An exciting and rare opportunity to shape and build an organisation. PANS PANDAS UK is a charity supporting people with PANS and PANDAS, medical conditions which are not widely understood or accepted. You can learn more at our website.

Currently entirely run by volunteers, PANS PANDAS UK now seeks an experienced sector professional to join us as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our transition to a staffed, professional, sustainable and increasingly influential charity.

The role would suit someone with deep experience of the UK charity sector and of change management. It will evolve as the organisation evolves. Our successful candidate will be a hybrid between a strategic-thinking senior manager, a practical shaper, and someone able to work closely with volunteers, fundraisers, patients and other stakeholders.

A full candidate information pack is available, and application is by submission of a CV and letter via our retained consultant.

The deadline for submissions is 18:00 on Monday 01 November 2021.

PANS PANDAS UK is registered charity 1178484. No agencies please.

Homebased in the North West

SSAFA’s regional fundraising team, operating across the UK, supporting 90 Branches, are proud to announce this role as part of their strategic growth and ambitious development plans.

About the role

This is a brand new fundraising opportunity that covers a wide range of counties in the North West region (Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire, Manchester and Cumbria). Supported by the Regional Fundraising Manager, this role is fundamental in developing, supporting and championing new and existing fundraising initiatives to increase income generation in this area whilst raising SSAFA’s profile. This initiative includes (but is not limited to) trusts and foundations, companies, membership organisations, sports, education and government bodies, high-net worth donors, community-based partnerships, and grassroots fundraising through events and activities.

SSAFA is entering into an exciting period of strategic development within regional fundraising. This may open up a range of opportunities for career development within the team and the organisation. You will be the first of several Regional Fundraising Officers being recruited throughout the UK.

There will be an occasional need to travel across the UK and to work evenings and weekends at key events.

About the team

You will join a small, well-established and dedicated team who cover the whole of the UK, working with 90 Branches and Service committees. With regular team meetings and a variety of communication mediums you will be given ongoing support, training and mentoring throughout. We are a remote team and well connected to all colleagues. This supports and drives our determination and success.

About you

We are looking for an exceptional candidate, who thrives on challenge. A determined, highly motivated individual, with a track record of securing significant funds through a variety of income streams. A natural communicator with proven success in working with and developing volunteers to support this growth. A confident networker, able to represent the charity to external stakeholders, build relationships and reputation, communicate effectively across the region whilst working from home.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year our teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 79,000 people in need, from Second World War veterans to those who have served in more recent conflicts or are still currently serving, and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

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

Closing date: Midnight on 31 October 2021

Interviews: Virtual interview on 09 November 2021. Second round interviews will take place in person on 16 November 2021 and will involve a presentation.

This new post of Executive Director will focus on raising the profile of Breck Foundation with the aim of increasing awareness of the educational programme and growth of the Foundations work.  They will identify opportunities and secure further funding through stategic and commercial partnerships, sponsorship, trusts and foundations.  Through effective leadership they will oversee its developmet into a robust and resilient programme, giving leadership to the Breck Foundation, raising its public profile and brand awareness through media and PR strategy.  They will ensure all policies, procedures and systems are compliant with relevant best practice and legislation, as well as following Charity Commission guidelines diligently.

They will build strategic relationships with Ministers, political decision makers, and technology companies to influence future technology and safeguarding policy.  They will build relationships with relevant NGO's, media and potential partners to grow awareness and campaigning.  They will develop an ambassador/patron programme to enhance the profile and awareness of Breck Foundation.

Through organisational leadership they will advance on business and financial planning for the Breck Foundation whilst strengthening reporting of performance.  They will support the board of trustees to ensure sound governance of the charity including management of risk.  They will increase the resilience of the Breck Foundation, leading on the organisational development, staffing requirements, staff performance and working planning, team building, training and development.  The will build the fundraising strategy and approach ensuring compliance with the Fundraising Regulator as well as securing a broad income base.

Through effective management they will increase the awareness and understanding for the programme with parents and children through proficient promotion and communications.  They will hold oversight and development of Breck Foundation education progamme including the Breck Ambassador Programme to ensure the rigorous maintenance of quality standards across the programme.

They will be a passionate and proactive leader with a commitment to safeguarding children and  building the charity to improve children's online develpment and resilience.

About The Advocacy Project

We help marginalised and vulnerable people make effective choices about what happens in their lives. We also support them to speak up and help improve important services we all need. We want to make sure people across all age and care groups – including learning disability and mental health – can:

• voice their concerns 
• understand their rights
• make effective choices about what happens in their lives

We do this through advocacy services which support people individually, and user involvement projects that help organisations improve the services they offer.

About the role

We’re looking for an ICT Support Officer for a varied and challenging role supporting 60 plus users, currently working remotely across London. You will work with the IT manager in supporting our users with their laptops, desktops, printing, and mobile phones. This is an exciting new role that also involves some systems administration on our cloud based applications. You will be involved in or take the lead on our programme of ICT audits and security awareness raising in addition to training people to use their ICT effectively when needed. 
If this sounds like the job for you, please get in touch as we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Give IT support to staff with technical queries, either face-to-face or over the phone. 
• Speak to ICT service providers and be the first point of contact for faults and repairs –such as photocopiers/IT/phones.
• Monitor and maintain desktop devices, install and configure software, diagnose and solve hardware and software problems – either over the phone or in person.
• Carry out systems administration tasks (eg create, amend and delete user accounts).
• Manage contracts with new and existing key suppliers, including developing service level agreements with external IT service providers and agree improvements – under guidance from the Chief Technology Officer.
• Carry out regular inventory audits to update and maintain records of equipment allocation and maintain the fixed asset register.
• Maintain office procedures such as printing, confidential shredding and equipment disposal. 

General responsibilities

• Participate in team meetings and training.
• Participate in personal, team and organisational development.
• Contribute to monitoring reports.
• Keep to our policies, including health & safety, and risk regulations.
• Work to our mission, vision, and values.
• Carry out other projects and tasks as needed.

Person specification

Essential:

• Experience managing remote workforce services.
• Experience upgrading desktop hardware and software (eg adding RAM).
• Experience diagnosing home WiFi issues.
• Experience planning and running small scale projects, including IT audits and organisation wide IT changes.
• In-depth understanding of user software and equipment (eg MS Windows, Office 365).
• Up-to-date technical knowledge in all areas listed above.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical language.
• Commitment to The Advocacy Project’s aims and objectives.
• Commitment to working within The Advocacy Project code of conduct, equality and safeguarding policies.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, to plan and prioritise your own workload, and respond quickly to requests.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Desirable:

•  IT qualification.
• Experience of Salesforce Systems administration.

Benefits of working for us

We’re committed to providing an empowering, flexible and supportive working environment for all our staff.
Our employee benefits include 30 days annual leave (including up to 3 days between Christmas and New Year), participation in a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, access to a free confidential counselling service, and an interest-free travel/bike loan.
All our staff are supported to learn and develop in a variety of ways, including a monthly lecture series where we invite sector experts to talk to our staff on topical issues.
We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer. 

How to apply

Send your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you think you’re the person we’re looking for and how your experience meets the person specification.
It’s a legal requirement that you are eligible to work in the UK for all our posts.
 

Engagement and Support Officer (SWAN UK - Cymru) / Hysbyseb – Swyddog We are seeking an Engagement and Support Officer to help increase our outreach and deliver our programme of support to SWAN UK members in Wales. 

Ymgysylltu a Chymorth (SWAN UK - Cymru)

Genetic Alliance UK is the largest alliance of organisations supporting people with genetic, rare and undiagnosed conditions in the UK. Our members and the people they support are at the heart of everything we do. We advocate for fast and accurate diagnosis, good quality care and access to the best treatments. We actively support progress in research and engage with decision makers and the public about the challenges faced by our community. We run two long standing projects, Rare Disease UK and SWAN UK (syndromes without a name).

This vital role will work to increase engagement and build a supportive community for families affected by undiagnosed and rare conditions in Wales.  Working closely with our Engagement and Support Manager, they will be involved in the development of the UK’s first ever SWAN Clinic, delivering groundbreaking new support to the undiagnosed community. This is a great opportunity to work directly with families affected by a syndrome without a name, expand our existing professional networks and help deliver a brand new genomics support service. 

This is a part time role, 21 hours a week, fixed term for two years. This post is subject to a six-month probation period. The job will be home-based with one day a week in Cardiff for meetings.

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Rydym yn chwilio am Swyddog Ymgysylltu a Chymorth i helpu i gynyddu ein hallgymorth a darparu ein rhaglen gymorth i aelodau SWAN UK yng Nghymru. 

Genetic Alliance UK yw’r gynghrair fwyaf o sefydliadau sydd yn cefnogi pobl â chyflyrau genetig, prin a heb ddiagnosis yn y DU. Ein haelodau a’r bobl a gefnogant sydd wrth wraidd popeth a wnawn. Rydym yn hyrwyddo rhoi diagnosis cyflym a chywir, gofal o ansawdd da a’r triniaethau gorau. Rydym yn frwd o blaid cefnogi datblygiadau mewn gwaith ymchwil ac yn gweithio gyda chyrff penderfynu a’r cyhoedd am yr heriau sy’n wynebu ein cymuned. Mae gennym ddau brosiect hirdymor, sef Rare Disease UK a SWAN UK (syndromes without a name).

Bydd y rôl hanfodol hon yn ganolog i ddatblygu cysylltiadau a chreu cymuned gefnogol i deuluoedd yng Nghymru y mae cyflyrau prin a heb ddiagnosis yn effeithio arnynt. Drwy weithio’n agos gyda’n Rheolwr Ymgysylltu a Chymorth, bydd deilydd y swydd yn cyfrannu at ddatblygu’r clinig SWAN cyntaf erioed yn y DU a fydd yn darparu cymorth sy’n torri tir newydd i’r gymuned heb ddiagnosis. Dyma gyfle gwych i weithio’n uniongyrchol gyda theuluoedd y mae syndrom heb enw yn effeithio arnynt, ymestyn ein rhwydweithiau proffesiynol presennol a helpu i gyflwyno gwasanaeth cymorth genomeg newydd sbon.

Mae’r swydd yn un ran amser, am 21 awr yr wythnos, dros gyfnod penodol o ddwy flynedd. Bydd cyfnod prawf o chwe mis. Bydd deilydd y swydd yn gweithio o gartref ac yn treulio diwrnod yr wythnos yng Nghaerdydd mewn cyfarfodydd.

Benefits / Buddion:

• Access to external mentoring and coaching to support your professional development.

• Generous employer pension contribution.

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.

• Flexible working patterns.

• Access to free counselling via our employee support scheme.

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• Hyfforddi a mentora proffesiynol allanol ar gael i gefnogi eich datblygiad proffesiynol.

• Cyfraniad pensiwn hael gan y cyflogwr.

• Hawl i 25 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol (pro rata) a gwyliau banc a chau dros y Nadolig. 

• Patrymau gweithio hyblyg.

• Cwnsela ar gael am ddim drwy ein cynllun cymorth i gyflogeion.

The full job description and person specification is available in English and Welsh. / Mae’r swydd ddisgrifiad a’r fanyleb person lawn ar gael yn Gymraeg.

Do you have a keen eye for a story and a strong news sense?  We are looking for a creative and skilled Marketing & Communications Officer who can deliver and develop our ambitious communications plans to raise the profile of the work we fund across our communities.

We are looking for a meticulous and motivated individual to join our team, with proven experience of maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information.

The successful candidate will provide administrative and financial support to the organisation, ensure the smooth running of the office, provide a ‘1st contact’ service to carers calling the helpline and administrate key events.

As the Office Administrator you must be:

• Available to work flexibly between Monday to Friday, including occasional evening and weekend activities.
• Have a passion for helping support carers living in the Southend-on-Sea area.
• Experienced in finance and administration.
• Willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date for applications: Friday 29th October 2021 – 5pm

Interview will take place online: To be confirmed

To apply for this position, please visit our website and complete the relevant forms.

Please do not send links, CVs, covering letters or additional documents, as they will not be considered.

If you have any queries about the role, that are not answered in the Job Description or Person Specification, please contact Southend Carers.

Southend Carers is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our objective is to create a working environment in which there is no unlawful discrimination, offers equity and reflects the community we support.

We are looking for a confident and motivated individual to join our team, with a relevant qualification in community development, health, social care or experience in a similar post.

The successful candidate will work within the community to increase community awareness and facilitate the recognition and identification of ethnically diverse, Male and Young Adult carers, who experience difficulty in accessing carers support services. They will also provide accessible information, advice, emotional and practical support, provide appropriate referral and signposting, and prepare case studies, reports and statistical information.

As the Community Outreach & Engagement Officer you must be:

· Available to work flexibly between Monday to Friday, including some evening and weekend activities.

· Have a passion for helping support carers living in the Southend-on-Sea area.

· Experience of community engagement & outreach, delivering services and/or supporting individuals.

· Willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Job Title: Corporate Partnerships & Events Officer
Team: Fundraising
Salary: Grade 2 Point 14 -19 (£25,686 - £29,525 dependent on experience) Including Inner London Weighting
Hours: 37 hours per week (we will also consider applications from candidates seeking part time hours of 28 hours per week or more*).
Location: Flexible. Currently home-based but will be gradually returning to the office in the Autumn from which we will take a blended approach. We will also consider permanently home-based workers.*
Responsible to: Corporate Partners & Events Manager
* Please note, salary will be pro-rata for candidates seeking part time hours. Candidates who are permanently home-based will not receive London Weighting.

At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.

We are seeking a Corporate Partnerships & Events Officer to join our high-achieving and dynamic fundraising team who will be responsible for delivering a number of income generating events and managing key corporate partnerships with the support of the Corporate Partnerships & Events Manager.

This is an exciting and pivotal role within the team as we build on a successful period of growth in corporate and events fundraising. Over the next 6-12 months, we aim to drive forward a range of initiatives to grow income for the charity, including our annual Christmas Toy Appeal and developing a corporate volunteering programme.

This role is a great opportunity for someone who has experience of relationship management and / or events delivery and is looking to further develop their skills in fundraising and / or the charity sector.
We are looking for someone who is highly motivated and organised, with excellent communication skills and a track record of meeting financial targets. You will be used to working across a variety of projects, able to prioritise your workload effectively, whilst building successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and developing partnerships that will continue to evolve and grow impact for our organisation and the families we work with.

We are also keen to see applications from people who have other relevant experience, perhaps from other fundraising disciplines, marketing, and sales backgrounds, or indeed with other transferrable skills. Such candidates can expect a salary at the lower end of the scale advertised, with progression and training provided.
Family Action are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills, then we can offer you:

�� A competitive salary, leave entitlement and pension scheme
�� Career development opportunities
�� A full induction and on-going quality training
�� The opportunity to become part of Family Action initiatives
�� Flexible working hours
�� Managed workloads with regular supportive and reflective supervision

Family Action welcomes applications from all members of the community. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children.
 

The Trusts and Foundations Coordinator is a key role within SHA’s small but busy Programme Funding Team and will develop our portfolio of Trust and Foundation supporters.

About us

Self Help Africa is an international NGO dedicated to the vision of an economically thriving and resilient rural Africa. Headquartered in Ireland, with offices in the UK (London and Shrewsbury), the US and six African countries, SHA creates scalable and sustainable solutions to eradicating long-term poverty through knowledge transfer, investment, and market linkages. In August 2021 United Purpose joined the Gorta Group of organisations (which also includes SHA, Partner Africa and TruTrade). This is an exciting time to join SHA as the merger of two like-minded and entrepreneurial organisations will be catalytic in nature as we look to tackle the global challenges of today and tomorrow as one unified organisation.

About the role

The role will involve delivering excellent stewardship of existing Trust and Foundation relationship as well as leading on developing and implementing our approach for growing income from this source. Most of our current donors contribute cofunding towards our larger programmes, and the post holder will work closely with country teams to identify the best fit between potential funders and projects. 

The role can be based in our London office, or home based with regular visits to the office. 

About you

We're looking for an experienced Trusts and Foundations fundraiser with excellent networking skills and experience of working collaboratively with global teams. You'll have excellent writing skills, and be able to work independently and manage a busy and varied workload. French or Portuguese language skills would be a bonus, but not essential. 

Application details

For more information and to apply, please upload your CV, application form and cover letter to the SHA website.

All candidates offered a job with Self Help Africa will be expected to sign Self Help Africa’s Safeguarding Policies and Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. Specific roles may require Police/DBS/ vetting.

Self Help Africa strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer

The  Coroners’  Courts  Support  Service  is a charity supporting bereaved people attending an inquest at a Coroner's Court in England.  We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic Volunteer Coordinator to take responsibility for managing existing volunteers, recruit and train teams of volunteers to Coroners’ Courts in the South West of England and to complete setting up the Service in Dorset. 

Extensive travel is involved and some overnight stays may be necessary depending on where the successful applicant lives.   A willingness to work on a flexible basis is essential. The 37.50 hour post is usually worked over a 4-day period to help manage the travel.

Full details of the role and courts you will manage can be found in the attached job description.

Interview dates: week commencing 15th November 2021

Short list interviews: week commencing 22nd November 2021

Seamab is a unique charity committed to transforming the lives of some of Scotland's most vulnerable children.  Our work gives children back their childhood, making sure they feel safe, loved and happy.  Making sure they feel joy.  We are looking for a Grants Manager to join our team, who will raise income from grants, trusts and foundations for our charity.  If you would like to help our children reach their full potential and enjoy the childhood they deserve, apply now.

MAMA Academy has been helping to save babies lives since 2012. Sadly, the UK has one of the highest stillbirth rates in the developed world, with the majority of deaths potentially preventable. We believe this is unacceptable.

When MAMA Academy first launched, the number of stillbirths began a significant decline for the first time in 20 years, which has continued year on year. Currently, over 1,000 stillbirths are being prevented every year.

We remain committed to seeing a continuous decline in stillbirth and neonatal death rates.

As the Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser, you will formulate and deliver strategic and operational plans to establish and grow trusts and foundations fundraising activity for MAMA Academy.

To be successful, you will:

• Be a confident self-starter
• Have an excellent standard of written English, with the ability to write creative, original prose as well as to parse existing text
• Have experience at grant application writing

Location: Home-based, and a quarterly meeting in Surrey

For further information and how to apply, please click the ‘apply’ button below.

Closing date: 7th November 2021.

Temporary up to 23 months | Some weekend work may be required

About us

Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. Since 1824, our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning.

We’re looking for a Face to Face (F2F) Manager in the North East, to join our Face 2 Face Fundraising team. This is a fantastic opportunity within the RNLI to play a vital role in developing and growing the RNLI in-house F2F Fundraising team. This role will be required to manage a team of face-to-face fundraisers who will sign up regular supporters within a defined geographical area and raise vital long-term funding for the charity. This will include opportunities to work alongside other specialist teams including our volunteer lifeboat crews and lifeguards, playing an integral part in reaching both local and team income targets and contributing towards the wider objectives of the RNLI.

Some of the benefits 

• Salary £30,978
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cashplan
• A vehicle will be made available to you to perform your role
• Flexible working

Your Role

As a F2F Manager you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:

• Recruit, train and performance manage a team of motivated F2F Fundraisers
• Manage and develop a portfolio of fundraising locations in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Cleveland and Yorkshire areas.
• Measure performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) i.e targets and budget
• Create and execute detailed delivery plans, mitigating for risks and opportunities
• Maintain and develop internal and external stakeholders relationships

About You

Working at the frontline of our fundraising activities you’ll have excellent communication skills, people management capabilities, proven track record of working to targets and a passion to manage a team who engage with the beach-going public and event visitors to get their commitment for regular support for the cause.

You’ll be an effective team player with a pragmatic and solution focussed approach to problem solving and a calm approach to a busy workload. You’ll be positive, confident, determined, resilient, with very strong communication skills and naturally outgoing.

You’ll be a self starter who can lead an energetic and innovative team to success. Able to adhere to codes of conduct, policies and be Fundraising Regulator compliant in all that you do and deliver. You’ll be flexible and prepared to work out of office hours with considerable travel throughout the year, peaking through the summer months. Substantial annual leave during the summer would not be practical for this role.

To be considered as the F2F Manager (North East) you will need:

• Proven experience and success in face-to-face fundraising. This will either have been gained working for a charity or a fundraising agency.
• Evidence of managing and motivating a team of paid staff or volunteers to achieve goals/targets
• Excellent communication skills and teamworking ethos
• Self-motivation and ability to create and prioritise own workload
• A full, valid driving license

Closing date: 31 October 2021

Interview date: w/c 8 November 2021 (via video)