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

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

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

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

About this job

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Closing date: 9am on Monday 24 January 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

No agencies please.

Position: Community Fundraiser
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Home-based, based in the South West/West Midlands, England
Salary: £30,310 - £34,923 per annum and car/broadband allowance plus excellent benefits 
Salary Band: Band E1
Department: Community and Events team

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

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

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

About this job

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Closing date: 9am on Monday 31 January 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

No agencies please.

The Lord Mayor’s Appeal aims to have a transformational impact on people’s lives by bringing together businesses, neighbouring communities, employees, and charities to find solutions to some of London’s most pressing societal issues. Our vision is to create A Better City for All, that is Inclusive, Healthy, Skilled and Fair, helping 1 million people thrive.

We do this by delivering programmes under our four key strategy areas; Inclusive, Healthy, Skilled and Fair, and through supporting inspirational charities who are delivering innovative solutions in these areas.

To create a Healthy City, we must end the stigma around mental health. Mental health impacts us all, with 9 out of 10 people being directly or indirectly by poor mental health each year. This has been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Since the start of the pandemic there has been a 57% increase in anxiety.

Despite this, mental health still carries a huge stigma in society and within the workplace, with only 16% of employees feeling able to share a mental health problem with their line manager. Poor mental health in the workplace not only carries an unacceptable human cost, including loss of life, but it also carries a large financial cost to employers.

This is Me is a pioneering mental health programme that that aims to change attitudes around mental health and create healthier and more inclusive workplaces by reducing stigma, dispelling myths and improving employee wellbeing for good. We do this by providing organisations with the tools they need to:

1. Raise awareness through The Green Ribbon campaign, developed in partnership with PwC
2. Open up the conversation to dispel myths and challenge stereotypes through This is Me Storytelling, developed in partnership with Barclays
3. Build the skills of employees to manage their mental health and support their colleagues through our Wellbeing in the Workplace online wellbeing training, developed in partnership with Samaritans and PwC.

Research has proven that speaking openly about mental health, is good for people, good for society and good for business. 

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and driven Programme Manager, who is committed to mental health and wellbeing, to join our organisation to lead the delivery and growth of our Healthy Pillar Programme, This is Me.

Role purpose

Since 2016, over 1200 organisations have signed up to deliver This is Me in their organisation, across the UK and globally. We work with business and charity partners to deliver This is Me in London, the North West, Scotland, the West Midlands and Yorkshire, and internationally in India and Asia.

We have now developed our 2022-2024 3-year strategy for the programme, to align with the wider Programme Strategy of the Appeal, with the aim of growing the reach and impact of the programme.  We have an ambitious aim to grow the reach of the programme across the UK and internationally over the next 3 years.

The Programme Manager will be responsible for delivering our strategic aims for This is Me, working collaboratively with the Head of Programmes, external business partners and charity partners to;

1. Expand the reach of This is Me by diversifying the sectors we work with, prioritising increasing public sector participation
2. Support SMEs to participate in This is Me and provide bespoke support on how to adapt the tools
3. Support organisations to take an intersectional approach to mental health
4. Develop global partnerships to support organisations to engage with This is Me globally

This is an exciting role within our growing organisation, reporting into the Head of Programmes, and will play an instrumental role in our impact as an organisation and ending the stigma around mental health globally.

Further details

Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours a week)

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Flexible and agile working, including working from home days
• Learning & development opportunities
• Workplace pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
• Season ticket loan
• Wellbeing support

 Location: Guildhall, London/remote

 Closing date: Monday 31st January 2022 at 9.00am. We will be reviewing applications as they come in.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The Lord Mayor’s Appeal is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. 

Winston’s Wish is powered by the kindness of our supporters which is why this new role is so vital. You will support the people who ensure that we can be there for children, young people and their families through one of the most traumatic losses they are ever likely to face.

As Community Fundraising Manager, you will be working with supporters to inspire them and help them to maximise the impact that they can have to help us give hope to as many grieving children as possible. You will create, develop and deliver a fundraising plan to grow existing and new support for Winston’s Wish. This role will take the lead on generating new income from individual fundraisers, community groups and schools. You will take every opportunity to surprise and delight our supporters creating unforgettable moments for them to make sure that the act of giving and fundraising for our work is always amazing.

As the driving force behind our community fundraising activity, you will help us to engage communities across the country. For this reason we’re looking for a highly creative individual who can help us to stay one-step ahead of the curve and create new campaigns and activities which will excite a new audience of supporters to get behind our vision of a society in which every child can get the help they need when someone close to them has died.

This is not your average 9-5 role and we’re not looking for an average candidate. We encourage flexibility and adaptability, and in return offer a strong flexible working arrangement to ensure a healthy work/life balance. Some members of our team already work condensed or flexible hours to suit individual circumstances and we would love to discuss your needs further at interview.

If you are epic at relationship building, a master at storytelling, great at spotting opportunities and have the drive, passion and enthusiasm to join Winston’s Wish at a time when we’re needed more than ever, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Winston’s Wish is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Homeworking, Southwark.

Some UK-wide travel will be expected.

This is an exciting time to join the Third Age Trust - which supports the u3a movement - as we celebrate its 40th anniversary, the u3a movement is a national charity which supports people who are no longer working full time to continue their interests, activity, keep learning and have fun.

The Third Age Trust works with 1040 u3as, all volunteer-led member charities, across the UK. Founded 40 years ago, the UK u3a movement encourages groups of people in their third age to come together and continue their enjoyment of learning in subjects of interest to them. The u3as promote lifelong learning through self-help interest groups covering a wide range of topics and activities, as chosen by their members. In this role you will lead on the advice and information provided by the Trust to u3as and also to individual members.

Reporting to the Head of Member Services, you will manage the staff and volunteers responsible for giving organisational advice to the volunteer led member charities. Advice, guidance and information is provided through a telephone advice line and by email and post. You will be responsible for the accuracy and updating of advice, and the proactive and timely dissemination of information relevant to u3as.

A highly competent manager, you will be knowledgeable about the major issues that impact on charity operations and will be organised and systematic in your approach. You will have the ability to build relationships internally and with volunteers and trustees as well as being committed to grassroots and volunteer organisations.

To find out more and to apply, please review the full job description attached.

Closing date for applications: 14th Feb 2022

Interviews: 22nd Feb 2022

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to manage our centre in Bath! DeafPLUS is a national charity working to create an accessible world for Deaf and visually impaired (VI) people. As Area Manager, you will be responsible for managing services across Bath and Somerset, including advice, equipment, and lipreading services, as well as providing frontline advice to clients on issues relating to equipment, housing and benefits. You will be responsible for managing a team of eight staff members, ensuring that services are delivered to high standards and to agreed budgets and performance outcomes.      

Community Fundraising Manager

37.5 hours per week

Permanent Contract

Based -  Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral, with regular visits to other CCC sites (A mix of office / home working also considered, depending on candidate)

Please note: This post is Agenda for Change, Band 5 and appointments are usually made at the bottom of the salary scale

The Role
The focus of this role will be to generate income and profile for The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity through the development of an effective Community Fundraising Programme in the Cheshire West, Chester and Warrington areas.

This will involve:

• Working with community groups and local organisations

• Recruiting and managing volunteer fundraising groups across the area

• Working with high street corporates & independent businesses

• Working with schools

• Proactively recruiting new supporters and providing them with excellent donor care.

• Representing the charity within the local community

• Managing volunteer fundraisers

The Successful candidate will be self-motivating, and have a natural ability to inspire others to achieve the best possible fundraising outcome for the charity. You will devise and implement a robust action plan for your dedicated area which draws upon your own experience and abilities, in partnership with team members and based on our current fundraising strategy, to ensure success within your own income stream.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in community fundraising or appropriate transferable skills. You will thrive on the challenge of developing new and diverse methods of attracting support for the charity, with an ability to adapt to social and economic trends in giving. Your drive, commitment and personality will allow you to grow income through excellent relationships with supporters and potential partners.

The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity

The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity is the only charity dedicated to supporting patients and research at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre – one of the UK’s leading cancer hospitals.

It’s thanks to our supporters that we can achieve so much for people with cancer across Cheshire and Merseyside, which may not be possible through NHS funding alone.

Our charity raises the vital funds needed to invest in leading technology, fund life-saving research, enhance the patient environment and enable innovations in care for the 32,000 people we see each year at our cancer centres across the region.

In line with our plans for the coming years, we have an opportunity for an experienced Community Fundraising Manager to join our Team.  This role will not only be instrumental in raising vital funds to support people with cancer across Cheshire and Merseyside, but is also key to the charity's future growth.

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading providers of non-surgical cancer treatment, caring for a population of 2.4 million people across Cheshire & Merseyside, North Wales, the Isle of Man and parts of Lancashire.

Our flagship specialist cancer hospital in Liverpool opened in June 2020, supported by our hospital on the Clatterbridge Health Park in Wirral providing outpatient cancer treatment and supportive care, and our radiotherapy treatment centre on the Aintree Hospital site.

Together, working across three sites and operating specialist chemotherapy clinics in four of Merseyside’s district hospitals, we are able to deliver a comprehensive range of inpatient care, advanced radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer therapies including gene therapies and immunotherapies. We also deliver a pioneering Treatment at Home and Work service; are the only facility in the UK providing low-energy proton beam therapy to treat rare eye cancers and host the region’s Teenage and Young Adult Unit.

Working with leading experts from The University of Liverpool and the Cancer Research UK Liverpool Cancer Trials Unit we strive to stay at the forefront of novel treatments and techniques to deliver more effective and personalised treatments than ever before.

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We take an active responsibility for ensuring systems, policies and processes are in place to safeguard children, young people and adults. We support the national and local safeguarding agenda, including local arrangements for the protection of children young person and adults at risk.

This job is unlikely to attract a Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship (formerly a work permit). Applications from candidates who require Tier 2 immigration status to work in the UK may not be considered if there are a sufficient number of other suitable candidates. To apply for a Tier 2

Would you like to play a key role in enabling a new generation of Medical Doctors to be trained in Cheshire, no matter what their background? Do you have experience of writing compelling funding proposals  and applications to Grant-Making Trusts and Foundations? If so, the role of Development Manager could be for you.

We are at a key moment at the University of Chester, having gained approval from the General Medical Council to deliver the first qualifying course of study for Medicine in the county. We want to provide scholarships so that background is no barrier to joining the Medical profession, training in Chester, and this role will play a key role in achieving this.

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract (0.8fte considered) until September 2023, when our first scholars will be joining us.  The successful candidate will be responsible for cultivating and nurturing the relationships with Trusts & Foundations and associated supporters, bidding for significant financial donations and grants to the University of Chester. The position is available immediately, and joins the team at an exciting time. There is scope for the role to become permanent after this initial campaign.

The focus will be on new relationships with Trusts and Foundations leading to financial support, and we are looking for someone who can be proactive about seeking out and forging this, collaborating closely with members of academic faculty and the Senior Executive Team, who are fully onboard to support this initiative.

You will be educated to Degree standard or equivalent level qualification and you will have a proven track record of fundraising, with a wide understanding of philanthropy, and why people and organisations give. The successful candidate will be a results driven, strategic thinker with the ability to build and nurture transformative internal and external relationships. You will be an exceptional written and verbal communicator and passionate about your work, and the difference higher education can make in our communities and society.

The post is normally based in Chester, however the Directorate is currently working remotely, and homeworking either fully or partially is available.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Helena Astbury, Head of Development and Alumni Relations on +44 (0)1244 511005.

We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.

Candidates may download further details from our website.

Closing date: 15th February 2022.

CHARITY OPERATIONS MANAGER

Employer: Sheffield Hospitals Charity

Department: Business Operations

Location: Office based role with some regional travel as required.

Office: Wycliffe House, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield

Salary: £26,500 Dependent on experience.

Full Time: 37.5 hours per week

Reporting to: Charity CEO / Charity Finance Director

Job overview:

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Charity Operations Manager to drive and maintain the day to day operations of Sheffield Hospitals Charity.

The Charity Operations Manager will oversee the day to day operational running of the office, including operations, HR and its wider Governance. Reporting directly to the charity CEO and Director of Finance.

Main duties of the job:

Manage and maintain administrative systems and procedures to ensure the team works efficiently. Maintain the relevant paperwork - guidance documents, compliance and governance requirements in hard copy and or e-filing.

Act as staff team liaison with the Senior Management Team and co-ordinate charity wide activities and discussions such as team meetings and well being activities. Support the team to balance home and “in office” working effectively.

Facilitate Trustee and other important meetings to ensure smooth running of the charity. This may include setting up video links or rooms to book, liaising with guests etc…

Responsibility to maintain minutes from all charity related meetings, ensuring they are accurately and correctly recorded.

Responsibility for managing all IT requests and equipment ensuring secure ways of working. Liaising with the external wider NHS IT Support function and support the team to train in the use of equipment.

Lead on the organisations data protection practices to ensure full compliance with GDPR.

Ensure staff compliance with the updating of records in the CRM   system and to offer advise in relation to best practice as and when required.

Facilitate Trustee Board meetings and Annual General Meetings and sub-committees. This includes managing the meetings schedule, agendas, papers, minutes and follow up actions.

This job description covers the main requirements of the post holder. Other reasonable requirements may be stipulated by the Charity CEO. The job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to change.

Person specification:

EXPERIENCE:

Significant experience in office management and operations - Essential

Strong written and oral communications skills - Essential

Strong IT Skills, comfortable navigating through a range of software - Essential

Experience of developing office systems and procedures, to comply with GDPR, Health and Safety and Fire Procedures - Essential 

Understanding of charity governance, familiarity with supporting charity Senior Management teams and trustees - Desirable 

Understanding of human resources best practices, including remote working and or recruitment - Desirabl

ABILITIES AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:

Good time management, able to prioritise own tasks - Essential

Confident self-starter - Essential

Be Professional, with a sound understanding of the need to be discreet  confidential where appropriate - Essential           

A people person, who is good at interacting with colleagues, but able to work autonomously when required -  Essential

 CLOSING DATE: 27TH January (Reserve the right to extend if required)

SHORTLISTING: 28th January

FIRST INTERVIEWS: Week Commencing 31st January

Project Manager (Youth Social Action and Mentoring) 
Permanent
Job ref: V370
Start date: ASAP
Hours/Days per week: 35 hours per week - (Flexible days/hours)
Salary: £28,500 FTE
Location: At home or office based in Edinburgh or Alloa
Closing date: Friday 21 January 2022 at 10am
Interview date and Location:  Week beginning 31 January 2022 - Location TBC

Volunteering Matters 
At Volunteering Matters, we use the unique power of volunteering to bring people together, build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK and solve some of society’s most complex issues.  From social isolation and loneliness, to improving health and wellbeing, to building skills, confidence and opportunity, and to ensuring young people can become change-makers in their community; the impact that we have is great.  And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.
People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK. We operate in regional hubs across Scotland, England and Wales. We also have a national Employee Volunteering Team, with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker of tailor-made solutions to employers.  We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all. 

Role Overview 

We are a worthwhile, fun, interesting, challenging, team orientated, collaborative and rewarding place to work! Due to expansion, we are currently recruiting for a talented, dynamic and professional Project Manager in our Edinburgh, Lothians and Forth Valley team.  The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate an understanding and total commitment to our organisational values. 

As our Project Manager, you will lead a small team of staff, playing a key role overseeing, managing, delivering, and developing our volunteering programmes in local communities across Edinburgh and Forth Valley. As a senior member of the team, you will role model our organisational values and demonstrate excellent leadership skills. You will develop and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, funders, partners and others.

You will support and empower colleagues operating youth social action and mentoring programmes across the region. This includes Volunteering Matters Equip Mentoring and Peer Perspectives programmes in Alloa, as well as ProjectScotland’s 2 youth social action programmes in Edinburgh operated in partnership with 2 local secondary schools.

We are a values-driven organisation, and are looking for someone who is compassionate, empowering, straightforward, inclusive and positive.  The post-holder may also contribute to the wider work of Volunteering Matters, such as working groups around Safeguarding, Equality Diversity and Inclusion and others. 

Location: The post can be home based (must be close to Edinburgh or Alloa) or office based within our Edinburgh or Alloa premises. The postholder will require good internet access to enable remote working, and a suitable home office space. I.T. equipment and infrastructure will be supplied. 
As appropriate: Post Covid-19 there will be an expectation to travel across the region in the role. This includes travel across Edinburgh, Lothians and Forth Valley.

Our Values & Way of Working
In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.

Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments:
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application or contact our HR team for more information.

We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise (Scotland), Show the Salary, Salary History.

Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work), Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick and family leave. We are also open to discuss job share applications.

GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.  

To Apply - Please visit our website

If you would like to have a discussion with the Hiring Manager prior to submitting your application, please request this from the HR Team. 

Every day seven young people aged 13-24 hear the words ‘you have cancer’. Teenage Cancer Trust is here to support them from that life-changing moment, offering specialist services and influencing decision makers so they can receive tailored care and support at every step of the way.

We’re looking for a PR and Media Manager to help develop a positive media profile for our work and a platform for young people to share their experiences. Managing a PR and Media Officer, you’ll work with colleagues, partners and young people, leading work to position Teenage Cancer Trust in the media as an authoritative, clinical voice on teenage and young adult cancer. 

You’ll have the opportunity to devise media strategies that shine a light on a range of issues and the difference Teenage Cancer Trust’s services make in tough times. You’ll be responsible for harnessing political developments and the news agenda to ensure the voices of young people with cancer and heard and that their needs are understood, building strong relationships with the media.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PR specialist to join a friendly and high performing team and make a difference to the lives of young people with cancer. A full job description and details of how to apply can be found below.

Applications to be received by: 23rd January 2022

First interviews: W/C 24th January 2022            

Second Stage Interviews:                  W/C 31st January 2022 

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The PR & Media Manager (Policy, Services and Campaigns) will play a role in leading and delivering media strategies to support Teenage Cancer Trust’s influencing and services portfolios.

They will ensure and oversee a strong and sustained media profile, proactively highlighting our specialist services to support young people with cancer and maximising breaking news and external developments.

They will help ensure that influencing priorities and the issues that matter most to young people with cancer, are at the heart of our media activity. As part of this they will work with young people to support and empower them to publicly share their experiences in the media. They will also help to position Teenage Cancer Trust’s clinical expertise through national, regional and specialist media opportunities.

Working alongside the PR & Media Manager (Fundraising and Real-Life) they will play a vital role in ensuring Teenage Cancer Trust offers a first-class service to the media. Helping oversee the day to day running of the press office, they will be responsible for developing impactful and credible media messaging and securing coverage that effectively positions the charity and puts the issues that matter most to young people affected by cancer at the centre.

The post is a key part of the wider Marketing & Communications department which is responsible for raising awareness and understanding of the charity with key audiences, increasing engagement with our brand and supporting income generation.

ROLE FOCUS

Media Strategy, Planning and Reporting

• Oversee, support and undertake the design and execution of PR and Media strategies, with a particular focus on influencing and services priorities.
• Contribute to and support team activity that ensures a strong and sustained media profile, including delivering media strategies as broader part of cross channels campaigns to support influencing and campaigning activity.
• Oversee and undertake a regional media program to profile fundraising, services and young people.
• Develop, pitch and manage media partnerships or joint campaigns with national media outlets and external partners.
• Consider and develop documentary pitches around the work of Teenage Cancer Trust, building relationships with production companies and commissioners.
• Contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of the charity’s Marketing and Communications strategy and annual operational plans

Policy, Services and Campaigning

• Establish a media approach to supporting influencing and services priorities, working with colleagues to identify and create proactive/reactive, agenda-setting media opportunities.
• Proactively monitor current affairs, and policy/political developments in cancer and youth issues to spot and create opportunities for comment and proactive media pitches.
• Work alongside Policy and Influencing colleagues to quickly develop media messages in reaction to major external developments.  
• Ensure strong working relationships with NHS Trust communications teams and other service delivery partners.
• Work in partnership with other organisations, such as cancer charity coalitions and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer, to plan and develop joint approaches to media work.

Ensuring and effective and professional press office function

• Work with the PR & Media Manager (Fundraising and Real-Life), with support from the Deputy Director of Communications and Campaigns, to ensure the smooth running of the Teenage Cancer Trust press office so that it is equipped to offer a professional service.
• Have a particular focus on news outlets and reactive team capabilities, leading work to maximise reactive and breaking new stories.
• Support the Deputy Director of Communications and Campaigns on crisis communications strategies, executing and coordinating activity as required. 

• Respond to enquiries from journalists; organise media interviews, prepare verbal and/or written materials and provide spokespeople and case studies as appropriate. 
• Builds and nurture relationships with journalists, especially including health and social care correspondents, documentary makers youth media, and national, regional and online outlets,
• Steward and support young people and spokespeople undertaking media interviews, either in person or remotely.
• Oversee the delivery of a comprehensive media training programme for key staff, ensuring the organisation has a range of confident media spokespeople across the UK.

Line Management and Leadership

• Line manage the PR & Media Officer (Policy, Services and Campaigns), overseeing and supporting their work and professional development.
• Be a role model for excellence in management, coaching, giving and receiving feedback.
• Ensure performance targets and standards (KPIs) for direct line reports are established, communicated, met and where possible exceeded.

Working with Young People

• Work with colleagues to ensure regular placement of real-life stories in national, consumer and regional media outlets, supporting influencing and services priorities.
• Under the advice and guidance of the Story Manager and Services department support the stewardship of young people and their families when sharing their stories, taking a sensitive approach and ensuring it adheres with our safeguarding policies at all time.
• Work with the Story Manager to ensure the records, images and stories of young people we support are kept up to date and we have their full consent to use them.

Relationship Management

• Work in partnership with other organisations such as various cancer charity coalitions and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer to plan and develop joint responses to media stories. 

• Work in partnership with colleagues, third party PR teams such as corporate partners talent agencies and hospital Communications teams to develop proactive media campaigns and events and respond to news stories as required.
• Organise, support and execute press events, such as filming or photocalls at hospital units and other locations, acting as the Teenage Cancer Trust representative, overseeing media attendance and liaising with hospital Communications teams and Services staff. 
• Support internal communications/profiling and relationship building to represent the Marketing and Communications team across the organisation raising understanding of the value of media and PR.

Reporting and Evaluation

• Support, oversee and undertake the creation of daily/monthly monitoring and coverage reports and media lists, including monthly and project specific analysis evaluations.
• Undertake and oversee media monitoring and analysis using a range of tools, developing KPIs and measuring outcomes to demonstrate the impact of activity.
• Contribute to directorate quarterly/annual impact and outcome reports.
• Contributing to the Marketing and Communications quarterly and annual impact and outcome reports.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments in the charity sector and PR industry identifying opportunities and approaches to inform Teenage Cancer Trust’s activities.

OTHER DUTIES

• Participating in daily communication updates, team meetings and planning sessions.
• The role will involve some out of hours work, including providing on-call cover for the media on a rota basis. There will also be occasional travel across the UK.
• Represent Teenage Cancer Trust externally at events and meetings.
• Manage suppliers and third-party agencies, briefing and negotiating prices and products.
• Carry out the duties of post in accordance with Teenage Cancer Trust policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post as requested by the Manager.

DISCLOSURE AND BARRING CHECKS

This role will interact with young people and families, which may include visiting young people in hospital units and their homes from time to time and is therefore subject to an enhanced disclosure check.  

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal – Story Manager and other colleague in the directorate, Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns team, Operations and Partnerships Managers, funded staff, Music and Entertainment team, SLT and support teams such as Finance, IT, HR.

External - Young people and their families, journalists, especially national media, documentary makers, consumer press, youth media, Cancer charities and coalitions PR teams, All Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer, Hospital Communications teams, Suppliers and agencies.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Experience 

• Significant experience of working in an in-house media team or at a PR agency in a similar role.
• Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing impactful media strategies for policy or awareness-raising campaigns, that helped to secure change.
• Substantial experience of creating and using a range of PR materials and tactics.
• Significant experience of responding to high profile issues and complex media enquiries. 
• Setting, managing and delivering activity against objectives and KPIs.
• A track record of successful relationship building with the media and media partners.
• Demonstrable success in developing and implementing integrated communications plans.
• Experience of working with and supporting a range of case studies. 
• Experience of line management, coaching or supervision. 
• Experience of crisis media management, giving advice to senior leaders on reputational risk issues.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating the quality and impact of media campaigns. 
• Knowledge and experience of using social media as part of media and PR campaigns.

Knowledge and know how 

• Excellent knowledge of all aspects of the UK media, with a good understanding of the needs of a diverse range of media.
• Strong news sense and initiative to develop proactive news stories.

Skills 

• Excellent oral and written communications skills with ability to tailor approach to engage audiences.
• Creative thinker with the ability to generate original and innovative PR ideas
• Time management skills and proven flexibility to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. 
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• Strong organisational, administrative and research skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships and work alongside team members and colleagues, young people and their families.
• Empathetic, with the ability to handle and assess sensitive situations confidently and calmly.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.

Personal Qualities 

• A strong interest in news and current affairs.
• Accountable, with high levels of integrity and professionalism.
• Good judgement, initiative and discretion.
• A natural collaborator.

​Values 

Willing and able to work in line with our values: Determined, United, Spirited and Kind

Preferred Criteria

Qualifications

• PR, journalism, marketing or communications qualification or equivalent professional experience in those areas.

Experience 

• Experience of working for a charity or in a health environment.  
• Well established contacts with key national health and social affairs journalists. 
• Experience of working with high profile supporters and celebrities.  
• Experience of working with service users/case studies.

  Knowledge

• Knowledge of line management techniques to get the best from people.

• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and professional boundary principles.
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection rules. 

We are committed to working towards ensuring Teenage Cancer Trust is a diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. 

At Teenage Cancer Trust we're committed to delivering a service to teenagers and young adults with cancer that is embedded in safeguarding and safe working practice guidance.  In line with our safeguarding approach this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service). 

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please refer to our privacy policy on our website.

Finance Manager

International Institution

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Employer Pension Contribution of 15%

Hybrid Working

2-3 days per week working in Maidenhead Office

Reporting into an Area Director

A Globally renowned, International Organisation is seeking a finance Manager to manage the finances of one of its Overseas Regions.

Experience of working for an organisation with a global reach will be beneficial.

This position joins a team of 4 Finance Managers,  supported by a Finance Assistant, is responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance functions throughout the allocated region in line with current legislation and good practice, as well as supporting senior management in the planning and delivery of the charity’s objectives.

You will be a qualified accountant, with excellent financial accounting skills and experience of providing support and collaborating with other teams.

Responsibilities:

Production of management accounts for area commitments in Africa, Middle East and the Indian Sub-Continent. Reinforcing the Commission’s Corporate Plan, providing financial support to the Area Management Team, in line with corporate policies and procedures

• Work closely with Area Director, Operations Manager and HR Manager to develop and implement financial procedures and processes within an international framework, to meet corporate objectives
• Produce rolling forecasts, linked to the instigation of corrective action, where necessary
• Supervision of payment of Area Payroll 
• Provide effective support to key finance processes completed overseas
• Co-ordinate and compile annual budgets, including key phasing assumptions in co-operation with Central Finance department

• Monitor foreign Branch activity and provide guidance as required to Regional Managers on Banking, Corporate Governance and the preparation of Financial Statements.

The client is looking for a Qualified Accountant.

Someone having worked for an organisation with a global reach.

Able to commute to Maidenhead

£50,000 - £55,000 Starting salary

15% Employer Pension Contribution

Role details
● Member of the Delivery Team
● Managed by Head of Link Work
● Responsible for the line management of up to 5 Link Work managers
● Permanent
● Full time, permanent contract (35 hours per week)
● Anticipated start date End of February 2022
● From £40,000 per annum depending on experience
● West London Zone (WLZ) Head Office is Freston Road, W10, the Area Manager will be
based at Head Office
● You can find our benefits listed on our website

Purpose of the role
We are looking for an outstanding leader who is committed to working in partnership with others to achieve positive outcomes for children and their families in West London.

The Hammersmith and Fulham Area Manager will provide senior leadership to the local area Link Work team to deliver a gold standard programme of support for children and families. You will report directly to the Head of Link Work and line manage the local Link Work Managers.

The key responsibilities of the role include area team leadership to achieve performance and growth targets and stakeholder satisfaction, representing WLZ in the local community and leading new projects. They will also have a safeguarding leadership role in the organisation and work to better join up the WLZ programme with local children service systems and other statutory services.

How to apply
To apply, please read our Safer Recruitment Policy and complete the online application form.

● The deadline for applications is Sunday 30th January 2022.
● We expect to hold first round interviews on Friday 4th February 2022, and we hope to notify shortlisted candidates by 5pm on Monday 31st January.
● Interviews will be held in person, in line with the latest government guidance.

If you have any questions, please contact our friendly HR Team via email as detailed on our website via the Apply button.

The overall aim of this role is to provide strategic oversight and operational management to all WomenMATTA services delivered through hubs across multiple sites in Manchester, ensuring quality standards are consistently met, staff are effectively managed, partnerships are established and maintained and budgets are appropriately managed.

We actively encourage applications from women from a variety of backgrounds, and with a range of skills and experiences. We are particularly interested to hear from Black, Asian and minority ethnic women and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system. The role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.