Job Vacancies

Helpline Information Officer (Social Care Specialist) with Scope

Salary: £28,850

Terms: Permanent

Location: Milton Keynes

Closing Date: 22 January 2016

Scope exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else. They provide support, information and advice to more than a quarter of a million disabled people and their families every year. They raise awareness of the issues that matter to drive change across society and to make it better for disabled people.

Scope helpline is the main customer contact point into the organisation and the team responds to 30,000 enquiries from disabled people and their families every year. The helpline covers a wide range of topics relating to disability, including welfare rights, employment, education, social care, housing and independent living.

Changes to social care legislation have resulted in an increase in enquiries from people needing support and information about social care and how it affects them. As a Helpline Information Officer with specialist knowledge around social care, your challenge will be to provide informative responses to every enquiry you receive. Most enquiries are received via phone and email but Scope are expanding their use of digital platforms and you will play a role in developing their online community and testing out different platforms for providing a service. You will also develop information resources around social care.

Experience gained within a customer-focused environment, ideally a helpline, is essential as is broad up-to-date knowledge of social care and how it affects disabled people. An understanding of the social model of disability and the broader issues that affect disabled people is vital too.

You will work across Scope with internal teams and partner agencies, so communication and listening skills are vital. You will need to be organised and work well in a busy service environment. Using your enthusiasm and initiative, you will support people to find the information – and solutions – they need.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) for regulated activity. Scope are committed to equal opportunities. They particularly welcome applications from disabled people and guarantee interviews to suitably qualified disabled applicants.

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Helpline Manager with Scope

Salary: £35,000

Terms: Permanent

Location: Milton Keynes

Closing Date: 22 January 2016

Scope exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else. They provide support, information and advice to more than a quarter of a million disabled people and their families every year. Scope raise awareness of the issues that matter to drive change across society and to make it better for disabled people.

They are looking for an exceptional manager to lead their busy team of helpline officers in Milton Keynes. You will have a successful track record of managing a helpline or similar customer response service and an understanding of the requirements of disabled people and their families. You will have experience of managing, supporting and developing staff, delivering a high quality customer-focused service and managing change.

You will be an energetic professional committed to making a real difference to the lives of disabled people and families with the drive and determination to deliver an excellent service. You will work across the organisation so communication and interpersonal skills are vital. You will need to be organised and work well in a busy service environment. Using your enthusiasm and initiative, you will ensure the service evolves using the latest technology and supports people to find the information – and solutions – they need. This is a fantastic opportunity to join Scope at an exciting time of change as they prepare for their future strategic direction.

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Business Development Manager (Grants) with World Vision

Salary: £30,161-£32,000 pa + good range of benefits

Terms: Permanent

Location: Milton Keynes

Closing Date: 11 January 2016

Interview Date: Week commencing 18th January 2016

A position is available for a resourceful Business Development Manager to generate grant income for World Vision UK. Your primary aim will be to pursue new business opportunities with the chance to nurture relationships with key donors and partners. Leading on the development of high quality proposals, you will support World Vision UK’s stakeholders including Grant Acquisition and Management (GAM), Resource Development Units (RDUs) and World Vision’s own National Offices to help manage donor relations, acquire grants and provide support in the implementation of successful grant-funded projects.

As an intrinsic member of the Policy & Programmes/Grants/New Business Unit, the position of Business Development Manager is central in order to achieve their ambitious grant income growth targets. Key responsibilities will therefore encompass:

• Donor funding environment and guidelines – identify and position World Vision UK for strategic grant funding opportunities and develop a detailed understanding of selected donors, proposals, guidelines and procedures for funding schemes, while also being mindful of any changes in the funding landscape

• Donor engagement – work with a range of stakeholders to build and maintain strong donor relationships through implementation of engagement strategies for each donor, and in particular key institutional Foundations

• Partner engagement – work in collaboration with Group colleagues and Grant Acquisition stakeholders across the World Vision Partnership to establish and maintain strong partner and consortium relationships

• Grant applications – in concert with stakeholder groups, including support from the wider Grants team, develop and submit high concept, robust proposals as well as manage the application process

• Relationship building – develop and maintain strong working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, both nationally and internationally in order to ensure funding opportunities are pursued and aligned with World Vision UK’s strategy and policies.

This is an opportunity to use your exceptional networking skills and build relationships with other NGOs to learn from, share and apply best practice in the acquisition and management of grants.

An enterprising graduate or equivalent with substantial experience of submitting successful funding proposals to government and multilaterals, preferably with exposure to institutional Foundations, you will have experience of leading donor relations and knowledge of funding requirements, particularly with DFID and key Foundations. Further experience of leading successful partner and consortia development to support grant acquisitions will be necessary.

With an enquiring mind, particularly when identifying and pursuing new grant funding opportunities, you will need to be a knowledgeable and confident spokesperson regarding donor engagement and grant acquisition, so being a natural communicator with strong relationship skills and the ability to work cross-organisationally is vital. Effective project management skills and the ability to meet stringent deadlines are also essential along with an understanding of budgeting and financial management.

Within this international humanitarian children’s charity you will play your part in their ongoing mission to keep every child free from fear. Due to the nature of their work, you must be willing to operate within a Christian framework and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

In addition to the salary offered, you can expect a range of benefits including pension, health cover, subsidised gym membership, generous holiday entitlement and free parking.

Please note that if response for this role is higher than anticipated, we reserve the right to commence interviews and appoint before the published closing date.

World Vision UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

No agencies please

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Individual Fundraising Manager with Scripture Union

Salary: c£30,000 — £35,000 p.a. (Dependent on capability and experience, plus 9% pension and other benefits)

Terms: Contract

Location: Milton Keynes

Closing Date: 30 December 2015

Scripture Union is a national Christian mission-movement whose aim is to use the Bible to inspire children, young people and adults to know God. With the help of thousands of dedicated volunteers, they lead a variety of projects, including work in schools, residential activity holidays, published resources and community initiatives.

Scripture Union England & Wales (SU) is looking for a dynamic and experienced fundraiser to join its enthusiastic fundraising team in Milton Keynes. Their mission is to enable children, young people and families to become lifelong followers of Jesus Christ.

Scripture Union are seeking a committed Christian who is passionate about their mission, who understands the values and motivations of Christian donors and is able to communicate SU’s vision and projects in compelling and inspiring ways.

Working in partnership with key staff across the SU Movement, the successful candidate will be responsible for strengthening relationships and for generating increased income from different segments of our database.
You will play an important role in implementing key objectives of the fundraising strategy, focusing on:
- generating increased awareness about SU’s ministry in the Christian marketplace
- launching new donor acquisition activities
- managing relationships between SU and its supporters
- increasing the number of regular supporters and re-engaging lapsed donors or customers with SU’s ministry.
Also, you will be expected to invest time and effort in generating financial support from individuals and churches for our International Ministry, undertaking this through the development of specific appeals relating to the work of SU International Mission partners.
Educated to degree level or its equivalent, in Fundraising or Marketing, you will have at least three years experience in fundraising, preferably in a Christian charity setting.

This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and has an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies.

All applicants should be able to demonstrate commitment to the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union.

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Church and Community Fundraising Manager with Scripture Union

Salary: c£30,000 — £35,000 p.a.

Terms: Contract

Location: Milton Keynes

Closing Date: 30 December 2015

Scripture Union England & Wales (SU) is looking for an energetic and experienced fundraiser to actively expand SU’s relationship with local churches and church groups, for maximising both sales and gift incomes, and engaging them more fully into the life of the SU Movement.

Their Mission is to enable children, young people and families to become lifelong followers of Jesus. That’s why they are seeking a committed Christian who is passionate about seeing Christians engage with the Bible, one who loves the church and can communicate SU’s vision and projects to church and denominational leaders in compelling and inspiring ways.

Working within a stewardship of Time, Money and Prayer model, and in partnership with key staff across the SU Movement, the successful candidate will be able to build effective relationships with local churches through fundraising campaigns, appeals, supporter cultivation activities, and much more.
What’s more, the Church and Community Fundraising Manager will be responsible for developing a range of International Ministry-themed appeals to support the wider mission work of the SU Movement.
Educated to degree level or its equivalent, in Fundraising or Marketing, you will have at least three years experience in fundraising, preferably in a Christian charity setting.

This is an exciting time to join Scripture Union as they embark on a new stage of their ministry. This role will be critical in helping them to reach their ambitious, yet achievable, ministry goals.

All applicants should be able to demonstrate commitment to the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union.

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