Trustee - Fundraising focus Following a review of the Board composition, we now are seeking a new Trustee to join our Board with a particular focus on fundraising. Expand Child Bereavement UK, established in 1994, helps families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We support children and young people (up to the age of 25) when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live, and parents and the wider family when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying. We provide training to professionals in health and social care, education, the emergency services, and the voluntary and corporate sectors, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families. Our vision is for all families to have the support they need to rebuild their lives, when a child grieves or when a child dies. We have a strong and stable balance sheet, hugely respected brand, operationally sound bereavement services operation and a very capable fundraising team. However, we also face significant challenges as we look to increase our income in a difficult fundraising environment coupled with an uncertain macro-economic outlook both in the UK and globally. The role the Board of Trustees fulfils is critical in providing strong governance for the organisation and support and guidance to the CEO and senior management team in delivering strategy, ensuring financial sustainability and upholding a positive culture for the organisation. Following a review of the Board composition, we now are seeking a new Trustee to join our Board with a particular focus on fundraising. This Trustee will have: strong connections in the corporate / business world and will be able to help us build a sustainable funding base for our work with bereaved families across the UK. A particular knowledge in a particular region may be of interest to us as we continue to develop our regional presence throughout the UK an ability to support the Chief Executive, Director of Fundraising and senior management team as they develop and implement the fundraising strategy to deepen income channels Additionally, as a Trustee of Child Bereavement UK your duties will be to: ensure that the charity complies with its governing document, Charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations ensure that the charity pursues its objects as defined in its governing document safeguard the assets of the charity, protect and manage its property and ensure proper investment of the charity’s funds ensure that its resources are applied exclusively in pursuance of its objects contribute actively to the Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic direction to the charity, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets, and evaluating performance against agreed targets safeguard the good name and values of the charity ensure the effective and efficient administration of the charity appoint the Chief Executive and monitor their performance and in addition to the above statutory duties: use any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions, including scrutinising papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues on which you have special expertise attend quarterly Board meetings and read any papers circulated in advance of meetings participate in sub-committees as required at the request of the Chair represent the Charity at events or meetings and to act as a spokesperson for the charity as required from time to time at the request of the Chair or Chief Executive keep informed about the activities of the charity and wider issues which affect its work Person specification Essential: Willingness to proactively engage your contacts and networks in supporting the charity’s work and ambitions across the UK Commitment to the charity, its vision, mission and values Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to effectively carry out the role of Trustee Strategic vision Ability to think creatively Sound, independent judgement with a willingness to speak your mind Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship Ability to form close working relationships based on honesty, respect and trust Ability to work effectively as a member of a team Commitment to the principles of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership Ability to offer strong support to staff, while standing back from everyday activities. Desirable: Knowledge of the field of work in which the charity is involved Wider understanding of and involvement with the voluntary sector and other networks Knowledge of charity finances How to apply Please email our Executive Manager, [email protected] with your interest in this role, together with a brief summary of your background and suitability as Trustee; we will then contact you to discuss further, as appropriate. The Charity is committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, and one that challenges all forms of oppression or discrimination including those based on age, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race (which includes nationality, citizenship, ethnic or national origins), religion/faith or belief, sexual orientation (collectively known in law as the ‘protected characteristics’), as well as any oppression or discrimination based on other physical characteristics or impairments, occupation, income, wealth, or unrelated criminal convictions.
Trustee - Finance focus As a result of Trustees completing their tenure with the Charity, we now are seeking a new trustee to join our Board, with a particular focus on finance. Expand Child Bereavement UK, established in 1994, helps families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We support children and young people (up to the age of 25) when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live, and parents and the wider family when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying. We provide training to professionals in health and social care, education, the emergency services, and the voluntary and corporate sectors, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families. Our vision is for all families to have the support they need to rebuild their lives, when a child grieves or when a child dies. We have a strong and stable balance sheet, hugely respected brand, operationally sound bereavement services operation and a very capable fundraising team. However, we also face significant challenges as we fight to increase our income in a difficult fundraising environment coupled with an uncertain macro-economic outlook both in the UK and globally. The role the Board of Trustees fulfils is critical in providing strong governance for the organisation and support and guidance to the CEO and senior management team in delivering strategy, ensuring financial sustainability and upholding a positive culture for the organisation. As a result of Trustees completing their tenure with the Charity, we now are seeking a new trustee to join our Board, with a particular focus on finance. This Trustee will: act as Treasurer for Child Bereavement UK and will bring a depth of Finance skills to the organisation; it is expected that they will be appropriately qualified in Finance have an ability to review and appraise the financial position as well as support the CFO and the senior management team as they develop the financial strategy and manage overall financial sustainability Additionally, as a Trustee of Child Bereavement UK your duties will be to: ensure that the charity complies with its governing document, Charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations ensure that the charity pursues its objects as defined in its governing document safeguard the assets of the charity, protect and manage its property and ensure proper investment of the charity’s funds ensure that its resources are applied exclusively in pursuance of its objects contribute actively to the Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic direction to the charity, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets, and evaluating performance against agreed targets safeguard the good name and values of the charity ensure the effective and efficient administration of the charity appoint the Chief Executive and monitor their performance and in addition to the above statutory duties: use any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions, including scrutinising papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues on which you have special expertise attend quarterly Board meetings and read any papers circulated in advance of meetings participate in sub-committees as required at the request of the Chair represent the Charity at events or meetings and to act as a spokesperson for the charity as required from time to time at the request of the Chair or Chief Executive keep informed about the activities of the charity and wider issues which affect its work Person specification Essential: Financial qualification Commitment to the charity, its vision, mission and values Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to effectively carry out the role of Trustee Strategic vision Ability to think creatively Sound, independent judgement with a willingness to speak your mind Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship Ability to form close working relationships based on honesty, respect and trust Ability to work effectively as a member of a team Commitment to the principles of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership Ability to offer strong support to staff, while standing back from everyday activities. Desirable: Knowledge of charity finances Knowledge of the field of work in which the charity is involved Wider understanding of and involvement with the voluntary sector and other networks How to apply Please email our Executive Manager, [email protected] with your interest in this role, together with a brief summary of your background and suitability as Trustee; we will then contact you to discuss further, as appropriate. The Charity is committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, and one that challenges all forms of oppression or discrimination including those based on age, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race (which includes nationality, citizenship, ethnic or national origins), religion/faith or belief, sexual orientation (collectively known in law as the ‘protected characteristics’), as well as any oppression or discrimination based on other physical characteristics or impairments, occupation, income, wealth, or unrelated criminal convictions.
Bereavement Support Service Lead - Birmingham | Full-time An exciting opportunity to lead in the provision, coordination, evaluation and development of a new bereavement support service in Birmingham. Expand We are delighted to have been awarded a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund and are now starting the process of establishing a new bereavement support service in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to join Child Bereavement UK as we look to recruit a full-time Bereavement Support Service Lead to lead and manage a team to set up a new service in Birmingham which will provide bereavement support to individuals, couples, families and in group settings.The postholder will lead in the provision, coordination, evaluation and ongoing development of a new bereavement support service in Birmingham. The new service will ensure that families and professionals can access high-quality bereavement support when a baby or child has died, or when children or young people are bereaved. They will also support the strategic development of the Charity’s service in Birmingham. The Bereavement Support Service Lead - Birmingham will: Lead/manage/contribute to establishing and developing the provision of a blended model of bereavement support in Birmingham Provide training, consultancy and support for professionals whose work brings them into contact with bereaved families Collaborate with partners to establish and develop a bereavement support services in Birmingham Work closely with The National Lottery Community Fund to ensure all outcomes of the project are achieved through regular monitoring and reporting. Child Bereavement UK offers a generous package of benefits including an employee assistance programme, 5% pension contribution and life assurance scheme. Applicants should have a recognised, health, social care, or counselling qualification, experience in working with children, young people and families, excellent communication skills and be passionate about supporting bereaved families and those whose roles bring them into contact with these families. The successful candidate will be required to complete a DBS check. Hours: 37.5 hours per week Rate: £37,500 per annum (3-year fixed term contract) Reporting to: Head of Support Services Base: Hybrid working from Child Bereavement UK’s Centre in Birmingham and home Closing date: 29 May 2024. Interviews will be held on 3 June in person in Birmingham. If you are interested in knowing more please see the job description and person specification or contact [email protected] Applications should be by CV accompanied with a short covering letter, detailing which post you are interested in applying for and how your experience fits the role. Please email to Jane Hobart [email protected] Applications will be reviewed, and interviews offered, on an on-going basis. We reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. The Charity is committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, and one that challenges all forms of oppression or discrimination including those based on age, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race (which includes nationality, citizenship, ethnic or national origins), religion/faith or belief, sexual orientation (collectively known in law as the ‘protected characteristics’), as well as any oppression or discrimination based on other physical characteristics or impairments, occupation, income, wealth, or unrelated criminal convictions. Data Protection Statement for Recruitment
Bereavement Support Practitioner - Birmingham | Full-time We are recruiting two full-time Bereavement Support Practitioners to join our new service in Birmingham which will provide bereavement support to individuals, couples, families and in group settings. Expand We are delighted to have been awarded a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund and are now starting the process of establishing a new bereavement support service in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Child Bereavement UK as we look to recruit two full-time Bereavement Support Practitioners to join the new service in Birmingham which will provide bereavement support to individuals, couples, families and in group settings. The post holders will support the Bereavement Support Service Lead in the provision and evaluation of a service that ensures families and professionals can access high quality bereavement support in situations where a baby or child of any age has died, or where children or young people up to the age of 25 are bereaved. The Bereavement Support Practitioners will: Work with the Bereavement Support Service Lead in providing and evaluating the service to support parents bereaved of a baby or child, of any age or children and young people up to the age of 25 bereaved of anybody important to them. Support the Bereavement Support Service Lead in developing and establishing Child Bereavement UK’s service as a source of advice and support for families and professionals across the region. Manage a caseload and provide a programme of individual and couple sessions and to develop and provide facilitated Groups for Parents bereaved of a baby or child. Contribute to the provision of a programme of individual and family support sessions, Groups for Families, Groups for Young People and school liaison. Child Bereavement UK offers a generous package of benefits including an employee assistance programme, 5% pension contribution and life assurance scheme. Applicants should have a recognised, health, social care, or counselling qualification, experience in working with children, young people and families, excellent communication skills and be passionate about supporting bereaved families and those whose roles bring them into contact with these families. The successful candidate will be required to complete a DBS check. Hours: 37.5 hours per week Rate: £28,000 per annum (3-year fixed term contract) Reporting to: Bereavement Support Service Lead - Birmingham Base: Hybrid working from Child Bereavement UK’s Centre in Birmingham and home Closing date: 29 May 2024. Interviews will be held on 3 June in person in Birmingham. If you are interested in knowing more please see the job description and person specification or contact [email protected] Applications should be by CV accompanied with a short covering letter, detailing which post you are interested in applying for and how your experience fits the role. Please email to Jane Hobart [email protected] Applications will be reviewed, and interviews offered, on an on-going basis. We reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. The Charity is committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, and one that challenges all forms of oppression or discrimination including those based on age, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race (which includes nationality, citizenship, ethnic or national origins), religion/faith or belief, sexual orientation (collectively known in law as the ‘protected characteristics’), as well as any oppression or discrimination based on other physical characteristics or impairments, occupation, income, wealth, or unrelated criminal convictions. Data Protection Statement for Recruitment
Supporter Care Administrator | Full-time | Hybrid We are looking to recruit an outgoing and enthusiastic Supporter Care Administrator to join our fundraising team. Expand This is a full-time role which requires an experienced administrator with CRM experience (Raiser’s Edge) to work closely with the Head of Individual Giving, along with supporting the wider fundraising team. The Supporter Care Administrator will: be responsible for the administration of voluntary income and volunteer administration, ensuring donations are efficiently and accurately identified, recorded and acknowledged, and for the day-to-day management of the volunteer database. have the ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. have good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload. be professional and a hard-working team player who can remain calm under pressure. have excellent written, communication and IT skills along with experience of CRM databases. be the lead contact for the coordination of some database projects for the fundraising operation, such as the administration of gift aid claims and coordinating data relating to appeals or volunteers. support the fundraising team by providing other administrative support as required. Child Bereavement UK offers a generous package of benefits including an employee assistance programme, 5% pension contribution and life assurance scheme. Hours: 37.5 hours per week Rate: £27,300 per annum Reporting to: Head of Individual Giving Base: Hybrid working from Child Bereavement UK’s Offices in either Buckinghamshire or Cheshire and home Closing date: 28 May 2024. Initial interviews will be held on Zoom. If you are interested in knowing more please see the job description and person specification or contact [email protected] Applications should be by CV accompanied with a short covering letter, detailing which post you are interested in applying for and how your experience fits the role. Please email to Jane Hobart [email protected] Applications will be reviewed, and interviews offered, on an on-going basis. We reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. The Charity is committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, and one that challenges all forms of oppression or discrimination including those based on age, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race (which includes nationality, citizenship, ethnic or national origins), religion/faith or belief, sexual orientation (collectively known in law as the ‘protected characteristics’), as well as any oppression or discrimination based on other physical characteristics or impairments, occupation, income, wealth, or unrelated criminal convictions. Data Protection Statement for Recruitment