Charity People

We've seen thousands of successful candidates go through onboarding at a new organisation - this is what good onboarding looks like: 👋 Stay in touch regularly between appointing someone and their start day The gap between signing a contract and starting a new role is a nerve-wracking time for new starters. Keep in touch with them regularly to update them on your onboarding plans and answer any of their questions. 💻 Get your new starter's IT set up in advance There are very few roles in charities, membership or education sector organisations that don't need IT. Getting accounts, access and equipment ready to go on day one helps to set your new team member up for success. 📆 Organise the onboarding programme before your new starter arrives Having a clear, well planned onboarding programme will help your new starter to feel supported and confident from day one. 💚 Stay positive Every organisation has issues. If you focus all your conversations with your new starter on what isn't great about your workplace, you risk chipping away at their energy and motivation. Focus on the good stuff and how you're going to work with them to make things even better. 🔮 Talk about long term plans Get excited about what the future could look like. Setting out the organisation's vision and how your new starter fits into it will help them imagine themselves in the role for the long term. 🫣 Don't make it cringey! Is there anyone who actually enjoys being paraded around the office and introduced to people whose names they forget instantly? Consider ditching the office walkaround and organise a more informal lunch or cuppa and a slice of cake instead. --- Image description: seven image slides cover the headline points from the caption. Each point is paired with an image of office life. The titles are in forest green and the images are on an off-white background and framed with lime green. The image on the front cover is of a few of the Charity People team in the office roof garden. #Onboarding #CharitySector #Education #Membership #IndustryAssociations

Could flexible working be the answer to the charity sector's recruitment problems? 👀 We already knew that 60% of the candidates we support at Charity People were looking for flexible working options. 💡 But we wanted to know how this compared to the sector more broadly, so we polled our 52,000 followers on National Flexible Working Day. More than 1,000 of you responded (thank you). 💚 76% of you said that having flexible working as an option when you are applying for a role was extremely important and 20% said it was important. LinkedIn polls may not meet quantitative research standards, but its pretty clear that the majority of people working in the sector want to work flexibly. Charities not offering flexible working options could be missing out on really talented candidates. --- Image description: the image shows a screenshot of the LinkedIn poll referred to in the caption. In addition to the results mentioned above, 3% of poll respondents answered that the option for flexible working was not important to them and 1% answered 'other' and commented. #FlexibleWorking #CharitySector #Nonprofits

Maya Bhose, Founder of The Well Placed, shares some tips for recruiters assessing a CV with a gap...💡 Maya says, "I have several gaps on my CV. One was when I decided to live in an Italian village to finish a house renovation, brush up my language skills and become part of the community 💚 One was to be with my daughter 👧 Another was to study and enjoy Paris 🇫🇷 Three of the happiest and most memorable periods of my life. I didn’t stop learning. I didn’t stop engaging my brain. Every experience is valuable and teaches you something about life that you can transfer to the workplace. When you see a gap on someone’s CV ask them about the experience. What did they learn? How will their new employer benefit from this?" Maya's top tips for hiring managers assessing CVs with career breaks: 1️⃣ Don’t discount a CV because of a career break – you could be missing out on a hugely talented individual. 3️⃣ Look at underlying skills and experience as well as some of the transferable skills and experience they may have gained during their career break. If the foundations and solid pre-break experience are there, the majority will be able to get up to date v quickly in role. 4️⃣ Don’t discount a CV if they appear overqualified for your role at first sight. Let them explain why they’re interested in the role – some returners are looking to return at a more junior level because it fits their circumstances now at this stage in their life – and the recruiter will end up getting a fantastically talented person in role. At Charity People we don't mind the gap on your CV, we're interested in everything you can bring to a role - beyond a list of your previous jobs. --- Image description: the text on the image reads, "we don't mind the gap and neither should you." A forest green graphic shows a person stepping over a gap to board a train. An arrow points upwards to the gap. #CVGaps #RecruitmentTips #CharityJobs

📣 JOB OF THE WEEK 📣 Could you be Galop's interim Director of People? Following a significant period of growth over the last three years, Galop is now in a phase of stabilisation to ensure that their workforce is supported in continuing to deliver essential services to our community. They are seeking an experienced Interim Director of People, Culture, and Operations to join their team. 💷 £60k-£65k 📑 12 months Fixed Term Contract ⏰ Full-time or Part-Time (5-4 days per week) with flexible working options available 📍 London- Hybrid working location Galop is the UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, working with and for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence. Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced Gender Based Violence every year. Specialising in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, so-called conversion therapies, and other forms of interpersonal abuse. Galop uses what is learnt through working on the frontlines with clients to work on national and local policy change, to improve outcomes for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence. Galop is a service run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of the community are at the centre of what they do. Please contact Kate Headford Kate@charitypeople.co.uk or Nick Billingham NickB@charitypeople.co.uk for more information or to apply for the role. #CharityJobs #HRJobs #OperationsJobs #CharitySector

🌟 JOB OF THE WEEK 🌟 Children's Heart Unit Fund (CHUF) is looking for an Events Fundraiser - could it be you? We are thrilled to partner with Chuf to find an exceptional Events Fundraiser who will help raise vital income to support children with cardiac conditions and their families. 💷 £25,000 – £33,000 per annum 📑 Full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours a week) 📍 Gateshead 💚 Life and family-friendly, values-led, and exceptionally supportive ✅ 25 days + bank holidays (increasing with long service), 5% employer pension contribution, flexible working hours, holiday buy-back scheme, and more As their new Events Fundraiser, you'll be at the heart of Chuf’s fundraising efforts, working alongside a dedicated and collaborative team. You'll develop and execute a dynamic events strategy, raise awareness, and deliver memorable events that will drive crucial support for Chuf. Your role will also involve providing top-notch supporter service and contributing to social media efforts to maximise their outreach. Chuf is a beacon of hope in the Northeast, providing essential support to heart Heroes and their families. From innovative research to providing equipment and aftercare, Chuf’s mission is to be there “for hearts, for families, for life.” 💖 For further details please send a copy of your CV or profile to Priya V. priya@charitypeople.co.uk --- Image description: the Chuf team pose for an ussie! A collage of #TeamCHUF at challenge events in red t-shirts holding a #TeamCHUF sign and an image of a little girl with text that reads, "1 in 100 babies is born with a heart condition in the UK." Each image includes the Chuf logo and text that reads, "Could you be the new Events Fundraiser at CHUF?" #CharityJobs #FundraisingJobs #NorthEastJobs

We get asked this a lot: How long will the recruitment process take? ⏰ Working with a recruitment agency can save you some time. ⏰ We'll take on the lengthy process of shortlisting, for example. ⏰ And we're confident that your chances of finding the right candidate are increased (so you don't have to go out again) But it can still take a while - we'd say 6-8 weeks is a reasonable expectation. --- Image description: the image is a graphic with a lime green background. Forest green text reads, "How long does recruitment take?" and there is a grey icon of a person and clock. #RecruitmentLife #CharityRecruitment #CharitySector

The cost of living crisis has made it harder to live and work in expensive cities, like London. We're interested to find out what you think a realistic salary should be for someone in an entry level role in the charity sector in London. 🤔 We're asking about London because it's the most expensive city to live in, but we recruit for roles based in lots of locations across the UK and remotely. 🌍 #CostOfLivingCrisis #LondonWages #EntryLevelRoles #CharitySector

📣 JOB OF THE WEEK 📣 Could you be Galop's interim Director of People? Following a significant period of growth over the last three years, Galop is now in a phase of stabilisation to ensure that their workforce is supported in continuing to deliver essential services to our community. They are seeking an experienced Interim Director of People, Culture, and Operations to join their team. 💷 £60k-£65k 📑 12 months Fixed Term Contract ⏰ Full-time or Part-Time (5-4 days per week) with flexible working options available 📍 London- Hybrid working location Galop is the UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, working with and for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence. Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced Gender Based Violence every year. Specialising in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, so-called conversion therapies, and other forms of interpersonal abuse. Galop uses what is learnt through working on the frontlines with clients to work on national and local policy change, to improve outcomes for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence. Galop is a service run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of the community are at the centre of what they do. #CharityJobs #HRJobs #OperstionsJobs #CharitySector

 ✨ JOB OF THE WEEK ✨ Together for Short Lives is looking for a new Philanthropy Manager to join their award-winning Income Generation team. The Philanthropy Manger will help grow the philanthropy programme, playing a crucial role in the delivery of Together For Short Lives new ten-year vision and strategy – Making Every Moment Count. The organisation already has award winning corporate and trust funding programmes and are looking to develop more substantial funding in both individual giving and philanthropy to deliver their ambitious plans. You’ll be working closely with the Director of Income Generation and Engagement and a VIP Relationship Consultant (who manages relationships with several donors and Patrons), to build on the existing programme and further develop the foundations for income generation.    💷 £40,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience 📑 Permanent contract, 35 hours per week with some flexibility for the right candidate  📍Bristol or home based with a quarterly presence in Bristol and for donor meetings where required Together For Short Lives is a national charity making a real difference to seriously ill children and their families across the UK. They stand alongside families to provide them with the care and help they need to make the most of every moment together. With an inspiring programme of projects to deliver, there is immense potential for growth in philanthropy.   To find out more and apply, please contact Ellen Drummond at Charity People via email at ellen@charitypeople.co.uk.    #PhilanthropyJobs #MajorGivingJobs #MajorDonorJobs #CharityJobs

Spotlight on Look Good Feel Better UK 🔦 We're so delighted to be working with inspirational cancer charity, Look Good Feel Better. The team at Look Good Feel Better help with the physical effects of cancer. Staff and volunteers run workshops in local communities to help people living with cancer to come to terms with their changing physical appearance. The sessions are a chance to learn how to look after changing hair and skin, but importantly, they are also an opportunity to share experiences with others in similar situations. Look Good Feel Better currently have two amazing roles: **Head of Fundraising** 📑 Permanent role, 37.5 hour week, flexible working hours between 08.00 – 19.00 Monday – Friday. 📍Hybrid – a mix of work from home and Epsom (Surrey) office; ideally you will be in the office a minimum of two or three days per week, and the charity is very happy to offer more days on site if office working suits you. 💷 Salary £45K rising to £50K upon the successful completion of a 6-month probation. **Communications and Marketing Officer** 📑 Permanent role, 37.5 hour week, flexible working hours between 08.00 – 19.00 Monday – Friday. 📍Hybrid – a mix of work from home and Epsom (Surrey) office; ideally you will be in the office a minimum of two or three days per week, and the charity is very happy to offer more days on site if office working suits you 💷 £35,000. For more information or to apply for a role, please contact Seema Choudhury or Alice Wood. #FundraisingJobs #CommsJobs #CharityJobs