the office opening hours 8am – 6pm.

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• 2 ‘A’ Levels or equivalent, one of which must be in an area of biological or social sciences, or equivalent qualifications or relevant experience.
• Proven experience working with dogs within a professional environment.
• Experience of coaching and mentoring.
• Experience of supporting a service.
• Knowledgeable in the core principles of animal care and behaviour.
• Computer literate, with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with using databases

 Desirable

• Dog-related qualification.
• Experience working with volunteers. 

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply

If you have any accessibility issues, please contact our Recruitment Team.

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above.

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.

The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised.

If any mandatory fields are missed, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion.

Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

Please contact our Recruitment Team if you require any support with your application.

Facilities

Central Services

Permanent

NJC point 23 £27,741 (pay award pending)

37.5 hours per week

Leeds

Reference: INSMV704253

If you want to work in an environment where everyone matters, keep reading…

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as Estates and Health and Safety

Co-ordinator!

Why join Inspire North?

• Flexible working options so you can maintain a good work / life balance
• Permanent contract
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
• Two days of paid volunteer leave per annum
• Superb career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training (internal and external) to ensure you have the full support to progress your career with us
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Childcare voucher scheme

What will you be doing?

As Estates and Health and Safety Co-ordinator you will support with premises management, practical health and safety, utilities, contractor management, relocation and refurbishment of offices and all associated administration.

You will play a pivotal role by confidently completing an internal audit schedule, lead maintenance projects, support relationships with stakeholders and provide strategic support and guidance to the sites to meet Health and Safety requirements and legal standards.

A typical week will include on average 3 days on sites and 2 days of administration work and liaising with external partners and stakeholders. The role involves working at all Inspire North and associated companies’ sites therefore you MUST hold a current, driving licence and have access to a car each working day

This role is working for Inspire North, parent company to Community Links and Foundation. 

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve.

Closing Date: 30-Jan-2022

Provisional Interview Date: 23-Feb-2022

As the Graphic Designer & Multimedia Coordinator, your role is to help produce creative and engaging digital and print content. Mercy UK is a content rich organisation with a loyal supporter base and a strong brand. So this is an exciting position with lots of scope to identify new opportunities, propose creative ideas and be involved in all aspects of delivering on those concepts. 

Working alongside our Digital Communications Coordinator and Supporter Engagement Coordinator, you are part of the team that develop and deliver our exciting communication and fundraising initiatives to grow our supporter base and invite more people to be a part of our critical work.

You are a creative and adaptable designer who enjoys challenges and likes working as part of a small but dynamic team. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about helping people to understand, access and support our life-transforming work through telling stories, creating inspiring visual content and finding new audiences.

• Exciting opportunity for a Finance Director to join a forward thinking business
• Joining a business that is going through a period of change and transformation

About Our Client

Working to provide great homes in great neighbourhoods, Incommunities manage more than 22,600 homes across Yorkshire - predominately in the Bradford district - and are proud to collaborate with our customers, communities, local and national stakeholders to achieve this.

This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious organisation that is on a journey to put its mission at the heart of what it does. You will be joining at the start of the new chapter for Incommunities helping them deliver on their new strategic plan.

Job Description

The Executive Director of Finance will be responsible for building an efficient finance function, whilst improving performance and ensuring there is an effective treasury strategy in place. You will be part of the newly formed Executive Team, who will be driving the business forward and building solid foundations for the organisation to further grow and develop. This role will lead on Governance and Procurement as well as finance, ensuring that there is a robust governance structure in place to further secure and enable the organisation to drive forward.

The Successful Applicant

They are looking for a proven executive leader, who has previously built strong effective relationships with Boards, funders and other partners and are known to be an inspirational and motivational leader who develops a high-performing team. You've led the modernisation of Finance functions and know what good looks like. The successful candidate will have worked in a regulated industry with either a large customer or asset base and will possess a high level of emotional intelligence. Experience in managing a treasury function is desirable. We believe this to be one of the most exciting opportunities of its kind currently in the market.

What's on Offer

Competitive

Closing date 27th January 2022

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Ref Code: MPCY1220214559774Z

Working closely with the CEO, the postholder will create Amal’s fundraising capability, developing and implementing the strategy, structure, processes and relationships needed to support Amal’s growth and the fulfilment of its mission.  They will build a small fundraising team over the next three years.

Benefits

• Employer’s pension contribution of 6% of salary.
• 25 days’ holiday in addition to bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements including working from home part of the week.
   

Job purpose
To create, develop, implement and lead an ambitious, sustainable, diversified, and values-driven fundraising strategy and capability that maximises support for Amal’s work and reputation. 

Responsibilities

1. Strategy and planning

• To develop and lead a four-year fundraising strategy to achieve agreed stretch targets for all income streams, focusing initially on high-level givers, whether trusts and foundations, major donors, corporates or local/statutory authorities and exploring opportunities for lower-level giving.
• To devise and implement detailed annual plans for implementation of the fundraising strategy.
• To develop Key Performance Indicators to report progress against plans to the CEO and Board.
• To define the level and timing of human and other resources required to deliver the agreed plans and make the case to the CEO and Board for this investment.

        2. Leadership

• To play a part in the overall leadership of Amal, contributing to the development of strategy, culture, monitoring, evaluation and learning processes, delivery plans and budgets.
• To ensure a commitment to and focus on fundraising among the entire team and Board.
• To represent Amal externally at events and meetings.
• To remain up to date with best practice in fundraising and its regulation, including guidance from the Fundraising Regulator and GDPR and Gift Aid rules, and ensure that Amal follows best practice and is compliant with regulations.

        3. Fundraising proposition

• To review and develop Amal’s case for support.
• To devise funding packages and themes that support Amal’s programmes and projects to present to potential funders.
• To develop and write bids to trusts, corporates, major donors, and local and statutory authorities to secure grant funding.
• To work with Trustees and the CEO to develop a major donor committee whose members not only donate but also help to grow Amal’s pool of donors and friends. 

       4. Growing the donor pool and portfolio

• To identify, research and prioritise prospects.
• To develop a prospect pipeline that balances immediate needs with longer term relationship development.
• To prepare cultivation plans for prospects.
• To submit strong fundraising applications and proposals within a timeframe that meets Amal’s funding needs.
• To identify and develop engagement opportunities, including events, for existing and potential supporter

       5.​ Stewardship

• To build enduring relationships of trust with existing and new funders.
• To develop a stewardship and recognition programme for existing and new supporters to engage them closely with Amal.
• To ensure that all reporting and other requirements stipulated by donors are fulfilled on time and to a high standard.

       6. Systems

• To develop and implement processes and tools to manage prospects and donors at each stage of the solicitation cycle, including prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, gift acknowledgement and administration, compliance with donor stipulations and donor stewardship.
• To develop and maintain a fundraising database ensuring compliance with GDPR.

        7. Financial and risk management

• To provide information on income received and pledged to assist with the production of monthly management accounts, restricted funding tracking, quarterly budget reforecasts, income collection, including Gift Aid, financial reporting to donors, and fundraising performance reporting against KPIs.
• To develop and manage budgets for fundraising activity.
• To identify key risks to income and reputation, ensuring that controls are in place for their mitigation and that they are included in Amal’s risk register.

This job description outlines your main responsibilities but you may be asked to undertake other duties when necessary.

We are happy to offer informal, pre-application conversations with any candidates who wish to learn more about the role before deciding whether to apply. To arrange to speak with us please follow the instructions in the Application Pack.

Download the application pack for the full job description

This is a unique opportunity for a Creative Projects Assistant to gain hands on experience in the dance and performance arts. As part of Yorkshire Dance’s artistic team, you will be working on projects, programmes and events that support artists in the development of new work.

You will be based in our city-centre building (with the option of some homework working where possible/required), which hosts our offices, studio spaces and regular performances and programmes, giving you a real insight and experience of working with a variety of dance artists and in a lively performance venue.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to build their skills and networks with a leading arts organisation and work with some of the most inspiring dance artists in the North and beyond.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Housing Support Worker to join our dynamic team at Hope Housing.

We are looking for a Housing Support Worker to work full time initially on a 1 year fixed term contract. This will be reviewed as further funding for the post becomes available.

Who are we?

Established in 2008, Hope Housing is a registered Christian charity working with people experiencing homelessness in Bradford. Our aim is to end rough sleeping in Bradford by eradicating homelessness through the provision of a range of services including crisis management, advice and advocacy and supported housing. Hope Housing currently has 56 supported bed places in 40 properties across the city and we are actively looking to expand our portfolio. We are connected into a wide range of working partnerships with statutory and voluntary services and churches to deliver a range of person centred services in the City.  We know that we cannot solve homelessness by ourselves; our key principles are to work with others and focus our work on filling gaps in homeless provision so that in our city no one will be left out. All our support is tailored to each individual and enables even the most disadvantaged people to access housing, financial and practical help through a person-centred, individualised approach. 

Purpose

The Housing Support Worker, will manage and provide support for clients in our supported tenancies to maintain their accommodation.  They will provide outreach support to homeless people to support them in a pathway out of homelessness and connect clients to social support within the wider community, including accessing the internet, recovery groups, walking groups, and other Covid-19 safe local activities. As a member of the team, the Housing Support Worker will contribute to fulfilling Hope Housing’s vision for the eradication of homelessness in Bradford.

What drives us?

At our core we aim to reduce homelessness in such ways as may be thought fit within the context of Christian values and practice, based on the biblical mandate to love our neighbour as ourselves. We believe it is a great privilege to help people experiencing homelessness by providing hope where they often feel there is no hope.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Tenant and Client Support

• To provide ongoing support for potential and actual tenants with due consideration and understanding, and with regard to the organisation’s Equal Opportunities policy

• To provide clients with appropriate information to support their needs and provide support regarding their tenancies, including housing and other benefits, tenancy agreements etc.

• To encourage clients to engage in recovery programmes and support volunteers to help clients in overcoming support needs, recovery from addictions, gaining employment, benefit entitlement etc.

Housing Management

• To carry out appropriate housing management functions in relation to Hope Housing properties and tenants. To include:

  • Assisting in setting up new properties

  • Liaising with referring agencies and potential tenants to fill tenancies

  • Rents collection, including housing benefits applications and management

  • Voids management

  • Arrange and oversee repairs and maintenance 

  • following warning/eviction procedures where necessary

• To be part of an on call rota for emergencies/crises

• To develop new partnerships with other relevant agencies, churches, landlords etc.

Personal Development

• To undertake any training and development opportunities as agreed

• To attend occasional conferences and events related to homelessness and the work of Hope Housing in agreement with line manager

• To undertake occasional tasks in cooperation with Hope Housing colleagues, as agreed within the context of the management structure, in order to gain additional skills and knowledge relevant and of use to the overall operation of Hope Housing

Additional Tasks

• To work within the framework of values, ethos, policies and procedures set by the trustees

• To undertake additional tasks and responsibilities at the request of the Trustees and line manager

• To deputise on occasion and as appropriate for other colleagues as agreed with staff and trustees

34.5 hours per week, either home based or at our Head Office in Leeds

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Trust Fundraiser with a proven track record in income generation and relationship management. This role can either be based at home or in our Leeds office.

Epilepsy Action is looking for a motivated, organised, and creative individual to take forward our trust fundraising programme. This role is responsible for raising income by developing and managing an annual rolling trust programme, and statutory funders including the Big Lottery.

This will include:

• Cultivating relationships with trust staff
• Researching and soliciting new supporters and grant opportunities
• Developing cases for support and grant applications
• Meeting with trusts to present Epilepsy Action’s work
• Working as part of a team as well as on own initiative

We are looking for someone who has:

• A demonstrable track record of establishing and managing effective relationships with trusts and similar organisations
• A proven ability to confidently present Epilepsy Action’s work both written and verbally
• A proven ability to use specialist research tools, manage deadlines and prioritise workload
• An ability to recognise and seize opportunities, ensuring the right messages are delivered to the right people/organisations
• A demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities.

In return we will offer you great flexible working conditions, a range of employee benefits including a contributory pension plan, which is available to you from the day you start and a commitment to develop your skills and provide necessary training.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to be involved at the heart of Epilepsy Action.

For a full description of our requirements and information on how to apply, visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: Monday 24 January 2022

Interview dates: Monday 31 January 2022 and Tuesday 1 February 2022

Epilepsy Action is a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from disabled people.

We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification. Please show how you meet the essential criteria in the supporting information section. 

The candidate:

We are now focusing on the recruitment of two highly organised Support Hub Administrators. You will provide administrative support to the small, vibrant team at Guts UK and act as the first point of contact for our supporter and beneficiary community.

Our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a Support Hub Administrator who will be the first point of contact to Guts UK’s community, and appreciates the importance of providing a high quality, bespoke service. You will appreciate just how vital it is to engage with supporters and beneficiaries in a way that meets their needs and secures their ongoing commitment to our cause.

Job description:

It goes without saying that you must be able to demonstrate empathy with our cause in your daily work, but the ideal candidate to join our team is one who has a genuine interest or connection to digestive health too.

As the representative of Guts UK, you will play a key role in shaping how supporters and enquirers view the charity. You will help deliver the smooth running of the charity. You will be people-centric with a warm, engaging personality and exercise a keen attention to detail. You will be a confident and accurate communicator both verbally and in writing.

This role requires strong customer service, administrative, digital and organisational skills. It also requires exceptional time management skills and the ability to work in a growing and dynamic environment with colleagues across the two offices.

Working at Guts UK:

“I joined Guts UK in 2021 and I’ve learnt so much in my 11 months here. Every day there is a new opportunity. I feel my opinion and input is valued as a team member and it’s so exciting to hear about all the new avenues we are exploring as a team to support our community.”
 – Chloe Lane, Fundraising Administrator. 

To apply:

Please read the details on the job description below to learn how to apply.

Job Title Regional Fundraiser, West Yorkshire

Responsible to Regional Fundraising Team Manager

Hours of work 35 hours per week, including some evening and weekend work

Place of work/Base Martin House and in the Community. Hybrid working arrangements will be considered, where possible.

Type of contract Full Time, permanent

Overall purpose of the role

• To be the point of contact for those fundraising across the area in support of Martin House, with the responsibility for developing, delivering and sustaining a network of individual, corporate, groups & associations, and fundraising supporter groups across West Yorkshire
• Recruit, manage and motivate Community Ambassadors and volunteers to successfully grow income and widen awareness of hospice services
• Contribute to an operational plan by liaising with the wider fundraising team to raise the Martin House profile across West Yorkshire, engaging with existing and new supporters to raise income.

Tasks and duties

• Generate local income from West Yorkshire, maximising networking opportunities in order to grow and sustain individual, corporate and group support.
• Actively network within West Yorkshire, maintaining and building up contacts
• Represent Martin House at events and cheque presentations as well as utilising the Community Ambassadors.
• To be responsible for achieving agreed fundraising targets through support and cultivation of both existing and new volunteers, Friends Groups, individual supporters, low level corporate partners, In memory giving and supporter led events
• Engage with and give talks to community groups, pubs, clubs, educational establishments and faith groups with the aim of securing their financial support.
• Contribute to an operational plan to raise the profile of Martin House and increase income across West Yorkshire
• Build and maintain links with care team colleagues in order to be able to support Martin House families, bereaved and current, should they wish to fundraise.
• Communicate effectively with supporters, utilising the database to record activity and respond promptly to donors to thank them for their support.
• Hold each member of the team in positive regard and foster a culture of respect and consideration between all staff.
• There will be some degree of overlap with other fundraising areas which will require a high degree of flexibility and team work.
• Carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of Fundraising or Director of Income Generation.

Health & Safety

• To be aware of the safety needs of the children, siblings, parents and colleagues and adopt a preventative safety approach to all times.
• To report all accidents incidents and untoward incidents to a Deputy Head of Care and Clinical Services.
• To be aware of your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and adhere to these.

Personal development

• To adopt a positive and reflective approach to personal and professional development.
• To participate constructively in a yearly annual appraisal.
• To undertake core competencies for clinical skills and specific training and to remain updated.
• To work in conjunction with the education co-ordinators to develop your practice and care for the children.
• To work contracted hours including unsocial hours as required weekends evenings and nights.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and will form the basis of performance appraisal.  As duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and necessary changes made with consultation.

Employees may be required to drive a Martin House pool car. These cars are insured by Martin House and it is a requirement of the insurers that we have checked that any staff who drive the cars have a current driving licence.

Martin House has a multi-professional, multi-skilled team seeking to reach out to each family in a way that most helps them.  Because of this team members may be expected to accept a different or unusual task or role.

Equality statement

Martin House is committed to providing care and improving services irrespective of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, marital status, or sexual orientation

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

Martin House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake a basic DBS via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All Martin House employees are expected to

• Uphold the values of Martin House and behave in a professional manner at all times.
• Value equality and diversity and comply with relevant equality legislation.
• Attend 1:1s with line manager, team meetings and annual appraisals.
• Take part in all relevant mandatory training and any other education and training considered necessary to carry out the role.
• Take responsibility for one’s own personal development.
• Cooperate with colleagues, encourage and support positive working relationships (both internally and externally) and foster a culture of respect and consideration at work.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with relevant individuals and groups, both internally and externally.
• Take responsibility for one’s own health and safety and the health and safety of others whilst at work, and comply with Health and Safety legislation.
• Comply with information governance requirements and maintain confidentiality at all times, as required.
• Work within all Martin House policies and procedures.
• Communicate a positive image of Martin House and protect its reputation.

Staff who support Martin House volunteers are expected to

• Carry out effective inductions for new volunteers in your department
• Lead and guide volunteers, providing the support needed to maintain morale and enable them to work effectively
• Supervise your volunteers appropriately in their day to day work and actively work to recognise the work that they do
• Ensure your volunteers have access to some personal time with you on a regular basis
• Ensure that your volunteers have an annual opportunity to reflect on their volunteering role with you
• Support appropriate volunteer learning and development within your team
• Communicate effectively with your volunteer team, and in line with the Martin House Staff Charter
• Play a role in the recruitment of new volunteers within your area, once appropriate training has been given
• Support the Manage performance issues with volunteers fairly and sensitively, taking advice from the HR department where appropriate

Job Purpose

To use skills, knowledge and experience developed across a wide variety of communications specialisms, including PR, B2B and B2C marketing, advertising, internal communications, issues management, brand, digital communications, media relations and stakeholder engagement to plan and deliver activity that supports the development of positive relationships with key groups such as our service users, supporters, volunteers, staff, and donors.
 

Key Tasks

1. To research, plan, manage, deliver, and evaluate communications and marketing campaigns to raise awareness, engagement, and funds, both internally and externally.
2. Ensure all activities are managed in line with budgets, negotiating costs at each stage to achieve maximum effective use of resources.
3. To develop, write and upload content for all of North Yorkshire Hospice Care corporate communication channels including websites, blogs and social media, stakeholder newsletters and publications.
4. To field and respond to queries from journalists, bloggers and PR/ advertising agencies and other media organisations and individuals seeking to work with North Yorkshire Hospice Care; and to research, write and produce media releases and successfully sell these in to relevant media channels.
5. To use digital tools effectively to support the organisation’s engagement goals and strategy.
6. To use design skills to produce appealing, high quality material in-house to support organisational aims, as well as working with third party designers to produce effective and eye-catching materials.
7. Take or commission photos, footage, and audio to support campaigns and activities.
8. To build relationships with stakeholders to identify real life stories that can be used for communications activities in a sensitive and ethical way that is in line with our values.
9. To support members of North Yorkshire Hospice Care team involved in media work and provide communication support to other departments and to external organisations, as necessary. Work collaboratively across departments with a co-creational approach to planning and implementing projects.
10. To ensure that all campaigns, content, and material meet brand guidelines, the law and ethical best practice and to provide support to encourage other teams to meet such guidelines.
11. To work with and support volunteers according to Hospice policies and procedures, to help them make a full contribution to the organisation and the Communications team.
12. To maintain awareness of the activities of competitors and other relevant organisations by attending relevant groups, reading and research.
13.  To deliver and develop the organisation’s community engagement programme.
14. To embed the values of the organisation into your working practices evidencing this regularly and ensuring this remains a priority.

To carry out all duties in accordance with the law, recognised professional guidelines, the Hospice philosophy, and the Hospice policy on equality of opportunity and diversity and collective responsibility.

The above is indicative of the current responsibilities of the post which may change from time to time in consultation with the post holder in line with the service need.

Position: Senior Community Fundraiser (North, England)
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Home-based, based in the North of England (Merseyside/Yorkshire)
Salary: £33,606 - £37,217 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E2
Department: Community and Events team

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

The MS Society is delivering some of the most exciting fundraising in the UK and we’re seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior Community Fundraiser in the North of England to join our dedicated Community and Events team.

Our Community Fundraising Team are focused on raising £2m+ working across the UK in 2022. After a successful 2021 fundraising year, this role offers the opportunity to grow community fundraising with the enthusiastic support of people affected by MS, their friends and families, including members of our local groups.

Our team works within a lively and creative fundraising department, where we break down barriers and collaborate to ensure supporters at all levels get the very best service. You’ll be given free rein to develop your skills and experience, while building relationships with grassroots supporters to maximise income.

• You’re likely to be in a similar role for another charity, confident, enthusiastic and with great customer care and communication skills.
• You'll know how work closely with supporters, volunteers, local groups and our wider fundraising team.
• You’ll be able to demonstrate a good understanding of community and events fundraising and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Most importantly, you’ll be supporter-focused and willing to go the extra mile to support our amazing fundraisers and help them reach their fundraising goals.
• You’ll be home based in SW England/the West Midlands.
• You must have a driving licence.

If you’re enthusiastic, hard-working and motivated by helping others achieve something amazing in support of a cause that means the world to them, we’d love to hear from you.

We offer 35 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) including bank holidays, travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our Every MS Story strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 24 January 2022

In order to apply for this role, please click the apply button and submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the person specification in the attached job description (in application resources).

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment.

The full list of UK visas and permits that grant you the right to work in the UK can be found on the UK government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and will not be in a position to support you with any visa applications you may make. 

We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We’d be grateful if you could complete the attached equality and diversity monitoring form  and submit it with your application.

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, the HR team will anonymise your CV and supporting statement before forwarding to the shortlisting panel.  

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.

No agencies please.

Head of Operations and Client Care
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Hours: 30 per week
Salary: £43,962 pro rata (actual £35,170)
Contract: Permanent Holiday: 30 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Staying Put is an empowering domestic abuse and sexual violence charity that supports women, men and children who are survivors, working across the Bradford area. The charity has gone from strength to strength with their power move in 2019. The dynamic multi-agency partnership with 3 organisations; Family Action, Staying Put and Women Centre encouraged the development of a 'one system approach' to support families affected by domestic and sexual violence.

Charity people are delighted to be working with Staying Put to find their next Head of Operations and Client Care, who will work closely with the CEO and front-line managers. The right candidate will champion the charity's vision to lead the way in quality service provision to remove the barriers that prevent people from speaking out and seeking help.

The Role

Reporting to the CEO, you will support with leading the future development of the charity with the providing high-quality and safe services to survivors. This is an exciting opportunity for someone willing to drive the organisational culture of engaging with internal and external stakeholders. This role will shape the daily co-ordination and management of all services, based on a collaborative team approach which is influenced by all staff.

Main Duties

* You will adapt to the nature of the charity in the absence of the CEO and provide strategic and operational leadership.
* You will support the Quality, Safeguarding and Governance Manager to manage budgets, optimise costs and design policies and programmes which align with the overall strategy.
* You will collaborate with the HR Manager to implement professional recruitment processes and accessible onboarding for all staff. You will mentor and motivate teams to achieve high standards and enhance engagement.
* You will work closely and network within key partnerships and relevant agencies; Survive and Thrive partners, Family Action and WomenCentre,
* You will act as ambassador, lobbying for improvements in services and promote public awareness of issues regarding its effect on women, men and children through local, regional and national networks.

We are seeking someone with the ability to work strategically and operationally with excellent planning, implementation and project management skills. They will be organised with a great understanding of health and safety issues relevant to domestic abuse and sexual violence.

How to apply:

Closing date: Wednesday 2nd February 2022, 9 am
Interview date: W/C 24th February 2022

If you are interested in applying for this position please send your CV in Word format, to Kate Headford. If your profile fits what we're looking for, Kate will be in touch with lots more details and to arrange a confidential conversation.

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