The Volunteering Coordinator helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by attracting and onboarding sufficient volunteers to support and grow our services and income. You will support your local team to deliver a positive volunteering experience and to attract and retain experienced volunteers.

This person could be based anywhere in the North East i.e. Newcastle, Leeds, Hull or Sheffield. To work from one of our nominated offices.

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year, pro rata.

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people. 

Diversity 
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding 
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• Experience of Managing and supporting volunteers.

• Experience of implementing new working practices within a team.

• Proven experience of supporting and advising others on policies and procedures.

• An understanding of good practice in volunteer management.

• Demonstrable and up to date knowledge of good practice in equality, diversity and inclusion. Demonstrable and up to date knowledge of GDPR and use of Customer Relationship Management systems. 

• Relevant and up to date knowledge of safeguarding principles. 

Desirable 

• Relevant qualification in volunteer management or equivalent. 

• Experience of creating an inclusive work environment for people with a disability.

• Facilitation and/or training skills.

• Personal experience of volunteering.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply 

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above. 

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. 

The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised.If any mandatory fields are missed, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion.

Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

Recovery Support Assistant

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of people? Do you want to work for an organisation that has been providing affordable housing across the UK for over 90 years, as well as caring for the elderly and supporting those who face homelessness?

The Support Assistant role is all about helping to provide supported accommodation to a real mix of people. Often these are people with complex needs and who may have a history of drug or alcohol abuse or homelessness or been recently released from prison.

This isn’t a personal care role, but people say it’s just as rewarding and challenging.

Position: Support Assistant

Location: Huddersfield

Hours: 37.5 hours (part-time also accepted)

Salary: £18.525.00

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 12th December

Job responsibilities

As Support Assistant, you will be key in the day-to-day running of one of the supported housing services. These are not care homes, so there’s no need to provide personal care. The priority in your role includes the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the accommodation, including customers.

Working with people who have a range of needs, you could be doing any number of things. From supporting customers in conversations with calls from their GP, Social Services, or Benefits teams – to dealing with the emergency services including the Police and Ambulance, when the need arises.

You’ll log all incidents to make sure there is an accurate record of events. And when a customer leaves, you will clean and prepare their room, ready for the next occupant. Whilst this is a full time role, applications are welcome from those who would like to work part time hours (16 - 22.5 hours per week).

Who we’re looking for

At times this role can be challenging but most of the time it can be incredibly rewarding. You will need to be resilient, empathetic and able to leave your work at work and not take it home with you.

As a minimum requirement you’ll need:

• Experience of working with people in a customer facing environment

Ideally you’ll also have:

• An understanding of supporting vulnerable people – this could include having your own lived experience of homelessness or drug or alcohol addiction

What you’ll get

• 25 days’ holiday, rising to 30 with length of service + 8 bank holidays per year
• Option to ‘buy’ up to an extra 5 days’ holiday
• 2 days paid leave on top for volunteering
• Paid overtime or Time Off in Lieu – if you do more hours than contracted hours we’ll give you that time back
• Pension scheme where if you pay 6%, we’ll top it up to a total of15%
• Life Assurance equal to 3x your nominal pay
• Free and confidential counselling services (provided by AXA)
• Eye care scheme, £25 towards a test and £50 towards glasses or lenses needed
• Recognition scheme and long service awards

What you’d be a part of

Between April 2019 and March 2020 here are some of the organisations many achievements:

• Every year over 12,000 people are supported across the country, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
• Supported 3,356 people or households with projects that are funded by the charity side
• The organisation has helped 385 customers develop their employment skills and 238 customers have moved into employment. 147 people have been moved into formal training or volunteering and 11 into apprenticeships
• Through Ladders of Aspiration funding 138 customers have been helped to gain qualifications
• Through the Money Advice service there have been 1,346 referrals and an increase income for customers by £1,162,447
• The organisation has helped support 128 customers facing challenges to live independently and receive support for their needs through the Intensive Intervention scheme

If you’re the kind of person that wants to do a really great job and make a difference to customers, we think you’ll love it here. Sound like a challenge you’d like to take on? Then get in touch and let’s talk about how you can help transform lives and revitalise neighbourhoods.

We encourage applicants from all sections of the community so that the organisation can truly reflect the neighbourhoods in which it works.

You may also have experience in areas such Resettlement Worker, Homelessness, Homeless Project Manager, Homeless Caseworker, Project Coordinator Homelessness, Resettlement Caseworker, Housing Support, Substance Misuse Worker, Recovery Worker, Youth Recovery, Health and Wellbeing Worker, Outreach and Engagement, Wellbeing Recovery Worker, Supported Living, Recovery Worker, Criminal Rehabilitation, Substance Rehabilitation, Recovery Support, Recovery and Resettlement Worker, Homelessness, Social Housing, Housing Officer, Housing Support Worker, Social Housing Support Worker, Dual Diagnosis Worker, Housing Officer, Care and Support Worker, Ex Offender, Service Coordinator, Recovery Lead, Recovery Coordinator, Homeless Recovery Worker, Crisis Recovery Worker, Mental Health Recovery Worker, Housing and Resettlement Worker, Resettlement and Integration, Outreach Resettlement.

Touchstone (registered charity No. 1012053) is a leading voluntary sector agency providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of local people

Self Directed Support Worker (*Male)
NJC Scale Points 07 – 11, starting at £20,092 pa/pro rata
15 hours per week
This role is fixed term for up to 12 months.
Location: Across any postcode area of Leeds

*It is a condition of this role that the successful candidate must be male.  Due to the occupational requirements of this role we are only recruiting Male support workers. Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement (GOR) in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for a male worker to work with our clients.

The temporary contract will be reviewed and may be extended; this will be determined by the individual service user’s needs.

We are looking for an experienced & enthusiastic male support worker to join our expanding team. Delivering 1-1 tailored mental health support to male service users who are receiving a personal budget or direct payment.  Using a person-centred approach to facilitate engagement both at home or within the community to maximise recovery and independence. We are commissioned by Adult social Care to deliver individual packages which may require male staff due to the specific risk issues identified and requirements or preferences of the role.

You will need to have experience of working with male service users who may present a risk to others or themselves. Your case load will be predominantly male service users, but not exclusively.  You will have experience & knowledge of mental health issues, liaising with other agencies, working with support plans and risk plans. You will have knowledge and raise awareness of health issues that affect men and support their specific needs.

Touchstone is committed to developing people and support workers will receive a thorough induction, regular supervision and access to learning and development opportunities.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 9th January 2022
Interviews will be held on: Monday 24th January 2022

Interested?

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can download the application pack.
Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation, a Trans Positive employer and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly, BME and LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone. Further information can be obtained from our equal opportunities policy. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and we do not intend to offer sponsorship for this particular role. You should therefore ensure that you have/will have the right to work in the UK to be able to undertake this role, if appointed, you will be required to provide relevant right to work documents at the point of an offer being made to you.

No agencies please.

Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) provides vital funding and resources to support the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit in providing life-saving medical equipment, parent accommodation for families and essential ward resources. At CHSF they recognise that caring for people with congenital heart disease involves so much more than just treating the heart itself, which is why they care for the heart, mind, family and future. If you are looking to develop your career within an organisation with a mission such as this, then this could be the opportunity for you!

We are looking for a Fundraising Assistant to join the organisation and play an integral role in supporting the Fundraising team across a range of events and activities. The role will be incredibly varied and will involve a range of tasks including thanking supporters, sending out fundraising packs, updating the CRM system, distributing literature for events and ensuring excellent customer service is provided when engaging with supporters at all times. As Fundraising Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the wider fundraising function and will be required to assist in other areas of fundraising including Trust & Foundations and Corporate Fundraising.

To be considered for this role you should be a strong and confident administrator with excellent organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines. You should possess good written communication skills but also be a personable individual and able to communicate with a range of audiences both internal and external to the organisation. Ideally you should have experience working with CRM systems and databases and experience working within the charity sector would be advantageous (but not a pre-requisite). Perhaps most importantly you should be passionate about the wonderful work of this fantastic charity and be committed to working as part of a team to support others to achieve great results. In return for your hard work and dedication you will be well renumerated with a good package of benefits and be joining a supportive team with a great culture.

The close date for the role is 3rd December with proposed dates for interview of 14th / 15th December. If you wish to express your interest in this vacancy early application is advisable, apply here or contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

Morgan Hunt are currently working on a National charity that support those experiencing and fleeing domestic abuse.

Our client is looking for a Domestic Abuse Support Worker to be based in a refuge in the Leeds area on a temporary basis.

Hours of work are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 16:30 - 22:30. There is potential for longer term employment opportunities with the organisation depending on performance in this role.

The role - Domestic Abuse Support Worker;

• Working within accommodation based services to support those fleeing domestic abuse
• Health and safety / building checks of the refuge
• First point of contact for any visitors to the refuge and queries from anyone living within the refuge
• One to one sessions with individuals focusing on strength based outcomes and safety planning

The candidate - Domestic Abuse Support Worker

• Experience and / or knowledge of working within Domestic Abuse services would be advantageous for this role - otherwise, experience of supporting vulnerable people in a Support Worker role
• The ability to remain calm and work under pressure
• An Enhanced DBS is required for this role

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Here at Charity Horizons we are delighted to be partnering with a National Education Charity whose primary aim is to advance the education of young people in mathematics. They do this by working with hundreds of volunteers across the UK to organise maths competitions promoting problem solving and teamwork and other mathematical enrichment activities. As a charity, they are just about to embark on an exciting new period of strategic growth and are looking for talented, committed, ambitious and innovative individuals to help them on their journey - could this be you?

We are looking for an Admin and Finance Officer to work directly on specific activities and support the team by working closely with our incredible volunteers and supporters, providing excellent stewardship and communications, as well as being the first port of call for general and financial enquiries from our supporters. The main duties of this role will be extremely varied and will include importing income data on the UKMT website and entering sales invoice payments onto the website. You will download bank statements, resolve issues with unidentified payments and unpaid invoices, and ensure outgoing payments are made in a timely manner. Another key part of the role will be liaising with accountants, auditors and other relevant parties to ensure financial records are up to date and information is provided accurately.

To be considered for this role you should come to us with previous administration and finance experience. You will have effective organisational, time management and excellent interpersonal skills. Strong customer service skills are a must, as is the ability to solve problems and communicate with people across all levels of the organisation and the general public. A high level of accuracy attention and excellent numeracy skills are also essential. Experience of using Xero, Sage or other accounting software would be advantageous.

The role is largely home-based, but will involve working from the charity’s offices in Thorpe Park 1-2 days a week. This really is a hugely exciting opportunity to join an ambitious, supportive and innovative team at a hugely exciting time as the charity looks to grow and progress and enter an exciting new phase of it’s journey.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

Vacancy:  Seasonal Campaigns Co-ordinator

• Seasonal Campaigns Co-ordinator
• Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap

• £25-28k
• Full time 
• Permanent 
• Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place
• Directorate: UK Programmes

About us  

Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We’ve come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years!

We’ve transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too.

Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come.

At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day.

Vision: 

Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most 

Mission: 

Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal’s mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad 

Strategic aims: 

Within 5 years - 

1. Best in class Muslim Charity 

1. Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for 

1. Most recognizable Muslim charity in the world 

1. Raise over £100 million per annum for good 

Key facts:  

• We are a British Muslim led charity 
• Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.  We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world
• UK staff have been working from home for the last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy

About the role 

We have big ambitions and are looking for a talented Seasonal Campaigns Co-ordinator to help us achieve them.  We are seeking creative thinking, bold ideas, exceptional people skills, and of course an eye for a great campaign concept.  Someone who isn’t afraid of hard work, who shares our values and who wants to be part of something extraordinary. Someone who will effectively promote the great work of our UK programmes via seasonal campaigns, with the ultimate goal of building our supporter base to extend the impact of our work. If you love all things campaigns, want to make a positive difference to the world, and want to own your own work are but also be part of a supportive team  – then this could be the ideal role for you!  

Key areas

• From concept to delivery, design and deliver innovative seasonal campaigns linked to various programmes, projects, activities. 
• Design, deliver and refine an annual campaigning strategy that ensures coherence of our individual campaigns across our entire UK programme offering.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key contacts, including but not limited to, volunteers, schools, local community leaders/groups, statutory services, mosques, and other faith groups.
• Establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and written, internally and externally.
• To provide monitoring and evaluation reports for each of the campaigns.
• To contribute to departments annual workplans.
• To work within a budget for each campaign provided by the Head of UK Programmes. Present a cost breakdown for each campaign before expenditure.
• Provide Marcomms with appropriate data and case study material etc.
• Maintain accurate data, record keeping etc.
• Participate in meetings associated with the work above or as required.

The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time.

About you 

For us, it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it.  Our values are important to us and we’re looking for people who will live and breathe them.

                                                                   

Required  

• Two years working in a campaign’s role
• Excellent knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise a complicated workload
• Willingness to work unsociable hours (during busy periods such as Ramadan and Christmas)
• Team player and positive attitude when working with others

• Adaptable and flexible in working style
• Problem solver
• Welcomes diversity

Desirable  

• Campaigns, communications or marketing qualification
• Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.)
• International development, and/or writing for an organisation which fundraises

Additional information  

Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously.  All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach.

Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information.  Please state the job title in the email title.

Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point.  Please don’t delay in getting your application in to us!

Vacancy:  Admin Officer (Marketing)

• Admin Officer (Marketing)
• Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap

• £21,000 – 24,000
• Full time (would consider 80% FTE)
• Permanent 
• Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place
• Directorate: Marketing

About us  

Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We’ve come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years!

We’ve transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too.

Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come.

At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day.

Vision: 

Transform small change into big difference for those who need us most 

Mission: 

Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal’s mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad 

Strategic aims: 

Within 5 years - 

1. Best in class Muslim Charity 

1. Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for 

1. Most recognisable Muslim charity in the world 

1. Raise over £100 million per annum for good 

Key facts:  

• We are a British Muslim led charity 
• Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.  We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world
• UK staff have been working from home for last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy

About the role 

We are seeking an Admin Officer to provide a comprehensive high calibre administrative support to our Marketing Department.You will help the team by carrying out a range of activities, from organising meetings and events, co-ordinating online information, tracking progress of fundraising, arranging invoices, and speaking to supporters & donors.

The Marketing Department is undergoing big investment with several new roles being recruited.You will learn the ropes of ‘all things marketing’ and be an essential part of this growing team - ensuring we all pull together in the same direction, offer one another support and comradery, so ultimately the charity can have an even greater impact on the world.

Key areas: 

1. Provide general administrative support for the Marketing Department, such as diary management, filing, research, arranging meetings, and events and similar tasks 
2. Manage the storage and organisations of all video footage and images
3. Raise invoices and work with finance to ensure these are up to date
4. Manage agencies and suppliers, and monitor quality, delivery, and service
5. Write marketing briefs for agencies and in-house production teams and monitor the outputs. 

6.Maintain high standards of customer care to our supporters, suppliers and wider teams

1. Incorporate feedback and reporting on work from senior members of the team

About you 

For us, it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it.  Our values are important to us and we’re looking for people who will live and breathe them.

Required  

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience
• At least two years administrative support experience
• Able to multi-task and prioritise workload
• Superb writing skills

• Confidence working online and in the digital environment
• Attention to detail
• Team player and positive attitude when working with others
• Adaptable and flexible in working style
• Problem solver

• Welcomes diversity

Desirable  

• Marketing qualification 
• Administrative support experience within a marketing team 

• Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.)
• International development, and/or working for an organisation which fundraises

Additional information  

Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously.  All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach.

Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information.  Please state the job title in the email title.

Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point.  Please don’t delay in getting your application in to us! 

Support Worker – Nights

Are you looking for a rewarding new opportunity?
We are recruiting a Support Worker for a 40hr a week contract on a permanent basis, working Nights only. We have other contracts available please see our careers page on our website.

Our Service

Wharfedale House | Leonard Cheshire In the picturesque town of Wetherby in West Yorkshire, Wharfedale House is home for 18 adults with physical disabilities. We have lovely views of the River Wharfe and the surrounding countryside. A short walk from Wetherby town square, we are close to shops, pubs, cafes, a library, colleges, and a sports centre. York and Leeds are also nearby. With public transport access only a short walk away getting to and from the service won’t be a problem.

Your new role

As a Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant, you will provide a high level of tailored, personal care and support, ensuring the needs of the people who use our services are met in positive and creative ways. You’ll assist with daily tasks including personal care, medication and assistance at mealtimes. Encouraging choice and participation on a day to day basis you will enable our customers to attain their full potential, living the life they choose by.

You will receive ongoing training and development to build your skills, experience and career.
It’s a job that can be challenging at times but is balanced by the unrivalled sense of long-term satisfaction. This is an opportunity to be creative and feel inspired, both by your colleagues and the people you support. It is a career that you can feel proud of!

No experience needed!

You don’t need any specific qualifications or experience although experience of providing personal care is advantageous. You will, however, need plenty of enthusiasm and passion for our work!

To be successful in this role you will need:

• To be compassionate, creative, and honest and love working with people.
• To bring great positive energy.
• To work well as part of a team.
• To be flexible as we work shifts and weekend working is often required.

We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits including:

• Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
• Substantial and flexible annual leave, with the option to buy or sell (salary sacrifice).
• Free Blue Light card.
• Discounted tariffs with Vodaphone
• Access to great savings and discounts with major UK retailers.
• Access to cash health plan at very favourable rates.
• Access to cycle-to-work benefits (salary sacrifice).
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Leonard Cheshire is the leader in enriching the lives of disabled people. We are the largest disability non-profit organisation in the UK, with around 6,000 employees, supporting over 30,000 disabled people across our global operations.

We offer an environment where you can be part of a team who are passionate making a positive impact on the lives of disabled people. You will have opportunities to learn and grow in your role, building your skills and knowledge in partnership with others.
Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Care Provider, Personal Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, charity, not for profit

This role is subject to the requirements of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021. Appointment is conditional on successful applicants providing evidence to our satisfaction that they are vaccinated, or are exempt from vaccination due to clinical reasons.
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.
Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *

Location: Wharfedale House - Wetherby
Employment type: Permanent
Job type: Full time
Salary: £9.92ph

Closing Date: 10 December 2021

Vacancy: Marketing Executive (Fundraising Events)

• Marketing Executive (Fundraising Events)
• Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap
• £21,000 – 24,000
• Full time (would consider 80% FTE)
• Permanent
• Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place
• Directorate: Marketing

About us

Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We’ve come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years!

We’ve transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too.

Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come.

At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day.

Vision:

Transform small change into big difference for those who need us most

Mission:

Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal’s mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad

Strategic aims:

Within 5 years -

1. Best in class Muslim Charity
2. Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for
3. Most recognisable Muslim charity in the world
4. Raise over £100 million per annum for good

Key facts:

• We are a British Muslim led charity
• Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.  We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world
• UK staff have been working from home for last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy  

About the role

We are seeking a Marketing Executive to provide a comprehensive high calibre support to our team, with a special focus on our portfolio of fundraising events; from evening dinners, to comedy tours, to pantomimes. 

You will carry out a range of duties, from logistics, writing copy, co-ordinating online information, tracking analytics, arranging invoices, and speaking to supporters & donors. 

The Marketing Department is undergoing big investment with several new roles being recruited.  You will learn the ropes of ‘all things marketing’ and be an essential part of this growing team - ensuring we all pull together in the same direction, offer one another support and comradery, so ultimately the charity can have an even greater impact on the world.  

Key areas:

• Assist in carrying out a wide range of marketing activities to support the Marketing Department, with specific focus on the wide range of fundraising events we host
• Co-ordinate fundraising events and campaigns to encourage increased giving or participation
• Produce fresh, engaging content for the website, social media and other communication channels
• Promote our events and activities to target audiences using various channels, including digital, online and offline materials
• Write marketing briefs for agencies and in-house production teams and monitor the outputs
• Manage agencies and suppliers, and control quality, delivery, and service
• Maintain high standards of customer care to our supporters, suppliers and wider teams
• Provide support for the wider activities of the Marketing Department

About you

For us, it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it.  Our values are important to us and we’re looking for people who will live and breathe them.  

Required

• Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience
• Two years similar experience  
• Able to multi-task and prioritise workload
• Superb writing skills
• Confidence working online and in the digital environment 
• Attention to detail
• Team player and positive attitude when working with others
• Adaptable and flexible in working style
• Problem solver
• Welcomes diversity

Desirable

• Marketing qualification
• Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.)
• International development, and/or writing for an organisation which fundraises

Additional information

Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously.  All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach.

Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information .  Please state the job title in the email title.

Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point.  Please don’t delay in getting your application in to us! 

Our Grants and Corporate Fundraising Team are responsible for raising over £1 million through relationships with trusts, companies, corporates, and government grants. We are therefore looking for an exceptional Head of Department who will grow our external relationships with key TLG funding stakeholders, increase our income and enjoy leading the team to success.

This post holder will have a wide remit, so you will be an experienced practitioner in at least one of the key areas: trust fundraising, corporate partnerships or government grants, or you will be an excellent written communicator and influencer with transferable skills.

You will be a proven leader and manager with experience of working in a fast paced, driven team to achieve exceptional results. You must be highly relational in order to lead on high level external relationships, an exceptional communicator who can adapt to the TLG style and a keen influencer.

You will enjoy being part of a highly motivated, rapidly growing team who are passionate about giving hope and a future to children and their families by increasing the supporter and stakeholder participation that underpins TLG’s mission!

We are looking for someone with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS. We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

This role is flexible in location with regular travel to our National Support Centre, West Yorkshire.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 10th January 2022

Initial interviews will take place on Tuesday 18th January, with final interviews on Monday 24th January. If a suitable candidate applies prior to the closing date, we reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier than 10th January.

Broster Buchanan are delighted to be partnered with Leeds Credit Union to recruit their Head of Finance & HR

Leeds City Credit Union - Our Purpose
To be a sustainable, member-focused co-operative, assisting people including, but not limited to, members of society struggling for acceptance by traditional financial institutions, to access financial products and services in a commercially viable way.

What makes us different?
Leeds City Credit Union is one of the largest Credit Unions in Great Britain and is a financial cooperative with 37,000 members that provides straightforward, affordable financial services.

As a mutual there are no shareholders so it is owned by its members and always has the interests of the members at the heart of everything it does.

The credit union prides itself on providing members with the most appropriate services based on their circumstances.

Job Description

As Head of Finance & HR you will report directly to the CEO and as a member of the Senior Leadership team along with 4 others, you will seek to provide strategic and financial guidance. You will work with an understanding of the sector and passion for the business and will take an interest in all aspects of the business and to work with the team to provide the best services for members. You will develop all necessary policies and procedures to ensure the sound financial management and control of the company’s business, whilst leading the finance team (and the wider business) to ensure that the company's financial commitments are met.  Key accountabilities will include:   

• Direct and control finance and credit control staff to ensure that they are appropriately motivated and developed and so that they carry out their responsibilities to the required standard.
• Contribute to the achievement of the company's business objectives by providing advice and guidance on financial strategy.
• Develop and control the company’s annual operating budget to ensure that all financial targets are met and financial and statutory regulations complied with.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to the company's Board and CEO to enable them to achieve the Credit Unions objectives.
• Oversee the preparation of the company's financial accounts to ensure that these are presented accurately and on time.
• Establish routine reporting systems to provide appropriate financial updates to board members
• Oversee the internal and external audit programme to ensure that the company complies with financial procedures and regulations.
• Lead innovative development and maintain all necessary systems, policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient financial management within the company.
• Manage the company’s investments to ensure the maximum return for the company is achieved.
• Control cashflow to meet all business requirements
• Develop financial models for current operations and for new business opportunities
• Establish professional relationships with equivalent role holders in relevant organisations
• Have full responsibility for HR within the Business supported by an external partner
• Prepare Board and Audit and Finance committee packs and take minutes when appropriate to do so
• Attend all Board meetings and Audit and Finance committee meetings.

The Successful Applicant:

To be successfully considered for this role, candidates will possess the following skills, experience and behaviours:

• Significant financial knowledge and experience – qualified accountant with significant post qualification experience, ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Strategic thinking – the ability to create and implement long-term plans to maximise business performance
• Commercial orientation / acumen – the ability to add value; a commercial mindset and the ability to develop this within others
• The ability to challenge & question results and ideas to identify issues and improve outcomes.
• Relationship skills – ability to build relationships at all levels
• Passion, empathy and an appreciation for the social enterprise sector
• Leadership and People Management – ability to deliver results through others
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written – the ability to convey information effectively at Board level
• Organisational skills – the ability to meet deadlines and have strong controls and systems
• An established professional network of finance professionals.
• Understanding of relevant HR legislation and an ability to show empathy.
• Experience of working at Board level and producing relevant Board packs.
• Experience of a financial services lending business and exposure to credit control.

Behaviours

• Self starter  / self reliant – the ability to work on own initiative
• Appreciation of the sector they are working in
• Takes / seeks responsibility and takes ownership
• Unafraid to get involved in the detail and across other areas outside of function.
• Ambitious
• Professional and credible
• Accurate with high levels of attention to detail
• Resilient
• Demonstrates confidentiality and builds trust
• A team player–supports colleagues & works with others to achieve best outcome

What's on Offer

• A salary of c£60,000 - £65,000 depending upon relevant experience
• Holidays of 25 days plus additional wellbeing day and 1/2 day for Christmas shopping
• Flexible working in terms of both start and finish times and also in terms of hybrid working between home and the Leeds office
• Health cash plan
• Pension
• Long service awards

We are looking for an exceptional individual with a passion to work in the TLG Volunteer Programmes (VP) Team, administering processes that ensure the growth of these programmes across the UK. The successful candidate will demonstrate great social and communication skills to achieve the best possible outcomes in providing administrative support for this team.

TLG is looking for someone with experience of handling competing pressures and delivering to targets, experience of using a CRM system and a vibrant Christian faith. This key role will ensure prompt and accurate inputting of data and good communication with referees, volunteers, schools, churches and other team members.

We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

TLG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and their families and expects all staff including volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Victim support is looking for a Children & Young People's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor based in West Yorkshire.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Your primary role will be to provide a pro-active service for adults, young victims of sexual violence and children when required within and outside the criminal justice system, throughout West Yorkshire. This involves risk assessment, helping clients access their rights, along with health and other services they require, monitoring and keeping victims informed of case progress and providing support through the criminal justice system.

You must have extensive experience of planning and delivering caseloads, with strong crisis management skills and an understanding of the needs of victims experiencing sexual violence, particularly adults and young victims. You will have an approved and accredited ISVA qualification or a willingness to undertake the ISVA qualification.

You will be required to attend relevant meetings and will provide regular reports to your line manager and also undertake talks and presentations to local groups and agencies on the work of Victim Support, developing networks and partnerships and increasing the role of the service in the community.

Good IT skills, knowledge of criminal justice issues and an understanding of the effects a court appearance can have on victims and witnesses of crime are also essential.

You will be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with people from all areas of the community and be able to assist with the monitoring, evaluation and administration of written statistical reports on the project management for our external funders.

The successful candidate will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

You will be required to travel across West Yorkshire.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans, and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form. If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you