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Mind have over 160 shops across England and Wales raising money to fund the charity’s vital mental health support services.
As Marketing Officer, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of the retail marketing programme, working closely with the Retail team in London HQ, the 500 staff across our shops and our 3,000 shop volunteers to ensure continued engagement.
Reporting to the Retail Marketing Manager you will play a key role in helping to drive more people into our shops, recruit more volunteers and increase donations to help us raise more funds for the charity. You will play a key role in helping to grow our e-commerce channels and our social media footprint, aligning any activity to the Mind brand.
The role sits within Mind’s Communications and Marketing team. You will work closely with the team to help promote Mind Retail and position it firmly as a strategically important channel as well as playing a key part in building a culture of shared learning and improvement.
You will work closely with colleagues from Corporate Partnerships, Fundraising, Wales, Networks and Communities, building relationships with Local Minds where appropriate.
As this is a new role, the nature of the duties may change and develop, according to the needs of the team. This will require a flexible and adaptable approach.
To be successful in this role, you will have experience in a marketing/ communications role, delivering to a wide variety of audiences across multiple channels. You will have excellent written and verbal skills and a genuine interest in digital marketing and social media.
An interest in charity retail, coupled with a personal awareness and empathy for mental health problems, would be desirable, however is not essential.
Closing date: 20th April 2021
This position will initially, in line with current government guidance be based from home, with an expectation of being home based for the next six months or until updated government guidelines are published. However, if / when government guidelines change the role may then revert to being office based, whilst retaining some flexible working options.
Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.
Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria.
Head of Commercial
Salary: £37,000 - £42,000 depending on skills and experience
Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time
Location: Avon Wildlife Trust, Bristol
We are looking for a Head of Commercial to lead the development of Avon Wildlife Trust’s commercial activities, developing new markets and opportunities and increasing net revenues to support the Trust’s wildlife conservation and engagement work.
This is an exciting time to be joining the Trust as we are developing ambitious plans to invest in our future. We are looking at how we can develop our commercial offer, products and services to support nature’s recovery through what we do and the revenue generated to support our wider work.
Main responsibilities:
- Lead the development of commercial income streams across the Trust, working with colleagues to grow net income by developing products and improving the provision of services
- Lead the development and management of visitor centres and engagement hubs for the Trust, delivering an excellent retail and catering experience to all our visitors that contributes positively to their experience of nature at Avon Wildlife Trust sites
- Develop and oversee all commercial aspects of the Trust’s offer on habitat-based carbon credits, biodiversity net gain and similar environmental goods and services, exploring opportunities to secure significant new private, corporate and public sector investment
- Manage Departmental staff, maintaining a safe, professional working environment with a positive high-performance culture. Contribute to the development of commercial skills, competencies and approaches across the organisation, including systems for managing staff utilisation
- Contribute to the Trust’s ongoing management, strategy and future direction as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, preparing and presenting reports on commercial activities and ensuring they are aligned with and support achievement of the Trust’s wider objectives
Closing date: 9am Tuesday 4th May
Successful candidates will be invited for a first interview on a date tbc.
Second interviews will take place for leading candidates on a date tbc
To Apply and for More Information:
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website to download the job description and application form.
Avon Wildlife Trust has a positive approach to equality and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Charity No: 280422
No agencies please.
Supportability is a sector leading charity that provides high quality, person centred individual and group-based services for Children, Young People and Adults, where we believe people who have disabilities are equally valued and empowered to live full and rewarding lives.
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Fundraising Manager to:
- Become part of our forward-thinking Charity
- Oversee and direct a small diverse income generation team
- Deliver our new fundraising vision to support our growth and provide greater sustainability
- Raise our profile both locally and regionally and cultivate relationships with donors and funders, with a particular focus on developing corporate partnerships that work for both parties
- Embed fundraising throughout the organisation and with external partners to ultimately benefit those we support and their carers
- Meet and exceed the financial targets for the team
In return you will get:
- Induction and training programme
- Pension
- Healthcare Cash Plan (qualifying period applies)
- Life Leisure discounted memberships (qualifying period applies)
- Cycle to Work Scheme (qualifying period applies)
- Retail Discounts (qualifying period applies)
All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Further information, including the full job description is available on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hillside Clubhouse is a dynamic resource for people with mental health problems that makes social inclusion and participation in everyday life a reality. Getting a paid job, having a social life and going to college are the norm for many of our members. Members work alongside staff to co-produce the daily business functions of the Clubhouse and we now seek a senior member of staff to develop opportunities further. You will be responsible for all areas of day to operations and you will also be responsible for developing and building on existing services as well as seeking out new opportunities for business development.
Our diversity is our strength - and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. After initial covering letters and CV sifts successful candidates may be invited to make a full application.
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Director of Clubhouse Operations
RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director
SALARY: £42602
HOURS: 35 per week
ACCOUNTABLE TO: The Board of Trustees
LOCATION: Hillside Clubhouse, Unit A, 30 North Road, London, N7 9GJ and any other locations as may be required
Role overview:
To oversee all operations and the development of the Clubhouse including all the activities that are available to support service users and the kiosk retail outlet and catering services.
Main responsibilities:
- Supporting the creation of, and implementing strategic plans for the service;
- Full responsibility for the Clubhouse, including employees, building management and all service users attending;
- People management of all within the clubhouse remit;
- Managing the maintenance of the premises;
- Responsible for all reporting in remit of the role;
- Maintaining quality systems;
- Project planning and implementation for new services and any changes;
- Ensuring that all clinical and renewal plans are in place;
- Responsibility for all risks within Clubhouse;
- Maintaining compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) under area of responsibility;
- Ensuring that the Clubhouse operates at all times in line with the organisation’s values, mission and strategic aims;
- Building and maintaining partnerships and links with external organisations to promote the service;
- Supporting the growth and development of the service by increasing income streams in place and developing new income;
- Promoting the service through in-house projects;
- Working closely with the Director of IPS and the Executive Director to build the overall Clubhouse service;
- Regularly review relevance of the Clubhouse, against requirements, regulation and those services offered by other charitable organisations.
Specific Duties:
Operations
- Recruiting, inducting, supervising, supporting, coaching and appraising the performance of staff (including sessional staff) and volunteers;
- Ensuring that operational policies, procedures, plans and project designs are properly formulated and operated;
- Ensuring cost effectiveness and financial control, including ongoing financial performance monitoring, budgeting, costing and the control of income and expenditure where appropriate;
- Ensuring that services are appropriately and effectively marketed;
- Ensuring that proper systems are established and operated to deliver, monitor and evaluate the services;
- Ensuring that requirements set by multiple funders (including charitable, statutory and any other funders), regulators, partners and the Executive Director and Trustees are met;
- Being responsible for Health and Safety and other statutory duties;
- Ensuring that new services are developed and managed according to organisational requirements;
- Ensuring that services are in line with the organisation’s values, mission and strategic aims;
- Participating in the delivery of services where appropriate, including the design and provision of training;
- Development and implementation of cyclical maintenance plans for the building;
- Sound risk management and acting as organisational safeguarding lead;
- Specific responsibility for ensuring that risk assessments are in place, up to date and appropriately acted upon and communicated for all service users/potential service users to ensure safety of service users and staff at all times
- Being responsible for overseeing the ‘customer journey’ (i.e. from point of initial enquiry through registration, induction and engagement in the Clubhouse;
- Being responsible for day to day management and member issues relating to Clubhouse area of operation.
- Responsible for management and planning of IT systems and equipment
Corporate:
- Representing Hillside Clubhouse and its work to external audiences and stakeholders
- To deputise for the Executive Director when required e.g.
- To cover the management responsibilities of the Chief Executive in his/her absence;
- To make any necessary decisions to ensure the sound operation of the organisation in consultation with the Chair and/or other Trustees in the absence of the Executive Director.
Strategic:
- To contribute to the longer-term strategic direction of the organisation: e.g.
- Drafting business plans for areas of operational and organisational responsibilities;
- Generating and contributing to fundraising and income generation plans;
- Supporting the Executive Director in the drafting of service specifications, tenders and funding applications and mobilising any implementation plans for new services;
- Developing the Kiosk and external catering areas of the business to maximise market positioning, benefit and income generation.
General:
- Maintaining back office systems (including risk assessments) and contributing to the development of online services including social media, websites and other platforms;
- Attending, chairing and/or convening supervisions, organisational meetings, cross team working groups and external meetings as required;
- Preparing reports for the Board of Directors and Executive Director on all areas of responsibility and attending Board meetings to present them where required;
- Being accountable for all aspects of your work and the work of your supervisees;
- Covering for other members of staff where required;
- Out of hours working when necessary;
- Other duties as reasonably required by the Executive Director/Trustees;
- Working in close co-operation with the Executive Director and Director of IPS and acting as a member of the senior management team.
The postholder will be accountable to the Executive Director or the Chair in his/her absence. Corporate and strategic duties will be carried out in conjunction with the Executive Director or as delegated by him/her. The postholder will also be expected to supervise new staff where new services are developed.
There are likely to be some overlaps/sharing of work areas between the posts of IPS Director and Director of Clubhouse Operations and it is expected that both post holders work closely together and co-operate to devise solutions jointly where appropriate.
Person specification
Essential
- Experienced in and passionate about mental health services;
- Experience in managing a similar service or in a similar role;
- Knowledge and thorough understanding of mainstream and national initiatives to support people with mental health problems;
- Forward thinking and up-to-date with current practices in mental health;
- Confident, calm and with a hands-on approach;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
- Commitment to equal opportunities;
- Excellent knowledge of Excel and databases (including Microsoft Access) including reporting functions and database structures and development;
- Ability to write highly accurate reports with attention to detail on written work and figures;
- Expertise and understanding of mental health models;
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation (including food hygiene);
- Facilities management experience including the ability to deliver robust cyclical and renewal plans (building maintenance, renewal and expiry of agreements, leases, certifications, regulatory requirements including those related to the building itself);
- Ability to see complex projects through from implementation phase to completion including the use of project planning tools including Gantt charts;
- Experience and understanding of implementation phases and mobilisation of complex services;
- Business development skills (ideally in catering or retail);
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities including risk management and safeguarding;
- Experience of managing teams and task allocation;
- Ability to work with people who may present challenging behaviours and ability to respond to crises including the ability to calm situations and deal with conflict;
- Ability to develop policy and procedure in an organisational context;
- Ability to generate and use methods for collecting data for diverse purposes (e.g. needs analysis, monitoring, research, fundraising);
- Ability to set up and use management information systems to control the quality and quantity of service delivery;
- Sound knowledge of IT systems and planning infrastructure
- Ability to effectively plan and prioritise your own and others’ work;
- Ability to see tasks through to completion with minimal supervision.
Desirable
- Experience of implementation of quality systems (D)
- Experience of liaising with and reporting directly to commissioners (D)
We are committed to equality of opportunity and diversity in the workplace; all managers and staff are responsible for ensuring that this is delivered in practice. We will not tolerate any forms of bullying or harassment in the workplace. Everyone has a personal responsibility to seek to improve their own and colleagues working lives to create a healthy and productive working environment
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Job title: Regional Fundraiser
Department: Fundraising
Location: Whittington
Salary: Dependent upon experience and qualifications
Working hours: 37.5hrs per week, including some weekend and flexible hours
Application review date: Sunday 25th April 2021
Interview date: TBC
About the Role:
St Giles Hospice is looking for an experienced Regional Fundraiser to join its busy fundraising team. The applicant will need to be a proactive individual with regional fundraising and volunteer management experience to join the fundraising team at a hugely important time and in the middle of a regional campaign. The Regional Fundraiser will manage all regional fundraising activities within a defined geographical area of the St Giles footprint.
With the intention of building new relationships to provide growth in voluntary income and support, the post holder will be responsible for all regional fundraising activities across their defined geographical area. You will provide the best donor management and supporter journey and to ensure the longevity and retention of our community with a proactive approach to securing new donors and ensure that St Giles Hospice is the charity of choice for the communities in which we work. The post holder will work with the Regional Fundraising Manager to develop and implement a successful and profitable, regional fundraising strategy that puts the donor at the centre of all we do that aligns with the objectives for growth in voluntary income across the fundraising team.
With experience securing and managing new community, in memory and commercial relationships, the post holder will have account management experience, understand the needs of our supporters and adapting asks and the management of supporter care journeys accordingly. You will also be a passionate advocate across the region for Hospice care with empathy towards the Hospice movement and an understanding of the value and quality of the services provided by St Giles is implicit.
Company benefits:
To reward the hard work of our fantastic staff, St Giles hospice offers an excellent benefits package as per the below;
• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free car parking
• Training and development opportunities as well as progression within the organisation.
About us:
Having a CQC rating of outstanding, St Giles Hospice is a registered charity providing high-quality medical and nursing care for local people living with cancer and other serious illnesses, as well as offering support for their families and helpers. Care is offered in a variety of ways according to the individual’s needs and are offered out in the community as well as from 3 sites, an inpatient unit at Whittington and day unit facilities at Sutton Coldfield and Uttoxeter.
We receive funding from the NHS but primarily we rely on fundraising activities and legacies, together with trading activities (22 Shops, Lottery and other trading) to support our work. We employ more than 350 people across a broad range of roles – from direct patient care to fundraising and administration as well as support from over 1400 volunteers to provide our services.
Further details:
If this sounds like a role that you would be suited to then we would love to hear from you.
This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.
All correspondence in response to applications will be sent via email. Due to the number of applications received, it is not always possible to respond to every application. Therefore, applicants who do not receive a response within 14 days of the review date should assume that they have been unsuccessful.
St Giles Hospice, Fisherwick Road, Whittington, Lichfield, WS14 9LH. Registered charity 509014 Company limited by guarantee 1430090
St Giles Hospice is a registered charity with a CQC rating of Outstanding, providing high-quality medical and nursing care for local people liv... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.