Community transport operators have a great story to tell and it is CTA’s job to help them tell it and to support them to develop excellent services that can transform lives and communities. We champion, connect, support and grow a thriving community transport movement across all parts of the UK. 

The purpose of this role is to ensure that our members receive outstanding support and development, including advice, resources, training, forums and events to derive value from their membership. The post-holders collect data from member interactions to improve our services and help us better advocate for and champion community transport.  The role provides a valuable two-way communication channel with members to gather intelligence, promote membership, increase participation in CTA initiatives and market our services and products such as driver training, permits etc.

The work of this post is primarily delivered through grant-funded programmes and, on occasions, separately commissioned projects.

Please see the Recruitment Pack attached for more detailed information about the role and our organisation.

Your application should include:

1. A personal statement that demonstrates how you meet the requirements set out in the ‘Experience’ section of the Person Specification and what you think you will bring to the role.
2. An up to date, detailed CV including all relevant employment history and expertise
 

POSITION SUMMARY 

Our fundraising income has seen exceptional growth over the past few years and we have exciting and ambitious plans to expand our programme reach over the next three years, requiring us to double our income. To support this growth, we are seeking a candidate with ambitions to further their fundraising experience to join our small Fundraising Team. You will already have some fundraising or marketing experience under your belt and be keen to further develop your skills by managing our smaller value community and corporate donor relationships. Additionally, you will support the Head of Fundraising, Fundraising and Corporate Partnerships Manager and Trusts and Foundations Manager, providing the administrative support that underpins our successful donor and funder relationships. Once we are able to recommence running corporate events, you will also be responsible for organising and helping run our corporate food invention challenge events.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Handling community and corporate donor relationships up to value of £2,000. You will support them in their fundraising and volunteering activities to ensure they feel enthused about their support for FoodCycle 
2. Researching viable new corporate prospects that fit with FoodCycle’s values and aims, particularly capitalising on regional opportunities based on our current and future project locations 
3. Help deliver fundraising campaigns and events to boost individual giving and community fundraising 
4. Liaise with fundraising-lead volunteers at Projects to encourage and support them in fundraising initiatives 
5. Arranging and helping run corporate food invention challenge cooking events once they can be safely delivered (currently on pause) 
6. Providing administrative support for the Fundraising Team as required e.g. recording funding opportunities and relevant documentation on Salesforce database, financial reconciliation with Xero (accountancy system), thanking donors 

Position Summary

This newly created role is to be the font of all knowledge about where FoodCycle should develop strategically in the UK. Providing essential support of our ambitious growth plans and enabling SMT to make the right strategic decisions about where new services should be located.

The right person for this role enjoys being organised, pays attention to detail and understands that they are a key component in supporting the growth of our Projects by researching and building prospect pipelines.

You will be responsible for gathering and interpreting various data sources and engagement with all staff to ensure that you are fulfilling the criteria required. You will be comfortable working in a small 'hands on' adaptable team environment.

Monitoring and evaluation of our guest and volunteer data is also a key aspect of this role and you will enjoy evaluating statistical data to demonstrate a trend and the difference we make to our guests lives. 

We are looking for an individual who is resilient, capable of working at pace and enjoys being involved in a breadth of projects with a variety of responsibilities. The successful candidate will have experience utilising research skills, and working with statistical data. You will be able to communicate and process information to a wide variety of people and record this in an orderly way. Good working knowledge of CRM and data systems and an ability to juggle multiple projects is also required. 

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Undertake high quality research and analysis for prospective projects using publicly available information. Producing shortlist of venues potentially suitable to hosting a FoodCycle project
2. Supporting expansion into new communities by conducting discrete research projects into priority areas as dedicated by SMT and Development teamwith the focus on social isolation and hunger.
3. Producing prospect profile updates for colleagues in team meetings 
4. Maintaining accurate prospect records in line with existing scoping documents, look to develop these. Ensuring everything is logged systematically on salesforce. 
5. Provide development managers and regional managers with administrative support and data in an agreed format around developing new projects new projects 
6. Desk research to identify any gaps in data for exiting projects to help grow and develop local communities there with a focus on identifying existing services to help support guest outreach and volunteers recruitment
7. Working with the development manager and fundraising team to complete initial scoping documents to enable FoodCycle to achieve funding in new locations. 
8. Work with marketing team to help support local marketing plans for prospective projects including data on volunteers, food and guests for locations 
9. Work with senior team to produce reports from our monitoring and evaluation data gathered either from Check in and chat calls or guest/volunteer surveys 
10. Facilitate and feed into fundraising applications that demonstrate how we have involved the community or set up a Project 

Regional Fundraiser - East Anglia (West), 9-12 months Maternity cover

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.

About the role:

The Regional Fundraising Team at Parkinson’s UK are dedicated to providing support and advice to thousands of individuals, groups, local businesses and event participants across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

We are expert relationship builders on the ground and in local communities and we have grown consistently and continuously in terms of engagement, contribution and overall income throughout the last strategic period.

What you'll do:

• Develop and deliver ambitious local fundraising plans and budgets to maximise local support, provide exceptional stewardship and achieve financial targets in line with regional fundraising strategy 
• Support, motivate and manage a portfolio of individual supporters to fundraise for Parkinson’s UK, ensuring opportunities realise their full potential and key supporters are retained
• Lead on the development and delivery of a portfolio of local fundraising events, including local delivery of the Walk for Parkinson’s series

What you'll bring:

• Demonstrable experience of general fundraising principles and at least two of the following disciplines: events, community, corporate, major donor
• Experience of setting budgets and effective management of budgets to achieve agreed targets
• Experience of project work
• Experience of managing volunteers and supporting volunteer committees

What's it like to work for us?

We aim to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's - and you could help us achieve this.

We offer a variety of paid job roles and volunteer opportunities both at our UK office in London and across the UK.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Can you help award-winning organisations in sport, education and the third sector secure new income from trusts, foundations and institutions?

Here at Oaks, we help socially-minded organisations raise their game. Formed in 2008, our journey has seen us work with organisations of all shapes and sizes right across the sport, voluntary and education sectors: empowering socially-minded organisations to expand their work, support more vulnerable people, and ultimately change lives across the UK.

Borne out of sport, our work now spans five core sectors:

• Sport: We help organisations using sport as a tool for development to grow and sustain their activity
• Education: We help schools and academies to think differently about their income generation potential
• Third sector: We help charities and social enterprises to build their fundraising capabilities and improve capacity
• Social housing: We help housing associations to invest effectively in their communities and make their resources go further
• Corporates: We help businesses to develop, activate and evaluate their social responsibility commitments

Our clients include global sport-for-development charities such as the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation; prominent sporting institutions such as UEFA, Sport England and the LTA, some of the UK’s largest multi-academy trusts and over 40 other award-winning community organisations. Our work with these organisations has received its own plaudits too – with Oaks shortlisted as provider of the year at the Football Business Awards and Sports Business Awards in 2019.

The opportunity

We are now looking for a talented bid-writer and fundraiser to join our growing team – supporting our income generation work with several high-profile clients.

Successful candidates will focus primarily on helping to secure grants from trusts and foundations for our diverse clients so that these organisations can continue to enhance their life-changing work.

It’s a unique opportunity to hone your bid-writing skills in a variety of not-for-profit contexts – working with schools and academy trusts, national governing bodies, sport-related charities and regional and international development organisations to secure their long-term futures and deliver genuine social impact.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing hands-on fundraising advice and support to a number of organisations in the education, housing, sport and not-for-profit sectors
• Identifying new grant opportunities from trusts, foundations and other institutions that are suitable for our clients and their award-winning community activities
• Securing these grant opportunities through responding to requests for proposals, drafting formal cases for support and applications, and nurturing new relationships with funders
• Developing and managing successful relationships with our clients that deliver exceptional client satisfaction levels and provide a significant return on their investment in Oaks
• Training and developing individuals within our team to be able to provide high-quality consultancy support

Core Skills and Experiences

We are looking for individuals who would be a natural addition to our energetic, purpose-driven team: independent and innovative thinkers who enjoy identifying new opportunities, developing high quality and persuasive prose, and who are naturally ambitious.

We are looking for:

• Experience of securing four or five-figure grants from trusts, foundations, lottery funders or other institutions
• High quality writing, with the ability to compose compelling content and adapt this to suit different audiences and different funder guidelines
• Excellent account management skills and confidence in developing relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Preferable experience in education, sport for development or the wider not-for-profit sector
• Efficiency – the ability to multitask and produce work to tight deadlines – and ability to independently prioritise between tasks with overlapping deadlines
• Excellent communications skills at all levels and the ability to give information clearly
• Experience in supporting the implementation of fundraising strategies, plans, projects and budgets
• Project management skills to support the wider consultancy work of Oaks

Who we are

We are a team united by our commitment to:

• Constantly challenging ourselves and our clients
• Having fun whilst we work
• Trusting and valuing each other
• Not taking ourselves too seriously
• Being agile and flexible in our approach

Individuals who join us on our journey will:

• Be rewarded for their efforts
• Continue to progress through the business and develop their skills
• Have a clear pathway for progression, being provided with the appropriate training and development
• Be continuously challenged
• Be given diverse and exciting opportunities and experiences
• Develop and hone skills that lead to great careers

REGIONAL MARKETING EXECUTIVE (12 MONTH FIXED-TERM)

Salary: £24,000 + benefits

Contract length: 12 month fixed-term

Location: Home-based (England)

Closing date: Wednesday 17th March 2021, 23:55

Are you a self-motivated and sharp minded individual with marketing experience that can help us beat cancer?

Why we need you

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Regional Marketing Executive. This role will support Cancer Research UK's marketing function by activating Audience & Product marketing plans at a regional level. Further to this, we need you to support the Regional Marketing Manager to deliver best in class above-the-line regional marketing campaigns that are aligned to national activity and maximise local marketing opportunities.

What will I be doing?

Make an impact every day by…

• Supporting the translation of Audience & Product marketing plans and budgets into regional cross-channel integrated briefs

• Supporting the Regional Marketing Manager on the delivery of brief outputs, coordinating the brief response, development and approval process

• Working with agencies, freelancers and internal Creative Team to tailor national creative to meet regional audience needs

• Supporting the regional marketing campaign set-up and management process across above-the-line channels, auditing campaign elements prior to launch

• Working in collaboration with Audience & Product Marketing teams to ensure regional campaigns are integrated with wider marketing programmes and spot opportunities to align activity that delivers improved supporter experiences

• Conducting in-campaign and post-campaign analysis, preparing regular reports and supporting the implementation of optimisation initiatives to improve live campaign activity.

To view a full job description, please see the following link:

What skills are you looking for?

You'll be able to bring to the role…

• Understanding of end-to-end supporter journeys and the role of different channels in fully integrated campaigns.

• Experience of developing campaign assets for use across channels.

• Ability to prioritise, manage conflicting deadlines, work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks to deadline.

• Proven success of good stakeholder management, with the ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively.

• Passionate marketer with an interest in regional marketing trends and developments.

• High level of IT literacy, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

What will I gain?

Without you we wouldn't be able to achieve our aim of seeing 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034. So we want to reward you in as many ways as possible. Our benefits package includes discounts on anything from travel to technology, generous holiday allowance, gym membership, childcare vouchers and much more. You'll also be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. And ultimately you'll know that you'll be changing lives through your work.

If you're as ambitious as we are, join our collective force and enjoy an excellent career, as we save lives and add years.

Overview

We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction. Through the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists and our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct.

Role Profile

This role will assist with generating and increasing mid-value giving income, including through ZSL’s Patron programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for the recruitment, cultivation and stewardship of supporters within the mid-value giving at ZSL including engagement with supporters and providing essential income streams.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead on the delivery of the mid-value donor giving and Patron programmes, including recruitment, cultivation and stewardship activities
• Support the Senior Philanthropy Manager and Executive Director for Fundraising to increase income and develop other fundraising opportunities
• Identify, cultivate and solicit prospects and convert them to active donors
• Working with colleagues to deliver marketing and promotional activities
• Support the evolving development of ZSL’s supporter journey, working closely with all associated teams.
• Analysis of programmes to improve supporter engagement and income delivery
• Oversee administration for mid-value giving programmes, including updating and maintaining databases, accurate reporting and budget management.

Person Specification

• A successful track record in membership scheme fundraising and donor development.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and write compelling case for support and regular communications to supporters.

• Experience in planning and delivering successful events.

• A positive and enabling attitude and a pro-active, creative approach to problem-solving

• Ability to be a self-starter and work on own initiative

• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and multi-task effectively.

To Apply

Applicants will need to upload their CV plus a covering letter (detailing relevant experience and skills, stating why they want the position and including details of availability) and can do this by clicking the "Apply for this job online" button on the ZSL website. If you have any queries regarding these positions or when applying through the system please contact Human Resources.

Closing date for applications: Midnight (23:59) Sunday 21 March 2021

The Zoological Society of London is a charity registered in England and Wales: no. 208728.

Home Based in the South West of England

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full time Regional Administrator to join the South West Region at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

About the role

You will be providing specialist administrative support, working closely with branch volunteers in order to ensure a consistent, timely, quality service is provided to SSAFA beneficiaries.  This will include supporting volunteer caseworkers, call handling, sign-posting and triaging initial enquiries. The post is home-based but you will need to be able to travel around the South West (Devon, Cornwall and Somerset) once COVID restrictions are lifted. 

Please wait until the job offer stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what’s possible for the role.

About the team

In this new role you will initially be working closely with the volunteers who run SSAFA Cornwall, supporting them to administer casework for SSAFA beneficiaries but also facilitating their work to raise awareness of SSAFA, increase the number of volunteers and build a sustainable future for SSAFA Cornwall.  Over time we anticipate that the successful candidate will increase their support to SSAFA branches in Devon, Plymouth and Somerset.

About you

You will need to have proven experience in delivering excellent customer service, the ability to plan and manage your own workload and demonstratable experience of high-quality administration skills using Microsoft office 365 suite.

Whilst a Passion and drive for the cause of our charity is key, it would also be beneficial to have an understanding of the way of life for today’s Armed Forces, veterans and their families.

SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Interviews: Tuesday 16th March 2021

SSAFA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Position: Regional Development Officer (South East)
Type: Full time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Home based in either Kent, Surrey, Sussex or Hampshire
Salary: £33,273 - £37,839 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E, Level 2
Department: Community Networks

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 role of Regional Development Officer (South East) is one of 9 Regional Development Officers within our new Regional Development team which is part of our wider Community Networks team.

As part of the Regional Development team your role will be to develop our local community presence across the South East of England, developing awareness of and engagement with the MS community by the wider community.

As a Regional Development Officer you’ll support our local volunteer groups to develop new partnerships, share good practice, respond to local need and engage with the wider community. This includes the development of events and services, with MS professionals and local groups where appropriate, to engage the community in our work.

The role also focuses on developing our connections with communities we currently under-engage with and to support the development of informal groups within the MS community, and our relationship with them.

The post-holder will have experience of working alongside end-users in the coproduction of services or activities, and a commitment to the principles of coproduction; experience of managing the delivery of activity plans in partnership with volunteers, as well as experience of partnership working to improve local services and outcomes for beneficiaries.

The post will cover the following areas:

Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Guernsey and there will be occasional travel to London.

As this role covers large geographical areas you will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.

We offer 35 days annual leave (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 new 5 year strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 8 March 2021
Interview date: Wednesday 17 March 2021

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

No agencies please.

About Us

We are the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays it's part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.

We are looking for a Community & Youth Events Coordinator to join our Yorkshire & North East (YNE) team on a 6 month Fixed Term basis. 

The role of Community & Youth-Events Coordinator is to support the Trusts strategic programme delivery through community and youth engagement, and local events, including Leeds Waterfront Festival. The post holder will build effective relationships with local communities/partner organisations to develop and deliver a variety of projects/interventions/activities for a range of people including young people (13 & 25 yrs old). 

This work will be delivered through both digital and face to face engagement - developing sessions and holding key events around Leeds and YNE generally. 

Location

This role is formally based from our Leeds office, however our teams continue to work from home currently whilst social distancing restrictions remain in place. It is important that applicants are able to work from their home location and travel where necessary until we are able to safely return to our Leeds based offices/HUBs.

DBS

This job involves regulated activity with children and adults at risk as defined by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. Therefore, an Enhanced Criminal Record check will be undertaken by the successful candidate prior to employment. 

Responsibilities:

• To work with the Regional Team on the priorities for the region in-terms of community and youth engagement. 
• Support/deliver the region in delivery of local engagement events. 
• Identify and develop strong working relationships with a wide range of organisations in the designated areas.
• For Funded Projects complete and submit regular project monitoring and reporting in line with Lead Partner and Funder requirements.
• Display the Trust values and behaviours at all times.
• Ensure that diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promoting inclusion by challenging behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions that are counter to the objectives of the Trust’s policies and values.
• This job involves regulated activity with children and adults at risk as defined by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. Therefore, an Enhanced Criminal Record check will be undertaken by the successful candidate prior to employment. 

About you:

You will have the following work experience:

• Worked with the community and/or young people, including developing and delivering practical tasks and activities.
• Tangible experience successfully delivering projects/events in partnership with other relevant organisations, both in person and/or digitally. 
• Knowledge of how to source and coordinate social action/volunteer projects.
• Understanding of project management, delivery, reporting and evaluation. 
• Working knowledge of issues relating to working with young people or vulnerable people including safeguarding.
• Worked within the Third Sector/Voluntary organisations is desirable.

Skills:

• Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of internal and external contacts.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that will transfer well to event organising. 
• High levels of energy and commitment.
• Ability and willingness to work evenings / weekends as required.
• Ability to work unsupervised and alone when appropriate.
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills, managing a diverse workload.
• Ability to manage budgets. 

As this role is on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exception Order applicants must state the details of any cautions or convictions whether spent or unspent on the self-disclosure section of the application form.
This job involves regulated activity with children and adults at risk as defined by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. Therefore, an Enhanced Criminal Record check will be undertaken by the successful candidate prior to employment.

A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to employment with us. HR will advise and decisions made on a case-by-case basis.

Application Timelines

Closing date:            23:59, 16 March 2021 

Interview date:         Week commencing 29 March 2021

Interview Location:  Due to social distancing requirements & government guidance our interviews are currently being conducted virtually using MS Teams.

What we Offer

In addition to your salary, you will receive access to a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, and numerous other employee benefits, including several salaries sacrifices benefits. We are also open to flexible working arrangements. Further details can be found online.

We aim to represent the diverse communities we are part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do.

Find out more about the work we do and opportunities we have on our website. 

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a wonderful health organisation in their search for a new Senior Regional Community Fundraiser, covering the South of England. You will be working with a brilliant team based in Scotland to establish their growing supporter base in the South of England. It is a great opportunity for a homebased Community fundraiser to get develop a community fundraising programme.

The post holder will develop and deliver a community fundraising strategy for supporting regional fundraising across their allocated area, in line with the organisation's strategy. The charity's ambition is to grow and develop their regional fundraising team and the postholder will play an intrinsic role in this with the ability to develop, manage and grow a team in their region.

You will have a passion for community fundraising and relationship management as they proactively engage with existing, new and lapsed supporters providing excellent stewardship throughout.

To apply for this role you will need:

* At least three years' experience in a fundraising role, planning activity and raising income to meet targets
* Successful and demonstrable experience of recruiting fundraisers and developing relationships for long-term benefit
* Experience of community and event fundraising, nationally, regionally and locally.
* Experience creating or supporting building up a community fundraising strategy at a local level as well as creating stewardship plans too.
* Experience of using Raiser's Edge or similar CRM system

If you would like to learn more about this role or would like to receive a full job description then please do get in touch with Hannah at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call her on 02078207331.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

We have a clear pathway to achieve our vision of a democratic and just and inclusive England and Wales. The Head of Development is the critical additional member of our senior management team to help turn vision into reality.

The Green Party is looking for a Head of Development who can lead our development strategy to support our plans to win the next 100 Green councillors, our next Members of Parliament and to get Green policies implemented across England and Wales.

You will bring specific skills and expertise and have responsibility for:

- Growing our membership and supporters;

- Growing our income, doubling over two years;

- Ensuring our members derive value from their membership.

You will have experience and skills in fundraising, marketing, membership support and external communications. We won’t need you to be an expert in all these areas as you will have an excellent team to support you. This role is fundamental to taking the Green Party on the next stage if its journey. We hope you can join us.

Sense is looking for an experienced Community Fundraising Manager to join our team to work with and find new supporters within the London and East of England region. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week.

Job Title: Community Fundraising Manager
Ref: 45026
Location: Homeworking, Cambridge
Salary: £30,028 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full time
Contract type: Permanent

About the role

The role will be home based in the East of England area, supporting fundraisers locally as well as our shops and key services in the region. We will expect the right candidate to be willing to travel within the region, building strong relationships and tailoring the support for local businesses, individuals and groups. 

Our key services in this region are based in North London, Cambridge and Luton.

You will be joining a supportive team that works across regions and income streams to deliver the best possible experience for our growing number of supporters.

The Community and Events teams meet regularly and so travel will be required on a monthly basis to either our Head Office in London (King’s Cross) or our offices in Birmingham (Selly Oak).

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and engaging person who will help to proactively grow our income and develop excellent supporter relationship. You will have great communication skills and feel confident in speaking to people over the phone and in person, including giving presentations to current and prospective supporters. You will be self-motivated and ideally have experience of and be comfortable working within a remotely based team from home.

You will also have a strong track record of meeting and exceeding targets and of working with income budgets including forecasting and mitigation planning.

This role will require access to a car and a full UK driving license and team members are reimbursed for their mileage. You will also be required to work evenings and weekends when necessary but will receive time off in lieu of this.

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.

We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Closing date: Sunday 7 March 2021
Interview date: To be confirmed.

How to apply

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can find further information about the role and apply online.

No agencies please.

The Canine Assisted Services Operations Manager helps those with sight loss to live the life they choose by leading and managing a cross functional operations team of staff and volunteers working with adults, children and young people and their families to provide the consistent delivery of person-centred services in accordance with their needs.

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can. 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.

Candidate profile

To be able to fulfil this role, and provide help to those with sight loss, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential
• Able to demonstrate experience of managing a complex operations environment where exceptional, customer-focused service delivery is achieved.
• Experience of handling safeguarding concerns within a service delivery setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of effective management protocol
• Demonstrable experience of working in a professional management, supervisory or teaching / training role related to vulnerable people.
• Knowledge of models of person-centred service delivery to adults, children, young people and their families.
• Proven experience of planning and delivering person-centred services to meet the needs of adults, children and young people with sight loss and their families.

Desirable
• Project Management experience
• Comfortable and confident in giving presentations and training to individuals and groups, including experience of chairing or facilitating discussions to include active listening and problem solving in a person-centred environment.
• Experience of working in any the following settings: - education- health and social care- police/probation.
• Knowledge of current legislation, policy and research relating to people with sight loss and/or disability
• Up to date with current policies, practice and thinking in the Education and/or Health and Social Care sector.

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.

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
Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button on our website. As part of your application ensure you provide to evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.

The system does have a time limit, we would advise you to complete your answers and copy and paste into the online form once finalised. 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.

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 disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who 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.