Position Summary 

This role is pivotal for  FoodCycle’s growth strategy to build sustainable Community Dining Projects across the country. The post holder will identify opportunities to increase the number of Projects in each region predominately from Newcastle to Bedford and will work in close collaboration with Regional Managers and a Research officer to deliver on ambitious 3-year growth strategy.

Main aim of this role

To establish and get ready for launch, new community dining projects in multiple regions. You will develop a network of community organisations and relationships with local authorities, councils, church groups and other charities to find suitable locations where FoodCycle can open new Projects. You will identify where we will find our guests, volunteers, venues and surplus food in multiple towns and cities predominantly from Newcastle to Bedford and get our Projects to the stage where they can be opened and supported by our team of Regional Managers. You will seek to continuously be building an excellent pipeline of new Projects. You naturally build great relationships and will enjoying sharing with us your wealth of knowledge around community networks, volunteers and community spaces in order for FoodCycle to support more people who are facing hunger and loneliness.

£17,413.50 (£34,827FTE) per annum
17.5 hours per week
Office based with flexibility to work from home, subject to meeting requirements for homeworking

In this varied administrative role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with teams across the CSP to support local and regional engagement, campaigns and member networks. Your remit will be to play a key role in supporting the Campaigns and Regional Engagement team by assisting in campaign logistics and reporting, writing briefings for staff, event planning and being responsible for arranging a variety of different meetings.

This role requires you to have exceptional organisational ability as well as previous experience of handling events and of working in a campaigns or communications team setting. Excellent computer skills, an eye for detail and an understanding of the need for accuracy as well as discretion and sensitivity when working with confidential data will also be essential. Experience and/or knowledge of using Zoom, MS Teams, Eventbrite and Survey Monkey is also desirable.

The CSP is the professional, trade union and educational body for the 60,000 Chartered Physiotherapists, support workers and students in the UK; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare.

At the CSP our goal is to create a culture which is characterised by innovation, respect, encouragement, passion and teamwork.  We all strive for continuous improvement and to be the best at everything we do.  We aspire to work in a way that embodies our values of learning, courage, inclusive and integrity.  Our shared values are part of our organisational DNA and reflect the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They guide what we do and how we do it to have the greatest impact for our members. Please click here for further information. 

For an informal discussion about the role please contact our HR Team via our website and we will arrange a time.

Click here to view a copy of the job description.

To apply for the role please click on the ‘Apply on website" tab and complete the online application form.

Closing date: 10am Tuesday 18th May 2021

Interview date: 1st & 2nd June 2021 

We offer an excellent benefits package, including 27 days’ annual leave and employer pension scheme.

The CSP is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We would be happy to discuss with shortlisted candidates flexible working arrangements that suit the needs and preferences of candidate as well as the business needs of the organization. 

NO AGENCIES

Outside M25: £36,340 - £42,753 p/a, inside M25: £39,340 - £45,753 p/a (please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)

Permanent Contract, full-time (35 hrs p/w)

Leeds, Cardiff or Wrexham, Norwich & Coventry

Ref: RDM-211

Are you an influential, driven and strategic individual with a proven record of generating successful business development activities for a voluntary sector or social business? Do you have extensive experience of developing and market testing new income generation propositions, including earned income streams?

If so, St Giles is looking to recruit highly organised Regional Development Managers, based in four key geographical areas, to develop and embed a regional sustainability strategy which builds on relationships with key local stakeholders, commissioners, and networks as well as identifying and testing new ways of generating income which optimise the potential of our services and supports the long-term stability of St Giles’ delivery presence in the region.

About St Giles

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

About this exciting opportunity

You will lead on the development and implementation of a regional sustainability plan ensuring it is aligned with St Giles organisational strategic ambitions and regional requirements, plus create a work plan which will support the achievement of agreed objectives. You will proactively explore, develop, and test new ways of generating income, while also building on existing relationships and developing new ones which will provide a platform for retention of existing services and provide for extension or further expansion of these activities.

You will be expected to liaise with and develop professional relationships with a range of external agencies and represent St Giles at external forums to promote the charity and its services, plus develop a portfolio of diverse new income streams and a foundation of earned income, for example through training and consultancy. Working closely with St Giles’s other teams and Regional Service Managers to inform your work and priorities, ensure there is clear communication, and to provide additional support is also a key element of the role.

We positively encourage applications if you have previously worked on a client-led support project, have had personal adverse experiences such as homelessness, substance misuse, debt, involvement with gangs etc. This includes experience of the criminal justice system, having served a prison sentence, or still be serving a prison sentence in a prison.

What we are looking for:

• Demonstrable understanding of different income generation and market models
• Experience of developing and market testing new income generation propositions
• Experience of building sustainability into income streams and business models
• Experience of writing bids or funding applications and developing and giving presentations or pitches to potential funders, commissioners, and other stakeholders
• Knowledge of the local area and awareness of key personnel and/or staffing structures of the key stakeholders, funders, and commissioners
• Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate complex information
• Impressive interpersonal, networking and relationship-building abilities

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension,
flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service,
access to clinical supervisions, season ticket loan and much more.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: 11pm, 24th May 2021. Interviews: w/c 7th June 2021.

37 hours per week worked flexibly

Based in Shipley, Skipton or Harrogate, plus home working

Raising the profile of unpaid carers and reaching out to offer support, information and advice are the key dual roles of the Communications and Engagement Team.

You will work across the organisation identifying key communication and marketing routes to ensure that the voices of carers are heard locally, and nationally 

The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator with the range of skills commensurate with the array of communication methods in use today.  Leading the Engagement Team, the post holder will ensure that all communication both externally and internally adheres to our branding guidelines and is presented in a high quality professional manner.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to write, co-ordinate and edit others contributions to our quarterly newsletter, manage relationships with the media, lead publicity and carer campaigns and further develop social media as an effective form of communication. 

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 37 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.

Islamic Relief UK is looking for a Head of Communications & Creative Content as we go through a period of exciting growth and change.

The Head of Communications & Creative Content will work to raise the profile of Islamic Relief UK to internal and external audiences, will deliver strong leadership so we can maximise our impact and effectiveness and achieve our strategic ambitions, and will also play a key role as a member of the UK Senior Management Team.

The Head of Communications & Creative Content will need to operate effectively and efficiently in a continually developing and changing workplace context and be capable of motivating others to embrace change.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Substantial experience, operating at a senior level in communications, creative content, public relations, journalism, or advocacy & campaigning  
• Practical experience of developing, monitoring and evaluating communication strategies and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and converting strategy into delivery
• Experience of tailoring communication messages to key audiences  including media and hostile/antagonistic audiences
• Demonstrable experience of handling complex and sensitive issues in a high-profile organisation with multiple stakeholders
• Experience of managing crisis comms
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and coach  a wide-ranging team
• Strong understanding of international development and humanitarian work
• Proven track record in public speaking

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on or around 16/06/2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:

(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

This is a brand new position - an exciting opportunity to make your mark on a small dynamic charity with ambitious goals.

This pivotal role will suit an experienced relational fundraiser who excels at inspiring people to catch a vision and contribute through their donations. Read about SEED’s vision, mission, and pilot community resilience model in our strategy in the attachments. As the prime driver of income generation for SEED, you will proactively secure multi-year relationships with individuals, small businesses, trusts and foundations. You will also oversee all SEED’s other fundraising and communications, including fundraising appeals like the Big Give Christmas Challenge, newsletter, social media and website.

Initially the only employee of SEED in the UK, you will report directly to a Trustee, oversee our small group of committed volunteers, and liaise closely with our delivery team in Zimbabwe. Before long, we’re sure your efforts will create the need and funding to grow the UK team. Working in a very small charity, you will enjoy a varied, interesting role with opportunities to get involved in wider organisational priorities and effect change with minimal bureaucracy.

You will work from home, even after lockdown ends (SEED doesn’t have an office), with occasional travel to meet donors or trustees. Trustees are in London / Cambridge, but video calls would be considered if the best candidate was located further away. 

We will consider 2-3 days a week, and we support flexible working, so this role could fit around other commitments.

To apply, please prepare a tailored and concise covering letter explaining what attracts you to The SEED Project in general and to this role in particular, how you fit the person specification, and why you are confident you can help us to grow our funding base.Please submit this along with your CV.

Are you passionate about creating resilient communities?

Launched in 2018 to tackle social isolation and poor mental health, Kintsugi Hope are looking for an Experienced Fundraising Manager to join their team.

Part time, 3 days a week, 7.5 hours a day.

Working from home, once a week at Kintsugi Hope Office (depending on Covid-19 restrictions)

This is a new role which will develop and manage the implementation of our fundraising strategy, working closely with the Senior Management team and Trustees, to embed fundraising work across the whole of the charity, 

Do you want to join a vibrant team with a real mission? Are you looking for a new challenge? We are growing as a charity and are hoping to find a creative and enthusiastic fundraiser to tap into our passion and support our goals! We are a nimble, change driven organisation and we are looking for someone who shares our values and can communicate our worth to funders.

The Talent Tap is a charity with a mission to drive social mobility by providing talented school leavers from disadvantaged backgrounds in low social mobility areas with the training, work experience, networks and confidence they need to succeed.We are recruiting an experienced fundraiser to help The Talent Tap grow our support for young people and increase our reach across the UK. You’ll be passionate about social mobility, diversity and inclusion and equal opportunity workplaces.

You will work in conjunction with our CEO and Business Partnership Director to bring capacity, expertise and energy to The Talent Tap’s fundraising activities. As a small organisation, we are looking for someone happy to work across the breadth of fundraising and to work collaboratively and creatively with the whole team.  Specific experience in trust and foundations would be beneficial. 

Although you will be hitting the ground running, we are incredibly flexible in terms of hours.  We are looking for someone with a can do attitude, a networker and communicator with a proven track record of success.

Full job description, the application process and next steps can be found in the attached documents.

Area Manager of the Reuse and Retail shop with sites at High Heavens and Aston Clinton.  Management leadership and retail expertise to oversee all aspects of Retail including the management of the local teams, department activities and operational requirements to delight customers. Identify and recommend retail opportunities and lead their implementation. Achievement of all agreed sales, financial and operational targets with an aim to maximise profits. 100% compliance with policies and procedures and compliance. Maintaining a presence on the sites to raise the profile of South Bucks Hospice in the community, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with third parties.

Key Responsibilities

Key Result Areas

• Driving the achievement of all sales targets across the sites, working in close conjunction with the Managers to ensure consistency and compliance;
• Driving revenue growth and profitability across all sites;
• Appropriate management of the team to ensure operational effectiveness through the variety of management tools available to encompass all HR activities, staff appraisals, performance management, training and health and safety.  This includes the training of and coaching of the Managers to deliver for their teams;
• Overseeing the department and all activities to ensure that it complies with the Reuse Operation Manual, at both reuse sites, including:
  • Health and safety legislation (The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974);
  • Consumer law (Consumer Rights Act 2005);
  • Trading standards requirements (The General Product Safety Regulations 2005);
  • Lottery regulations (Gambling Act 2005);
  • FCC’s operational requirements;
  • Portable Appliance Testing (PAT);
  • Gift Aid;
  • South Bucks Hospice’s internal policies and procedures.

• Develop and review all retail policies, procedures and handbooks and recommend any changes to the CEO;
• Review and develop retail performance, operational needs and general capacity to streamline costs, increase income and efficiency and grow profit to that retail operates to its full potential;
• Effective management of the shops and sites to reach agreed sales targets and plans for achievement;
• Identify and recommend new retail opportunities taking into consideration local market conditions and competitor activity. Play a lead role in implementing any new initiatives once approved;
• Ensure adherence to agreed pricing policy and stock control measures, ensuring the shops are well stocked at all times;
• Fully engaged and driving the use of Gift aid sign up to maximise the available funding opportunities;
• Support the Hospice Lottery Partnership meet budgeted through the upselling of the lottery tickets with each sale;
• Support fundraising events through providing merchandise and personnel;
• Agree an annual retail marketing calendar and ensure that all stores consistently reflect this in presentation standards and promotion;
• Create effective relationships with colleagues, customers, traders and the local communities to the benefit of South Bucks Hospice;
• Motivate the team and create a positive environment resulting in a working environment that is clean, organised and suitable to support shop trading;
• Maintain effective staffing levels at all times and recruit volunteers and provide relief cover as required;
• Ensure that all staff are fully trained and training is reviewed to ensure compliance;
• Quick and successful resolution of all customer queries and complaints and escalate where necessary;
• Actively supporting the acquisition and engagement of Volunteers in all locations.

Behavioural Values

• Appreciates the impact that decisions and actions have on the business;

• Ability to ensure that objectives or tasks are delivered on time and to an agreed quality;

• Crucial front line operational role as part of team that delivers high quality services to a range of customers;

• Pro-active and responsive to requirements to customers and colleague; a team player;

• Fully understands internal and external customer expectations and requirements, and works to ensure these are exceeded and delight customers;

• Works co-operatively and productively with others, to achieve results;

• Demonstrable knowledge and interest in retail and reuse;

• Takes the initiative to work across boundaries to resolve challenges;

• Demonstrates commitment and loyalty to South Bucks Hospice;

• Self-motivated individual with strong customer focus;

• Able to choose a method of communication that is appropriate and effective for a given situation, to incorporate the difference mediums of listening, verbal and written;

• Uses original and creative thinking to make improvements or support the initiation of new approaches;

• Works with honesty and integrity and maintains the reputation of South Bucks Hospice;

• Does the right thing for the long term success of South Bucks Hospice.

Essential Requirements

• Previous retail management experience, ideally in a charity environment and multi-site location;
• Demonstrate a consistent high standard of work and attention to detail;

• Punctual and presentable;

• Willing to learn;

• Effective Communications with colleagues and Management team;

• Calm temperament under pressured conditions;

• Willingness to travel to other locations;

• Customer Service focussed;
• Approachable and accessible;
• Basic computer skills.

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child, but this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination and it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries.

EM2030 is a joint effort of leading regional and global organizations from civil society and the development and private sectors who believe that data can expose inequality and injustice, motivate policy change, and drive accountability. We work together to connect data and evidence with advocacy and action to ensure governments deliver on the promise of gender equality by 2030.  Our vision is a just world, where all girls and women have equal power, voice, opportunity and access to their rights, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Opportunity

As the Communications Assistant for Equal Measures 2030 (EM2030), you will support the communication team with editorial, administration, project coordination, project planning and delivery. You will be required to collaborate with colleagues across the EM2030 secretariate, partners and with a broad range of stakeholders.

This exciting role will see you supporting all graphic design work and assist in the production of assets for circulation for all EM2030 work including major campaigns, launches and any other requests. In this role you will be asked to write blog posts, articles and media summaries, whilst also supporting in community management across all EM2030 digital platforms.

The Individual

We are looking to recruit a self-starter who has experience in journalism, writing communications, as well as experience with interactive digital and social media. Skilled in the latest digital production and editing software, with proven capacity to take initiative and learn new skills as needed.

To be successful in this role you have the ability to organise, manage, prioritize and follow through on multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as knowledge of social media and webinar platforms (Zoom, Webex, etc.). You will have excellent verbal and written English language skills and fluency in Spanish and/or French, and you will also have experience working and living outside of Europe and North America.

Location: Woking, United Kingdom – remote working in the UK will be considered for this role as you will be working with a globally dispersed team.

Type of Role: 12-month fixed term contract

Reports to: Head of Communications

Salary: £20,984 - £26,230 per annum

Closing Date: Sunday 16 May 2021

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This wonderful children's charity based in the NE of England works locally and nationally with babies, children and young people to support them through the rollercoaster of growing up in families, schools and communities. As established charity, the organisations support services focus on providing services at times in a child's life where they it's most. In the last year alone they helped almost 4,000 children and improved the school day experience for over 40,000 children.

They're currently recruiting for an interim Fundraising and Communications Manager to cover maternity leave at the organisation for 10 months. This is a key role within the team and a dual position working across line management, income generation, and comms. Key responsibilities include:

- Lead on implementation of new fundraising income strategy and action plan to increase income.

- Line management of a team of three

- Lead on implementation of new marketing and communications strategic plan.

- Lead on promoting charity brand and marketing our services to increase reach.

- Working to and achieving annual set funding targets within set budgets.

- Lead the stewardship of donors and supporters across a diverse portfolio of fundraising activities.

- Establish and maintain relationships with patrons and celebrity supporters.

- Lead portfolio of innovative, fundraising activities and approaches to include but not limited to community, appeals, corporate and major donors

- Copy writing for proposals, advertising, website, marketing materials and press releases for approval by Leadership Team

- To lead team meetings, individual supervision sessions and annual appraisals of Fundraising and Communications Team, and support team's individual training and development plans.

The charity is keen to see applications from individuals with a fundraising background who also have an understanding of communications and how that supports fundraising as well as the wider charity. Key experience required is as follows:

- Achieving fundraising targets, and successfully managing a small team

- Experience and knowledge of fundraising across a range of income streams, particularly community and events, corporate and appeals

- Experience of stewarding a range of charity donors and supporters

- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal for a wide range of purposes and audience

- Experience of effective fundraising strategy delivery

If you'd like to be considered for this role please send your CV to or call on 020 7939 7448 to have an initial chat about the position.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Please note, due to the number of applications we receive we aren't always able to respond to unsuccessful candidates.

This wonderful children's charity based in the NE of England works locally and nationally with babies, children and young people to support them through the rollercoaster of growing up in families, schools and communities. As established charity, the organisations support services focus on providing services at times in a child's life where they it's most. In the last year alone they helped almost 4,000 children and improved the school day experience for over 40,000 children.

They're currently recruiting for an interim Fundraising and Communications Manager to cover maternity leave at the organisation for 10 months, on a part time three day per week basis. This is a key role within the team and a dual position working across line management, income generation, and comms. Key responsibilities include:

- Lead on implementation of new fundraising income strategy and action plan to increase income.

- Line management of a team of three

- Lead on implementation of new marketing and communications strategic plan.

- Lead on promoting charity brand and marketing our services to increase reach.

- Working to and achieving annual set funding targets within set budgets.

- Lead the stewardship of donors and supporters across a diverse portfolio of fundraising activities.

- Establish and maintain relationships with patrons and celebrity supporters.

- Lead portfolio of innovative, fundraising activities and approaches to include but not limited to community, appeals, corporate and major donors

- Copy writing for proposals, advertising, website, marketing materials and press releases for approval by Leadership Team

- To lead team meetings, individual supervision sessions and annual appraisals of Fundraising and Communications Team, and support team's individual training and development plans.

The charity is keen to see applications from individuals with a fundraising background who also have an understanding of communications and how that supports fundraising as well as the wider charity. Key experience required is as follows:

- Achieving fundraising targets, and successfully managing a small team

- Experience and knowledge of fundraising across a range of income streams, particularly community and events, corporate and appeals

- Experience of stewarding a range of charity donors and supporters

- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal for a wide range of purposes and audience

- Experience of effective fundraising strategy delivery

If you'd like to be considered for this role please send your CV to or call on 020 7939 7448 to have an initial chat about the position.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Please note, due to the number of applications we receive we aren't always able to respond to unsuccessful candidates.

We’re looking for an experienced, motivated and creative Communications + Events professional with a passion for charity storytelling to raise the profile and increase support of our work empowering refugees and people seeking asylum in Tyne + Wear.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of:

• strong written and digital skills creating original content across multiple platforms – website, social media, newsletters, press releases, organisational reports/literature
• handling press inquiries and securing media coverage with local/regional outlets
• organising successful and impactful internal and external events

They will have excellent organisational and communication skills and know how to work effectively and sensitively with beneficiaries when gathering case studies.

Action Foundation is an award-winning charity that provides support to people seeking asylum, refugees and other migrants in Tyne and Wear. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 37 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.

Islamic Relief UK is looking for Volunteer Engagement Manager as we go through a period of exciting growth and change.

Volunteers are at the heart of IRUK’s work - the core purpose of this role is to take overall responsibility of leading and coordinating the delivery of IRUK’s Volunteer Engagement Strategy. This will include direct engagement with volunteers on a national level such as to support the recruitment (including internal screening process), coordination, retention and development of volunteers (and interns) for IRUK with the aim of helping them to gain experience in their field of work as well as to ensure that there is a pool of reliable and experience volunteers to support IR’s activities.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Proven experience of volunteer management in a complex organisation delivering measurable improvements
• Have experience in project management with an ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences
• Ability to use a relationship-based database to support and develop volunteer recruitment, training, managing, tracking, retaining, rewarding and recognising volunteers
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Understanding of confidentiality, equalities and diversity and how it affects this role, the organisation and volunteers/support
• Excellent time management skills and ability to organise workload efficiently
• Experience of working within humanitarian and development (third) sector is an advantage

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on or around 07/06/2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:

(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer