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.

OUR AIMS

We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems, made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. Our aims are to:

 Make agriculture work better for smallholder farmers, many of them women, so they can adapt to climate change and achieve a good standard of living

 Help more people harness the transformational effects of clean affordable energy and reduce avoidable deaths caused by smoke from indoor stoves and fires.

 Make cities in poorer countries cleaner, healthier places to live and work.

 Build disaster resilience into the lives of people threatened by hazards – reducing the risk of hazards and minimising their impact on lives and livelihoods.

HOW WE WORK

We work on holistic solutions that change systems and have a framework to help us achieve our aims:

 Analyse the root causes of a poverty and vulnerability

 Define the change at scale we need to make

 Develop activities along three complementary paths: Demonstrate, Learn and Inspire.

- Demonstrate that our solutions are sustainable in the real world

- Learn by capturing evidence and adapting our approach

You will work directly with key suppliers and creative agencies, liaising to co-ordinate the successful execution of campaign activities

JOB FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

 Contribute to the 3 year strategic plan for donor development to maintain and develop engagement of existing supporters, through direct marketing activities, committed giving and stewardship, contributing to organisational planning process

 Support the implementation and delivery of a strong appeal programme and stewardship for both cash and committed giving

 Support the delivery of all activities to brief, time and budget. Ensuring value for money and compliance with Practical Action’s fundraising policies, data protection legislation and other codes of practice

 Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of campaign management processes and procedures through efficient execution, ensuring ongoing evaluation and learning

 Deliver briefing and scheduling information to the Communications Team to ensure timely delivery of appropriate content and copy for campaigns, participating in collective planning

 Responsible for undertaking project research to support the delivery of activities

 Undertake occasional overseas trips to collect content if required

 Manage the electronic and physical storage of campaign materials

 Track and monitor campaign results through daily reports and produce results analysis for all channels ensuring value for money

 Contribute to the monitoring of the supporter development (income and expenditure) budgets.

 Ensure the Supporter Services Unit are well briefed, have samples and are provide with thank you letters in advance of activities going live

 Coordinate the delivery of activity and internal campaign briefs, print management and procurement, database selection briefs and schedule management, ensuring that all stakeholders are well briefed

 Coordinate the day to day relationships with suppliers and agencies, including responsibility for collating, synthesizing and sharing feedback on materials and activities

 Support the delivery of monitoring and evaluation of stewardship activities and supporter journeys to retain and motivate supporters

 Present and feedback on our work, our activities and results to a range of audiences internally and externally

 Keep abreast of individual giving development activities amongst competitors and the wider charity sector maintaining an awareness of commercial and sector trends and legislation that relate to Practical Action and its ability to grow its fundraising

 Ensure Practical Action follows and champions best practice relating to fundraising standards and our approach to supporter care. Share and promote best practice, priorities and outcomes

 Maintain compliance with organisational policies and attend mandatory training

 Undertake any tasks reasonably requested by the Organisation

PERSON PROFILE

To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Knowledge and Qualifications

 A level or equivalent qualification

 Knowledge of scheduling and project management

 Knowledge and experience of direct marketing techniques and practice for fundraising

 Working knowledge of GDPR and data protection and fundraising regulations and compliance

 Knowledge and understanding of industry wide good practice and developments in fundraising; awareness of trends and opportunities in the sector

 Proficient use of business IT systems, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the use of CRM databases preferably the Raisers Edge.

Skills and Experience

 Excellent organizational and time management skills, with proven experience in the ability to plan, prioritise, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a busy environment

 Direct marketer at least 2 years’ experience working in a supporter development environment

 Good understanding of print production processes, media buying including briefing of suppliers

 Solid skills evaluating copy, succinctly synthesizing and collating feedback from multiple stakeholders

 Strong written and verbal communication skills; copy writing and proof reading, strong attention to detail and the ability to present internally and externally

 Experience of working with and building strong relationships with creative agencies, professional fundraising organisations, consultants and suppliers

 Good understanding and knowledge of donor audiences and segmentation

 Good analytical and research skills

 Team member who can easily work as part of a cross functioning team to deliver shared goals

 Presenting to a range of audiences internally and externally

 Experience and interest in international development and an ability to convey this to our supporters in a passionate way is desirable.

Please apply direct through our website.

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: Friday 20th December 2019

Interviews to be held on Friday 10th January 2020

Job Title: Operations Executive

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time- 35 hours a week

Location: Birmingham, Stoke, Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Norwich or Luton

As an Operations Executive, you will work directly with young people, volunteers, and partners to deliver programmes and activities to support and encourage young people to live, learn and earn!

We are looking for individuals who engage in challenges with optimism and resilience. People who are adaptive, flexible, and ready to embrace change and innovation.
Ideally have experience in one of the below areas:

• Youth Work
• Health & Care Sector
• Employability / Self Employment Sector
• Managing Partner Organisations and Volunteers
   

You will be a natural and effective communicator, passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making the right decision for young people.  Working as part of a team within a defined geographical area, you will work with clear objectives to ‘connect’, ‘progress’ and help ‘transform’ the lives of young people who need us most.  You will be passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making the right decision for young people.  You will thrive in both teamwork and autonomous settings.

Delivery teams help young people by:

• Ensuring young people who need us the most are recruited and engaged
• Supporting young people into successful employment outcomes
• Ensuring every young person ‘progressed’ has an action plan with an appropriate pathway of support
• Recruitment and management of trusted partners who refer to and/or deliver our services
• The recruitment and management of volunteers to support and deliver our services

To learn more about the role please visit our website

About The Prince’s Trust

We are a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome!

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.  We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

To apply for this vacancy please complete the online application.  To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to visit our website to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we'd like a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

Deputy Manager- Residential Childcare
Rugby, Warwickshire
Salary - £32,981 - £37,609
Full Time, Permanent
Closing date:  Sunday 08 December 2019

Our client is renowned for providing inspirational education and care to children and young people, resulting in life-changing experiences and countless stories of success. Through their inspirational homes, schools and ethos, they’ve achieved the highest possible outcomes. In short, they’re enhancing life opportunities.

As Deputy Manager within one of their Children’s Homes, you will assist the Registered Manager and in their absence, be responsible for all administration and child care functions at the home.

You’ll assist the Registered Manager to promote good child care practice within the home, including:

• Day to day supervision and guidance of staff regarding standards of care in line with the National Standards for Children’s Homes and the wider implications of group guidelines, procedures, instructions and policies eg. healthcare, children’s rights, child care law etc
• Supervision of Key Workers
• Ensuring that full and complete casework records for young people are maintained

You’ll be directly involved in Case Conferences, Reviews and Planning Meetings so will be responsible for:

• Compiling written reports
• Seeking the views and opinions of children and providing a platform for them to be heard

You will also assist the Registered Manager in ensuring that:

• All administrative tasks are performed accurately
• All financial budgets are controlled and allocated in the home
• Identifying training needs
• In service training
• Staff meetings
• Preparing working rotas
• Induction and initial support of new staff
• Selection of new staff members
• Carrying out sleeping in duties as required
• Performing the role of Designated Safeguarding Officer, acting as a source of advice on child protection matters and coordination action within the home

We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in a residential child care setting
• Experience of carrying out administrative duties
• Diploma Level 3 Residential Child Care
• A willingness and desire to pursue further training
• An awareness of children’s needs and rights
• An awareness of child development
• Knowledge of current child care law, specifically related to children in care
• Experience of working with adolescents (11+)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good Literacy and numerical skills
• Willingness to sleep in and work anti social hours
• Clean UK driving license and the ability to drive with young passengers

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. They are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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TwentyTwenty is an award winning support and education charity that breaks cycles of worklessness, hopelessness and dependency. We work in the most deprived areas of Leicestershire and Derbyshire with young people aged 11-24. We believe that every young person has incredible potential, and that young people are resources to be developed rather than problems to be solved.

We are looking for a talented and driven Bid Writer to join our Fundraising Team. We are an ambitious charity with a clear vision for growth. Now is an exciting time to join our team to identify and develop bids to obtain vital funding from Trusts and Foundations. You will be responsible for generating income via funding applications as well as developing and maintaining relationships with funders and relevant supporters.

Registered Manager- Residential Childcare
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
Salary: £43,000 - £47,000 + £1,000 attendance allowance + 20% Long term incentive plan
Full Time, Permanent
Closing date:  Tuesday 10 December 2019

Are you looking to join a sector leading education and care organisation as a Registered Manager supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs and communication difficulties? If so, we would love to hear from you!

The role

You’ll be an enthusiastic, inspirational and nurturing Registered Manager managing the day to day running of the children’s home.

Within this role your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day to day running of the children’s home

• Ensuring that all expectations and standards are met, whilst safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, ensuring that the home remains fully compliant with all legislation set out in the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 (CHR). 

• Establishing and maintaining a competent and motivated team, offering leadership, guidance and support and ensuring that company policies and procedures are adhered to and all resources are managed effectively.

• You’ll develop systems for the efficient administration of the home and ensure that the fabric of the home, equipment, appliances and grounds are maintained to the highest standard in accordance with Health and Safety requirements. 

• You will manage all child protection concerns and complaints, liaising with Local Authorities, Schools, Health and other professionals to achieve best outcomes for all young people.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have the below knowledge and experience: 

• Experience at Registered Manager level previously, or be a Deputy Manager looking to make your next step in your career, either way you’ll be well supported by our client’s knowledgeable and helpful team at Head Office as well as other homes in the Group. Experience of working with Young People aged between 8 - 18 with SEMH is essential 

• Knowledge of children's needs and rights, Child Protection, the Quality Standards 2015 and Children’s Home Regulations is essential

• Experience in carrying out administrative tasks, including recording, report writing and rota preparation, a thorough understanding of safeguarding within a social care setting and an awareness of good childcare planning principles. 

• Ability to create inspiring, creative and stable environments for our client’s young people to live and socialise in, as well as inspiring confidence in your team and being able to develop our future leaders. 

• Due to the nature of this role a full UK Driving Licence and flexible working approach is essential.

In return our client offers:

• Basic Salary £38,848 - £45,054

• £1,000 attendance allowance 

• up to £2,000 large home allowance 

• 20% Long term incentive plan

• Bupa Family Health Insurance

• 5% Contributory Pension

• 35 days holiday (including bank holidays)

• Comprehensive Induction Programme and exceptional ongoing training

• In addition to extensive Group staff benefits (including Medicash Health Plan/Employee Assistance)

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of their young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. They are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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Community Fundraising Manager

You will join the team as Community Fundraising Manager and lead the Community Fundraising Executives on our client's next period of growth. They have launched two new helicopters which now operate UK wide alongside regional services. All services are funded by incredible supporters and your role will be to grow this area of the Charity by leading fundraisers and designing our client's Challenge Events strategy over the coming years.

The role holder will be based at Blue Skies House, Rugby, Warwickshire (or home based in Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire or surrounding) with travel within the UK as required to fulfil the role.

Community Fundraising Manager Requirements:

This is the ideal role for an Experienced Community Fundraising manager who has the experience to inspire, motivate and lead a team of talented Fundraisers. Our client can give you the opportunity to have autonomy with the team to guide them to exceed their targets. As well as they day to day management they will also being looking for you to create a challenge events strategy that will raise both awareness and funds for the Charity.

Our client is on a journey to be the organisation of choice and opportunity for the most talented and driven people from diverse backgrounds.

About Our Client:

Our client provides two very important functions, Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) and a children’s helicopter 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, Warwickshire CV21 3RQ

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

Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 per annum plus car / allowance

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Senior Fundraising Officer, Senior Fundraising Executive, Fundraising, Community Fundraising, Business Development Manager, etc

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