Current Vacancies
To apply for any of the below vacancies, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role to info@calonhearts.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so an early application is encouraged.
Our latest job vacancies will be posted below. For more information on any available positions, please get in touch.
Job Title: Marketing and Fundraising Assistant
Location: Home/Office/On the road
Hours: Part-time (flexible in line with the demands of the charity)
Salary: Competitive and on a freelance basis
Overview:
We are looking for a motivated Marketing Assistant to join our Welsh-based charity on a freelance basis. The successful candidate will support our marketing and fundraising team, including engaging with businesses to establish partnerships, such as securing Charity of the Year opportunities. The role will involve a lot of meetings with businesses and organisations in South Wales and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning and marketing campaigns to raise awareness of Calon Hearts UK.
- Develop and manage relationships with local businesses and companies, promoting sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
- Coordinate outreach efforts to secure Charity of the Year partnerships, preparing proposals and presentations.
- Support Calon Hearts at fundraising events, collaborating with businesses for donations.
- Conduct research on potential corporate partners and identify opportunities for working together.
Requirements:
- A passion for charitable work and community engagement.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build and maintain professional relationships.
- Experience and interest in marketing and fundraising.
- Graphic design skills.
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to make a difference in the community.
- A supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Flexible working arrangements.
Job Title: Bereavement Counsellor
Location: Cardiff, with potential for some remote sessions
Hours: Part-time (flexible)
Salary: Competitive and on a freelance basis
Overview:
We are seeking a qualified Bereavement Counsellor to join our team on a part-time basis. This role will involve providing one-to-one and group counselling sessions to individuals and families experiencing grief and loss. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, professional, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver one-to-one counselling sessions, both in person and online.
- Facilitate group counselling or support sessions as needed.
- Conduct initial assessments to understand clients’ needs and develop tailored support plans.
- Provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment for clients.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the charity to signpost clients to additional resources or services as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with confidentiality and data protection policies.
- Contribute to the development of bereavement resources and workshops for the community.
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
- A recognised qualification in counselling or psychotherapy, with specific training in bereavement counselling.
- Accreditation with a relevant professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP, or equivalent).
- Proven experience providing bereavement counselling to individuals and/or groups.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while being part of a supportive team.
- Awareness of and sensitivity to diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
Desirable:
- Experience working within the charity sector.
- Familiarity with heart-related conditions and the impact on families.
- Welsh language skills (desirable but not essential).
Other Openings
- Cardiologists
- Echo Physiologists
- ECG Physiologists
Calon Heart Screening is looking for experienced cardiologists and cardiac physiologists, to enable us to deliver our lifesaving heart screening sessions across the country.
For more information on this role, please get in touch.