CURRENT VACANCIES

Fundraising Manager (Part-Time)

Location: Colchester (with travel across Essex as required)
Salary: FTE: up to £38,000 DOE
Hours: Part Time 30 hours

Headway Essex is a leading charity dedicated to supporting individuals living with acquired brain injury. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Fundraising Manager to lead our fundraising efforts and help us grow our impact across Essex. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing and implementing innovative fundraising strategies, building relationships with donors, and ensuring the financial sustainability of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Implement Fundraising Strategy: Collaborate with senior leadership to create and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy across multiple channels, ensuring alignment with Headway Essex’s vision and mission.
• Secure Funding: Work closely with the Trusts and Grants Manager and CEO to identify and secure appropriate statutory sector contracts and funding opportunities to maintain and develop service provision.
• Lead Fundraising Activities: Identify, implement, and evaluate fundraising activities, including campaigns, legacy giving, and in-memory donations, to meet or exceed budgeted targets.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work in conjunction with Marketing and service teams to implement strategies that engage supporters and raise awareness of Headway Essex.
• Event Planning and Delivery: Plan, deliver, and assess fundraising events to maximise income, engagement, and long-term sustainability.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all fundraising activities comply with organisational standards, legal requirements, and industry best practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with major corporate supporters, donors, and key stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and engagement.
• Data Management: Ensure accurate fundraising data is maintained, compliant with GDPR, and used effectively to support donor care and engagement.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in fundraising, preferably within the charity sector.
• Strong understanding of fundraising regulations, best practices, and compliance standards.
• Exceptional communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated success in managing fundraising campaigns, events, and donor stewardship.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to represent Headway Essex publicly at events and presentations, building the charity’s profile and influence across the region.

If you are an experienced fundraising professional with a passion for making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you!

Join us in making a difference.

How to Apply:
Send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you are passionate about our cause to admin@headwayessex.org.uk

Headway Essex is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Support Worker – Benfleet (Full-Time/Part-Time)

We are looking for an experienced support worker to join our team in Benfleet, who provide therapeutic and post-rehabilitation activities for adults living with acquired brain injury.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of;

• Planning and running meaningful group activities
• Key-working; identifying support plans, setting goals and carrying out reviews with individuals.
• Liaising with other professionals, agencies and organisations.
• Providing personal care and oversee the administration of medication
• Client record keeping

You will have:

• Great communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent IT Skills
• Excellent administration and organisation skills
• Be educated to GCSE grade 4 or above English and Maths or equivalent
• Have an NVQ Level 2 in health and social care, or equivalent or a relevant degree e.g. psychology.

Ideally you will have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Knowledge of GDPR and Safeguarding.
• Previous knowledge of brain injury is desirable, but not essential as full training is provided.

Benefits

FTE £23,927

4 weeks holiday per annum, plus pro-rata entitlement to bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Occupational Sick Pay (after probation period)

Long Service Awards

Access to Health and Wellbeing Support Service

Continued work related training and development opportunities

Successful applicants will;

• Be subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced criminal records check.
• Be required to travel to other locations in Essex for training and meetings as required.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Join us in making a difference.

How to Apply:
Send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you are passionate about our cause to admin@headwayessex.org.uk

Headway Essex is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Treasurer – Board of Trustees

Location: Essex

About Us:
We are a dedicated charity focused on supporting individuals whose lives have been affected by acquired brain injury (ABI) in Essex. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and practical resources to help individuals lead independent, fulfilling lives. As part of our growth, we are seeking a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and help guide the financial direction of the charity.

Role Overview:
Are you looking to make a difference in your community and share your financial expertise? As the Treasurer on our Board of Trustees, you will play a vital role in overseeing the charity’s financial health and helping shape our strategic decisions. Your expertise will support our charity in maintaining financial stability and ensuring that we can continue to deliver high-quality services to those in need. You will work closely with a passionate and committed CEO and fellow trustees, who all share a deep dedication to the cause.

Key Responsibilities:

In addition to the general responsibilities of being a trustee, duties of the Treasurer include the following:

• Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements
• Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs

• Ensuring that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document, applying its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects (the charity must not spend money on activities, which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are).
• Ensuring that the organisation complies with charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
• Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy
• To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation
• Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation

• Preparing and presenting financial reports to the Board of Trustees, giving firm strategic direction
• Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place
• Liaising with any paid staff and volunteers about financial matters
• Advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans
• Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate investment policy
• Ensuring that there is no conflict between any investment held and the aims and objects of the charity
• Monitoring the organisation’s investment activity and ensuring it is consistent with the organisation’s policies and legal responsibilities
• Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies, for example the Charity Commission and/or the Registrar of Companies
• If external scrutiny of accounts is required, ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required (independent examination or audit) and any recommendations are implemented
• Ensuring equipment and assets are adequately maintained and insured
• Keeping the Board of Trustees informed about its financial duties and responsibilities
• Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organisation
• Making a financial update at Board Meetings and providing a formal presentation of the accounts at the annual general meeting and drawing attention to important points in a coherent and easily understandable way
• Sitting on appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary panels as required.

Click here to download role description. Treasurer Role Description

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in shaping the future of a charity that makes a real difference in people’s lives.
• Work alongside a dedicated and experienced CEO and Board of Trustees committed to the charity’s objectives.
• Share your expertise and contribute to the strategic direction and growth of the organization.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative environment, working with a passionate team.
• Help ensure that individuals affected by acquired brain injury continue to receive the support they need.

If you are a financial expert with a passion for making a positive impact and are ready to support the long-term sustainability of a charity that truly matters, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to become our Treasurer and help us make a lasting difference in the lives of those affected by acquired brain injury in Essex!

How to Apply:

Send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you are passionate about our cause to admin@headwayessex.org.uk