Amnesty International's Europe Regional Office (ERO) in London is looking for a talented content production and communications expert. They will: Help achieve measurable human rights impact in the region through strategic development of campaign and communication materials that reflect and promote Amnesty International's goals, objectives and messages. Ensure regional objectives, audience needs and priorities are reflected and implemented, where appropriate, at the global level. Support and advise local sections and members on communications and content production appropriate to their target audiences and Amnesty objectives. Liaise between local activists and Sections and the IS. Provide communications training and collaborate with local partners.
This a 1.0 FTE fixed term contract offered ASAP until 31 December 2020.
About the role:
This exciting role has plenty of scope to let your creativity and exceptional communication skills soar. It's all about delivering compelling messages and stories to the right audiences through the right channels. You will develop, shape and produce content that will help achieve challenging campaign and communication goals. You will develop innovative ideas and draft and implement creative communication strategies - making sure all communications embody Amnesty International's brand.
You will work in collaboration with colleagues regionally and globally to develop engaging communications for human rights campaigns in the EU, Balkans and Turkey.
About you:
You are an accomplished storyteller, highly skilled and experienced in writing and developing powerful cross-platform communications for a diverse range of global audiences. You are particularly fluent at analysing and segmenting audiences, and using this knowledge to successfully engage new people. You have the passion and drive to deliver dynamic content that will bring about human rights change.
Technically speaking, you're at home using publishing systems and software for digital and print, including video and photo editing software. But just as important are your skills at building relationships, advocating and persuading across a range of cultures and contexts.
ABOUT US
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have:
- more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
- more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice
Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.
At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.
Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.
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WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT
If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.
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Liverpool, Merseyside
About Us
We are FareShare, the UK’s largest charity fighting hunger and food waste. We are a charitable distribution network that takes excess, in-date and good to eat food and redistributes it to other charities that turn it into meals.
We operate 21 regional centres around the UK – the majority of these are run by local charitable organisations (we call them delivery partners). This enables us to be a UK-wide organisation while keeping local concerns at the heart of our actions.
Currently, there is an increasing demand for our services and it’s more important than ever that we get quality donated and surplus food to those in need.
We are now looking for a Regional Centre Volunteer Manager to join us on a part-time basis, working 14 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £22,000 - £25,000 pro rata
- Pension
- Travelcard loans (if required)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
This exciting opportunity is perfect for a volunteering management professional to expand their horizons and career potential with our national charity.
Now is the perfect time to get involved with Fareshare as our services are in more demand than ever and we now have a national platform from which to reach more people and do more great work. However, without our tireless and dedicated volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to achieve our potential and support people the length and breadth of the UK.
Your role will be key to delivering our services and supporting our volunteering practices right across our network. So, if you are eager to be challenged, ready to do more good and understand that this is a pivotal point in the UK charitable sector, we are waiting for hear from you.
The Role
As the Regional Centre Volunteer Manager, you’ll be tasked with ensuring a consistent, positive volunteer experience across the FareShare network.
Working from our Liverpool regional centre, you will get involved in all aspects of volunteering at FareShare, including volunteer recruitment, engagement and communications, policies and procedures and making FareShare a desired destination for volunteering.
This will involve developing and implementing a range of strategies, working hand-in-hand with the UK Volunteering Team and utilising the internal volunteering management systems.
Your role will also involve:
- Developing strategies that deliver an extensive and diverse range of volunteers
- Recruiting an array of regional volunteer partner organisations
- Creating a regional engagement programme
- Developing and delivering volunteering training
- Implementing volunteering management policies and procedures
- Supporting the development of new procedures
About You
To be considered as the Regional Centre Volunteer Manager, you will need:
- Previous experience of developing and delivering successful volunteer recruitment
- Experience of building relationships with external organisations and associations to create and promote volunteering programmes
- A track record of managing projects and associated budgets
- Experience of monitoring and evaluating volunteer programmes
- Previous experience of reporting on volunteer programme metrics
- Experience of employability programmes
- Knowledge of the needs and experiences of volunteers from a diverse range of backgrounds
Experience of delivering training would be beneficial to your application. Experience of working with volunteers and/or adults with additional support needs would also be an advantage, as would experience of delivering effective marketing and communications campaigns.
Other organisations may call this role Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Recruitment Manager, Volunteer Engagement Manager, Volunteer Lead, Volunteering Lead, or Area Volunteer Manager.
The closing date for applications is the 17th July 2020.
Webrecruit and Fareshare are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the UK's leading children's mental health charity. Place2Be has been providing in-school support and expert professional development to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, families, teachers and school staff for over 25 years.
Place2Be provides children's mental health services in over 600 primary and secondary schools, reaching a total school population of over 350,000 pupils. The teams at the charity provide a range of services in their partner schools to build resilience early in life through counselling, creative work and play, and support a child's ability to engage in school life. They are currently training c1200 Counsellors on Placement each year who build their mental health and counselling skills and experience through practice in their partner schools.
To continue their ambition to reach 10% of schools nationally Place2Be is now looking for an inspirational and passionate clinician to join them in the capacity of Regional Clinical Lead (London) on a permanent basis.
Place2Be - Regional Clinical Lead (London)
Location: 175 St John St Clerkenwell London. Travel across the London will be required.
Salary: 50K + Benefits
Contract: Permanent
As a Regional Clinical Lead, you will ensure consistently high quality, safe, ethical and efficient clinical work is delivered across the Region. You will be accountable for clinical governance and ensure all services are clinically sounds, effective and legally compliant.
As a senior member of the clinical team at Place2Be you will work with the Clinical Director and other Regional Clinical Leads to help shape the organisation's approach and range of mental health interventions in schools.
To be considered for this position you will be able to demonstrate an ability to improve methods of clinical service delivery within the context of up to date research and emerging best practice in children and young people's mental health services and in line with clinical policies and procedures. The successful candidate will have experience of delivering a range of clinical learning modules, to qualified clinicians and large groups.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 24th May 2020
First stage interviews: W/C 1st June 2020
Second stage interviews: W/C 1st June 2020
If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role, with details on how to apply, please contact Faye Marshall at Harris Hill.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Regional Manager (Charity / Learning Disabilities)
Hft is a national charity and a leading force in supporting people with learning disabilities and their families. A truly nationwide organisation, they support approximately 3,000 people through innovative, person-centred services with a strong focus on promoting independence.
Based in Rowde, near Devizes, you will oversee residential, supported living and day care services in Rowde and Calne. We support 44 people in Wiltshire with an additional 20 people attending our day care services on a daily basis (pre Coronavirus). This is a busy and lively service and the people we support have a range of learning disabilities and varied support needs. We encourage them to get involved in a full range of activities and access the local community as much as possible.
Salary: up to £40,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, Full Time, Permanent
Location: Wiltshire
What we Offer: Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. 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) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance
You will need to be an experienced leader with knowledge and experience of negotiating with Local Authorities, managing significant budgets, strong communication skills and the awareness and sensitivity of dealing with the issues surrounding a changing organisation. You will be responsible for a geographic region including new growth and development. The region supports people who have behaviours which can challenge us and so experience in supporting people who have complex needs is essential. This is a very important post which will be challenging, professionally demanding, but also hugely rewarding.
Join us and help change lives.
Closing date: 12 July 2020
Interview date: TBC
You may have experience of or interest in the following: Regional Manager, Operations Team Leader, Service Delivery, Social Care Manager, Learning Disabilities, Project Manager, Change Management, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector, Social Care, Social Worker, Service Manager, Positive Behavioural Support, etc
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The Organisation
Russam is delighted to be supporting Hestia with the search for their new Regional Director for London.
Hestia supports adults and children in crisis across London and the surrounding regions. They campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect them. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home, to helping them to get the right mental health support, they support people at the moment of crisis and enable them to build a life beyond crisis. They are supported by more than 460 volunteers who provide specialist skills such as art therapy yoga, IT, gardening, cooking as well as befriending and fundraising.
They are proud to be the home of UK SAYS NO MORE, bringing together a diverse coalition of individuals, charities, businesses and public-sector organisations to campaign for an end to the domestic abuse and sexual violence.
In everything they do, they seek to be: respectful, genuine, dedicated, collaborative and courageous.
You can find out more about Hestia by visiting their website.
The Role
Like the many people they work with each day, Hestia’s operational services provision is rich and diverse. The Regional Director of Operations shares responsibility for the oversight and delivery of all frontline services with one other Regional Director.
The role is split across several geographical regions under a combination of Heads of Service and Area Managers in: Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery Response Team, Mental Health, Older People, Ex-offenders, Physical Disabilities, Drugs and Alcohol Support and Young People.
Direct reports to Regional Director Operations
Head of Domestic Abuse & Modern Slavery
Operations Project Lead
Head of Services North London
Head of Volunteering & Corporate Partnerships
Reporting to the CEO, the Regional Director for London will have responsibility for the strategic leadership for operational services.
Other key responsibilities include:
- Provide leadership for allocated operational service delivery
- Collaborate with other Directors
- Collaborate with other Regional Director on pan-operational work
- Contribute to strategy development and lead as appropriate strategy delivery
- Inspire and lead staff to exceptional performance
- Significant financial management
- KPI delivery
- Collaboration with New Business including service retention
- Change management including service restructuring
- Relationship management and external ambassador
- Lead and model Hestia’s values and The Hestia Approach.
- Significant contract management
- Risk management to enable Hestia to deliver safe and effective services.
- Significant safeguarding leadership
- Policy and procedure design, review and implementation
- Governance and external reporting
- Performance management to meet contractual requirements as a minimum
- Lead innovation
The Person
Hestia are looking for an inspiring and highly professional individual to be part of their senior leadership team, to deliver the long-term strategy at an exciting time for the organisation. The focus this year is service transformation, building on the success of services, exploring what more digital technologies can do to help service users in their recovery, investing in staff who are key to service quality and diversifying the funding base to ensure sustainability in the long term.
You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent), have a demonstrable track record of the above and importantly, a commitment to the values of Hestia. Other essential criteria includes:
Knowledge and Experience
- Proven senior strategic and operational leadership experience
- A demonstrable track record of leading, developing and managing multi-disciplinary teams to achieve growth, sustainable improvements in efficiency and effectiveness and to ensure delivery of outstanding results for clients
- Breadth and depth of experience in social care and across a range of service user groups
- Substantial experience of managing the development and delivery of care, domestic abuse, housing, support and/or health services
- Experience of transforming services and consistent excellent service delivery
- A track record of working in and forging successful partnerships with a wide range of internal and external bodies to successfully deliver complex projects
- Demonstrable appreciation of legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements relevant to a service delivery charity
Skills and abilities
- Ability to think and plan operationally and strategically
- Leadership skills and the ability to empower, motivate and develop staff, to create a positive, inclusive team ethos
- Evidence of ability to build and sustain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including commissioners
- Highly developed networking, advocacy, written, oral and presentation skills to relate effectively to key internal and external stakeholders, and command their respect, trust and confidence
- Substantial skills in financial, budgetary and contract management with the ability to understand, manage and interpret data and other financial information
- Ability to apply innovative thinking and judgement to initiate and support change, to take action, to meet targets and achieve desired outcomes
- Personal resilience and an ability to cope with ambiguity, uncertainty and scrutiny from others
- The ambition and drive to motivate and work with others to create an organisation that becomes the benchmark to which others aspire
- Very strong personal integrity, honesty and openness when dealing with others
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-pressure environment
Timetable & How to Apply
To apply for this position please provide the following two pieces of information:
- A comprehensive CV, including details of your achievements in each role and details of two referees.
- A supporting statement, explaining how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly addressing the criteria as outlined in the person specification above.
Hestia is committed to equality of opportunity and particularly supports and encourages applications from candidates from all under-represented groups and backgrounds.
Hestia also welcomes applications from candidates with lived experience. If you have any convictions/cautions this does not mean you cannot apply, however you will be required to complete a DBS check.
Regional Manager (Charity / Learning Disabilities)
Hft is a national charity and a leading force in supporting people with learning disabilities and their families. A truly nationwide organisation, they support approximately 3,000 people through innovative, person-centered services with a strong focus on promoting independence.
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.
You will oversee supported living and domiciliary care services in and around Banbury, Abingdon, Didcot and Newbury. We support 104 people in Oxfordshire living in 23 services. These are busy and lively services and the people we support have a range of learning disabilities and varied support needs. We encourage them to get involved in a full range of activities and access the local community as much as possible.
Salary: up to £40,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, Full Time, Permanent
Location: We currently have an office in Banbury and are looking for a new office in the Abingdon area, you will be working from both offices
What we Offer: Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. 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) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance
About You:
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. The awareness and sensitivity of dealing with the issues surrounding a changing organisation are essential. 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.
Join us and help change lives.
Closing date: 12 July 2020
Interview date: TBC
You may have experience of or interest in the following: Regional Manager, Operations Team Leader, Service Delivery, Social Care Manager, Learning Disabilities, Project Manager, Change Management, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector, Social Care, Social Worker, Service Manager, Positive Behavioural Support, etc
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Deputy Regional Director Campaigns - Europe Regional Office
Location: London, UK
1.0 FTE
Amnesty International's Europe Regional Office (ERO) in London is looking for an experienced human rights campaigner and manager to serve as our Deputy Regional Director and Director of Campaigns for ERO to lead the development and delivery of impactful strategies to influence policies, practices, attitudes and beliefs to end human rights abuses and violations in the region. This a 1.0 FTE fixed term contract being offered as of August 2020.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Whether we are addressing restrictions on freedom of expression and on civil society activists, or violations of the rights of refugees and migrants, or denouncing sexual violence against women, our campaigns make a difference. You will lead the delivery of powerful global, regional and national campaigns in Europe that inspire people to act. Our campaigning staff will look to you for innovative strategies for action and solid guidance, both of which will stem from your strong communication across the organization to build public engagement.
Reporting to the ERO Regional Director you will oversee integrated planning and delivery for campaign projects in the region; ensure the overall quality of campaign plans and campaigning output, and will identify and foster opportunities for partnership and collaboration with other social and human rights movements and communities. At the same time, you will work closely with the Regional Director to manage the Regional Office, control budgets and motivate and inspire staff. Indeed, you will be integral to the corporate management of the International Secretariat, deputising for the Regional Director whenever necessary.
ABOUT YOU
Overseeing the planning and delivery of all campaign strategies in Europe, you will have extensive experience of leading campaigns at a national and international level. You will be well-versed in the human rights campaign lifecycle - from identifying issues to undertaking impact assessment - all using sound political judgement. You are familiar with the Europe region and will understand and have a keen knowledge of global human rights issues and trends. You will have proven ability and substantial experience in managing people and teams and will be able to get the best out of people, whether that is through coaching, mentoring, capacity building or training.
Having worked in a leadership role, you have no problem managing cross-functional, multi-cultural teams; and you certainly know how to adjust priorities, hit deadlines and adapt to fast-changing political situations. Above all, you have the collaborative and creative approach needed to generate human rights campaigns that resonate with audiences and get results. You will have excellent written and verbal English with working knowledge of at least one more language spoken in the region as an advantage.
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Are you a compassionate and dedicated leader? Can you inspire a culture of performance, creativity and teamwork? Do you want the satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference? If so, read on...
We have a new opportunity for a Head of Care to join our team based within Cambridgeshire or Norfolk. The position includes homeworking, with regular travel to our St Ives and Swaffham locations. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £45,000 - £48,000 per annum depending on experience plus excellent benefits.
Who are we?
Caring Together is an ambitious regional charity that provides emotional and practical support, advice and guidance to carers of all ages and their families, as well as opportunities to take a break from their caring role.
We are proud to support over 12,000 carers and their families every year. Our vision is of a world where carers have choices.
About the Head of Care role:
It is an exciting time to consider being part of our Caring Together team. The role is hugely varied, one minute you may be in a board meeting reviewing results and influencing strategy the next you may be motivating your team to help grow our organisation.
The Head of Care will work as part of the executive management team with a requirement to be the registered manager, organisation’s safeguarding lead and member of the quality and service delivery sub-committee of the board of trustees and senior leadership team.
What will you be responsible for?
- Provision and growth of high-quality cost-effective homecare services and supporting the delivery of responsive, tailored family support
- Effective management of the operations managers, their performance and development, supporting them and their teams to deliver ‘outstanding’ care services across their areas
- Ensuring compliance with all regulatory guidelines and regulations seeking continuous improvement in CQC ratings
- Strategic planning and leadership of the homecare service
What makes you our ideal Head of Care?
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the CQC regulatory framework, safeguarding procedures and best practice in homecare provision
- NVQ Level 5 diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or equivalent desirable or willing to work towards
- Experience of engaging with a diverse range of users and stakeholders with excellent customer service ethos
- An experienced registered manager who can demonstrate with comprehensive knowledge and leadership and 3-5 years’ experience of leading a CQC good/outstanding service within a healthcare or domiciliary care setting
- Able to work under pressure and cope with change and conflicting priorities
- Willingness to travel across our region
The benefits!
- Opportunity to experience working in a charity that makes caring rewarding
- Flexible working including homeworking but with regular travel to our St Ives and Swaffham locations
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing development
- 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays (eight days). Option to buy annual leave in accordance with our terms and conditions
- Pension scheme
- Long service awards
- Refer a friend bonus
- Enhanced disclosure
Closing date for applications: 3 July 2020
Interviews: w/c 13 July 2020
Start date: from 1 September 2020
If you would like to join our team as our Head of Care, then please click ‘apply’ today – we’d love to hear from you!
Caring Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We are an equal opportunities employer and expect staff to respect the personal choice and lifestyles of colleagues, carers, and people with care needs.
This position is subject to an enhance disclosure.
We’re now looking for two dynamic and dedicated individuals to join our team to help lead on the development and delivery of the organisations core finance, operations and communications systems and processes as part of this exciting project and achieve the best outcomes we can for families in Wales.
You may or may not be currently involved in our field of work; but if you are someone with relevant or transferable experience, who likes working to make a difference, is both creative and organised, and is prepared to give 100 percent to go along on this adventure with us….then we’d like to hear from you!
The deadline for applications is now 6th July. Please note, late applications will not considered.
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FUNDRAISING AND OPERATIONS MANAGER
Reporting to: Executive Director
Based at Choices Offices (390 Caledonian Road, N1 1DN) or at home during lockdown
Salary: £28,000 pro rata plus pension contributions in line with the Government’s statutory requirement
Hours of work: This is a part-time role of 2.5 day/week (20 hours). You will occasionally be required to work out of hours and flexibility will be expected.
This contract is for one year with the possibility of extension
Safeguarding: Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
About the role:
This is a varied and interesting role in which you’ll play an important part in supporting Choices and its growth. The Fundraising and Operations Manager will manage and develop our community fundraising (individual giving and events) and support the Executive Director with running our grant application fundraising.The role also involves developing new areas of fundraising (e.g. corporate; major gifts; mid-level giving), as well as ensuring the smooth running of our office and operations.This is predominantly a fundraising role which includes the management of our office and programmatic operations, given the overlap of impact reporting and data management responsibilities.
About the candidate:
The ideal candidate will be highly organised, creative and self-starting, bringing relevant experience to the role. This job would suit an experienced fundraiser returning to work after a career break, or someone earlier in their career who is ready to take on more responsibility and play a key role in Choices’ future development. As a part time role, it would suit someone looking to work in fundraising and operations whilst also pursuing other interests or meeting caring commitments.
One of the benefits of working in a small charity as a key member of a friendly team is that you can make your role your own and develop it further according to your interests and skills. The successful candidate will therefore be able to demonstrate they are an entrepreneurial self-starter who would relish this opportunity.
About Choices:
Choices is charity that operates from a Christian ethos of compassion, care and respect, delivering services in the community and in prisons including:
- Non-directive, non-judgmental support for those facing unplanned pregnancy
- Counselling support for those coming to terms with a decision to terminate a pregnancy or facing anxiety during pregnancy
- Befriending services for pregnant women and new mothers facing low income, isolation and anxiety
- Counselling for women in prison supporting them through issues of child separation
There is an occupational requirement attached to this role requiring you to be a practicing Christian.
Job Description: The Fundraising and Operations Manager will be responsible for two main areas of work and time will be split between the two as the work dictates:
1) managing and developing our fundraising work, with a focus on individual giving, campaigns and events, but also exploring the development of new income streams (e.g. mid-level giving; major donors)
2) managing office operations, and supporting programmatic monitoring and evaluation
Specific tasks include (but are not limited to):
1. FUNDRAISING
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Stewarding existing supporters through existing means (e.g. sending out newsletters via MailChimp) and developing a more creative and sustainable stewardship programme
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Communicating with individual givers via email and phone
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Identification of mid-level and major donor prospects among individual givers, and proactive prospect research and cultivation
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Supporting external grant-writers to apply for grants, and report-writing
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Managing, recording and submitting monthly appeals to trusts and foundations
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Organising both fundraising and stewardship events
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Running online campaigns and appeals, including creating assets, writing copy, merging emails, using social media platforms.
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Keeping accurate and up-to-date records of grants and securely storing all fundraising data (e.g. donor data, Gift Aid forms) in accordance with GDPR)
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Managing all fundraising data, including managing and developing the use of a CRM database (currently Salesforce) that is also used to store client data.
2. OPERATIONS
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Running our office processes and procedures (eg Health & Safety and insurance, managing office services, utilities, petty cash, data storage, updating policies, general office upkeep including stationary, office supplies etc)
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Operational support for different project areas (eg collating statistics, updating the database, creating evaluation reports, managing volunteer applications, etc)
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Taking responsibility along with other staff for answering phone calls, booking appointments for clients
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Developing the CRM for recording client data and impact reporting in addition to donor data
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Attend Choices Management Team meetings (on Thursdays) and occasionally attend Board meetings as required (weekday evenings)
PLEASE NOTE: This job description gives a broad overview of the types of responsibilities but is subject to change in discussion with line manager/trustees based on needs/demands in the work of Choices Islington.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential:
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Mature Christian faith. In order to safeguard Choices’ Christian culture and ethos and in keeping with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9 Para 3) Choices’ Trustees have applied an occupational requirement to this role whereby the post holder will be committed to upholding and modelling Choices’ Christian ethos.
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Supportive of the work of Choices
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Experience of working as a fundraiser (ideally within individual giving and community fundraising)
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Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with experience of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
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Ability to proactively build and develop positive relationships internally and externally
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Excellent organisation skills
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Strong project management/administration skills, preferably in the charity sector
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IT and social media literate (experience of mailing systems e.g. MailChimp is desirable)
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Experience of working with CRMs/databases
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Self-motivated and confident working alone
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Solutions-focused
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Excellent interpersonal skills and team player
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Capacity to be flexible and innovative in the changing circumstances of a small, but growing charity
Desirable:
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Entrepreneurial thinking
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Knowledge of safeguarding
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Knowledge and experience of using Salesforce (CRM)
How to apply:
Application is by CV and covering letter with reference to the job description and person specification. Please set out clearly what skills, experience and qualities you will bring to the role and how your Christian faith informs your understanding of Choices’ work and vision.
Please include the name and contact details of two referees: one to be your most recent employer and the other a senior leader at your church who knows you well. References will not be sought prior to the interview.
The closing date for applications is 10.00am on June 30th, but we may close before this if we find the right candidate. You will be notified if you have been shortlisted for an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Institute of Physics (IOP) is looking for a Head of English Regions as part of the Senior Management Team with responsibility to build influential relationships and partnerships with stakeholders from across and beyond the physics community.
This role is responsible for drafting the IOP’s English Regions business plan through their knowledge of regional political and economic drivers that is in line with the organisation’s strategy whilst working with other Head of departments to ensure the whole of the organisation is run efficiently. You will be working closely with IOP’s central office near King’s Cross London acting as a senior lead for our regional team who deliver our strategy, and with the membership across the UK and Ireland who volunteer to deliver events and various other activities through a network of regional branches and centres.
The role
This is a new exciting role, reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive and working closely with other members of the Executive Team. You will work to identify, promote and develop regional relationships and partnerships with stakeholders within and beyond the physics community. You will be maximising our impact within regional policy, education and business environments as well as making sure there is excellent engagement with our membership. You will be required to lead a team of regional managers and be part of IOP’s senior management team.
The person
We are seeking a candidate who is motivated, customer focused, and drives for results with functional knowledge and excellent people management skills; you must also be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers/partners. We welcome candidates with a strong public affairs background and understanding of the importance in building economic resilience in the English regions through research and innovation. Experience will come from having led teams working in different locations and being able to advise and contribute to the work of the Executive team and Senior Management team in planning and managing stakeholder relationships and engagement.
We are looking for someone who has good knowledge of the English regional political and economic strategies and can support our strategic ambition. This is a very influential role, where you have to be comfortable in a standalone role, but also know how to work with colleagues across the organisation. The proven ability to achieve systemic change by influencing stakeholders will be key, with the resilience to react to the ambiguity that comes from a changing environment essential.
Why work with us?
The Institute of Physics is one of the world’s largest professional body and learned societies for physics. It is the national body for the UK and Ireland and also has a seat at international bodies including the UN. Our members come from across the physics community whether in industry, academia, the classroom, technician roles or in training programmes as an apprentice or a student. We are a world-leading science publisher and are proud to be a trusted and valued voice for the physics community.
The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland,.We seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.
We have an ambitious new corporate strategy and you’ll play a part in helping us to deliver it. There’s never been a more exciting time to join the IOP - watch our new film to find out more about our work.
As well as a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance and generous annual leave. We also offer a range of other benefits including childcare vouchers, gym membership and interest free season ticket loans.
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This is a great opportunity for an experienced and energetic fundraising leader to join Raystede, the animal welfare charity in Sussex.
You will be leading on all fundraising activity and developing long term investment plans to rapidly increase Raystede’s income through the full range of income streams including major appeals, individual giving, and legacies. You will manage our small fundraising team and will also have the opportunity to further build your own high performing team in line with agreed investments.
You will report to the Chief Executive Officer work as part of our Senior Management Team to ensure we achieve our strategic aims.
About you
We are looking for someone who is passionate about animal welfare and can really grasp this fundraising opportunity with both hands. You will be able to demonstrate:
- A proven track record of successful fundraising through a variety of income streams
- Experience of leading fundraising campaigns which target different audiences through a range of channels and activity
- That you are an inspiring manager able to strike the balance of keeping your team motivated and highly productive
- That you are a confident speaker and networker with proven success of building major partnerships
- Excellent planning and budgeting skills
- Able to demonstrate your knowledge of fundraising opportunities in Sussex
Please visit our website for more information about Raystede.
If you would like a chat with our Chief Executive about the role, please contact us to arrange a suitable date to talk over the phone.
How to apply – application form with cover letter
Closing date for applications 10th July
Telephone interviews week commencing 13th July
Interviews with CEO and Trustees week commencing 20th July
Candidates will have an opportunity to visit Raystede which will be arranged and agreed in due course.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Retail
Our client is looking to appoint a Head of Retail into their Senior Management team who will have the overarching responsibility of designing and delivering retail strategy for the organisation. Reporting into the Deputy CEO and managing a team of Regional and Area Managers you will provide the vision and direction for their 56 retail outlets driving sales, performance and innovation as the world of retail evolves and changes.
They believe in autonomy and empowering their colleagues to deliver so you will be an integral part in the decision making process for overall strategy, targets, new store acquisitions and the management of standards across the Portfolio. This will be achieved through inspirational leadership and effective coaching and mentoring of your teams.
Our client has multiple revenue streams so you can expect to form close relationships with other functions such as Fundraising, Clinical Operations, Marketing and HR. Their collaborative teamwork makes is what has made them the success they are today.
Head of Retail Requirements:
They would like you to be currently be excelling in leadership role within retail preferably in fashion or Charity. You may be at ‘Head of level’ within a smaller organisation or operating at Regional leadership level at the top of your game looking for the next step in your career. There is a huge focus on behaviours with the role and they are looking for someone that can inspire teams to maximise their potential. They thrive on creativity and they would like to be able to find innovative solutions to challenges and also increasing their revenue.
From a technical perspective you will be able to demonstrate how you have successfully implemented a retail strategy across multiple sites, set and delivered stretching targets and built successful relationships both internally externally. As part of the application there will be a couple of short questions to help you demonstrate this.
This is an incredible opportunity to part of a special Charity and be at the forefront of innovation in retail. The role will have a head office base at Daventry and there will be UK travel.
They are on a journey to be the organisation of choice and opportunity for the most talented and driven people from diverse backgrounds.
About our client:
Their objective is to save lives, utilising specialist pilots, doctors, and paramedics and with their work centred on saving lives, improving clinical outcomes and being able to react quickly and efficiently to emergencies.
They are at the forefront of innovative clinical care and they challenge boundaries. None of this can be achieved without a hugely dedicated team of colleagues, volunteers and the general public.
Location: Daventry, NN11 4BG
Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum plus company car
You may have experience of the following: Senior Store Manager, Shop Manager, Area Manager, Store Manager, Shop Manager, Retail Manager, Retail Area Manager, Branch Manager, Operations Manager, Regional Manager, Business Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Head of Retail, Senior Branch Manager, Senior Operations Manager, etc.
Ref: 93249
- Head of Finance working for Aldridge Education
- Ideal for someone looking for a broad technical finance role
About Our Client
Aldridge Education is a charitable trust whose entrepreneurial community schools help young people to reach their potential. We support our Principals and teachers in rapidly improving the quality of education on offer at early years, primary, secondary and sixth-form levels in order to transform the life-chances of our students.
Aldridge Education was established as a national multi-academy trust by the Aldridge Foundation in 2016, taking over responsibility from the Foundation for its family of non-selective academy schools and colleges, some of which are part of the multi academy trust whilst others are currently independent Trusts sponsored by Aldridge Education. Sir Rod Aldridge launched the Aldridge Foundation in 2006 after retiring from Capita Plc, the business he set up and which became one of this country's most successful companies.
Our shared belief is that by introducing young people to, and helping develop in them, the core attributes of entrepreneurship, we can provide context and relevance to their learning, foster creativity, passion, determination, risk taking, problem solving and teamwork.
Job Description
The Head of Finance, based in London, will support the COO in ensuring the organisation is provided with accurate financial information that will enable effective decision-making, as well as fulfilling the trusts financial statutory responsibilities. The role will also include the following responsibilities:
- To lead on the year end process and the preparation of the trust's annual accounts (including its trading subsidiary) and other statutory returns in line with the Charities SORP.
- Fully responsible for the maintenance of the integrity of the trusts finance systems undertaking the role of System Administrator to ensure strong systems of controls are in place.
- Document, implement and embed strong financial controls across the trust.
- To lead on the trusts monthly close-down process, working closely with the Regional Finance Directors to ensure school balance sheets are reconciled and up-to-date.
- Within the framework established by the COO, to consolidate the Trusts annual and three-year budgets.
- To prepare all financial returns for the Trust including pension returns, VAT returns and Budget Forecast Return to the ESFA.
- Manage the cash flow position for the Trust.
- Line management of finance team members as appropriate.
To deputise for the finance function in the absence of the COO.
The Successful Applicant
You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong all-round finance capabilities that can be evidenced through experience. You will be able to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance colleagues at all levels, with experience of supporting key decision-making. The following experience is required:
Essential:
- Knowledge of Charities SORP and Academy funding and financial reporting requirements.
- Understanding of taxation and other regulations, including VAT, pensions and payroll requirements.
- Past experience working on improving computerised finance systems and financial controls.
- Experience of developing and presenting consolidated management accounts.
- Strong organisational and planning skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
Desirable:
- Previous experience working within the academy or education sector.
- Experience using PS financials or a similar financial system.
What's on Offer
Circa £60,000, excellent benefits, flexible working and options to work at home/remotely
Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
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This is a key position based at FIND HQ in Geneva – Switzerland and will require some travel.
FIND is the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics. We are a global non-profit organization driving innovation in the development and delivery of diagnostics to combat major diseases affecting the world’s poorest populations.
The position
As our new Head of External Relations (Resource Mobilization), you will implement FIND’s resource mobilization strategy to engage funding from public and private donors. This strategy is developed by the CEO in close collaboration with the Director of External Affairs, with your input
You will ensure that both funding needs and opportunities for funding sources – over the short and long term - are identified, relayed, and discussed regularly with FIND’s leadership.
You report directly to Director of External Affairs.
You supervise a small team in Geneva and elsewhere, including consultants.
You will be interacting with:
- The Scientific teams (CSO and Heads of Programmes) and Access Department (CAO and Access team, including Regional Offices) to understand strategies, projects, and funding needs; and to oversee development of project proposals, updates, and reports.
- Finance & Operations Departments to deliver donor financial reports and to coordinate on fundraising legal requirements.
- Communications team for messaging in support of resource mobilization.
- Board of Directors; Scientific Advisory Council (SAC); CEO; founding partners to identify new opportunities and open doors.
- Public and private donors.
Specific Responsibilities
Resource Mobilization Strategy and Planning
- Coordinate all Resource Mobilization activities, provide monthly fundraising reporting on all activities.
- Work in close partnership with the CEO and the Director of External Affairs to develop a comprehensive Resources Mobilization strategy
- Develop the annual Resource Mobilization goals with the Director of External Affairs and ensure timely implementation
- Implement and manage all aspects of the Resource Mobilization goals with the team in Geneva and analyze progress towards all fundraising targets.
Donor prospecting
- Oversee research (in-house and/or outsource) to identify public, private, and major donor prospects, and develop a plan to maximize their giving
- Seek and cultivate relationships with new donors, including face-to-face meetings, to present FIND and its projects (either alone or with appropriate support) and secure their support
- Oversee the development and submission of high-quality proposals in a timely fashion, conferring with all relevant stakeholders both within and outside of FIND
- Track and pursue opportunities and potential new financial mechanisms
Ensure relationships with donors and prospects
- Manage relationships with governments, foundations, and major donors
- Ensure that donors are aware of any significant developments at FIND through regular updates and communication, including face-to-face meetings
- Supervise and set policies for record keeping for all donors and donations/grants
Manage Resource Mobilization team
- Manage a small team and consultants hired for specific implementation plans managed from Geneva.
About you
- You have at least 10 years’ experience in senior fundraising activities and management ideally in a health or an international research organisation
- You have a solid understanding of the funding landscape and can identify and pursue strategic opportunities
- You are great at handling donor meetings and you have a solid network of relationships with public and private donors
- Your track record shows you have raised significant levels of public funds from governments, regional and local institutions
- You have a university degree in public health, business management, or marketing, or equivalent
- You are a go-getter and a deal closer – a doer!
- You have all the basic IT skills required
- You are good with people and can bring out the best in your staff
- Your English is excellent (written and spoken), and you have excellent proposal writing skills and experience
You can travel up to 10% of time for market research, regional fundraising establishment, donor meetings, donor field visits, FIND scientific meetings & conferences.