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Richard House is looking for a Community Manager to join its fun and energetic team. As a key member of the Fundraising team the Community Manager will develop and implement the community fundraising strategy for Richard House, ensuring growth in the level of income raised from community fundraising activity. You'll be responsible for developing engaging fundraising activities and adapting fundraising styles that work with a wide range of stakeholders - building relationships and supporting local community groups, schools, individuals and organisations. You'll also be managing one direct report.

Our organisational strategy for the next three years is in development, so this is an exciting time to join us and make your mark on how we will grow community fundraising moving forward. There is plenty of opportunity in this role to bring new ideas to the table and to try new approaches. This is a role you can really make your own!

The Volunteer and Engagement Coordinator will work closely with YVHSC Central Services Volunteer Operations Manager and the Volunteer Officer to support all aspects involved in the successful delivery of our Volunteer, Intern and Work Placements programmes within the Healthwatch Hammersmith & Fulham service.

The role will have a particular focus on day-to-day coordination of volunteers, induction and training on appropriate projects and areas of service delivery for Healthwatch Hammersmith. It will also lead on the successful development and delivery of a volunteer led programme of engagement stalls and outreach activities across the borough and develop a programme of social and team activities for Healthwatch Hammersmith & Fulham Volunteers.

For more Information on the Job Description, please do click on Additional Documents below.

Use your innovation skills to develop campaigns and identify new opportunities across community, regional and event audiences.

This is a new role to the team and a great opportunity to shape community fundraising for the charity by building on existing products and initiatives, driving engagement and connecting with new audiences.

You will lead on the development of the fundraising and communications plan in line with the wider public fundraising team.

Job specification

• Line manage a fundraising executive
• Work with the wider innovation and community/regional fundraising teams to research, develop and test new ideas
• Develop marketing plans to engage community, regional and events audiences and ensure exceptional stewardship is delivered
• Research, test and evaluate new products, campaigns and events
• Work across teams to gain insight from all stakeholders

Person specification

To succeed in this role you will:

• have extensive community fundraising and volunteer engagement experience
• be able to establish, manage and grow fundraising programmes
• work to challenging time frames, within budgets and able to report back against activity and financial targets
• have excellent understanding of supporter journeys and be committed to providing outstanding supporter care
• be experienced in line management, supporting and developing team members
• be creative, able to think outside the box and drive innovation
• have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to negotiate and problem solve

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Dawn Ballard at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Re-engage organises free social gatherings - tea parties and other gatherings and outings - for people aged over 75 who live alone and experience loneliness. Groups meet monthly and friendships are formed. As the population ages, the need for our service will grow significantly.

About the role  

We are looking for leaders who will work together across the UK in a role that will be part of shaping the culture and work of Re-engage to eradicate loneliness and isolation for older people and deliver a first class volunteer experience. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating our services which are mostly volunteer- led. You will achieve this by inspiring and coaching your regional teams to forge funding and development partnerships in their local settings that will ensure our local programmes are funded and delivering the greatest impact for the people we serve.

 About you   
You will need excellent team leadership/management and effective communication and interpersonal skills to manage the service in a large area and oversee the development of our work for the future.  You will also have:   

• Knowledge of the region and national, regional, and local referral partners and funders. 

• Demonstrable experience of managing operational matters at senior level in line with excellent knowledge of best practice, budget management, and strategic planning.

• Excellent people management, able to drive the best performance from teams and individuals

• The ability to manage processes in a timely and effective manner, negotiating strong outcomes, problem solving and developing excellent working relationships

• The ability to plan effectively and in a timely fashion, prioritising where to spend time and resources so that deadlines and targets can be met

• The ability to determine effective and persuasive strategies, in daily work, as well as in contributing to the wider direction of the charity

• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, able to analyse situations and focus on achieving solutions or ways forward

• The capability to collect, analyse and use data to drive and improve services 

• A demonstrable ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally

• Proven ability to prioritise, work on own initiative, and deliver desired results

• Ability to deal well with deadlines and conflicting priorities

• Use of own car (insured for business use) and a clean driving license are required.

• This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service/Protecting Vulnerable Groups check. 

This role is home-based, but we expect our Head of Engagement to be based in or within a reasonable commute of a major population centre  

You will be part of our UK-wide management team of four, currently led by the Chief Executive. 

This is a permanent role after satisfactory completion of probationary period 

Start April/May 2020 but we are happy to be flexible for the right candidate. 

Salary: from £33,000

Holidays 26 days per year plus public holidays pro rata. 

Please note: Deadline Extended to 15th May 12pm 

This is a new role and is an exciting opportunity to enhance the profile of this well established charity. The main purpose of the role is to engage with key organisations in the community and oversee all external communications programmes to promote the services and raise the profile of RASASC. 

RASASC is a registered charity which has been providing support to male and female victims of rape and sexual abuse (both recent and non-recent) and young people aged over 13, from across Surrey since 1992.

We provide an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service. ISVAs support survivors to help them overcome the abuse they have suffered and to rebuild their lives. This service also includes supporting the victim to seek justice through the judicial system, should they wish.

We also provide one-to-one counselling, youth counselling and family support programme, a national Telephone Helpline, and self-confidence and esteem programme.

Volunteers are an important part of the work we do. Volunteers staff our Helpline and our qualified counsellors work on a voluntary basis with survivors of rape and sexual abuse.

You will have two years’ experience working in a communication/marketing role, have excellent written and oral communication skills and have the ability to draft written materials for different media and target groups.

We are looking for someone who is able to work independently and be a strong team player. You should be have great interpersonal skills as well as being highly organised and competant in all forms of social media.

​You must have a full, clean driving licence and car that can be utilised for work purposes. 

If you are interested in joining our team or if you have any questions about the role please do give us a call as we would love to hear from you.

Help us to make a difference to the lives of survivors of rape and sexual abuse.

Please note: Deadline Extended to 15th May 12pm

Community Engagement Officer - Carneddau Landscape Partnership Scheme
Based at Snowdonia National Park Office, Penrhyndeudraeth (and other satellite offices within the project area)

If you have experience of managing community capacity building projects and working with young people, this is an amazing opportunity to help protect an iconic part of the Welsh landscape.  

About Us

Snowdonia National Park Authority protects the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of Snowdonia National Park. Covering 823 miles of diverse landscape, the Park is home to over 26,000 people, the highest mountain in England and Wales and the largest natural lake in Wales.

The Carneddau Landscape Partnership (CLP) Scheme is a five year programme seeking to conserve the threatened heritage of the Carneddau by increasing the understanding and enjoyment of the cultural and natural heritage of the area. The Scheme has been made possible by the award of a National Lottery Heritage Fund Partnership Grant of £1,719,500. The total scheme cost is £4,170,800.

We’re looking for a Community Engagement Officer to support the success of this Scheme and join us on a five year fixed-term contract.

The Benefits 

- Salary of £24,799 - £26,999 per annum
- Work in one of the UK’s most beautiful sites
- Friendly and supportive environment
- Support the success of an exciting project

The Role 

As the Community Engagement Officer, you will raise awareness of the CLP Scheme with local communities and help to create community-led initiatives that will contribute to the Scheme’s objectives. 

Specifically, you’ll support the implementation of targeted wellbeing and education activities to encourage people to learn about the importance of the Carneddau landscape and the role they can play in safeguarding its future. 

Additionally, you will:

- Develop relationships with community groups and individuals to spark enthusiasm for the Scheme
- Help children and young people to get involved with the Scheme
- Ensure there are equal opportunities to get involved with the Scheme and address any participation barriers, such as gender imbalance, access to transport or lack of awareness 
- Evaluate and collect engagement and participation data

About You

To join us as Community Engagement Officer, you will need: 

- The ability to undertake the requirements of this role through the medium of Welsh and English
- Experience of managing community capacity building projects, co-ordinating volunteer-led initiatives and managing or working with a community group
- Previous experience of working with young people
- A good understanding of the factors that contribute to social inclusion and wellbeing in diverse communities
- An understanding of National Parks, environmental and heritage issues and countryside management
- A degree or equivalent in Community Development, Youth and Community Studies or a relevant subject
- A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Other organisations may call this role Community Development Officer, Community Project Co-ordinator, Volunteering Co-ordinator, Community Engagement Co-ordinator, Outreach Officer, Community Services Co-ordinator, or Community Project Officer. 

So, if you’re seeking your next step as a Community Engagement Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Swyddog Ymgysylltu Cymunedol - Cynllun Partneriaeth Tirwedd y Carneddau
Wedi'i leoli yn Swyddfa Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri, Penrhyndeudraeth (a swyddfeydd lloeren eraill yn ardal y prosiect)

Os oes gennych brofiad o reoli prosiectau meithrin gallu cymunedol a gweithio gyda phobl ifanc, mae hwn yn gyfle anhygoel i helpu i amddiffyn rhan eiconig o dirwedd Cymru.

Amdanom ni

Mae Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri yn amddiffyn harddwch naturiol, bywyd gwyllt a threftadaeth ddiwylliannol Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri. Gan gwmpasu 823 milltir o dirwedd amrywiol, mae'r Parc yn gartref i dros 26,000 o bobl, y mynydd uchaf yng Nghymru a Lloegr a'r llyn naturiol mwyaf yng Nghymru.

Mae Cynllun Partneriaeth Tirwedd Carneddau (CLP) yn rhaglen bum mlynedd sy'n ceisio gwarchod treftadaeth y Carneddau sydd dan fygythiad trwy gynyddu dealltwriaeth a mwynhad o dreftadaeth ddiwylliannol a naturiol yr ardal. Gwnaethpwyd y Cynllun yn bosibl trwy ddyfarnu Grant Partneriaeth Cronfa Treftadaeth y Loteri Genedlaethol o £ 1,719,500. Cyfanswm cost y cynllun yw £ 4,170,800.

Rydym yn chwilio am Swyddog Ymgysylltu Cymunedol i gefnogi llwyddiant y Cynllun hwn ac ymuno â ni ar gontract tymor penodol pum mlynedd.

Y Buddion

- Cyflog o £ 24,799 - £ 26,999 y flwyddyn
- Gweithio yn un o safleoedd harddaf y DU
- Amgylchedd cyfeillgar a chefnogol
- Cefnogi llwyddiant prosiect cyffrous

Y Rôl

Fel y Swyddog Ymgysylltu Cymunedol, byddwch yn codi ymwybyddiaeth o'r Cynllun CLP gyda chymunedau lleol ac yn helpu i greu mentrau a arweinir gan y gymuned a fydd yn cyfrannu at amcanion y Cynllun.

Yn benodol, byddwch yn cefnogi gweithredu gweithgareddau lles ac addysg wedi'u targedu i annog pobl i ddysgu am bwysigrwydd tirwedd y Carneddau a'r rôl y gallant ei chwarae wrth ddiogelu ei dyfodol.

Yn ogystal, byddwch yn:

- Datblygu perthnasoedd â grwpiau cymunedol ac unigolion i danio brwdfrydedd dros y Cynllun
- Helpu plant a phobl ifanc i gymryd rhan yn y Cynllun
- Sicrhau bod cyfle cyfartal i gymryd rhan yn y Cynllun a mynd i'r afael ag unrhyw rwystrau cyfranogi, megis anghydbwysedd rhwng y rhywiau, mynediad at drafnidiaeth neu ddiffyg ymwybyddiaeth
- Gwerthuso a chasglu data ymgysylltu a chyfranogi

Amdanoch chi

I ymuno â ni fel Swyddog Ymgysylltu Cymunedol, bydd angen i chi fod â:

- Y gallu i gyflawni gofynion y rôl hon trwy gyfrwng Cymraeg a Saesneg
- Profiad o reoli prosiectau meithrin gallu cymunedol, cydlynu mentrau dan arweiniad gwirfoddolwyr a rheoli neu weithio gyda grŵp cymunedol
- Profiad blaenorol o weithio gyda phobl ifanc
- Dealltwriaeth dda o'r ffactorau sy'n cyfrannu at gynhwysiant cymdeithasol a lles mewn cymunedau amrywiol
- Dealltwriaeth o Barciau Cenedlaethol, materion amgylcheddol a threftadaeth a rheoli cefn gwlad
- Gradd neu gyfwerth mewn Datblygu Cymunedol, Astudiaethau Ieuenctid a Chymunedol neu bwnc perthnasol
- Trwydded yrru ddilys a mynediad i'ch cerbyd eich hun

Gall sefydliadau eraill alw'r rôl hon yn Swyddog Datblygu Cymunedol, Cydlynydd Prosiect Cymunedol, Cydlynydd Gwirfoddoli, Cydlynydd Ymgysylltu Cymunedol, Swyddog Allgymorth, Cydlynydd Gwasanaethau Cymunedol, neu Swyddog Prosiect Cymunedol.

Felly, os ydych chi am gymryd y cam nesaf fel Swyddog Ymgysylltu Cymunedol, gwnewch gais trwy'r botwm a ddangosir. Mae'r swydd wag hon yn cael ei hysbysebu gan Webrecruit. Y gwasanaethau a hysbysebir gan Webrecruit yw gwasanaethau Asiantaeth Gyflogaeth.

Community Co-ordinator (Contract)
Field Based (with travel throughout East Anglia) 

Are you a confident communicator with exceptional relationship-building skills? Could you use your enthusiasm and passion to unite charities and retailers in the fight against food poverty? If so, we want to hear from you!

About Us 

We are FareShare, the UK’s largest charity fighting hunger and food waste. We are a charitable distribution network that takes excess, in-date and good to eat food and redistributes it to other charities that turn it into meals.

Together with Irish social enterprise FoodCloud, we have created FareShare Go, an app that connects charities with retailers who have free surplus food that would otherwise go to waste. Since launching this scheme, we’ve connected over 7,500 charities with over 2,700 stores, which has resulted in countless meals for communities across the country. 

Our ambition is to roll out this valuable service to all retailers across the UK and Ireland. As such, we’re looking for a Community Co-ordinator to join us and support the success of FareShare Go in East Anglia. This is a fixed-term contract until the 1st March 2021. 

The Rewards 

- Salary of £21,000 - £23,000 per annum
- Expenses paid
- Pension
- Travelcard loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme

This is a great opportunity to join a talented team who are passionate about relieving food poverty, reducing waste and helping vulnerable people across the UK and Ireland. 

We’ll provide you with great training and support; all you need to bring are your incredible relationship-building skills and your drive to help create real change. 

We are helping charities working on the frontline to tackle the cause, not just the symptoms, of food poverty. If you think you could help us in our mission, apply now.  

The Role

As a Community Co-ordinator, you will support the growth and sustainability of the FareShare Go programme.

Covering the East Anglia territory, you will increase awareness of FareShare Go and the ways in which we can benefit charities and retailers who participate in the programme. 

You’ll make sure that new and existing programme participants understand the amazing work they’re doing by taking part and ensure that the needs of retailers and charities alike are met. 

Additionally, you will: 

- Visit new charities who are joining the programme, as well as existing members 
- Forge positive relationships with retailers to maximise the amount of charities they reach 
- Advise charities on how they can increase their capacity, so they can take on more food and help even more people 
- Handle any issues in a sensitive and diplomatic manner 
- Build relationships with colleagues in your region and outside of your immediate network
- Support activities at our Regional Centre when required

About You 

To join us as a Community Co-ordinator, you will need:

- Exceptional relationship-building skills with a range of stakeholders
- The proven ability to create links across teams to share best practice
- Great communication skills and the confidence to engage with a range of audiences 
- Strong IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Flexibility regarding your working arrangements as the role may involve UK travel
- A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Level 2 or 3 Food Safety training would be beneficial, as would experience of data analysis and project planning. Experience with a CRM system, such as Salesforce, would be an advantage, as would a degree level qualification or previous experience in a similar role. 

Other organisations may call this role Community Engagement Co-ordinator, Partnerships Officer, Food Poverty Prevention Co-ordinator, Community Partnerships Officer, Charity Partnerships Co-ordinator, or Community Services Officer. 

The closing date for applications is the 14th April 2020. 

Webrecruit and FareShare are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are ready to help us continue our amazing work as a Community Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Professional Services

Marketing and Communications

Senior Alumni Engagement Officer

Employment type:  Permanent

Employment basis:  Full-time

Salary:  £35,845 - £39,152 per annum 

Post number: ZZ005255

Date published: 10 March 2020

Closing date: 05 April 2020

Interview date: 21 April 2020

The University of Portsmouth is a dynamic and ambitious institution with a track record of success. One of only four universities in the south east of England to achieve a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, it is also ranked 21st in the 2020 Guardian League Table University Guide, and 113th in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

The University of Portsmouth is looking for a candidate with strong project management experience, highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and a proactive approach to develop and deliver our alumni volunteering programme.

It is a very exciting time to be joining the Alumni Relations and Advancement Team. The University has recently launched an ambitious new strategy, which puts our alumni at the heart of the University and its vision for the future.

Graduates who give their time and expertise make a real and demonstrable difference. Our alumni volunteers play an important part in the student experience, employability and alumni career outcomes. They also help us to make a positive difference to society through our civic, outreach and global objectives.

The current volunteer programme is in early developmental stages, but we know that our graduates are looking for relevant ways to support their University; for the right candidate, this role is an excellent opportunity to develop a thriving network and make a true impact. The programme will be pivotal in deepening the relationship between the University and its alumni, at all levels of seniority, and support the building and strengthening of lifelong relationships with alumni and students, faculty, friends and others.

If this sounds exciting and you believe that you have the skills to help make our volunteer programme sector-leading, then we would love to hear from you.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Trudy Monk. 

Please note that Non-EEA applicants can be considered for positions that have been advertised for less than 28 days unless they are currently living outside of the UK or a current Tier 2 visa holder in a different profession or at a different employer.  The post must meet the minimum skills and salary requirements as set out in the UKVI immigration rules.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area.

To find out more about the University of Portsmouth and this role, click the apply button and apply on-line. 

It is the policy of the University to only accept applications submitted using the University’s application form.

All applications for this position will be processed and conducted in compliance with UK legislation relevant at that time.

Exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative new Community Personality Disorder Service!

Project Manager - Community Personality Disorder Service
Based: Peterborough
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Contract: 12 Months Fixed Contract with possibility of extension
Salary: £26,317 pa FTE (£15,790 per annum actual)
NJC Salary Scale Point: 22

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.

We are seeking an experienced manager to lead a small staff team in delivering a new Personality Disorder Community Service throughout Peterborough. This is a pilot service being delivered in partnership with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Foundation Trust (CPFT) and will provide a strengths based approach using Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT) sessions as well as peer support opportunities.

As this is a pilot project, the successful post holder will be able to adapt and respond to the needs of the project as it expands and grows.

You should be passionate about promoting positive mental health, be able to demonstrate robust managerial experience and have excellent verbal communication skills. To be successful in this role you will also have the ability to build strong working relationships with partners.

Closing date: 9.00am on 3 April 2020
Interviews will be held in Peterborough on 17th April 2020

PLEASE PRESS THE 'APPLICATION DETAILS' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY

We will only accept complete applications, which should include: Application Form, Covering Letter and completed Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. 

Are you an experienced fundraiser looking for your next challenge? Are you keen to support your local community?

Using the power of football, Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) worked with over 43,500 people during 2018/19, empowering communities and changing lives. Based on the needs of the community, we work in partnership to deliver high quality programmes that deliver a lasting impact.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Charlton Athletic Community Trust as it grows its fundraising income to support the organisation’s work at the heart of the community, working for one of the largest football community trusts in the country. The role will build on CACT’s excellent track record for events, growing our supporter base and developing new streams of income, focusing on individuals and community.

Our ideal candidate is an organised and motivated individual who is interested in developing their fundraising career, taking on a diverse role within a small team.

For further information please download an application pack.

CACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any job offer is subject to satisfactory employment references and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with lived experience of disability to lead a team of talented peers in the delivery of Barnet’s statutory Healthwatch function. Inclusion Barnet is looking for a committed and confident professional who is passionate about patient and public engagement, effecting system change, and improving services, in order to improve the experiences of people using health and social care services in Barnet.

As Manager, you will have a fundamental role in leading staff and volunteers, and ensuring service users, patients and external stakeholders are involved in shaping the future of healthcare services in the Borough. Local people are at the heart of everything we do, and you will lead and guide the organisation to ensure that patients and service users are heard, their experiences shared, and their voices amplified, creating change and improving services for all.

About Healthwatch

The Health and Social Care Act 2012 required each local authority area to set up a Healthwatch organisation. Healthwatch gives give people a powerful voice both locally and nationally. At a local level, Healthwatch Barnet works to help people get the best from their health and social care services, whether it's improving them today, or helping to shape them for tomorrow. Healthwatch Barnet is about local voices being able to influence the delivery and design of their services, not just for the people who use them, but anyone who might need to use them in future.

Healthwatch Barnet transferred to Inclusion Barnet on 1st April 2020. It is commissioned by the London Borough of Barnet to provide the following 6 key functions:

• Gather views and understand the experiences of patients and the public.
• Make people’s views known.
• Promote and support the involvement of people in the commissioning and provision of local care services and how they are scrutinised.
• Recommend investigation or special review of services via Healthwatch England or directly to the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
• Provide advice and information (signposting) about access to services and support for making informed choices
• Making the views and experiences of local people known to Healthwatch England (and to other local Healthwatch organisations) and providing a steer to help it carry out its role as national champion.

About Inclusion Barnet

Inclusion Barnet is a thriving peer-led charity based in North West London. We are a friendly, supportive and inclusive team.We believe in the power of experience and this is demonstrated by all our services being led, developed and delivered by people with lived experience of disability, including mental health issues and long-term conditions. We believe that learning to use our lived experience for social change is a skill. We have become experts in harnessing the lived experience of our staff, members, volunteers and people who use our services to design and deliver higher quality, more person-centred services. We believe that this benefits both disabled people and society more widely.

How to apply 

Please submit a detailed covering letter with your CV outlining how your skills match the job description and person specification.  The closing date is 17th April, with shortlisting complete by 20th April.  Successful applicants will be notified shortly afterwards, with interviews to be held on 23rd April.  These may be held via videoconference depending on current health advice.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be expected to undergo a DBS check.

This role is for 28 hours a week, hours by mutual agreement with some flexibility required.  Depending on current health advice, the successful candidate may be home based during the early weeks of the role.  Actual salary between £27,200 and £28,000.

A great opportunity has arisen as this national charity needs a strong leader to manage a remote team of six across the South of England.

If you are driven to build positive relationships with supporters and volunteers, and can bring your team along with you to do this, then this is a fantastic opportunity for you.

You will work with the equivalent role covering the North, empowering the UK team to mobilise communities that will give their time and money and pass on the charity’s vision.

Job specification

• Lead a remote team of six in relationship fundraising with local audiences, focusing on local church groups and other community groups, deepening their engagement with the cause
• Effectively monitor the performance of the team through KPIs, budget management and forward planning
• Manage and report back on income and expenditure budgets
• Review and implement change to improve processes and procedures to ensure maximum efficiency
• Champion community fundraising and maintain excellent cross-team relationships that will lead to joined up approaches through the charity with its supporters

Person specification

• Good understanding of developing and growing regional fundraising, and experience managing a remote team
• Significant experience in achieving results in a challenging and complex environment
• Confident managing budgets and reporting back on income and expenditure
• Excellent at communicating and building relationships with people at all levels
• Driven by providing exceptional supporter engagement
• Keen to review and analyse data to inform decision making
• An understanding of the Church of England would be desirable
• A flexible approach to your work, as the role will require frequent travel and the need to work some unsociable hours

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Dawn Ballard at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Bring your passion and experience for community development to work alongside residents in one of the most dynamic, diverse, and exciting parts of London. Somers Town has a heritage of radical social and community development, and the residents of Somers Town Big Local are looking for someone to support them to continue and expand that heritage.  This is particularly pressing in the current lockdown, as we seek to make connections using virtual and online tools that will create a legacy of closer relationships between neighbours across this community.