Are you a strong and inspirational leader committed to developing and delivering the strategic vision of a charity?

Executive Recruit is recruiting on behalf of the Woodlands Hospice Charitable Trust, which is a registered charity dedicated to providing hospice care for the people of North Liverpool, South Sefton and Kirkby in Knowsley. The charity is committed to delivering the best possible practice and development of Specialist Palliative Care for people with life-limiting illnesses and complex needs. At every stage of your illness, the charity honours a patient’s right to dignity and respect by aiming to improve the quality of life for patients and their families.

We are looking for an outstanding person, who passionately shares the values of the organisation and has the ability to lead the charity into a new phase of development. The new Chief Executive will make their mark at a crucial time when there will be ample opportunity to make a real and lasting contribution.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and deliver on the Hospice Charitable Trust strategic vision.
• Take responsibility for overall leadership, management, performance, governance and development of the Hospice Charitable Trust.
• Take responsibility for the efficient, effective and safe running of the Hospice Charitable Trust, ensuring the organisation meets its professional financial, statutory and legal obligations.
• Work with Woodlands Hospice clinical and organisational leaders to support the continuous improvement of specialist palliative care services for patients and their families.
• Be an ambassador for the Hospice Charitable Trust, representing it, and building strong relationships with stakeholders including NHS, corporate and individual supporters and the media.
• Support Woodlands Hospice CQC Registered Manager in meeting fundamental standards of quality and safety under the Hospice CQC Registration, ensuring patient and family services meet or exceed regulatory standards.
• Undertake continual personal development to maintain professional registration and to keep pace with developing needs in hospice care and the charitable sector as well as individual needs.
• Oversee all Human Resource issues for staff including disciplinary, capability issues, sickness absence management taking the most senior role in accordance with HR policy e.g. dismissals, final stage sickness.
• Overall responsibility for developing and implementing the Financial Strategy (Income and Expenditure) in conjunction with the Board of Trustees, setting and agreeing the financial budgets.
• Develop existing and build new income streams and financial controls which can protect the financial security of the Hospice Charitable Trust.

About you

The new Chief Executive could come from a range of relevant backgrounds, but will need to hit the ground running in terms of charity/healthcare sector experience and knowledge.

Required Experience:

• Significant experience as a Senior Manager, Assistant Director, Chief Executive or CEO.
• Experience of working in the charitable sector that offers the breadth and depth of knowledge required to meet the demands of the role.
• Demonstrable experience of strategic planning.
• Experience of influencing key stakeholders.
• Experience of networking with potential partners and experience of business development.
• Experience of financial management at organisational or department level.
• Experience of leading, implementing and thriving on major change – both cultural and organisational.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced and developing organisation.
• Professional or Management qualification to degree/post-graduate level.

If you are keen to make a positive difference in improving the quality of life for patients and their families, then we would love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV by applying to this advert. If your experience is deemed suitable you will be sent an application form to be considered for further review.

Wirral Ark is looking for an experienced, proactive innovator as its new Chief Executive to help us both consolidate and build upon our current provision. Your experience might come from the charity, homelessness or housing sectors – but it is your personality that will be important to us.

The overall purpose of the role is to work with the Chair, Board and staff to maintain a clear and compelling vision for the organisation whilst effectively delivering our mission to reduce the impact of homelessness on the Wirral.

The new CEO will also be responsible for growing our business by developing an asset base and services that can help the organisation achieve its strategic objective to become substantially independent from government income streams in the medium to long term.

History of the charity 

Wirral Churches’ Ark Project, known as Wirral Ark, is a registered charity that exists to provide accommodation for the homeless, under the MainStay framework, as well as providing support and guidance for individuals to secure long-term accommodation.  We offer services throughout the region. 

We started life in 1991 as a temporary shelter. The service was set up by the Wallasey Council of Christian Churches with the aim of offering emergency accommodation for those who found themselves homeless.

Wirral Ark has evolved enormously over the years and now offers a whole range of support provision for homeless people. These include isolated people with mental health or substance problems, current and ex-offenders, former rough sleepers and people who are begging or street drinking. 

Through our work, we have become experts at working with, and supportively housing, people with complex problems – for example, people with severe mental health problems, a lifelong alcohol addiction, very challenging behaviour, or a combination of these and other issues. Our support pathway is designed for people with particularly complex needs. Its function is to help them into securing a permanent and sustainable home which they will remain in.

New leadership

Wirral Ark has undergone a significant period of growth in the last 4 years, increasing turnover from around £875K in 2017 to £1.2M in 2020, with a budget for around £1.3M in 2021.

Wirral Ark has successfully diversified its income during this period. It has done so in a climate of continuous cost cutting of welfare and homelessness support - both at a local and national level. The income of the charity is derived largely from Wirral Borough Council and primarily from  its Supporting People Contracts and Housing Benefit. Wirral Ark has targets to grow its own independent income from fundraising activities and the creation of income streams derived from its subsidiary, the Wirral Ark Trading CIC.

We believe this strategy is putting Wirral Ark into a robust position and will gives us a strong platform to further improve and build rounds our services. There are several important aspects of the work for Wirral Ark are still under development. We are now looking for an excellent leader to take us to the next level.

The charity have a stakeholder pension open to all employees satisfying the auto-enrolment criteria with employees currently contributing 5% and the charity 3%. Other options could be negotiated within the package.

To apply, please download the attached application form and job pack - including application guidance notes, person specification, job description and other key information.

Trusts, Foundations and Research Officer

About us

Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children's Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 330,000 patients and families we care for every year.

The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward.

In Spring 2020 we launched our £3m Children's Mental Health Appeal. Our 7 in 10 Appeal highlights that 70% of young people with a mental health condition are currently missing out on vital mental health interventions at a sufficiently early age. The Appeal is aiming to raise vital funds to enhance inpatient and community mental health services at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, enabling more children to access the treatment they need at the time they need it, an already vitally needed service which is seeing increasing demand due to the impact of Covid-19.

About this role:

Alder Hey Children’s Charity is seeking to appoint a Trusts and Foundations Officer who will help to increase and maintain income from charitable trusts and foundations. The post holder will manage a portfolio of prospects and donors and will also be responsible for developing a prospect research programme that will support both the Trusts and Foundations, and Major Giving income streams.

The key aims of this post are:

• To support the Trusts and Foundations Partnerships Manager and Director of Philanthropy to manage and grow income from charitable trusts and foundations, and major donors.
• To co-ordinate a rolling programme of applications, updates and reports with small to medium sized Trusts and Foundations against an agreed work plan.
• To develop and carry out a regular programme of prospect research into new trusts and foundations and high net-worth individuals, using prospect lists and databases.
• To raise an annually agreed personal target to contribute towards the overall Trusts and Foundations and Major Giving annual target

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Successfully and professionally managing a portfolio of existing and prospective trusts and through tailored written correspondence, timely reporting, telephone contact and face to face meetings
• Writing high-quality, detailed and targeted proposals and applications to new and existing trusts and foundations, using strong cases for support
• Conducting excellent account management, meeting donors needs as required, fostering long-term positive relationships.
• Working effectively with charity and hospital staff and other internal stakeholders to identify new funding opportunities and secure timely updates for reporting purposes
• Working with Alder Hey Children’s Charity’s Stewardship Officer to develop timely and engaging reports, case studies and other media pieces to feed back to current and prospective donors
• Researching individual Trusts and Foundations and high net-worth individuals to determine their suitability as new prospects in relation to Alder Hey Children’s Charity’s current and future funding needs
• Identifying philanthropic advisers and other bodies who could initiate introductions to new donors for Alder Hey Children’s Charity
• Undertaking administrative responsibilities including writing thank you letters, agreeing grant agreements and updating internal donor records to ensure effective information management
• Keeping up to date on UK donor trends.

Our Values

Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our Hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families. Our values are:

Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable.

Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims.

Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it.  We work together to share and grow. We inspire others.

Magical: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients.  

Location

We're open to this role being home based, office based or a mix of the two (our offices are located on site at Alder Hey in Liverpool).

How to apply

You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV, and a covering letter which explains how you meet the requirements of the role.

Closing date: 14 March 2021

Interview date: 25 March 2021

The Hospice is looking to recruit a professional and enthusiastic Marketing & Communications Manager.

Job Summary
• The post holder will be responsible for the development and delivery of the marketing and communications strategy for St. Rocco’s Hospice.
• Implementing the effective development of internal and external communications to key audiences and stakeholders.
• Providing leadership to the Marketing & Communications Team (MCT) in order to achieve agreed targets.
• Maintaining the high reputation of the Hospice in all areas of work.
Please see our website and job description for further details.

Normal hours of work will be 30 hours per week worked between Monday to Sunday at days and times notified by your line manager. These hours do not include a 30 mins unpaid meal break which you will be entitled to take if you work a shift lasting longer than 6 hours. You may be required to work additional hours to those published.

Salary: £21,600.00 per annum

An attractive package of benefits for employed staff T&C's apply:

Contributory Company Group Pension Plan, (If you are a member of the NHS Pension Scheme, you have the option of continuing in this scheme), Life Assurance and a Medical Cash Plan - T&C’s apply, free onsite parking, annual holiday entitlement in any holiday year is 7 working weeks, inclusive of all public holiday entitlement. Part-time employees’ annual holiday entitlement accrues on a pro-rata basis.

(Benefits may be different for Bank / Contract for Services Workers T&C's apply).

The posts are not salary incremental posts and pay reviews are at the discretion of the Hospice.

St Rocco’s Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory receipt of DBS if applicable, 2 references and documentary proof of right to work in the UK. 

A referral to Occupational Health in relation to Health and Safety aspects of the role may be made prior to employment, however the offer of employment will not be conditional upon this.

Please note: St. Rocco's Hospice is not part of the NHS and is not licensed to sponsor foreign nationals. All offers of employment are subject to / conditional upon satisfactory documentary proof of right to work in the UK.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

As the Hospice meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants (staff and volunteers) who are offered employment based at the Hospice or in patient facing roles will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions.

Closing Date: 31-3-2021, with interviews being held on an on-going basis so apply today!
Please note: This role may be removed before the original end date or extended without prior notice.

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER,

DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE (DARO)

£30,942 - £33,797 PER ANNUM

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

FULL TIME, 36.5 HOURS PER WEEK

2 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO), part of the directorate of Corporate Communications, develops the relationship between the University and its alumni and other supporters, linking this to philanthropic commitment to the University.

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for two years.  The position is available immediately, and joins the team at an exciting time. The successful candidate will be responsible for cultivating and nurturing the relationships with those capable of making significant financial gifts to University of Chester, acting as Campaign Lead for a Major initiative over the term the post, which meets the university’s strategic priorities.

You will plan, develop and manage relationships with senior-level alumni, Trusts and Foundations, and other supporters, in order to secure financial support for the strategic objectives of the University, collaborating closely with members of academic faculty and the Senior Executive Team.

You will have a proven track record of fundraising or equivalent experience of generating income and meeting targets, with a wide understanding of philanthropy, and why people give. The successful candidate will be a results driven, strategic thinker with the ability to build and nurture transformative internal and external relationships. You will be a strong written and verbal communicator and passionate about your work, and the difference higher education can make in our communities and society.

The post is normally based in Chester, with some travel expected to meet the needs of the post (the DARO are currently working remotely).

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Helena Astbury, Head of Development and Alumni Relations on +44 (0)1244 511005 .

Candidates may download further details from our website  and apply for the post via our Online Recruitment Website quoting reference number RA006036.

Closing date: Monday 8th March 2021.

An opportunity has arisen to join our charity Passion for Learning.  If you are keen to promote and support the enrichment, education and mental well-being of school age children, then we'd love to hear from you.

The role of the Fundraising and Development Manager is integral to the smooth delivery of our key services.

We would welcome applications from experienced fundraisers who are able to meet the criteria in the role description:

• Developing and managing a fundraising strategy to promote and enable the strategic aims of the organisation, both short and long term.

• Initiating and maintaining a strong portfolio of business partners willing to provide innovative support to our organisation and beneficiaries. 

• Supporting the work of the Senior Leadership Team. 

Holidays 

5.6 weeks per year plus public holidays

Hours 

37 hours per week to be worked flexibly to meet the requirements of the organisation 

Workbase 

Office in Ellesmere Port but with travel across Cheshire West 

Working remotely while restrictions are in place 

Checks 

DBS check and professional references

Role Purpose 

The role holder is responsible for the funding and partnerships which enable the organisation to achieve its objectives. From successfully applying for funding from various sources, to stewarding donors and corporate partners, the role holder is responsible for maintaining a strong funding pipeline in line with the organisation’s ambitions for growth. 

The role holder will help to inform and support the work of the senior leadership team. 

Responsibilities

Deliver an agreed income target, with significant growth year on year.

• Research potential funding sources and opportunities to create high-quality, compelling funding applications to grant making trusts and foundations to accurately reflect the organisation’s impact for beneficiaries. 

• Steward existing donors and corporate partners who sponsor Passion for Learning’s work, involving them in projects as appropriate to safeguard their continued support. 

• Maintain the funding pipeline with sufficient applications and requests for support to meet the organisation’s needs, regularly feeding back on outcomes to the senior leadership team. 

• Provide impact reports to funders and supporters based on organisational data, case studies and beneficiary feedback, reflecting the achievement of expected funding outcomes. 

• Develop new, sustainable major donor and corporate relationships, through cold prospecting, existing networks and working closely with the senior leadership team and existing supporters, to identify new prospects within their networks. 

• Produce high quality written proposals and make verbal presentations / face to face asks to a range of audiences. 

• Contribute to the social media and communications channels for the organisation, working with the team on key messages, posts and press releases as required. 

• Produce fundraising communications and promotional materials for relevant stakeholders with the support of the team.

• To undertake administration duties associated with submitting applications, thanking donors, completing end of grant reports and regular donor communications. 

• Ensure adherence to the relevant charity legislation and the Institute of Fundraising’s Codes of Fundraising Practice. 

• Generate written reports and funding updates for management as required. 

• Carry out other, reasonable duties, as requested by the CEO, including attendance at events and meetings, as and when required. 

• Work as a positive member of the team, contributing to continuous improvement through flexible and creative responses and supporting the growth/evolution and development of the organisation to meet the developing vision. 

• Together with other members of the team, act as a champion for the organisation; representing and positively promoting the organisation at all times.

• Work inclusively and undertake all work in accordance with PfL’s values, policies, principles and procedures.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Educated to degree level

• Excellent standard of literacy, numeracy and IT competency 

• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the challenges faced by Passion for Learning beneficiaries 

• Fundraising Qualification

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE  

(Paid or Voluntary) 

• Experience in fundraising to secure income from diverse sources including multi-year grants 

• Experience in networking and working collaboratively, demonstrating an understanding of the voluntary and community sector

• Experience of the charity sector 

• Knowledge of the education sector 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• High level of communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to deliver presentations professionally, taking account of diverse audience needs and to maximise impact 

• Ability to be proactive and to problem solve, including seeking creative or imaginative solutions 

• Able to demonstrate commitment to innovation and ability to support innovation and continuous improvement in practice

• Self-motivated and self-disciplined, able to prioritise own workload and deliver to deadlines

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, managing stakeholder communication and working to agreed plans 

• Good organisational skills and ability to work across a number of tasks and work areas

• Experience of communications across multiple channels 

PERSONAL  ATTRIBUTES & OTHER FACTORS 

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and ‘can do’ attitude

• Ability to work and travel flexibly 

• Positive, professional and pragmatic approach 

• Commitment to equality and diversity

• Full driving licence with use of a vehicle

• Clear enhanced DBS and satisfactory references 

• Interest in social enterprise and in collaboration with other organisations