Regional Manager West Midlands

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the national charity for the prevention of young suicide, founded in 1997. We have grown very successfully since then and currently have bases in Warrington, Birmingham, London, Cardiff and Belfast.

We are looking to recruit a Regional Manager in Birmingham to represent the organisation, delivering high quality services, developing partnerships and managing the effective delivery of our charitable objectives. 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous successful experience in a lead role in the community, voluntary, or statutory sector
• Experience of building and managing a team including volunteers, supporting their development and managing their performance.
• Experience of identifying and progressing new opportunities, creating a plan to deliver and managing its effective implementation.
• Experience of managing projects with a positive impact on social change.
• A degree level or equivalent professional qualification in Community Work, Education, Social Work, Youth Work, Counselling, Public Health or a related discipline.

Salary: NJC Scale SCP 29-32 (£32,910 - £35,745)

Please visit our website to review the full job description and person specification for the role. To apply for the position please complete the application form on our website detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Please return your completed application to HR department email address or PAPYRUS, Unit 1 Bankside, Warrington, WA1 1UP.

Closing date: 28th March 2021 Interview date: w/c 5th April 2021

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The group expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.

Americas Adviser

Americas and the Caribbean Regional Office

Based in Bogota - Colombia

One-year fixed-term contract renewable – competitive salary

IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals.

The job holder coordinates and provides overall support to the Member Associations in Latin America and the US to increase their impact and sustainability from a holistic understanding of their relevance, challenges and opportunities and the country contexts where they work.

This position will be based in Bogota Colombia, although initially can be performed remotely due to current COVID-19 restrictions.

You have a minimum of 5 years of providing Organisational Development advice to civil society organisations based in Latin America. You have sound knowledge of governance, organisational development, strategy implementation and management including planning, budgeting and reporting. You possess a good understanding of the challenges and capacity strengthening needs of national organisations working in financial sustainability and are highly competent in strategic management of non-profit organisations. Your understanding of political, cultural and socio-economic dynamics across the Americas and the Caribbean, particularly in Latin America is outstanding. Your Spanish is at native level and your English is excellent. You are committed to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and gender equality.

CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and an application form, please see our website  or contact Human Resources, IPPF, 4 Newhams Row, London SE1 3UZ or email. Application form available in Large Print, Audio or Braille. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Closing date: 15 March 2021

Interviews: 18-19 March 2021 remotely

Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply.

IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Based in Port of Spain – Trinidad

One-year fixed-term contract renewable – competitive salary

IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals.

The job holder coordinates and provides overall support to the Member Associations in the Caribbean to increase their impact and sustainability from a holistic understanding of their relevance, challenges and opportunities and the country contexts where they work.

This position will be based in Port of Spain – Trinidad, although initially can be performed remotely due to current COVID-19 restrictions.

You have a minimum of 5 years of providing Organisational Development advice to civil society organisations based in the Caribbean. You have sound knowledge of governance, organisational development, strategy implementation and management including planning, budgeting and reporting. You possess a good understanding of the challenges and capacity strengthening needs of national organisations working in financial sustainability and are highly competent in strategic management of non-profit organisations. Your understanding of political, cultural and socio-economic dynamics across the Americas and the Caribbean, particularly in the Caribbean is outstanding. Your English is at native level. Knowledge of French or other Caribbean languages is an asset. You are committed to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and gender equality.

CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and an application form, please see our website  or contact Human Resources, IPPF, 4 Newhams Row, London SE1 3UZ  or email.   Application form available in Large Print, Audio or Braille. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Closing date:  15 March 2021

Interviews: 18-19 March 2021 remotely

Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply.

IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Regional Corporate Partnerships form a key component of our Regional Development strategy, with ambitious plans to grow income from this audience in 2021.

This is an exciting new role which will be central to providing a step change in income growth from the corporate sector.

Applicants

The successful candidate should have:

• Substantial and proven track record of working successfully with corporates on long term partnerships – including acquiring  and maximising relationships
• Strong written skills for sales proposals, applications and donation asks to external parties
• Strong presentation skills for pitches to a range of audiences
• Able to work under own initiative from a home base, but also able to positively contribute to both regional fundraising teams and the central office.

Expectations in the role

• To work with Regional Development Managers to identify, research and develop new corporate partners for MDUK
• Proactively make approaches and pitches to key decision makers in businesses
• Draw up Charity of the Year agreements and plan fundraising activities to hit financial targets

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 70,000 children and adults in the UK.

Benefits

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, and an employee assistance programme.

In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button and send your CV with a covering letter detailing why you are best suited for the role.

Please note interviews likely to be held on week commencing 5 April (although we may invite candidates in for interview earlier so early application is advisable).

*Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications we receive we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

Job Title:  Programme Development Manager

Contract: Full Time, two year fixed term with possible extension.

Salary: £23,000 - £28,000 per annum + competitive benefits

Principal Location: Kampala, Uganda

Street Child is seeking an excellent professional to work closely with our newly promoted Uganda Country Representative. In addition to supporting strong programme delivery you will play a key role in driving growth and mobilising resources, representing the organisation externally, identifying funding opportunities, managing local donor relations – and in particular, writing compelling proposals. The Programme Development Manager will also support the Regional Representative to identify and progress exciting expansion opportunities for Street Child in the East Africa region.

You will be joining an agile and fast-growing global organisation, working for children's futures in 17 fragile, conflict and crisis affected countries. Street Child has deep roots in Uganda and is a key player in the education and child protection sector in both the humanitarian and development context. We deliver as much of our work as possible through local partners whose development and growth we take as seriously as our own. In 2021 we are proud to coordinate the Uganda Charter for Change working group.

Key duties include:

• Identify new funding opportunities for Uganda and the East Africa region;
• Externally represent the organisation at meetings and events to build excellent donor, partner & stakeholder relationships; and lead development and submission of excellent proposals;
• Work together with the newly appointed Uganda Country Representative to identify areas of need and areas of improvement in our current programmes
• Design detailed capacity development plans for 6 innovative local partners to ensure that they are able to access funds and deliver high quality programmes 
• Manage the relationship between the UK and Uganda office to ensure the impact of our programmes are clearly communicated externally 
• Provide high-level support on the delivery of all live programmes, and associated reporting and compliance, as required
• Be flexible to respond, as a key member of the senior Uganda country & East Africa region teams, to whatever key needs arise.

We are looking for:

• A dynamic, positive person with a proven track record of mobilising resources - possessing strong networking skills; and, in particular, excellent proposal writing abilities. 
• You will be passionate about extending Street Child’s capacity, and that of our local partner organisations, to serve children in East Africa
• Ideally, but not essentially, you will have a strong background in education and/or child protection and/or livelihoods. 

Please refer to the attachment to see the full role description, person specification and how to apply. Deadline for applications is midnight GMT on Wednesday 24th March (however applications will be reviewed and interviews arranged on a rolling basis).

Pre-employment checks will be required as part of our recruitment process in line with our Safeguarding Policy. Street Child welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

The Child Friendly Cities & Communities programme brings UNICEF UK together with Local Government and other institutions to put children’s rights at the heart of communities and public services in the UK. It is part of UNICEF’s global Child Friendly Cities Initiative, and aims to create local systems and services that are child-centred, rights-based and responsive to the voices and experiences of children and young people.

As Programme Manager (North), you will play a leading role in continuing to develop and implement the Child Friendly Cities & Communities programme in the UK with a particular focus on expanding the programme reach in the North of England and Scotland. You will cultivate relationships with local authorities, devise and deliver child rights training, and provide guidance during the implementation of programme projects.

To succeed, you will have substantial experience of social change within the public or charity sector.  We are seeking a highly organised programme manager, able to overcome the challenges inherent in implementing an ambitious and complex programme. You are an excellent people manager, committed to the development and wellbeing of others for the good of the programme. You are an excellent trainer/facilitator and you are able to both lead and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including children and young people.

This is a great opportunity to use your knowledge of the issues facing children to secure social justice for the UK’s children and young people, particularly the most vulnerable.

One Million Mentors’ aim is to ensure that every young person in the country has access to a trained mentor as they transition into adulthood. We believe that facilitating and investing in mentors will help to address the skills gap agenda and improve social cohesion.

The Greater Manchester Regional Manager role is a great opportunity for someone based in Greater Manchester with an interest in the youth sector and mentoring. They will be responsible for the programme delivery in the Manchester area, laying the foundations for strong mentor relationships by matching mentees with mentors who have similar goals and interests,  being an effective face for One Million Mentors in the region, fundraising and leading the expansion of 1MM across Greater Manchester, establishing key partnerships with local employers.

For full information about the role (including complete job description; frequency of work and rate of pay), please see our job pack attached.

Application is made by submitting a CV and personalised Cover Letter: - CV should be tailored to demonstrate how you meet the competencies - Cover Letter should refer to two competencies where you are particularly strong. The Cover Letter should also detail why you are interested in the role, why you want to work for One Million Mentors, and how your values match those of our own. The Cover letter should be no more than 2 pages of A4. We will not be accepting applications without a Cover Letter.

Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution

£45,000 - £55,000

Full-time, 12 month initial contract

Oxford with flexible working and travel

Some working from home possible

For 160 years the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution has been supporting the farming community in England and Wales. We offer financial support, practical care and guidance to farming people of all ages, including farmers, farmworkers and dependants.

Today we are facing perhaps the greatest challenge in our long history. Such times demand that we look at how we do things in the best interests of the people and community we serve.

Our regional volunteer structure in no longer able to run their fundraising programmes that existed before the Coronavirus pandemic struck and it will be some considerable time before we are able to return to anything that resembles normality. Over the next few years the farming community will be faced with unprecedented challenges that will affect many aspects of their lives.

The Programme Manager will have a key role in redefining and developing the role of RABI’s network of over 40 regional Branches and Committees.  Working closely with the team of Regional Managers and senior colleagues, the role is pivotal to redeveloping the future local support base of RABI to deliver truly impactful local engagement and income generation.

The primary purpose of the role is to engage with the team and Branches to better utilise the existing strengths of the local volunteer bases and develop and support these relationships.  Establishing and embedding shared working across the network to ensure RABI works collaboratively with volunteers to better meet the needs of the community and strategic goals of the charity.

How to apply

Application is by way of a CV and a Supporting Statement.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

As an established and much-loved national charity our mission is focused on raising awareness of hen welfare and subsequently improving the health of hens and those that care for them. Over the last year we have seen an exponential rise in requests for pet hens and have documented countless times how hens are helping many cope in their daily lives. In recent years we have partnered with organisations and  institutions to test this theory and the outcomes from these tests has proven beneficial to those involved.

We believe hens have so much to offer in this area that we are now developing Hens As Therapy programme and that’s where you come in. The vision for the first phase of our programme is:

• To introduce hens as a support animal to new audiences where they can benefit those who require support
• To promote hens as an effective means of therapeutic support by facilitating learning and development of key life skills and building confidence
• To develop, build and nurture relationship with organisations and institutions to facilitate access for those who require support

In it’s initial development phase we for-see this programme running for a two-year period.

Regional Lead (Project Manager) - West of England

Interim Regional Lead – West of England
6 months fixed term contract with possibility of becoming permanent
22.5 hours pw

Clean Slate Training & Employment CIC aims to help people on low incomes become better off by re-organising how they manage their money, finding work or better work and getting online. Quids in! is our money skills initiative.

We want to see a world where everyone can provide for themselves and their family, where society addresses everyone’s needs and where it does not cost more to be poor. It should provide fair opportunity for all so anyone willing and able can access employment. Our job is to enable people to improve their financial wellbeing. Everyone needs to be able to manage their money well, find work and access every facility to help them do so, including online services. Clean Slate, in partnership with Quids in!, is re-writing the rulebook on helping low income households to become better off. We are proudly different by:

- Telling claimants, tenants and low-income earners what’s really going on, what to be cautious about and what opportunities exist
- Recognising and helping people to see their own abilities to help themselves and each other
- Focusing on the present and the future, not the past, and respecting people's need for something personalised and of practical benefit to them now and into the future
- Valuing people as integral to how we engage others from similar backgrounds and activating people as community activists by making them central within our enterprise
- Being motivated by social justice, tackling poverty and inequality and giving people a voice
- Making sustainability, independence, people’s trust and creating a real difference core to our work

Since lockdown, our teams in Bath, Glos and London have re-imagined service delivery as a remote, phone-based and online programme revolving around a money health-check and triage process, followed by help to follow up on recommended next steps. This has led to contracts with social landlords and the Dept of Work and Pensions, on top of core activities already underway.

We have further opportunities to expand in the West of England (Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, South Glos and North Somerset), and require an Interim Regional Lead to help assess and realise the potential for growth here. This is initially a 6-month fixed-term contract but with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Working closely with the Managing Director, Partnerships Manager and the B&NES Service Coordinator, the Project Manager will:

- Establish a sustainable presence in Bristol, networking and developing partnerships in the West of England that increase our reach and impact, and create opportunities for new contracts, commissions and funded programmes
- Explore and identify opportunities to meet the needs of local authorities (including the West of England Combined Authority), social landlords and DWP
- Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including corporate support from the significant finance and blue-chip sector in Bristol/ surrounding area, to support a permanent Regional Lead position and an increased team of Support and Peer Workers. (Help generate sales and sponsorship leads for Quids in!)
- Oversee the Service Coordinator and their team working with a minimum 200 people per year74
- Ensure our core contract with VirginCare is secure (or replaced with another long-term contract from April 2022)
- Increase the number of referrals accessing our existing service and increase Support Worker capacity to meet growing demand
- Support the development and implementation of a ‘Peer Worker to Support Worker’ learning and development programme
- Work with the Leadership Team to develop processes that improve recording, reporting, impact measurement and continuous improvement
- Post-lockdown, re-establish community-based services including drop-ins and a schedule of 7 Signs (employability) and 3 Bs (money skills) workshops
- Establish impact performance benchmarks and work with the team to build on these

To succeed in this role, you will need to be a skilled communicator, whether face to face or in writing. You must have an organised and structured approach to your work and have the ability to plan and manage your time to deliver to deadline. You must be an experienced manager with an approachable and supportive style, able to inspire, motivate and lead a team. You will need a flair for building strategic partnerships, drawing on your influencing and negotiation skills. You must be committed to delivering a high-quality service to service users, evaluating the impact of the work of the regional team and taking remedial action if necessary. The ideal candidate would also demonstrate an understanding of discrimination, equality and diversity issues, including those not set out in law such as the poverty premium. Knowledge of benefits and the welfare system would also be helpful, as would experience of delivering training or support to people from disadvantaged communities and diverse cultures. Above all, you must be committed to Clean Slate’s vision and mission, empowering service users and promoting independence.

Although all Clean Slate staff are currently working from home, as soon as coronavirus restrictions allow you must be able to travel around the region to liaise with our partner agencies, to find and develop new partnerships and to visit staff at our Quids In centres. You will work 22.5 hours per week and we would welcome a discussion with you on how you would like to organise these hours. The salary is £19,200 for the 22.5 hours (the full-time equivalent would be £32,000)

Benefits: Flexible working, access to mental and emotional health support, excellent in-house training, an open and supportive culture

To apply, upload your CV and a covering letter explaining why you believe you are the right person for this role.

Ref: 97403

Vacancy Reference Number:

HOP/P/UK-R1

Position title:

Head of Programmes

Reports to:

Programme Director

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

And

Remotely

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £40,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

Permanent Contract (with a 3-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than Wednesday, 17th February 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 1st March 2021

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold a Zoom Interview with Muslim Hands.

About Us:

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2025.

Role Overview:

The Head of Programmes will ensure the implementation of the MH programmes Strategy, which encompasses the implementation of international programme. 

 The Head of UK Programmes will report to the Director of Programmes and manage the thematic programmes team.

The candidate will have demonstrable experience of successful delivery of international programmes and project management. Ideally will have experience and knowledge of WASH, Food, Health and Livelihood programmes.

Main Responsibilities:

• Strategy
  • To ensure that the MH programmes strategy and theory of change for MH programmes aligns with and in support MH’s global strategy.
  • Carry out regular performance and annual review of programmes based on strategic aims and KPI’s
• Programme Management
  • Review proposals of proposed interventions to ensure innovative projects and programmes are designed adhering to sectoral standards, principles in accordance with guideline on humanitarian interventions and best practice
  • Overseeing end to end cycle of the programme
  • Effectively coordinate and liaise with partners to successfully implement interventions
  • Ensure effective M&E arrangements through impact evaluation.
  • Ensure the programme is in line with MH policies and procedures
  • Ensure the effective use of the internal programme management system
  • Ensure all programmes are in line with due diligence, risk procedures  
• Finance and compliance
  • To ensure effective implementation of projects through progress and financial reporting
  • Develop MH programme budget
  • Ensure that all records are maintained and stored appropriately in line with MH document management and IT policies
  • Ensure documents and relevant procedures are correctly and appropriately applied.
• Networking and Influencing
  • To significantly raise the profile and visibility of MH Program
  • Represent MH on national and regional platforms. To develop understanding and support and to work in collaboration with faith-based and non-faith-based organisations
  • Using MH and other networks with local CSOs and Government bodies to promote MH UK programmes
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure the internal visibility of MH programmes
• Capacity Strengthening 
  • Provide insight into programme trends to all relevant internal stakeholders and become a champion for Programmes internally and externally
  • Ensure the vision, values and aim of the programme continue to be embedded in all areas of work and are clearly communicated internally and externally.
  • Ensuring areas of MH are in line with current Programmes trends
  • To work closely with colleagues and partners with relevant technical expertise to ensure (planning, monitoring, fundraising, M&E and governance and other appropriate support is available for programmes.
• Communication and Marketing
  • To provide key case studies to communication colleagues, in order to create further opportunities by highlighting key stories which heighten the awareness of the Programmes
• To undertake all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent, and wholly accountable manner
• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct.
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in fundraising activities and ensuring the availability of staff during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager.
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices.

Note: This job description will change from time to time due to changes within the Organisation as well as the updating of procedures within your department.  If there is a major change to your role then a new job description will be produced.

About the Successful Candidate:

Essential:

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

1. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
2. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Uphold Muslim Hands’ Organisational Values

Education:

Essential:

• University Degree (BA, BSc).

Desirable:

• MBA, or masters level degree in International Development or related subject.

Experience:

Essential:

• Experience of programme management in low- and middle-income countries.
• Experience of leading and managing teams.
• Setting up new projects and programmes.
• Understanding of and working with monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Desirable:

• Charities/INGO experience.
• Experience of working with institutional donors

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

Deadline for applications is Wednesday, 17th February 2021, however, we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful. 

Do you have a head for business combined with a heart for charity work? Are you looking for a new challenge and interested in helping one of the UK’s leading dementia charities drive forward quality improvement through the management of existing contracts?

Dementia UK is looking to appoint a Regional Account Manager in the Midllands to join its assiduous Business Development Team. As a new member of the team, you will work closely with the Area Business Development Manager and Regional Development Lead to manage existing accounts, improve quality and harness key opportunities to increase the number of Admiral Nurses.

Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who provide vital support to families affected by dementia. The nurses are supported by Dementia UK, which works with partners in various health and social care settings to provide gold standard clinical and emotional support, practical advice, and therapeutic interventions to help families along the dementia journey.

As part of the Business Development Team, the Regional Account Manager will manage existing business, ensuring quality is maintained and services remain sustainable, helping Dementia UK meet the goals within its ambitious Strategic Plan 2020 - 2025. Most importantly, the role will ensure Admiral Nurse services are delivering the values of the charity, ensuring that all times the message given keeps families living with dementia at the heart of our work.

This position will be home-based, with travel and could include some trips to Dementia UK headquarters in London.

We are looking for an energetic, excellent communicator with business experience and a proven track record in relationship management, project management and service development. Experience working with people living with dementia and their carers is a plus.

Please note only applications including a CV and answers to the application questions will be considered.

We anticipate interviews will take place w/c 29th March.

Are you looking to join an inspiring Charity whose main aim is to inspire a lifelong love of reading? Here at Eden Brown we have an exciting opportunity to join the Dollywood Foundation UK as a Regional Director on a 12-month fixed term contract. Dolly Partons Imagination Library was launched in the UK by Dolly Parton herself in 2007, with the aim of sharing the joy of reading by gifting books to Children aged 0 - 5.The Imagination Library operates in partnership with individuals or organisations (affiliates) who take responsibility for funding and administering the programme in their communities.

As the Regional Director you will achieve the Charity's aim by getting books into the hands of children and extending the reach of the Imagination Library within the UK. You will do this through the recruitment of new strategic partners, significantly increasing the number of children enrolled and the total number of books mailed each year.

You will be identifying communities which can launch and sustain the Imagination Library. This will include researching the networks which will support and deliver the Imagination Library as well as meeting with influential contacts to promote and secure financial support for the programme. This will be in the North of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

You will be experienced in business development, ideally in the third sector, and good at building relationships with key stakeholders. Experience of project management is also desirable. As this is a home working role you will be used to working autonomously.

You will be innovative, creative and be able to identify partnership opportunities in line with The Dollywood Foundation's needs. Professional experience with children in their early years would also be an advantage. If you are looking for a role where you are able to make a significant difference and drive this Charity forward then this role really is for you! Please note this is a 12-month maternity cover contract and home based. Applicants must live in the North of England.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Cumbria CVS has a long history of supporting the voluntary sector and has played a key role in the Covid-response to date. We have now completed a strategic review and want to strengthen our team!  If you have the energy, enthusiasm and resilience to help our wonderful sector succeed in these challenging times and would like to work in a flexible, friendly team that is passionate about making a difference to communities across Cumbria, then this role may be for you.
We are recruiting a skilled, experienced and motivated Communications Manager (F/T) to support the development and implementation of an effective communications strategy for Cumbria CVS and the wider third sector, including digital communications.
We are especially looking for self-motivated individuals with relevant skills, qualifications and experience of partnership working and collaboration and if you have an understanding of and a commitment to the values of the Cumbria CVS - Leadership, Excellence, Equity, Integrity and Voluntarism - and would like to work for this forward thinking organisation, then we want to hear from you.

Application Pack: