Care for Wild UK is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to lead further growth of our UK-based fundraising activities.

This is a really exciting time for Care for Wild UK, having registered as a charity at the start of 2020, and following successful income growth over the past couple of years, we are now looking for someone to build on this and lead in developing and establishing a long-term fundraising portfolio.

We have been supporting the world’s largest Rhino sanctuary, based in South Africa, to rescue, rehabilitate and rewild orphaned White and Black Rhinos. As they look to further expand their operations and closer integrate with the local community, Care for Wild UK also plans to increase income through diversifying income streams. The successful candidate will work closely with Trustees and partners in South Africa to drive existing and new fundraising activities. 

We are looking for a conservation-motivated, experienced professional with a track record of building fundraising portfolios and excellent stakeholder management. We offer 16-24 hours a week flexible working, and as we currently don’t have an office, we are looking for someone who can work remotely. This role is initially 9-12 months, but we will look to expand this, and potentially make it permanent, if it is successful. This is an amazing opportunity to be instrumental in establishing mass fundraising operations in the UK.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity that you could lead forward for us then we would love to hear from you. 

Location: Glasgow office or Homeworking
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our profile page
Travel: Frequent travel across mainland Scotland and monthly travel across the UK for team meetings and conferences
 

Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and we welcome candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We want our employees, volunteers and trustees to represent the broad diversity of the communities of which we are a part.

Summary
Working closely with the Head of UK Delivery and colleagues across the four nations, you will put impact and evaluation at the heart of your work, to deliver our service and support activities. Working with funders, commissioners and community partners, this is a key role to support pathways for patients in Scotland.

About the role
You will be the operational lead for Scotland, line-managing a team of Regional Officers in delivering and developing a consistent four nations approach to supporting people with Arthritis and MSK conditions.

Key requirements

• Supporting delivery of our strategy in Scotland, alongside day-to-day team management, representing and championing the breadth of service provision of our cross-organisational working groups.
• You will provide effective operational management to achieve high levels of performance within a framework of continuous improvement, and ensuring services are delivered with excellence through well-trained volunteers.
• Sharing insight and learning across the four nations to align approaches as appropriate and working collaboratively to define and develop support through external partnerships.
• An understanding of the external environment we work with in NHS and local authorities, and an ability to identify opportunities for the charity to support people with MSK conditions including arthritis.
• Identify and maximise funding opportunities, working closely with fundraising colleagues to develop funding and grant submissions and plan for long-term needs and financial resilience at a service level.

We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of the advertised date.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales.

Interviews
First interviews expected: Wednesday 20 July 2022 on Microsoft Teams.
Second interviews: In person, date to be confirmed.

Events Manager (Climate Change, Sustainability, Biodiversity- Home based within the UK)

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a fantastic charity that promotes responsible investment. The charity campaigns and works with investment firms and companies to tackle issues such as climate change, global health and workforce issues. A great opportunity exists for an Events Manager to join the team. As Events Manager, you will develop and lead the charity’s external events programme. The postholder will support the charity’s research and campaign teams to identify and secure speaking opportunities at targeted third-party events. This is a full time, permanent role working from home with once-a-month travel to London for meetings and events. 

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have experience of designing a variety of engaging, impactful events, including webinars, conferences and workshops. Candidates will have some experience of securing speaking opportunities at high profile third-party events. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of event administration, managing venues, suppliers, delegate and speaker registrations. Candidates will also possess experience of digital marketing/event promotion. Previous experience of pitching to clients will be an added bonus as well as knowledge of either the charity sector, sustainability, or responsible finance however this is not essential.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis.

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a fantastic charity that promotes responsible investment. The charity campaigns and works with investment firms and companies to tackle issues such as climate change, global health and workforce issues. A great opportunity exists for an Events Manager to join the team. As Events Manager, you will develop and lead the charity’s external events programme. The postholder will support the charity’s research and campaign teams to identify and secure speaking opportunities at targeted third-party events. This is a full time, permanent role working from home with once-a-month travel to London for meetings and events. 

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have experience of designing a variety of engaging, impactful events, including webinars, conferences and workshops. Candidates will have some experience of securing speaking opportunities at high profile third-party events. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of event administration, managing venues, suppliers, delegate and speaker registrations. Candidates will also possess experience of digital marketing/event promotion. Previous experience of pitching to clients will be an added bonus as well as knowledge of either the charity sector, sustainability, or responsible finance however this is not essential.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis.

Position: Senior Community Fundraiser (Northern Ireland)
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Home-based, based in Northern Ireland
Salary: £33,606 - £36,240 per annum (plus £3k annual car allowance as well as broadband allowance)
Salary Band: Band E2
Department: Community and Events team

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

The MS Society is delivering some of the most exciting fundraising in the UK and we’re seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior Community Fundraiser in Northern Ireland to join our dedicated Community and Events team.

Our Community Fundraising Team are focused on raising £2m+ working across the UK in 2022. After a successful 2021 fundraising year, this role offers the opportunity to grow community fundraising with the enthusiastic support of people affected by MS, their friends and families, including members of our local groups.

Our team works within a lively and creative fundraising department, where we break down barriers and collaborate to ensure supporters at all levels get the very best experience.

You’re likely to be in a similar role at another charity or have the right experience and transferable skills from another sector. You’ll be confident, enthusiastic, and an exceptional influencer with great customer care and communication skills.

You'll be amazing at proactively securing new income and creating lasting partnerships. Working closely with supporters, volunteers, local groups and the wider fundraising team you will demonstrate an excellent understanding of community fundraising and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Ideally you’ll have some line management experience as you’ll be managing your own small team. There will be ample opportunity to shape the role, lead on specific projects and put your ideas into action.

Most importantly, you’ll be supporter-focused and willing to go the extra mile to support our amazing fundraisers and help them reach their fundraising goals.

You’ll be home based in Northern Ireland.

You must have a driving licence.

If you’re passionate, hard-working and motivated by helping others achieve something amazing in support of a cause that means the world to them, we’d love to hear from you.

About us 
We offer 35 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) including bank holidays.

We have a range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):

• Flexible and smart working (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave 
• Enhanced family friendly, disability and carer’s leave
• Discounted season ticket loan/pension scheme/Cycle to work scheme/Interest-free emergency loans

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our Every MS Story strategy.

Right to work in the UK 
The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment.

The full list of UK visas and permits that grant you the right to work in the UK can be found on the UK government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and will not be in a position to support you with any visa applications you may make. 

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 21 July 2022

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.

We’d be grateful if you could complete the attached equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, the HR team will anonymise your CV and supporting statement before forwarding to the shortlisting panel.

No agencies please.

Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to.

This post is flexible in terms of location as it is home based - the HQ is in Edinburgh. Travel expenses are reimbursed and the Full Time Working Week at CHSS is 32.5 hours. Annual Leave is 36 days per annum inc public holidays. This post would suit candidates with experience in either; Community, Corporate and / or Events Fundraising. 

An example of duties includes: 

• To ensure that CHSS and third party fundraising events, partnerships, activities, and collections, are effectively planned, marketed, and supported to maximise income potential.
• Cultivate supporters through relationship and account management strategies - to sustain and develop fundraising across the range of fundraising products, (including advice, guidance, support, producing relevant materials and cross-promoting other giving opportunities).
• Research and identify opportunities for increasing support from local businesses & corporates - employee fundraising, sponsorship opportunities and charity of the year partnerships
• Develop and deliver fundraising products with the Assistant Director of Fundraising and Communication team across all income streams - business, corporate, youth groups, adult groups, education, providing appropriate levels of support to maximise income.
• Develop and deliver new CHSS Events, which achieve maximum participation and income generation.
• To ensure that risk assessments are completed for all fundraising activities and events - ensuring third party fundraisers are aware of their responsibilities​

Non Graduates are absolutely welcome to apply.

The salary banding should be clear on the advert. 

Applicants do not need to be based in the Central Belt of Scotland 

Interview Date: Wednesday 6th July 

About New Local

“An ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE bunch of change-makers.

New Local puts me and my team at the heart of an exciting movement

that’s genuinely transforming our relationships with our communities”

Sandra Farquharson, Assistant Director, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

“It’s rare to work for an organisation as committed and positive as this one.

There’s an energy, focus and enthusiasm that runs through everything – from

the core mission of community power down to their innovative events”

Simon Kaye, former team member, New Local

“We recruit nice people and encourage them to be friendly, caring colleagues and the senior management model this. Does this make us soft under performers?

Absolutely not. Our membership, revenues and impact grow every year. That's because what drives performance is not whip-cracking managers but clarity of vision, a sense of shared mission and skilled, motivated people.”

Adam Lent, Chief Executive, New Local (view the Twitter thread)

New Local is the proud host of Stronger Things, an annual event that’s become known as the place for equipping and inspiring those that believe the future of public services is community-powered (watch the videos from 2020 and 2022).

The profile of this event has grown massively in recent years and we now want to take it to the next level. Our vision for Stronger Things 2023 is an international festival of community power, a must-attend for professionals and activists from across the globe. 

We’re also eager to launch a second event under the Stronger Things banner, as well as work with our network of local authorities and other organisations to increase the income-generating events that help resource our work.

You and your role 

This new role is an exciting opportunity for an events professional who wants to build on the work we’ve already done and make Stronger Things their own. 

We’re looking for someone who already has extensive experience of events planning, management and delivery. We need a doer as well as a thinker, not afraid to embrace both direction-setting strategic thinking as well as hands-on tasks. 

As we move to make Stronger Things financially self-supporting you’ll also need a strong track-record of growing income – a natural at starting and sustaining positive relationships with the fantastic organisations that support community power. 

Our brilliant network and events team will support your work and, as the Stronger Things approaches, you’ll be expected to lead staff from across the organisation as everyone pitches in.

Just as important as all the above is someone with the imagination and rigour to keep our events standing out. ‘Keeping the quirky’ might sound cheesy, but for us, it’s a fundamental part of creating the warm, safe and fun space that enables people to share and learn with vulnerability. 

Location:  New Local operates a highly flexible approach to work location and welcomes applications from across the UK. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Key tasks and responsibilities 

Stronger Things 

• Envision and innovate - Lead the conversation across our members, stakeholders and team about what they need from our flagship event. Use this to develop its theme and format, combining virtual and real-life aspects. 
• Plan & Deliver - Do the legwork that’s needed to deliver this event, including, managing budgets, attendee registration mechanics and supplier liaison. 
• Grow the audience - Bring in new people from different sectors and communities as well as make our digital audience a global one. 
• Develop our income - Bring in new sponsors and partners (and increase their opportunities for engagement) to help pay to the costs of this event. 
• Secure speakers with something to say – Find us rock star speakers who will inspire our audience. 
• Keep the quirky – Don't lose sight of the little things that make our events special. This year we ditched our registration desks, had a big pink sofa centre stage and hosted an after-hours jazz band. You’ll beat that.

New events

• Establish and deliver new events - Use the Stronger Things banner to introduce an events programme from scratch.
• Develop our business - Work with our organisation partners to develop new, income-generating, events that help fund our work. 
• Protect our data - Use processes, software and systems in a way that protects our event registration data.

Other work

• Collaborate with colleagues - Work closely with our research, practice and communications teams, ensuring our events are an asset to their work. 
• Muck in - Work alongside the rest of your team (and the rest of the organisation!), sharing in event and member admin, never afraid of getting involved in even the most basic jobs.

Knowledge, skills and experience needed

• Experienced events professional, with a deep understanding and demonstrable background in delivering amazing high-profile events for large audiences.
• Broad-ranging and adaptable, equally comfortable in front of a potential sponsor, attendee spreadsheet and strategy planning session.
• Great communicator, with an ability to write compelling emails and pitch persuasively in-person. 
• Relationship-builder, a natural friend-maker for an organisation that relies on strong professional connections
• Data-lover, who is not just an excellent record keeper, but someone who pushes data to spot gaps and opportunities for our organisation.
• Innovative and entrepreneurial, committed to evolving the experience of our members and event participants
• A champion for our mission, bringing an understanding of community power and a commitment to its principles.

Above all, a friendly and supportive colleague able to work in a highly creative and collaborative environment that encourages autonomy and excellence from all members of the team.

In addition to the advertised salary, we offer: 

• A minimum of 27 days’ holiday a year and ten days holiday over Christmas/New Year
• Highly flexible working and work location arrangements 
• Regular training opportunities 
• A number of other benefits listed in the job description.

For further details of the role and benefits on offer, and how to apply please refer to the attachment.  Full information about the role including the Head of Events Job Description / Person Specification can also be found on the jobs page of the New Local website.

If you wish to discuss this role, please get in touch to arrange a discussion to take place before Thursday 16 June.  After this date we will be happy to explore your questions at the interview stage. 

We are currently seeking a Campaign Manager to join our newly formed Marketing & Income Generation team, who play a vital role in reaching and engaging with millions of cat owners and cat lovers across the UK. You will join a team of passionate, talented and highly engaged people who are always looking to find new and innovative ways to achieve a greater impact to benefit cats. You will join us working 35 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £44,789.56 per annum plus excellent benefits.

This is a remote based role however monthly travel for team meetings may be required.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2021, despite all of the challenges, we helped 137,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 389 cats a day!

You will be joining us at an extremely exciting time in Cats Protection’s history, having recently set out our ambitious strategic direction to benefit the welfare of many more cats in the UK. You would sit within the Brand & Marketing team who are responsible for…

• The development and consistent activation of our brand
• An integrated and co ordinated marketing approach across the charity
• Consistently representing our?vision, mission and values?through our brand to build?greater engagement with?our key audiences

Responsibilities of our Campaign Manager:

As Campaign Manager, you will be responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of effective and ambitious multi-channel marketing and communications campaigns. You will collaborate with a number of internal clients to define campaign briefs that meet objectives and respect budget and time constrains. In addition to this you will monitor our campaign progress from planning and execution to ensure it remains focused and effective and delivering the greatest impact for cats.

What we’re looking for in our Campaign Manager:

• Significant experience in a multi-channel marketing and comms campaign / project management role
• Experience in both on and offline advertising
• Experience of briefing creatives and media in both in-house and external partner organisations
• A solid working knowledge of marketing and advertising practices and methods
• A good understanding of campaign metrics and reporting

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £44,789.56 plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Campaign Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 29th June 2022

Virtual/in-person interviews: 7th & 8th July 2022

Please note, should we receive a large amount of applications for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date.

Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm.  We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Huntington's Disease Association is a UK registered charity that supports people affected by Huntington's disease across England and Wales. We provide information, advice and support to families, friends, and healthcare professionals.

As an experienced Volunteer Manager, you will work with and inspire those who volunteer for the charity. You will lead them in line with the vision, mission and values of the charity and work to fulfil the goals of our strategic plan. You will strengthen our current volunteering strands with effective governance and great communication. You will go on to develop new volunteering opportunities within the charity.

You will manage our volunteer-led Branches and Support groups who offer peer support, fundraising opportunities and activities locally. You will also manage HD Voice, our panel of volunteers, who contribute to the internal development of the charity and ensure that the voice of the Huntington’s community is at the heart of research into the condition.

You will co-ordinate all aspects of the volunteer journey from recruitment, selection, induction, training and ongoing support and develop effective policies, procedures and guidance for volunteers as well as developing an effective monitoring and evaluation process.

We are looking for someone with strong volunteer management skills who has experience of training volunteers and of writing policies, procedures and guidance in line with data protection guidance. Also someone with great communication and relationship management skills who has experience of managing volunteers at all stages of their volunteer journey.   

There will be regular evening and weekend work as many of our volunteers work themselves so need the support out of office hours. There will be a need for travel across England and Wales.

We offer great benefits including 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, a pension scheme with 3% employer contribution, a tax-free working from home allowance, a Medicash scheme, a flexible working approach, a supportive and positive working environment and fantastic learning and development opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities in our recruitment process and in order to find out how well we are doing, we collect monitoring data. This will not form part of the selection process in any way and will be used for monitoring purposes only. The completion of this form is voluntary.

The Huntington's Disease Association is looking for someone with the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of adults at risk, children and young people. We follow safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the people we work with. We require the successful candidate to provide two employment references and undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for enhance disclosure before joining the charity.

Full details of how we securely handle the data you provide to us as part of the recruitment process can be found in our privacy notice for job applicants on our website.

To apply, please email a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability and detailing how you meet each of the requirements in the person specification along with a copy of your CV to [email protected] hda. org. uk. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 5 July 2022
Interviews will be in London on Tuesday 19 July 2022

RNIB's Telemarketing Team is made up of 75 home based Telephone Fundraisers, who are responsible for delivering up to 80 outbound customer service and income generating fundraising campaigns each year.

We are seeking 3 Senior Telephone Fundraisers to work as a front-line Telephone Fundraiser, to contribute to the growth of fundraising net income through contacting individuals and converting them into supporters and advocates of the organisation, using the telephone as a route to market.

Also provide support to the Team Leader, acting as cover for a team of 15 Telephone Fundraisers in Team Leader absence.

Purpose of job:

• Contributing to the growth of fundraising net income by contacting members of the public with a variety of fundraising products.
• Ensuring the delivery of excellent customer service on every call, which will include Fundraising and Non-Fundraising (survey) calls.
• Responsible for day-to-day supervision of the team, in Team Leader absence, escalating to Team Leader as appropriate.

You will have experience of working in an outbound call centre environment and delivering in a customer service and sales role, this will include knowledge of using outbound telephony systems and a web-based platform. You will also have experience of supporting with, and responding to, safeguarding cases.

In exchange we offer a competitive salary, a stimulating and supportive working environment and a benefits package including:

• 26 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), which increase with service.
• Excellent pension schemes

If you would like to apply for this great job opportunity please review the documents linked below, then click "Apply Online" at the bottom of this page and complete our application form, telling us how you meet the Specialist Skills, Knowledge and Experience criteria (Section 1 of the person specification). Guidance for completion can be found on each page of the application form

We're the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and we're here for everyone affected by sight loss. Working for us means working for one of the UK's biggest charities, supporting almost two million people living with sight loss in the UK.

Salary: £17,862- £19,648 (Pro rata)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 25 hours per week (Flexibility required, core hours 4-9pm Monday -Friday with some daytime/weekend work dependent)

Big Issue Invest is the social investment arm of The Big Issue. BII helps prevent poverty and creates opportunities for communities by providing finance, from unsecured loans to equity investment, to sustainable social enterprises, charities and ventures.

We are now looking for an experienced investment professional to join our small lending team. The suitable candidate will be a self-starter, highly motivated and keen to work with social enterprises and charities. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, knowledge of business models operated by social enterprises, who is outgoing and who can demonstrate through an assessment process accountancy skill and the ability to assess organisations for debt finance. 

The role involves managing a portfolio of 20 clients, sourcing, assessing and taking through the credit process new applicants, promoting the work of BII and providing applicants with support during the assessment process. This is a multi-functional role, ideally suited to someone who can manage their own workload efficiently and contribute to a highly successful small team of like-minded people.

Benefits

We offer 

• Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
• Incremental sick pay starting at 5 days per rolling year
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension 
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Comprehensive flexible working policy open to all staff
• Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes
• Health benefits include life cover, a health Cashplan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies

Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any contract of employment

Workplace details

This role can be based anywhere in the UK, with occasional travel to our head office in London. 

Big Issue Invest is committed to equal opportunities and committed to promoting and enhancing diversity, equality and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applicants from all members of the community and particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA, and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

Are you a highly organised project manager with a killer eye for detail? Do you have professional experience and up-to-date knowledge of the mental health challenges facing young people who have experienced trauma? Are you a skilled facilitator with top notch communication skills, able to engage people and maximise learning? We’re looking for a talented Programme Manager to join our small but mighty team!

Role Purpose

• To manage, monitor and deliver Advantaged Thinking programmes, products and resources that provide genuine value and lasting impact for our network of Foyers (youth homelessness projects) and their young people. 
• To create and develop effective new programmes that answer a need or ambition of the network and/or young people.

Objectives

1. To effectively manage and deliver large national programmes and smaller initiatives to a high standard, on time, within budget, and maximising the positive impact on Foyer staff and young people.

2. Utilise your professional knowledge/experience of mental health and complex needs to create new materials, resources and training that build capacity and resilience of Foyer staff to meet the needs of young people who have faced the most challenging circumstances.

Duties & Accountabilities

Programmes and Innovation:

• Design and delivery

1. Work alongside the Head of Programmes and Network to design and deliver effective programmes for young people and staff from the Foyer network in line with our strategic aims. 

2. Collect insights into and aspirations of young people and staff from the Foyer network to ensure our ‘programme offer’ adds genuine value and is relevant to the current needs and wants.

3. Use your professional knowledge and experience of mental health and complex needs to positively influence programme design and delivery, ensuring the accuracy, relevancy and up-to-date nature of the information and practices. 

4. Facilitate engaging and effective workshops and training sessions with our network and young people as part of our programmes.

• Relationship building

1. Co-create and co-deliver key elements of programmes with young people where it is appropriate and meaningful to do so, in line with our strategy.

2. Build positive working relationships with external peer organisations who are co-running programmes.

3. Build and maintain positive relationships with our funders, reporting to them in a timely manner and sharing our learnings openly.

• Project management

1. Lead on the project management and logistics of specific national programmes including related administration, eg dates, travel, venues etc.

2. Manage the dissemination of small grants to young people.

3. Work with the Head of Programmes and Network to manage and monitor the budget for each programme. 

• Learning and impact

1. Design and implement effective outcome and impact monitoring tools for the key programmes and initiatives, working with the Foyers to build insights on the effectiveness of the programmes.

2. Manage and convene learning cohorts for key programmes to deepen the learning and maximise benefit for the people engaged in the offer.

3. Develop, design and disseminate new Advantaged Thinking learning materials to cascade the benefits and learnings from our programmes to all members of our network and the wider sector. 

4. Work with the Head of Programmes and Network to identify opportunities for new programmes in line with our strategic aims and the goals and aspirations of the network. 

Network

1. Contribute to building and maintaining key relationships with service level staff and young people in the network, as well as other relevant stakeholders.

2. Use your local-level relationships to spot opportunities for growth and product sales, liaising with our Director of Development and Partnerships to follow up leads.

3. Foster a culture of high aspiration within and beyond the Foyer network, and support the development of staff working with young people.

4. From time to time, attend and support the delivery of network events, training and Foyer visits to deepen your working knowledge and relationships with Foyers and young people across the entirety of our network. 

5. Influence the organisation’s strategic direction using the learning from day-to-day interactions with our network.

General

1. To apply the Foyer Federation’s policies and procedures and ensure compliance with relevant obligations, including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Data Protection and Equal Opportunities.

2. To ensure your own continuing professional development by undergoing training and other activities.

3. To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required.

This job description may be amended from time to time, as the needs of the organisation require.
 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience and Skills:

1. Experience in building, nurturing and managing complex relationships both with youth work and/or housing professionals and young people.

2. Demonstrable expertise in all of the following areas: 

• Project management

• Programme delivery including training and facilitation

• Building positive relationships

• Learning and outcome management.

3. Recent professional experience and knowledge of the mental health issues that impact young people.

4. Experience of securing buy-in and engagement in programmes and events involving young people and practitioners.

5. Evidence of using an Advantaged Thinking or another asset based approach to innovate in a professional, voluntary or personal capacity.

6. Experience of communicating with and influencing practitioners, managers, commissioners, statutory agencies and other stakeholders involved in developing and delivering young people’s services.

7. Demonstrable insight into the future potential and needs of different groups of young people who are unable to live at home, the services that work with them, and the opportunities to create Advantaged Thinking solutions.

8. Capable of using various technology platforms (e.g. Microsoft, Apple products,  Zoom, Google suite) and other communications tools and approaches including Social Media platforms.

Attitudes and Behaviours:

8. A proactive and determined team player with a can-do attitude who enjoys working collaboratively, drawing on, facilitating and supporting the talents of others across different functions.

9. Exceptional planning and organisational skills, able to work under pressure and prioritise competing tasks to meet deadlines, with a flexible approach to meeting the changing demands of project activity.

10. A keen eye for detail and accuracy. Able to distil and communicate the key information and learnings to a wide range of audiences in a concise manner. 

11. Clear and personable communicator and relationship-builder, both orally and written. Empathetic with good listening skills – able to understand the different needs and perspectives of others and to influence a range of audiences. 

12. Applies Advantaged Thinking in practice, communicating it with others and spotting and developing potential Advantaged Thinkers.

13. An individual who lives the values of the organisation personally and has a  strong commitment to the Foyer Federation’s mission and purpose with an active interest in developing innovative solutions and more effective investment in young people.

14. Collaborative and flexible approach, able to listen, engage and demonstrate tact and diplomacy

Competencies:

15. Building and maintaining relationships

16. Programme delivery and project management

17. Detail-driven and organised

18. Creative and savvy thinker

19. Communicating and influencing

20. Proactive and determined

About T1International

T1International is a non-profit run by people with and impacted by type 1 diabetes for people with type 1 diabetes. We do not accept funding from the pharmaceutical industry or any medical device manufacturer to maintain our independence and ability to speak out freely.

T1International is leading the charge in the fight for affordable insulin and supplies worldwide. We believe in a world where everyone with type 1 diabetes has the opportunity to thrive, with affordable and sustainable access to the medicine and supplies they need. We are an international organization, founded in the UK. We are patient led in our work and values, and our team and community reflect a range of allies from caregivers, to parents, to partners to those committed to health equity work.

In 2019, we became a registered 501(c)(3). T1International USA is a financially independent organization but works as a subdivision of T1International. All macro-level strategy and leadership is led by the global T1International team. T1International and T1International USA are both purely remote teams, with staff throughout the United States and abroad. T1I is a remote office environment; you will collaborate with colleagues and advocates who are based across the United Kingdom and the United States. 

T1International is also a woman-led organisation that celebrates equity, diversity, and inclusiveness on our team, with our volunteers, and among our partners. We strongly encourage candidates who identify as people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ, and/or gender non-conforming to apply.

About the role

The role of the Global Advocacy Manager (GAM) will be to support our advocates around the world as they carry out advocacy plans to improve the lives of people with diabetes in their communities. The GAM will be responsible for providing advocacy training through our toolkit and online training model, working to implement and update our systems for monitoring successes, and helping advocates overcome challenges. This is a new role at T1International, taking on the work previously done by the Executive Director and informed by a recent consultant assessment of our tools. 

T1International currently has two Advocacy Managers in the USA who support our 37 US-based volunteer Chapters. There will likely be some learning and overlap between this role and those roles. The person taking on this role needs to be prepared to build upon our existing systems and processes to formalize this role, while maintaining strong attention to detail and executing exceptional communication skills to ensure supportive and balanced engagement with advocates in a variety of challenging situations. 

Responsibilities

• Work closely with T1International’s Executive Director to understand the communities and individuals we work with and to get to know our health advocacy training, tools and resources 

• Deliver regular advocacy trainings and coordinate monthly meetings and collaboration with and between advocates across the world in many different time zones

• Coordinate Global Advocacy Network (GAN) volunteers and work closely with advocacy partners; assign tasks, and offer continued support in carrying out advocacy plans

• Continue the formalization of the advocacy training program by implementing and creating standard operating procedures that allow for country and case flexibility 

• Prepare content for monthly meetings (resources, guidance, talking points) as needed

• Upkeep and utilize our monitoring and evaluation process for the advocacy training, including tracking long-term impacts and key indicators necessary for reporting to funders and securing future funding 

• Potential to monitor and track budgets for advocacy projects and/or advocacy grants 

• Continually review what is working and what needs improvement with advocacy training, support and engagement of T1International’s GANvolunteers and other partners

• Communicate regularly and promptly with supporters, contacts, partners, media, and stakeholders; building strong working relationships 

• Act as a supportive external ambassador of the organization, represent T1I to key external constituencies when needed, including both formal and informal presentations such as making speeches, and attending conferences and other meetings as necessary

• Understand and continually learn about the needs of the community to build capacity and and support advocates

• Any other duties highlighted by the Executive Director and mutually agreed

Person Specifications

• Demonstrated experience with global and digitally-led advocacy related to health, ideally patient-led advocacy

• Direct personal experience with diabetes or from a community that is underrepresented in the diabetes space preferred, including strong understanding of the lived experience, management, treatment, terminology and impacts of type 1 diabetes (and other types of diabetes)

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; outstanding leadership qualities and the ability to inspire and connect with diabetes advocates and community leaders

• Is able to prioritize, work independently with deadlines and goals, think critically, and problem-solve with good, independent judgement

• Strong track record of consistency and results with monitoring and evaluation 

• Comfortable executing big-picture community organizing and programming strategy as well as detailed tactical plans, and moving between these levels

• Works effectively as a member of a team and communicates to resolve any conflict or confusion 

• Strong virtual presentation, training, and facilitation skills with an emphasis on inclusion/equity

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills; keen attention to detail; ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects at various stages of completion with minimal direct supervision

• Good problem-solving skills and a positive, professional attitude with sound judgment, flexibility, and determination within a young and growing team and organization

• Ambitious and results-oriented initiative and a desire to learn, pitch-in, and anticipate new projects; ability to collaborate, including working closely with staff and volunteer team within T1I, as well as with external partners

• Demonstrable stakeholder management skills, including but not limited to: recruiting and mobilizing volunteer supporters to take action, lead groups, and conflict management

• An absolute commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards, including discretion and an absolute commitment to maintain confidentiality 

• A understanding and alignment with T1International's mission, vision and approach to sustainable change

• Experience with computers, Google Workspace, social media, and database programs, including working knowledge and experience with Salesforce, desirable

• Is fluent in English (written and oral); other languages desirable

To apply, please see more details on our website. We will request:

1. Resume (2 pages max)

2. Cover Letter addressing person specifications (2 pages max)

3. Work Sample: a community-facing resource or communication with advocates or volunteers

Are you the SVP's next Legacy Manager? Someone with the experience, drive, resilience, agility, creativity, and flair to implement the recommendations of its recent strategic legacy review to grow income from gifts in wills and in-memoriam fundraising at national and regional level?  Then this is a great opportunity to join a busy, ambitious, and friendly team for your next career move in legacy fundraising or individual giving.  Perhaps you are a legacy officer wishing to move into management or an experienced legacy manager in a small charity wanting experience at a national charity.

Using the experience and skills you have already gained in the charity sector, in legacy fundraising or individual giving, you will work closely with the Head of Fundraising to support members and staff to establish legacy giving across the Society. Through stronger donor relationships and increased income from gifts in wills and in-memoriam donations, we will ensure the Society is able to continue responding with its services and acts of kindness to so many people who will need our help, now and into the future.

Working Hours: You will be contracted to work 30 hours per week (full-time hours may be considered as part of the 2023/24 budgetary review).

Location: Remote or hybrid with the option to work from our London or Bradford office depending on location. (There will be occasional travel to the London or Bradford offices for in-person meetings, training, or team development days and visits to our projects as and when required.)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £28,997 - £33,521 per annum pro rata (plus London Weighting if applicable)

Benefits Package: 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays, a competitive pension scheme, employee assistance programme, retail discounts, birthday day off, buy/sell holiday scheme, enhanced paid leave, cycle to work scheme, free will writing service and lots more.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To implement the recommendations of the strategic legacy review.
• To ensure momentum and progress with the new legacy fundraising strategy including creation of new materials, the promotion and execution of campaigns, identifying and organising engagement opportunities and stewardship events, and overseeing legacy training to staff and members.
• To put in place new ideas, plans and recommendations to grow income from legacies and in-memoriam donations to meet financial targets.
• To develop and grow the legacy fundraising pipeline against agreed targets and KPIs, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on a regular basis.
• To provide and oversee the administration of legacy enquiries, pledges, and notifications of legacy gifts.
• To identify, recruit and manage the Society’s Legacy Ambassadors and Legacy Champions.
• To act as a source of specialist knowledge for the Society in legacy fundraising, legacy marketing, and legacy administration.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL NEED:

• To be passionate about legacy giving and willing to inspire, enthuse and engage with key stakeholders across the Society
• Demonstrable experience and skills in either legacy fundraising, legacy marketing, legacy administration, or individual giving
• A good level of knowledge and understanding of legacy fundraising and the legacy sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, be empathetic, and handle challenging, sensitive conversations
• Good organisation skills with the ability to lead on projects and bring people on board
• Good time management with the ability to juggle many priorities and competing deadlines
• Good attention to detail with the ability to handle complex legal and financial information
• To be a creative thinker with flair and an ability to problem solve and think out of the box

In return, we’ll provide you with the opportunity to work for a welcoming organisation that offers support, guidance, training, and development.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel you have the relevant experience and skills to fulfil this role successfully, please apply in the first instance with your CV. All suitable applicants will be sent a short application form to complete.

Closing Date: 14th July 2022

Deadline for Application Packs: 19th July 2022

Interviews: 28th July 2022

Previous candidates need not apply. Unfortunately, if you have not received a response within four weeks of your application, you have not been successful on this occasion.

Whilst we ask that staff have sympathy with the Society’s Christian values, religion is not considered in recruitment as we value people of all faiths or none.

ABOUT THE SVP:

The St Vincent de Paul Society is an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need.

Our work is based on person-to-person contact and spending time with people is our greatest gift. Motivated by their faith, our 10,000 volunteer members in England and Wales are committed to meaningful and long-term befriending in their local communities. They visit people in their homes, hospital, prison, and care homes on a regular basis and offer sincere friendship and practical support such as food, furniture or financial help where needed and they organise trips and events for older and isolated people. We offer help to anyone regardless of faith, ethnicity, status, or sexual orientation.