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Research Grants Manager
£37,000 - £41,000 plus
Reports to: Senior Research Grants Manager
Directorate: Research & Innovation
Contract : 12 month fixed-term contract (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 11 September 2024 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply.
Recruitment process: Competency based interview.
Provisional Interview dates: 25 - 27 September 2024
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
Cancer Research UK are looking for a Research Grant Manager to join our research funding team. In this role you will work independently to deliver the application and committee process for a defined portfolio of grant applications and awards
Our Research Funding Team is pivotal to ensuring that Cancer Research UK continues to fund and support a wealth of innovative, world-class cancer research that will contribute towards our vision of beating cancer.
As a Research Grants Manager, you will provide external researchers and host institution administrators with advice, guidance and support on Cancer Research UK's funding schemes, research policies, and grants management approach.
You'll have a strong understanding of the UK biomedical research environment and be comfortable working to deadlines and managing multiple tasks. In return, this opportunity will give you the opportunity be at the cutting edge of scientific research and the chance to work closely with the research community. You'll also be surrounded by people as dedicated to beating cancer as you.
What will I be doing?
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Managing a portfolio of Cancer Research UK's applications and awards.
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Supporting the operations of a Funding Committee and its Expert Review Panels by handling queries, advising on and promoting specific funding schemes, preparing panel reports, meeting papers and meeting minutes, and providing written post-Committee feedback.
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Managing the peer review process, through the identification of appropriate referees and Expert Review Panel members.
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Reviewing the finances for each award and carrying out post-Committee meeting outcomes.
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Developing and maintaining strong and professional relationships with a network of CRUK researchers and host institution administrators; supporting grantees and applicants to manage their applications and awards.
What are you looking for?
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Strong science background, with post-graduate qualification in a relevant subject.
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A solid understanding of the UK biomedical research environment, potentially through working in or with universities/hospital trusts/biomedical charities.
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Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Strong planning and organisational skills, ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, showing adaptability to meet targets and deadlines.
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Accuracy and excellent attention to detail, with demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our .
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
·Do you have experience of implementing a fundraising strategy in line with the ambition of an organisation?
·Do you have knowledge about fundraising in the arts sector, including best practice, trends, opportunities and challenges?
·Do you have experience of working collaboratively with colleagues across different areas of an organisations operations i.e., finance and education?
·Do you have experience of working with a CRM system to support your workflow and track progress as well as record financial data?
·Do you have previous experience of writing successful Trusts and Foundations applications?
·Do you have knowledge of GDPR, data protection and fundraising compliance?
·Do you have line management experience?
If you have some or all of the experience mentioned above - we would love to hear from you!
Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures is an award-winning, ground-breaking British dance-theatre company, famous for telling stories with a unique theatrical twist. Since 1987 New Adventures has changed the popularity of dance in Britain, creating works that have altered the public perception of what is possible when it comes to telling stories without words.
New Adventures is a charity, and its principal funder is Arts Council England. As well as producing award-winning productions which dazzle audiences across the globe, New Adventures is committed to playing a meaningful role in diversifying the dance landscape for future generations. The company’s Take Part work reaches thousands each year through transformative workshops and masterclasses to schools and communities across Britain; the company’s many strands of talent development work nurture the best emerging talent from communities across the UK, springboarding them into our company and the wider sector.
The Head of Development will support Matthew Bourne’s artistic vision by leading on the development and delivery of the New Adventures Fundraising Strategy to maximise voluntary income, particularly through Trusts and Foundations and Major Gifts. The post holder will work proactively to identify, cultivate engage and maintain excellent relationships with new and current donors and supporters as well as supporting the cultivation and stewardship of Corporate Supporters.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: Either in one of our global offices (Kenya, Senegal, Madagascar, Belize, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Bristol or London - UK), or home-based within countries where Blue Ventures has administrative capacity (Mozambique, Tanzania)
Closing date for applications: 22 September 2024
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract duration: Permanent
Remuneration: Competitive based on experience
Grade: B1
Organisation overview
Blue Ventures is an award-winning marine conservation organisation working to rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities. We’re committed to protecting marine biodiversity in ways that benefit coastal people. We work in places where the ocean is vital to local cultures and economies and where there is a fundamental unmet need to support human development, thriving fishers and thriving oceans.
Position in organisation
The Global Digital Lead is a pivotal role within our global team, responsible for setting the overall strategic direction for our digital capabilities from an internal perspective. This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and collaborates closely with the global finance and operations teams.
Summary job description
The Global Digital Lead will oversee the digital transformation of Blue Ventures, evaluating our current tech stack and developing a digital transformation roadmap to ensure the organisation uses the appropriate digital tools and software for collaboration and communication. This role will manage all software systems, including financial software, CRM, communication software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, file management, workflow, and collaboration software. Additionally, the Global Digital Lead will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation is set up to succeed from a hardware perspective, managing the procurement and efficient use of hardware across various regions.
For full job description, please find attached.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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What You'll Do:
- Leadership and Prevention: Lead, inspire, and effectively deliver training including in house and open courses and the delivery of bespoke workshops in the local community.
- Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing training and promoting training courses for S&G Mind. Empowering people to build confidence, understanding and resilience whilst supporting themselves or others with mental health needs
- Quality and Leadership: As a S&G Mind Mental Health Trainer, you will lead on collecting data and evaluation forms in relation to training delivery.
Why Join Us:
• Impact Matters: Join a team where your work directly transforms lives and contributes to a healthier community.
• Personal Growth: We offer professional development opportunities that will enrich your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Swindon.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a meaningful impact. Together, we can build a brighter, healthier future for people in Swindon and Gloucestershire. Your leadership can make all the difference.
We provide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem.
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A little bit about the role
This advert will close at 9am, 15 September 2024
As a marketing executive at Frontline (known internally as a marketing officer) your work will directly impact the success of the charity. You will hold responsibility for creating and optimising content across a wide range of digital channels, to attract leads, increase brand awareness, encourage engagement with our work and drive recruitment to our programmes.
Working closely with the communications and marketing manager, you will help to shape our marketing strategy, and to plan and evaluate marketing campaigns, including our Approach Social Work recruitment campaign. You will need creativity, analytical skills, and extensive knowledge of marketing channels and trends.
The communications and marketing team sits within the wider external relations division. You will work closely with your communications, evaluation, Fellowship and fundraising colleagues to achieve our wider external relations strategy. And you will use your marketing knowledge and skills to support teams across the entire charity to create engaging communications that are on-brand and achieve results.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate, implement and evaluate multi-channel marketing campaigns to support programme recruitment and fundraising, using emails, social media, website, display ads and more.
- Write and edit copy for a wide range of audiences and contexts.
- Use content creation tools such as Canva and video editing software to create high quality content that supports wider objectives.
- Evaluate and optimise digital content, including Frontline’s website, to improve performance.
A little bit about you
This role will suit someone with excellent writing and editing skills, wanting to contribute their experience and knowledge to improving the lives of vulnerable children and families. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to create and deliver tailored content as part of successful marketing campaigns.
We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own.
If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you.
We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.
We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!
You will need to have current right-to-work in the UK prior to application and for at least the first six months (for permanent positions) or for the full duration of the contract (for fixed-term positions). Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Support Services Coordinator is crucial in helping with the administration and data management of the Support and Information team. We are a small and friendly team of 8, who need a coordinator with excellent I.T. and data skills who is keen to put these into practice to directly support bereaved families and the professionals who work with them.
This is a great role for someone with excellent organisational skills and a passion for the work of the charity.
Please answer the following three questions in your cover letter
Q1 It is 4pm on a Friday and aftr a busy week you still have the following tasks to undertake:
1. Complete the End of month statistical report for your manager and for Fundraising (this usually takes 2 hours to complete).
2. Post bereavement packs to 3 families
3. Email the helpline befrienders the weekend helpline rota.
4. Import Professionals e-Newsletter sign-ups into Raiser’s Edge (database)
5. A colleague has been locked out of the training platform and requires help.
6. Respond to an email from a bereaved parent asking for directions to the Family Day which is happening this weekend.
7. Run an urgent report the National CONI Lead requested this morning.
8. Email training certificates to delegates following completion of their online training evaluation
Please put these in order of priority and explain your reasoning
Q2 You have received an excel spreadsheet with a download of our online training evaluation forms, each form contains about 10 questions and you have about 100 answers already. You have been asked to analyse this data and provide a draft report with graphs, % and some simple explanation/analysis. Tell us step by step on how you will approach this task?
Q3 - Outline an example of where accuracy, thoroughness and timeliness of your record keeping has been important and explain how you went about achieving this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is a high-profile organisation and trade association leading the international clean energy transition as the world seeks to stay within 1.5c global warming target. Our mission is to ensure that wind power establishes itself as the answer to today’s energy challenges, providing substantial environmental and economic benefits. We have innovative programmes and collaborations promoting sustainable offshore wind development, mentoring women working in wind industry, education and energy access. We are a Belgium registered charity with subsidiary companies and offices in the UK, India, China, Portugal, Singapore, UAE and Vietnam and a global staff of around 70. We have grown our revenue five times in as many years to €12m and have bold growth plans over the next decade as we seek the urgent scale up of wind and clean energy in new and existing markets. We have over 20 live grants of up to $4m in value to support our work, particularly in the regional markets.
The HQ finance team is based in the UK office at Southwick (near Hove) with a team of five and additional staff in key locations and several outsourced arrangement for local accounting and compliance.
Overall purpose:
To account for and report of the financial performance of GWEC as a whole, Belgium parent entities and other subsidiaries.
To support the UK, Belgium Secretariat and international teams in all financial aspects relating accounting.
Main duties and responsibilities
Working closely with the Finance Team and outsourced local finance specialists:
• Prepare regular management accounts, budget performance and cashflow forecast for group and subsidiaries
• Perform consolidation of the group
• Lead GWEC parent company accounting
• Monthly posting to and reconciliation of project fund accounts
• Prepare monthly accounting close, perform the year end close, and
• Work with the CFO in preparation of the annual financial statements
• Oversee weekly payment runs
• Administer monthly payroll (including of overseas jurisdictions) in conjunction with local payroll bureau
• Review or prepare VAT returns
• Manage international cash ensuring funds are available in the countries and accounts as required.
• Reconcile relevant Balance Sheet accounts
Essentia Person Criteria:
• Right to work in the UK, fluency in written and spoken English
• Qualified CCAB accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIPFA, or AAT (min. level 3 or equivalent) or Masters degree in Accounting
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, taxes, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• 7 or more year’s work experience in finance and administration management
• Great IT skills- multiple Accounting Systems and advanced Excel skills (e.g. use of VLOOKUP’s, Pivot tables etc)
• Strong analytic skills and problem-solving abilities
Desirable Person Criteria:
• Experience of working in finance in an international organisation
• Project or fund accounting experience
• A passion for renewable energies
What we offer
• Flexible working with genuine hybrid working arrangement (1-2 days per week in office)
• Part time- 4 day a week option (incumbent is part time)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Employers pension contribution
• Fast growing, dynamic international organisation
• Chance to be part of the green energy transition
• Fantastic new offices at great Shoreham Harbour location, near Brighton
• Great autonomy
• Mentoring from an experienced commercial CFO
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reporting to the Supporter Experience Specialist the Receptionist at Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) Rochester will act as the first point of contact for people communicating by phone, email or in person. Being the first contact for a number of donors, supporters and visitors the post holder will be responsible for setting the tone of a high quality of support and customer service, championing our external-facing standards.
The role requires the post holder to meet, greet and provide information to visitors in a friendly, professional and welcoming manner. The post holder will also be responsible for the handling of telephone calls and emails received through the Charity’s main channels. Other duties will include dealing with the regular opening, distributing and sending of post, creating and updating supporter records, and supporting other income generation departments during busy periods.
The post holder should have both excellent communication and organisation skills to meet the requirements of this role. They should also be a confident computer user and have the ability to blend a professional and warm personality to deliver an excellent first impression in line with the values of the Charity.
This is a pivotal role in a busy office, and the postholder will need to be adept at dealing with conflicting priorities, confidently prioritising and proactively managing their workload.
DUTIES TO INCLUDE:
- Greeting visitors in a friendly, professional and welcoming manner, representing KSS with a positive attitude and professional appearance, and dealing with queries independently or by directing to a relevant colleague.
- Managing the Charity’s main telephone lines during work hours and dealing with incoming calls in a professional, efficient and friendly manner.
- Supporting the management of the KSS general emails inbox (hello@), responding to regular enquiries in a friendly and helpful manner and redirecting to relevant teams/individuals when needed.
- Opening and distributing daily incoming post in line with security and communication protocols, and assisting with processing of outgoing post
- Utilising the supporter database (Donorflex) to record communications and update supporters’ records as needed, including personal details, marketing preferences and creating new records.
- Ensuring that all long staying visitors are signed in and out of the building and referring them to relevant safety documentation regarding KSS health and safety practices.
- Offering administrative support to produce, print and send letters, also sending materials as needed, including KSS branded items and additional information
- Supporting and collaborating with Reception Volunteers to help deliver consistent administrative processes and supporter experience under the guidance of the Supporter Experience Specialist and Officer
- Adhering to relevant training and legislation, including GDPR, as set out by KSS
- Monitoring the Front of House area and be proactive in ensuring that the area is always tidy, presentable, free from any hazards and displaying relevant information.
ABOUT KSS:
We are Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS), and we fight every day to save lives. We are Team KSS, a close-knit team of dedicated, skilled, sector-leading experts with an incredible level of expertise. We are passionate about what we do which drives us to always deliver our very best.
We’re driven by our purpose of saving lives and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients. Last year alone we responded to over 3,000 incidents. We are fearless and tireless in fighting to save every life.
Our charity headquarters and forward operating base are located at Rochester Airport, with our aircraft hangar and maintained at Redhill Aerodrome. When the call comes, we can reach any part of Kent, Surrey or Sussex in under 30 minutes.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The closing date for this role is the 26th August 2024 However, the role may close prior to this date if a suitable candidate is found.
Location: Rochester Airport, Kent
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £23,055
Hours 37
Benefits: 33 days annual leave rising with service Occupational/Enhanced Sick Pay Enhanced Parental Leave Access to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Events Access to the Wellbeing Hub Money Purchase Pension Scheme Group Life Assurance Cover Group Income Protection Cover Critical Illness Cover Employee Assistance Programmes Hybrid working Development opportunities
Closing date 12-09-2024
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Legacy & In Memory Fundraising Assistant
Battersea’s Income Generation department works across the organisation to provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work. Through our hard work, Battersea is able to make sure we can be here for every cat and dog, now and in the future. Our talented and award-winning team is vibrant and ambitious, and it’s an exciting time to work at one of the country’s most loved and best known animal charities.
The team is looking for someone to join as a Legacy & In Memory Fundraising Assistant. As part of this role, you will provide care and cultivation of In Memory donors, Legacy pledgers and enquirers by acting as first point of contact for these supporters and delivering ongoing one-to-one stewardship across various touchpoints. As part of the Legacy & In Memory Fundraising Team, you will contribute to achieving the team's aims and objectives through undertaking key administrative tasks and assisting with the delivery of the team’s projects including marketing campaigns, supporter events and internal promotion of messages to a range of audiences and stakeholders.
To be successful in this role, you should have excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate with a range of internal and external audiences, a high standard of computer literacy, and a passion for delivering excellent supporter care.
Please note that this is a 6-month opportunity.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 8th September 2024
Interview date(s): 17th/18th September 2024
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
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The Parish of Mother of Unfailing Help, which comprises Leeds Cathedral and the Church of the Holy Rosary, Chapeltown, is looking to recruit a dynamic and experienced individual to play a key role in the running of this busy Cathedral Parish.
The role will include some evening and weekend work.
The post holder will play a key role in establishing the operational infrastructure necessary to support the running of a wide range of activities at Leeds Cathedral, Cathedral House, Wheeler Hall, Holy Rosary Church and the newly refurbished Holy Rosary Community Room.
This is a new role whichrecognises the evolving demands of parish life and the advantages of introducing lay involvement in the operational management of our parish structure. The role requires excellent people management skills and will have day-to-day line management responsibility for a small team. It has a particular focus on facilities management and a key aspect of the role will be improving income generation from Wheeler Hall and the Holy Rosary Community Room as well as the day-to-day administration of the Parish, including the parish finances and administration associated with the Sacramental Programmes. The role promises to be very rewarding and would suit an applicant who is looking for the variety of a broad role, who thrives on collaborating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and who enjoys taking ownership of tasks. It is suited to someone who is adaptable and willing to work in a challenging environment.
The Parish is funded primarily through the offertory collection (donations) from parishioners. Some specific works may be grant-funded. We are part of the registered charity of the Diocese of Leeds. It is therefore essential that the postholder is mindful of the good stewardship of parish resources, is comfortable working to tight budgets and seeking value for money at all times.
The primary location of work will be Leeds Cathedral, which as well as being the Mother Church of the Diocese of Leeds, is home to the celebrated Diocese of Leeds School Singing Programme and Keyboard Studies Programme. This makes the Cathedral a particularly busy and often musical place to work!
Street Paws is a non-profit organisation that was founded in 2016 with the aim of providing free and accessible veterinary care and support services to pets of homeless people in the UK. We strive to bridge the gap between animal and human welfare services. Ensuring that pets are not left behind in the fight against homelessness.
Demand for our services is ever growing due to the impacts of cuts to public funding, rising private rents, limited social housing and cuts to housing benefit. Research has shown that many owners have been asked to give up their pet in order to get accommodation. Homeless people will rarely agree to go into a hostel without their pet choosing instead to remain in extreme vulnerability and depravation on the streets.
Role Summary
This is a new position at Street Paws which has been created to support ongoing projects in the Greater Manchester region. The role involves assisting the Operations Manager in expanding current projects, such as incorporating hostels into our Dog Champion Scheme and developing the new volunteering scheme nationally. Responsibilities include recruiting volunteers, providing support and guidance, and fostering positive relationships to enhance the volunteer experience.
Role Description
Based in the Greater Manchester area, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the Operations Manager with the delivery, administration, and support of Street Paws’ work nationally. The role will support the onboarding of new partners and the management of existing partners, including suppliers and contacts. They will be a point of contact for internal and external enquiries.
The Project Coordinator will support and develop our new volunteer programme, including recruitment and retention of volunteers, volunteer inductions, and training. Street Paws is a small team, and as such, we expect people to be highly flexible in their roles and willing to turn their hand to anything that needs to be done.
Responsibilities
- Promote the charity’s work nationally.
- Respond to internal and external enquiries regarding the charity’s projects and services.
- Actively seek out, develop, and maintain partnerships to strengthen the charity’s projects.
- Ensure each onboarded partner is aware of our services.
- Support the Operations Manager in the expansion of the charity’s projects to new partners and areas.
- Support the Operations Manager with the onboarding of hostels.
- Lead on the development of our volunteer programme.
- Responsible for all aspects of volunteer support; advice, guidance, recruitment, training, induction and onward volunteer management.
- Establish positive relationships with volunteers to ensure that they have a fulfilling volunteering experience.
- Design information gathering format for feedback, and statistics from partners and volunteers.
- Contribute content ideas and create copy for social media content, articles, blogs, and a quarterly newsletter for volunteers and supporters.
- Provide feedback to the Street Paws CEO to report on the charity’s KPIs.
- Travel to hostel locations as required to support hostel partners and volunteers.
- Support partnerships across the Greater Manchester area and attend sessions to provide support for people with pets.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The National Institute of Economic and Social Research is Britain’s oldest, and one of its most prestigious independent research institutes. We specialise in applied social and economic research, combining high academic standards with relevance to policy making. Our reputation for quality and independence, outstanding networks and unrivalled location at the heart of Westminster makes us the ideal base to build a national profile for academic or policy research that makes real impact.
We are seeking a Finance Manager to join the Finance and Administration team. The purpose of the role is to formulate and implement NIESR’s financial and accounting practices, to support its business objectives and to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about improving organisational procedures, and able to work across the organisation to promote good financial practices. This role involves the line management of a Finance Officer, so a commitment to supporting and developing staff is vital.
To apply for this role, please send full CV and a covering letter of no more than 1500 words setting out your suitability for and interest in this post. Your covering letter should address the essential requirements outlined in the person specification: please number each point and address these one at a time to ensure that we are able to fully consider how your experience, skills and abilities meet the needs of the post
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Organisational Development Project Officer
University of Westminster
REF: 50069836
Salary: £39,236 - £44,617 per annum (Incl. LWA)
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Professional
Department: People Culture and Wellbeing
Location: 32-38 Wells Street, London
This post is full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week.
Join the University of Westminster’s dynamic Organisational Development Team. We are dedicated to advancing our Being Westminster Strategy 2029, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement across the University.
The OD Team sits within the People Culture and Wellbeing Directorate and delivers key elements of the People Strategy across our complex organisation. From delivering learning and development, to enabling colleague engagement and wellbeing, to supporting cultural transformation, the team collaborates with academic and professional services partners to consult and deliver on tailored people initiatives.
We are seeking a Project Officer to join the University of Westminster’s Organisational Development Team. This role will support the expansion of the team’s remit ensuring ambitious projects and dependencies are effectively managed. In this role, you will support various organisational development projects, ensuring timely delivery and effective stakeholder engagement. Your responsibilities will include overseeing operational and administrative tasks, coordinating events, conducting data analysis, supporting audits, and monitoring project risks.
The ideal candidate will have proven project management skills, be CIPD qualified or possess equivalent HR experience, and demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational abilities alongside a customer service mindset. In addition, the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently is also required.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the Being Westminster Strategy 2029 and make a significant impact on the University’s development and culture.
Apply now to be part of our vibrant team at the University of Westminster!
To apply for this vacancy please click the apply button. Further information can be found in the job description and person specification, which can be accessed on our careers site.
At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders.
We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.
The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage. This role is hybrid with flexible opportunities to work both on campus and remotely.
Closing date: midnight on 01 September 2024
Interviews are likely to be held on: 13 September 2024
Please click the apply button for further details on contacts and the role.
At Thrive, we work with people to improve their physical, social and emotional health through gardening. We primarily work with people with disabilities and health conditions. We deliver face-to-face Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) programmes and we are the leading Social and Therapeutic Horticulture training provider in the UK, helping organisations, health and social care professionals and teachers deliver STH. We also provide free resources that help people garden at home, reducing the risk of poor health, and helping people to garden with specific long-term health conditions or disabilities.
Established in 1979, we are an independent charity, funded by donations, trusts and grants, and services paid for by local authorities. We employ 50 staff, supported by 200 volunteers, across our three centres at Reading, Birmingham and London.
This role is based at our centre in Beech Hill, nr. Reading and visits to our other centres will be required. We offer flexible working arrangements, including some homeworking, please do get in touch to discuss.
About the role:
As well as working with our managed service provider to ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of our IT systems and processes, this role will play a key part in the successful delivery of IT projects (including network migration).
Initially, a significant part of the role will be to manage the migration of our on-premises network to the cloud. This will involve cross-team working to establish site structure and access. An overlapping project will be the implementation of VOIP telephony.
Working across the organisation, with non-technical staff, you will ensure that our IT infrastructure supports and enhances our charitable delivery.
To succeed in this role, you will have excellent technical knowledge (particularly in Microsoft 365, integrations and CRM platforms) and experience in the IT function of an SME organisation (ideally one with multiple functions and different geographical locations). You will have demonstrable experience of identifying and delivering operational efficiencies.
Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Thrive complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from working for Thrive.
For more information, please download the Information Pack. For an informal conversation about the role, please email recruitment.
To apply, please email recruitment with your CV and a written statement explaining how you meet the person specification and what you will bring to Thrive.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 12th September 2024.
Interviews: Tuesday 17th September 2024
For more information, please download the Information Pack. For an informal conversation about the role, please email recruitment.
To apply, please email recruitment with your CV and a written statement explaining how you meet the person specification and what you will bring to Thrive.
Location: Hybrid, Old Street, London
Salary: £35,119 per annum
Hours: 34.5 hours per week
Department: Supporter Engagement and Operations
Job Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.
We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal.
An amazing job opportunity has become available within our Supporter Income Team for someone with experience of processing financial transactions with accuracy, speed and efficiency.
You will play a critical role in running our Direct Debit claims, processing donation forms as well as Gift Aid administrations. We are looking for an individual who has in depth knowledge of the Gift Aid scheme and BACS regulations, along with an inquisitive mind that thrives on problem solving.
As there will be frequent engagement with colleagues across the organisation, you should have the ability to communicate confidently via various methods.
If you are passionate about supporter data processing, if you pay excellent attention to detail and have that desire for continuous improvement, then this job is for you.
If you excel working in a highly collaborative environment, possess great team-working skills and have a genuine passion for our values, Feminist Leadership Principles and vision, we would love to hear from you!
For further detail of this role, please see the job profile.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on 8 September 2024
Interviews will take place on 19 and 20 September 2024
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences
Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
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