About the role

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and ambitious high value fundraiser to work as a Senior Trusts & Foundations Officer.  The post-holder will play a key role in our fast-growing and high performing Partnerships and Philanthropy Unit. 

The Partnerships & Philanthropy Team has seen significant growth over the last few years, built around strong partnerships with major funders.  We have ambitions to increase income to £9m+ a year. 

The Senior Trusts & Foundations Officer will play a vital role in supporting this ambition, and in helping Practical Action achieve its wider goals. You will have a strong aptitude and proven success in winning new business and subsequently developing and managing a portfolio of donors and prospects capable of making five, six and, potentially, seven figure grants.  These donors and prospects are sophisticated grant-makers and major donors, drawn from the UK, Europe and the US, giving large, multi-year grants to complex projects and campaigns.

Critical to the success of the role will be the ability to identify, research, engage, communicate, build relationships and win support from donors and prospects. The role will also require you to engage, communicate and work with colleagues across the organisation to secure new donors. You will need to quickly understand often complex projects and strategies and engage and communicate about these with donors.  You will also need to work collaboratively with colleagues and donors to negotiate and develop proposals and steward supporters.

The role offers an amazing opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser who is seeking a challenging but, ultimately, incredibly rewarding role.

About you

You have a solid understanding of high value fundraising from Trusts & Foundations, and you have most likely had at least 3-4 years winning new business and managing and developing a portfolio of high value donors.  Ideally you will have some experience of international development and/or some experience of European or US funders.

You are confident at identifying and seizing opportunities, quickly building relationships and securing support.  You are a confident communicator with the ability to work with a range of people to help secure grants and manage donor relationships, ideally on complex projects.

You are great at organising yourself and you are a confident problem solver.  And whilst you will need to be passionate for the cause, you will also need to be a calm head when things don’t go right.

Why join us?

The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working – these are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.

Our new open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby near to the train station but we also offer free parking.

In addition, we offer the following benefits:

• Flexible working/hours – full time roles are contracted at 35 hours per week.

• The opportunity to work remotely (dependent on role).

• 26 days holiday in addition to public holidays.

• A pension scheme that new employees can join from day one of employment - employer contributes 10.5% of salary and the employee contributes 5%.

• Life assurance (3 x annual salary).

• Cycle to Work scheme.

About us

We are an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.

We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big.

We’re a global change-making group. The group consists of a UK registered charity with community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, an independent development publishing company and a technical consulting service. We combine these specialisms to multiply our impact and help shape a world that works better for everyone.

Additional information

We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

Practical Action are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.

Please note that should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.

The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 4th March

Interview dates: 10th & 11th March

Service Delivery Manager – working with homeless and temporarily-housed people at Hope4 (Rugby)Ltd

Have you got experience of working with people in crisis? Are you passionate about helping rough sleepers to get off the streets? Do you demonstrate expertise, compassion and leadership?
If your answer to all the above is yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We need an exceptional manager who can oversee the delivery and success of our National Lottery-funded project; "Delivering Hope". To do this you will lead a small staff team and large number of volunteers, creating and building on strong partnerships with faith-based, statutory and other voluntary sector groups.

Context:
The mission of Hope4 is to help end rough sleeping and prevent homelessness in Rugby. The service provides specialist care and works in partnership with external agencies to enable people to start addressing their support needs and identify the most appropriate longer-term accommodation offer.
Closing date: 2nd March 2020

Development Manager - Sport

Circa £32,000 per annum

Loughborough, Leicestershire

This is an incredible opportunity to use your background in sports development, events or education support to create a world leading sport system that reaches, inspires and engages all young people – whatever their age or ability.

As Development Manager within the Youth Sport Trust, you will help achieve this for a high-profile programme by providing leadership, expert knowledge, creativity and direction to the development of young people at any level of sport. You will work to understand the needs of a diverse range of young people as well as the latest domestic and global models and practice on removing barriers to sport for youth groups, especially in relation to competition and multi-sport environments. You will maintain and build credibility with local and national agencies to ensure stage appropriate environments and activities are provided for all young people. You will also work with colleagues and external bodies to develop profile, relationships and connectivity with other work areas. You will oversee programme communications within YST and with key external partners and stakeholders too. Critical, will be the ability to control budgets, monitor and evaluate programme performance and identify areas for improvement.

Much of your success will depend on you having experience in a relevant sector, such as sports development, events and education, coupled with a strong understanding of participation, competition and talent pathways. You will have a track record of providing high level development support and thought leadership to sport/education organisations too. Knowledge of the latest developments in national and regional sports strategy is a must, as well as current education and policy trends. Experience of delivering and directing large scale national events would be an advantage.

Your technical skills will be complemented by the ability to express yourself persuasively in speech and writing and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will also be the sort of person who is comfortable monitoring and evaluating performance as well as creating and implementing initiatives to deliver programme improvements.

The Youth Sport Trust is a passionate and forward-thinking charity full of committed professionals.  As a member of the team we guarantee you will feel very much part of our mission and will experience fun, challenge and fulfilment in your role.

In return you will get to join a dynamic and energetic charity passionate about improving young people’s lives where all staff are given the opportunity to engage in the leadership and direction of the organisation. Our values of trust, responsibility, integrity and partnership working underpin everything we do and we pride ourselves on a work culture which fosters innovation, creativity and personal passion.  All staff are encouraged to engage in physical activity with opportunities put on every lunchtime and free yoga sessions. Benefits include generous annual leave entitlement, health cash plan, employee assistance programme and volunteering days. In 2018 we were ranked one of the best places to work in the UK by the Sunday Times Top 100 Not for Profit Companies to Work For list.

If you possess all these attributes and share our passionate belief in the benefits of sport for young people, please go to our website via the link and complete an online application.

The Youth Sport Trust believes that diversity drives excellence and that representation is important. The Trust therefore positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. 

Please note that this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing date: 10am on 9 March 2020

Interview date: 16 March 2020 in Loughborough

Registered charity number: 1086915

Administrator (FTC Until March 2021)
Leicester, Leicestershire
£15,457 per annum

If you are a proactive Administrator looking for a rewarding new role, this is a fantastic opportunity to take your next step with a pioneering charity.

Royal Voluntary Service is an innovative charity that focuses on inspiring people to give the gift of voluntary service to support the NHS and older people at home and in the community. We are now looking for an Administrator to join our team in Leicester on a contract until the 31st March 2021.

This is an amazing opportunity to work as part of a team of inspiring and passionate people, delivering services to help older people live happy, healthy and independent lives.

As an Administrator, you will facilitate the smooth running of our Leicestershire and Rutland hub.

Reporting to the Service Manager, you’ll have the chance to get involved with a variety of activities, including projects, events and fundraising, so no two days will be the same.

This role involves carrying out a high volume of data entry activities, so an excellent eye for detail and methodical approach are essential.

Specifically, you will:

- Act as the first point of contact for all calls into the office
- Create, update and maintain management information systems
- Manage and update database applications with volunteer, client and staff data
- Analyse and interpret financial statistics
- Support the recruitment, training and retention of volunteers

To be considered, you will need:

- Proficiency in industry standard IT systems, such as MS Office, email, the internet and social media
- The willingness to undertake training and continue your professional development
- At a minimum, GCSEs (or equivalent)

Organised and proactive, as an Administrator, you’ll have excellent communication skills and a positive, ‘can do’ attitude. The ability to work well both individually and in a team, is also key.

This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

The closing date for applications is the 9th March 2020, with interviews scheduled to be held on the 12th March 2020.

To apply for the role of Administrator, please apply via the button shown.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Office Administrator, Admin Clerk, Admin Assistant, EA, PA, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Office Assistant.

Commissioning Officer

With continually evolving services, this is your chance to become part of an amazing team, delivering great services throughout the county. Do you want to make a difference to the lives of some of our vulnerable residents?  Do you understand what their needs might be?  If you work in a creative, solution focused way our Commissioning Officer role could be the role for you!

Position: Commissioning Officer - Contracts and Procurement

Location: Oakham

Salary: £26,999 - £28,785

Duration: Permanent, full time (37 hours per week)

Benefits: 24 days annual leave (pro-rata), with a further 5 days added after 5 years’ continuous service, plus 8 days paid bank holidays, pension scheme, payment of fees for membership to one professional body where this is a requirement of your role, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, special and family leave provisions, occupational health service, lunchtime yoga, circuits and cycle rides, as well as discounted swimming sessions and flexible working policies to enable you to balance work and home commitments!

Closing Date: 27 February 2020

Interview Date: 11/12 March 2020

Who you are…

As Commissioning Officer you will be:

• Experienced in commissioning services, including Needs Assessments; service design and procurement.
• Able to draft tender documentation including service specifications and contract content.
• Able to analyse information and intelligence to inform commissioning of services.
• Have excellent IT and administration skills with good attention to detail and able to juggle changing workload priorities.
• Able communicate effectively to maintain relationships with service managers and providers.

We welcome applications from individuals who can:

• Support the organisation to deliver its strategic commissioning priorities and agreed outcomes, through the commissioning of individual services.
• Support managers to commission; de-commission and redesign services.
• Demonstrate an understanding and empathetic approach to the needs of service users and a commitment to the delivery of quality services for vulnerable people.
• Be proactive and accountable for delivery of the service, actively support new initiatives and try different ways of doing things.

What you get in return…

Work that makes a difference to people’s lives within this beautiful county, in addition to structured salary reviews, local government pension scheme, discounted access to ‘Active Rutland’ keep fit activities and Flexi-Time to name just a few!

Our client acts as ‘One Council’ in all they do, with each of them working together in the most effective way to meet the needs of their customers every day – if you share this ethos then we very much want to hear from you.

The Organisation…

A County Council based in Rutland, they are the smallest Unitary Authority in England, but just because they are a small team does not mean they cannot make a big difference, multum-in parvo is their motto! They offer fantastic opportunities to make a real difference to the lives of residents in the local community – it really is one of the best places to live, learn, work, play and visit.

Our client is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

You may also have experience in areas such as Commissioning, Commissioning Support Officer, Council, County Council, Procurement, Services, Commissioning Services, Service, Social Care Services, Adult Social Care, Social Care, Care, Children’s Social Care.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

We are looking for a confident and ambitious fundraiser to join our regional community team. The successful candidate will take ownership of fundraising activity across the East Midlands, with focus on Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. This region is full of exciting fundraising events, now all we need is a dedicated fundraiser to seek out further opportunities to engage with and secure income from individuals, groups and corporates across the East Midlands.

Main tasks include:

• Use own initiative to extend volunteer networks, recruit new volunteers, develop new groups and supporters, and respond to fundraising opportunities.
• Identify and apply for ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships with corporates in the region, account manage these relationships up to a value of £11,000 per annum and support with partnerships with a value of up to £75,000
• Provide high-quality account/relationship management to volunteer groups and regional corporate partners.
• Support existing volunteer fundraisers to encourage continued loyalty to the charity and to maximise funds raised, in accordance with fundraising legislation and good practice.
• Ensure that fundraising activity is implemented and managed locally by supporting and facilitating the development of groups and volunteers across the region.
• Liaise with local community organisations to extend income and activity in line with strategy.
• Provide face-to-face talks and presentations to community organisations.
• Arrange appropriate volunteer representation at events in the community, spreading the charity’s reach cost-effectively.

We are looking for:

• Educated to A Level or equivalent
• Knowledge of Institute of Fundraising Codes of Fundraising Practice and legal framework of event management and fundraising ethics.
• Knowledge of recruiting key volunteers and fundraising supporters
• Excellent customer service, communication, verbal and written skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• An ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• Understanding and practice of recruiting and supporting volunteer Fundraising Groups
• Proven ability of providing excellent stewardship of our supporters
• Experience in partnership fundraising and/or relationship building
• Experience in public-speaking, such as giving presentations and talking at events
• Experience in regional corporate acquisition and account management.
• Experience in working to ambitious targets.
• Comfortability in working remotely with a high standard of internal communications.

Location: Home based within the East Midlands region

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits, car allowance and associated expenses (if applicable).

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 23rd February 2020, with interviews likely to be held on the 3rd March 2020 in Nottingham city centre.

Telephone interviews will be conducted prior to the interview dates and will be done so via Skype on the 17th and/or 18th February as well as the week commencing the 24th February 2020, with interviews to follow. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend interviews on a certain date.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Overall Purpose

To actively participate in Baca’s vision to see a world where young force migrants are welcomed, feel safe and have hope to rebuild their lives for a better future. To support this vision by providing effective and efficient administrative support for the Finance and HR functions of the organisation.  The role will also have other general administrative responsibilities alongside the finance and HR responsibilities.

Personal Specification

Baca is looking for someone who can help the organisation with the finance and HR administration. The role does include other general admin responsibilities. The successful applicant will be motivated and passionate about the work that Baca does and the young people in our care. They will be able to subscribe Baca’s values and demonstrate them in their behaviours. They will be very organised, practical, and able to get on with tasks that need doing on a day to day basis, managing a varied and busy workload. They will be methodical, follow processes, pay attention to detail and able to deal with a variety of paperwork. They will be very approachable and enjoy working as part of a team and supporting others.

The successful applicant will have a personal style that is in line with Baca’s vision and values. Someone who is supportive, approachable, responsible, reliable and personable.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience

• Experience of providing administrative support for an organisation is desirable.
• Basic Accounting and Bookkeeping experience preferable but not essential.
• Strong ability to use computers well, Microsoft Office and on-line email systems.
• Experience of using Sage or other finance function (including Payroll function) is desirable.
• Experience of prioritising workload to meet competing deadlines and in a flexible way to the changing demands of Baca’s work.
• Advocate of customer care including experience of dealing with a range of customer queries and concerns in a professional manner.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent personal organisation with a high attention to detail. Able to manage a number of tasks at any one time.
• Good teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to interact well with staff, contractors and visitors to the office and other properties.

Other Expectations

• Commitment to work within the aims, values and ethos of the organisation.
• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
• Have a genuine concern for and commitment to asylum seekers/refugees, young people and UASCs in particular.
• Ability and commitment to work within a framework of confidentiality and anti-discriminatory practice at all times.

Please download Job Description for more details. Enhanced DBS check will be required. Interviews will be on Monday the 9th of March 2020.

Support Worker

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,900 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

As a support worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. In this caring and creative role, everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, creating flexible services that meet people’s needs and always looking for the best way of doing things.

Highfield Street is made up of four modern houses in Market Harborough which are homes to 11 people we support. We are looking for staff, who will support them in their day to day lives and enable them to experience greater levels of inclusion, independence and choice.

Salary: Up to £19,537

Hours: Permanent, Full time and Part time available

Location: High Street, Market Harborough LE16

What we Offer

Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning. Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.

You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. It’s great if you already have experience of learning disabilities and supporting people with complex needs, but this is by no means essential. What matters most is your positive attitude to life and your desire to support people to live theirs with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible. You will ideally hold a full UK or EU driver’s license.

Closing date: Saturday 1st March 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Support Work, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

Ref: 91708

Legacy and In Memory Fundraiser

You will join them as a Legacy and In Memory Fundraiser to grow awareness and generate funds for their local emergency service and Children’s Air Ambulance. They utilise multiple tools and revenue streams to do this and one of those is fundraising In memory of loved ones and those who are generous to leave them a legacy in their will. They are looking to recruit a Legacy and In Memory Fundraiser who will help grow this area of their Charity.

Legacy and In Memory Fundraiser Responsibilities:

This will happen by delivering a number of different tactical objectives within the role which include:

- Managing their online presence working with their marketing team to grow awareness for Legacy and In Mem revenue streams.
- Create new partnerships with organisations such as funeral directors and solicitors who will help grow their brands.
- Promote the their legacies programme and manage high profile projects throughout the year such as ‘make a will’ week and supporter ‘thank you’ events.

Legacy and In Memory Fundraiser Requirements:

For this role they need someone who has actively worked in a Community Fundraising role and preferably has a good understanding of In-memory and legacy giving. This is a unique way to fund raise and requires a unique skill set which predominantly is based on your communication and relationship building skills. They need exemplary written and oral communication skills, this role is about building long term relationships and often speaking with people who have been through tragic circumstances. With that however comes the ability to turn that loss into a positive for others.

About our client:

Our client provides two very important functions, which provides paediatric transfers across the UK. Their objective is to save lives, utilising specialist pilots, doctors, and paramedics and with their work centred on saving lives, improving clinical outcomes and being able to react quickly and efficiently to emergencies.

They are at the forefront of innovative clinical care and they challenge boundaries. None of this can be achieved without a hugely dedicated team of colleagues, volunteers and the general public.

Location: Rugby with some travel.

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £23,000 - £27,000 per annum

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Coordinator, Fundraising Administrator, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Charity, Third Sector, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

Ref: 92088

Responsible to:  Operations Manager 

Location:  Baca office & properties, Loughborough, England. The role requires regular travel.

Hours:  Waking nights - 7.5 hours per night. Casual (as and when required) and permanent up to 4 nights per week

Salary Band:  £17,000- £18,500 per annum pro rata (% of full time equivalent) 
 
Overall Purpose 
To provide overnight cover for the young people in the care of Baca, ensuring they are safe and well.  Monitor and protect the security of the different homes. 
 
Duties Responsibilities

• To maintain a visual presence at Baca properties through the night
• To visit each of the homes, ensuring each young person is present or accounted for.
• Provide care for young peoples as required
• To be the first point of call when dealing with emergencies e.g. fire, medical, police etc. and to manage such emergencies appropriately including liaising with the on call manager via their phone.
• To liaise with on call and the new arrival house to welcome newly arrived young people.
• Maintaining and reviewing manual and computerized records
• Reporting damage to buildings to the appropriate authority and calling approved contractors to cover emergency 
• To ensure all required checklists are completed for all duties
• To take responsibility for continuous improvement in service delivery and working practices
• To undertake minor maintenance and cleaning duties in different houses as required.
• Be available for training and team building 

 General

• Play an active and supportive role within the organisation 
• Take ownership of files allocated, ensuring they are up to date and stored correctly.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy. 
• Embrace the Vision and Values of Baca and reflect this in working practice.
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy 
• Be aware of the correct procedures for dealing with any suggested incidences of safeguarding concerns and to follow them, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy
• Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures. 

 
Personal Specification

Baca is looking for individuals who can join the support team and provide overnight supervision and support and be a role model for young people who are unaccompanied asylum seekers aged 16 to 18. The successful applicant will be motivated and passionate about the work that Baca does and the young people in our care. The successful applicant will need access to transport as the role requires visiting the young people in their homes.

The successful applicant will have a personal style that is in line with Baca’s vision and values. Someone who is supportive, approachable, responsible, reliable and personable.
 
Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience

• Experience in working with young people and an understanding of cross cultural issues in working with asylum seekers.
• Experience in use of computers, with experience in Microsoft Office and online email systems.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to engage and work with young people in a professional and sensitive manner 
• Ability to remain calm and controlled in all situations with young people.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to interact well with staff and visitors to the office and other properties. 
• Ability to use own initiative under supervision within accountability structures  Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Good written communication skills and ability to complete reports accurately and on time 

 Other Expectations

• Have a genuine concern for and commitment to asylum seekers/refugees, young people and UASCs in particular
• Ability to work flexible hours in line with the needs of the team and the young people.
• Ability and commitment to work at all times within a framework of confidentiality and anti-discriminatory practice
• Commitment to work within the aims, values and ethos of the organisation