Chair of Trustees (Unpaid, voluntary role)

As we embark on an exciting new chapter of growth and innovation, we are seeking an exceptional individual to lead our Board as Chair of Trustees. This pivotal position will require a visionary leader who is not only passionate about our work but also possesses the strategic acumen to guide the charity in its mission to support bereaved families. As Chair, you will work closely with our talented Board, management team, and stakeholders to drive our vision, foster impactful partnerships and ensure governance excellence.

Please see the additional information provided to find out more about this opportunity. [Additional Info doc is attached to this email – please provide link to it on website]

To apply please send your CV and a short letter (max 2 A4 pages) to hr.admin@griefencounter.org.uk. Please highlight your interest in supporting Grief Encounter and any previous Board level experience you have, whether as a Trustee or Chair of Trustees.

Interviews will be held in mid to late February 2025 with an earlier informal discussion earlier as appropriate.

Trusts Manager (London)

We are seeking a Trusts Manager to join our friendly and supportive fundraising team. You will play a key role in raising funds to support bereaved children, young people and their families find hope and healing after the death of someone close.

If you have track record of securing 5-figure grants and donations within a Trusts and Foundations team, the ability and passion to write high-quality applications and reports and great relationship management skills, we’d love to hear from you.

The role is offered on a permanent, part-time (0.8FTE) basis with a salary of £38,000 to £40,000 per annum pro rata with a flexible hybrid working model between home and our London office.

We are working with Prospectus on this appointment.

Clinical Operations Manager (Counselling/ Intensive Support) - London

We are looking to hire an experienced therapist with management skills to join our Clinical team. You will be managing a mixed orientation team of experienced Therapists, Clinical Supervisors and Placement Students who provide specialist support to grieving children and young people after the tragic death of a parent, sibling or someone close. You will be an integral member of the Senior Management Team (Clinical), working closely with the Head of Clinical Services and the departmental Director to assist in the delivery of all clinical support to children, young people and families, maintaining quality standards in line with the Irish Bereavement Care Standards (2024). You will hold a mixed portfolio of work, overseeing early as well as intensive therapeutic support, (counselling and creative therapies), specific initiatives, relevant budgets and other quality indicators.

Please see the job description for this role for more details.

Salary to £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience) for a 40 hour week M – F including 1 hour paid lunch break daily. Some evenings and weekends.

To apply please email your CV and a short letter highlighting your relevant experience to: Nicky Hitchcock, Head of Clinical Services Nicky.Hitchcock@griefencounter.org.uk

Closing date 13 December 2024. (Please note we will interview on a rolling basis and may close this advertisement early if an appointment is made).

Trustee Recruitment

We are looking for Trustees with skills and experience in the following area which we have identified as gaps on our Board (you do not need to have held a prior Trustee position): experience of clinical counselling/or bereavement services; knowledge of the new initiatives in the Health Service, such as Integrated Health Boards. To apply, please send your CV and an expression of interest (max. 2 A4 pages), outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the person specification to louise.king@griefencounter.org.uk

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