Recruitment during COVID-19 restrictions
During the COVID-19 restrictions, our interviews will be by video call.
Additionally, the successful applicant will be fully supported to work from home for the initial period where restrictions on non-essential travel are in place.
This is a great opportunity to join a new team from the very beginning. You’ll be able to shape and influence a strategic stream of work for the UK’s leading homelessness charity.
About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
We’re building a new Venture Studio. The Venture Studio will provide an entry point to engage the start-up community, Crisis staff, Crisis’ members and supporters in ending homelessness through entrepreneurship. We will support start-ups to do more to end homelessness directly with our direct expertise and through our network of partners.
We already run a network of businesses including shops, cafes and furniture restoration. We are now looking to support start-ups in other sectors to help end homelessness.
About the role
This is an exciting new position in our ambitious and expanding Enterprise & Innovation department. We’re committed to finding more innovative solutions to ending homelessness.
You will be responsible for developing and managing all relevant partnerships for the Venture Studio. This includes forming mutually beneficial partnerships with corporates, universities, individuals and other organisations supporting start-ups. You’ll also be responsible to identify new opportunities for partners to support and engage with the Venture Studio activities.
This role can be based at any of our 11 offices.
About you
To be successful in this role you will be driven by our values (inspiration, integrity, dignity, fearlessness through independence, adaptability, resolve to end homelessness). You will have experience working within an entrepreneurial setting. You can build and maintain partnerships at senior level across diverse sectors and organisations. You are experienced in building and delivering comprehensive partnership plans. You can build strong networks with relevant organisations and individuals.
Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
- Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
How To Apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply For Job' button below.
If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team, contact details can be found on our website.
Closing date: Sunday 11 October 2020
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people.
We are committed to ending homelessness. Every day we see the devastating impact ... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Birmingham or London based applications considered.
Hours: Part time at 60% (average of 3 days per week– structure of working week can be discussed, Monday's/Thursday’s are required). Additional hours per week will be available as further funding becomes available.
Initially reporting to the CEO
As the Sophie Hayes Foundation embarks on an exciting phase of growth and development,supporting more women survivors of Human Trafficking, the Volunteering and Survivor Network Supervisor will become a valued member of the organisation’s new Senior Management Team
The right candidate will focus on creating and delivering the Volunteering and Survivor Network programme, ensuring the needs of the women survivors are met through increased opportunites for volunteers and partners.
VOLUNTEERING PROGRAMME: CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES
To oversee the three R’s of volunteering: Recruitment. Retention. Recognition this role will:
- Create and deliver the organisations Volunteering Strategy (VS) and Volunteering Programme (VP) by including existing volunteers, staff, and partners
- Incorporate individual, corporate and community volunteering opportunities and activities
- Liaise with all staff regarding volunteering opportunities
- Attend meetings within the organisations as and when necessary
- Ensure the Blackbaud Etapestry database for volunteers is maintained within all regulatory requirements
- Carry out monitoring and analysis of all aspects within volunteering and volunteers
- Write and present regular reports for senior management and committees
- Arrange regular appreciation events for volunteers
- Ensure that the values and behaviour of volunteers align with the organisation.
- Create and regularly update the Volunteers Handbook and other relevant documents and publications
- Produce a quarterly volunteer’s newsletter and to maintain a social media presence and respond to volunteer enquiries
- Be available to work outside office hours to carry out volunteering training events and to interview prospective volunteers
- Undertake such other duties within the competence of the postholder which may be required from time to time
- Identify corporate, community partnerships to increase volunteering support for survivors of human trafficking
- Host visits from external organisations and individuals to promote the organisations mission and vision
- Create recognition events honouring all external support
SURVIVOR NETWORK: CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Deliver the organisations Survivor Network (SN) programme and quarterly events across all 3 SHF locations
- Ensure all SN events are integrated into the organisations Employability Programme
- Ensure the Blackbaud Etapestry database for SN events is maintained within all regulatory requirements
- Carry out monitoring and analysis of the SN programme and events
- Write and present regular reports for senior management and committees
- Ensure that the values and behaviour of the SN programme and events align with the organisation.
- Create and regularly update the SN programme handbook and other relevant documents and publications
- Produce a quarterly SN newsletter and maintain a social media presence and respond to SN enquiries
- Be available to work outside office hours to carry out SN events
- To undertake such other duties within the competence of the postholder which may be required from time to time
ESSENTIAL
MINIMUM 3 -5 YEARS SUPERVISING VOLUNTEER PROGRAMMES
- Experience of programme or project management in a charity context. (creation, review, delivery)
- Creating and delivering KPI's and all reporting tools
- Empowering and Equipping Others: Experienced in teaching or facilitating others and bringing out the best in those around you.
- Experience in building alignment with partners and stakeholders over a shared agenda.
- Experience in influencing others for a common goal and managing complex stakeholder relationships
BEHAVIOURS
- Leadership: Able to set vision and inspire others to bring them with you.
- Strategic thinking: Can look ahead, spot and mitigate challenges and leverage opportunities.
- Programme Management: Can manage programmes effectively and efficiently.
- Autonomy: Self-leadership and personal initiative
- Organised: Able to process details, create structure and follow process.
- A coaching mentality: Focused on developing self and others, self-aware, open to learning, giving and receiving feedback. Lives the Sophie Hayes values and culture.
- Responsibility: You do what you say you will do and take accountability.
- Collaborative: You work well with others, form partnerships and can balance challenge with support
- Flexible: Able to support where needed.
DESIRABLE
- Knowledge and understanding of the human trafficking and modern-day slavery sector
- Experience of using social media and digital communication tools
The people that we work with come from all over the world and have a wide variety of beliefs, experiences, backgrounds. We are committed to sharing reflecting this rich diversity amongst our staff, volunteers and trustees and would strongly encourage applicants from minority and under-represented groups
However, this post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 20
The Sophie Hayes Foundation was founded in 2011 by a survivor of trafficking named Sophie Hayes.As a British girl she was trafficked from the U... Read more
Fundraising and Development Manager (20hr per week)
£35k per annum pro rata, initial 12-month contract
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join YMCA Sutton Coldfield as a Fundraising and Development Manager.
This role is subject to enhanced DBS check.
Send your CV with contact details for 2 referees and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this by 12noon on Monday 24th August 2020.
Interviews on Thursday 3rd September 2020.
This is a new role in order to deliver the Community Fundraising Strategy which forms part of the organisations ambition to substantially increase income from voluntary donations and supporters. The role is to Engage, Inspire and Collaborate with communities to deliver fundraising initiatives. To provide a high standard of face to face support to key individual supporters and fundraising groups to secure and increase levels of support.
About the Role
This is a new role in order to deliver the Community Fundraising Strategy which forms part of the organisations ambition to substantially increase income from voluntary donations and supporters. The role is to Engage, Inspire and Collaborate with communities to deliver fundraising initiatives. To provide a high standard of face to face support to key individual supporters and fundraising groups to secure and increase levels of support.
This role can be based in either Birmingham, Bedminster or Exeter.
About You
We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals preferably with a fundraising or event management background. Ideally with a proven track record of growing net income through establishing, developing and nurturing volunteer fundraisers and fundraising groups including senior volunteers. We are looking for individuals motivated by fast paced and agile working environments.
The role is based in communities and travel will be required. The role will require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
About Us
St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.
Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve.
We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.
You will receive:
- Competitive salary & pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping.
Application Review Date: 4th October
Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd November
These roles are available to all St John employees and volunteers however preference for selection will be given to those people who are currently at risk.
We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered.
St John Ambulance is the nation’s leading first aid charity.
Every year, more than 400,000 people learn how to... Read more
This is a new role in order to deliver the Community Fundraising Strategy which forms part of the organisations ambition to substantially increase income from voluntary donations and supporters. The role is to Engage, Inspire and Collaborate with communities to deliver fundraising initiatives. To provide a high standard of face to face support to key individual supporters and fundraising groups to secure and increase levels of support.
About the Role
This is a new role in order to deliver the Community Fundraising Strategy which forms part of the organisations ambition to substantially increase income from voluntary donations and supporters. The role is to Engage, Inspire and Collaborate with communities to deliver fundraising initiatives. To provide a high standard of face to face support to key individual supporters and fundraising groups to secure and increase levels of support.
This role can be based in either Birmingham, Bedminster or Exeter.
About You
We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals preferably with a fundraising or event management background. Ideally with a proven track record of growing net income through establishing, developing and nurturing volunteer fundraisers and fundraising groups including senior volunteers. We are looking for individuals motivated by fast paced and agile working environments.
The role is based in communities and travel will be required. The role will require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
About Us
St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.
Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve.
We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.
You will receive:
- Competitive salary & pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping.
Application Review Date: 4th October
Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd November
These roles are available to all St John employees and volunteers however preference for selection will be given to those people who are currently at risk.
We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered.
St John Ambulance is the nation’s leading first aid charity.
Every year, more than 400,000 people learn how to... Read more