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ABOUT SCI

The Society of Chemical Industry (SCI), a registered charity, is an international forum where science meets business. Established in 1881 SCI’s main charitable objective is to advance the application of science into industry for public benefit, which it fulfils via events, publications and other activities. Today, with members in over 70 countries SCI facilitates open innovation, identifies and promotes emerging technologies in the areas of climate change and global health, and provides support for the next generation of scientists and engineers.  

THE ROLE

SCI is based in central London and is looking to appoint a Front of House Receptionist to be the main point of contact for visitors to the building. The role will sit within the Premises team and is responsible for managing the reception desk, ensuring a high level of service is provided to visitors to the building, and dealing with venue hire queries. We are looking for an energetic, professional and presentable team player, with excellent communication and customer management skills, and who associates with the objectives of SCI. The role also provides administrative support for the CEO’s PA on an as required basis.

The SCI building is a grade 1 listed building based in the prestigious area of Belgravia, which houses tenants and provides conference facilities for external clients. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build experience in running a venue in a prime location.

SCI has a small and friendly team based in office. Flexibility and willingness to work with the wider team to achieve SCI’s objectives is crucial. Due to the nature of this role, it is office-based and candidates must be living in London.

Knowledge and skills required for this role

§  Demonstrable experience in a customer-management role in a professional organisation.

§  Professional, presentable and reliable, with excellent spoken and written English.

§  A degree in any subject or equivalent experience.

§  Excellent relationship management and communication skills, and able to be calm under pressure.

§  Able to handle venue hire queries and administrative tasks efficiently.

§  A team player but able to work independently when required.

§  Able to work in the UK.

APPLICATIONS

To apply please send a CV and cover letter outlining your skills, experience and how you are suited to this role. All applicants must confirm they can work the advertised hours and are London based. 

Please note we will not be able to reply if you do not have the core skills and do not provide a cover letter.

Seeking a purposeful career change? Embark on a transformative journey with the On Purpose Associate Programme, offering a unique opportunity for mid-career professionals to transition into impactful work. This paid, year-long leadership programme is designed for those ready to pivot their professional journey towards creating a sustainable, equitable and just future.

Programme summary:

• Make a real impact: Through two 6-month work placements with leading organisations, you'll gain hands-on experience tackling pressing social and environmental issues. Our partners, including Triodos, Better Society Capital, Save the Children, Oddbox, and Sustainable Ventures, provide unparalleled opportunities to contribute to meaningful change.

• Expert-led learning: Immerse yourself in an intensive Learning & Development programme, with weekly in-person sessions led by experts from across sectors. This blend of professional training and academic rigour equips you with the leadership skills, knowledge and mindset to drive systemic change. 

• 1-2-1 mentoring & coaching: Receive personalised support through fortnightly mentoring sessions and quarterly executive coaching, fostering both personal and professional growth.

• Join a supportive community: You'll be welcomed into a tight-knit cohort of ~20 like-minded and ambitious Associates. Together, you'll share ideas, challenges, and successes, creating a sense of belonging and mutual support that extends far beyond the programme's duration. You’ll also join the expansive On Purpose community, connecting with a global network of impact-driven professionals offering life-long inspiration, collaboration and opportunities.

Why join us?

• Earn while you learn: A competitive gross salary of £25,645 per annum, supporting your full-time commitment to creating change.

• Have a transformative impact: Join nearly 1000 purpose-driven alumni who are leading change worldwide in all parts of the system, with 92% working in the impact sector.

• Access diverse career opportunities: Our Associates have moved into sustainability jobs and social impact roles ranging from CEOs of social enterprises to leadership positions within traditional companies driving change from within. We have a former music label business owner now the CEO of Hubbub, a former Consultant now Managing Director of Divine Chocolate, and a former Marketer at Google now Head of Europe for Terra.do.

Who we’re looking for:

This programme is ideal for individuals seeking a career change into the environment and social impact sector, or for those already in the impact sector who want to develop new skills, have the opportunity to work in more commercial organisations, or to join an engaged network of people who share your values and are working toward the same goal. 

Specific sector/industry experience is not important. We’re looking for talented people from diverse industries who have a determination to bring their skills and experience to purpose-driven projects and to driving systemic change. We seek ambitious individuals with:

• A minimum of three years full-time professional experience

• The right to work in the UK

• Fluency in English 

• Office environment experience 

• Excitement towards building a career that helps transform our economy from profit to purpose

• Skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, adaptability, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, quantitative analysis and strategic thinking.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those who are often under-represented in the impact sector, including but not limited to individuals with disabilities and those from diverse ethnic, gender identities, sexualities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

How to apply:

• Register your interest via our website to receive a link to your online application form.

• Closing date for applications: Monday 21 October, 9:00 am (BST).

• Interviews scheduled for mid-late November with the programme starting in April 2025.

Active Communities Network are launching a new project, The ACN Way, which will be delivered across the UK. This project is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund for five years starting October 1st 2024. The project will build a network of 500 groups that are better connected, unified and more vocal with the aim of being actively involved in decision making and are better understood by policy makers and commissioners.

The Regional Network Lead is a new post which will work with an array of Voluntary and Community Sector groups operating in North of England. The post will offer specialist mentoring to organisational leaders and capacity building services to improve the skills, confidence and positioning of an array of youth and community groups who lack a voice as well as supporting connections to others and broader systems.

The project aims to amplify these unheard groups who deliver such vital services. As part of a UK wide team, the post will contribute to working with strategic bodies, elected representatives and funders to create transformative system changes based on our locality and person-centred based approach.  The post holder is expected to provide their specialist support to 20 groups per annum in their region, developing organisational development action plans and leadership development.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with grassroots groups who join the network to ensure they are supported.
• Work alongside each grassroots group to develop tailored organisational development actions plans and leadership development. Working closely with the leadership of the group by providing specialist mentoring to identify areas where organisations can be supported with training and development.
• Organise network events within the region with the aim of expanding the network and connecting groups
• Manage multiple stakeholder relationships within the region with the ability to adapt to meet the needs of the stakeholder.
• Work with the wider UK team and organisational partners to ensure groups are provided with the best support suitable to them.
• Continuously working with local stakeholders to understand changes within the local landscape which might impact on network groups to allow support to be adapted as and when required.

Project Management Office Specialist

Location:  Hybrid/Remote
Contract:  Fixed Term Contract, Full time
Salary:  £55,000 - £60,000

Join Us in Supporting the Police Community: Project Management Office Specialist at Police Care UK

Are you a seasoned project management professional with a passion for driving change and innovation? Do you have the strategic mindset, organizational skills, and collaborative approach to provide governance and oversight for a portfolio of complex projects? If so, we want to hear from you!

About Police Care UK: Police Care UK is a leading charity dedicated to supporting the police community across the UK. We provide ground-breaking research, innovative solutions, and evidence-based action to help serving and veteran officers, staff, and their families cope with the impact of policing. Following a period of transformation, we are entering a new era of growth and development, and we are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission.

The Role: As the Project Management Office Specialist, you will play a crucial role in implementing project standards across the organization, ensuring consistency and quality. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will manage a portfolio of projects, providing governance and oversight to achieve our charity's objectives. Collaborating closely with staff, you will facilitate communication, monitor resources and budgets, and deliver regular reports to senior management.

 
Key Responsibilities:

• Implement project standards and best practices to drive consistency and quality
• Develop and manage a portfolio of projects, aligning them with the charity's strategic goals
• Provide governance and oversight for all project activities, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
• Manage resources, timelines, and budgets to achieve project goals
• Deliver regular reports to senior management on project status, risks, and outcomes
• Gain a thorough understanding of interdependencies between projects and their impact on the charity
• Develop and own the charity's dashboard and reporting tools
• Conduct regular reviews and audits to assess adherence to standards and identify areas for improvement
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and implement best practices across the organization
   

Who We're Looking For:

We are seeking an experienced Project Management Office Specialist who has:

• Proven experience in PMO leadership, with a track record of setting up and managing PMOs
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency in project management software and methodologies, such as agile, waterfall, PMBOK, PRINCE2, or ISO 21500
• A strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate future challenges and opportunities
• Experience in the management of a portfolio of projects across a business function
• Proficiency in project management, resource planning, and risk management
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent, and a relevant project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)
   

What We Offer: At Police Care UK, we believe in investing in our people. When you join our team, you'll benefit from a supportive and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to impact the lives of those who protect our communities.

How to Apply:If you're ready to join a forward-thinking charity that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as you are able.

Police Care UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

Closing date 24-09-2024

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We are looking for an experienced Regional Development Coordinator, to lead the coordination and management of all aspects of the StreetDoctors operations within the Southwest and South Wales Region (Bristol, Exeter, Cardiff and Swansea) and to ensure our programmes are fit for the future.

We are an award-winning national charity which trains over 9,500 young people affected by street violence each year in emergency first-aid through a team of 350 healthcare volunteers and youth workers. We empower young people with the skills to become part of the solution to violence by developing the skills and confidence to save lives and increasing their understanding of the medical and psychological consequences of violence.

As the StreetDoctors lead for the Region, you will provide leadership in partnership development, volunteer management, the delivery of training and maintaining quality standards.

The key areas of focus include:

● To create, develop and maintain partnerships with a range of organisations including, funders, commissioners, community organisations, criminal justice organisations, education providers and youth organisations.
● To develop and manage engaged volunteers and youth workers and ensure their expectations are aligned to the organisation's objectives and provide the best volunteering experience possible.
● To ensure the quantity and quality of training sessions and projects meet the required targets and new opportunities are maximised.

At StreetDoctors we believe diversity supports innovation and creativity. We are committed to equality of opportunity, being inclusive, and being representative of the people we are here to support. We would therefore encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

This is an exciting opportunity to help lead and shape the way we deliver our new Strategic Plan working at the forefront of one of the most pressing human rights issues.

The European Network on Statelessness (ENS) is a civil society alliance of over 180 members in 41 countries, committed to breaking the cycle of statelessness in Europe and realising everyone’s right to a nationality. We are dedicated to raising awareness about statelessness, supporting legal and policy development, and building civil society’s capacity to act. At the heart of our work lies the understanding that stateless people and their communities should be leaders of change.

The Head of Operations and Development will work as part of the Senior Management Team, which includes the Director and the Head of Policy & Advocacy, to ensure ENS's continued success and growth.  The role demands a high level of aptitude, leadership, flexibility, initiative, and commitment.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading and developing ENS's strategic and operational planning, monitoring implementation, financial management, fundraising, and organisational development. They will contribute to the management and sustainable growth of ENS by ensuring that efficient systems and procedures are in place. They will oversee financial management, working closely with the Finance Manager, and will manage our HR function, helping to foster a positive organisational culture aligned with our values.

Collaborating with the Director and Head of Policy & Advocacy, the successful candidate will also work to diversify income streams and build strategic partnerships to support our growth and ensure that we fulfil our strategic objectives. They will implement robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes to measure and enhance our impact. The role involves coordinating pan-regional projects and events that engage our members across Europe.

The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of experience in a senior operations role, preferably within the non-profit sector. They will have a proven track record in financial management, fundraising/development and operational excellence. Strong leadership skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to human rights are essential for success in this role. Given the wide-ranging nature of the role, we are open to candidates who have relatively less experience in a certain area provided they can deliver in the role and clearly demonstrate their aptitude to develop any skills as necessary.

The candidate will be contributing positively to our dynamic organisational ethos and cross-team working where all ideas are valued, and innovation is encouraged. They will be able to fit well into a fast-paced and demanding environment with an international focus.

We are looking for someone with an interest in developing their skills as we take on new challenges in fulfilling our new strategic plan. The role represents an exciting opportunity for candidates who want to make a real difference working for a dynamic organisation that consistently punches above is weight, and who possess the necessary ambition, as well as a commitment to work with stateless people across Europe.

We provide a friendly and welcoming team environment. This includes weekly staff team and catch-up meetings with line managers, flexible working arrangements, opportunities for travel, and opportunities for learning and professional development.

We particularly welcome applications from stateless (or formerly stateless) individuals, and people from a migrant, refugee, or minority background. If you require support with your application, please get in touch to discuss this further with us.

ENS is committed to Safer Recruitment and all appointments are subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment checks as required in line with our Safeguarding Policy.

ENS has a flexible working policy and is open to considering the role being undertaken on a part-time basis. Please specify your preferred work hours when applying. We will be happy to discuss flexible working options at the interview stage.

Please note that all applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visa applications for this post.

About Us

Headway East London is a charity supporting people living with brain injury. Working across 13 London boroughs we offer specialist support and services for survivors and their families. We offer therapies, advocacy, family support and community support work alongside our day service: a community venue where people can make the most of their abilities and interests.

We also promote awareness and understanding of brain injury by providing information to the public, and offering training to university students, professionals and businesses.

Our vision is to build a community where people with brain injury are valued, respected and able to fulfil their potential.

About the role

The Director of Operations leads all our member-facing services and operations to ensure that these services run effectively. The post holder is responsible for overseeing business planning and managing income streams, ensuring financial sustainability. They will maintain all relationships with local authorities, Integrated Care Boards, and private funders, ensuring the quality of services and adherence to best practices, regulations, and legislation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Please see job pack for more details)

• Provide strategic leadership to the service leads for all our member-facing services, and the administration and premises team to ensure the efficient delivery, quality, and consistency of services, guided by the principles of co-production.
• Oversee the development of plans and strategies for each team and instil a sense of collaboration, common goals, and working together across the departments to ensure the sustainability of our services.
•  Oversee all budgets within the departments.
• Build good relationships with stakeholders in the boroughs we serve to develop opportunities for growth and development of our services.
• Lead on commissioning/tender/framework contracting arrangements with the local authorities we serve.
• Lead on safeguarding and health and safety to ensure we are compliant in all areas.
• Work with staff to ensure our members’ voices are at the centre of everything we do.
• Work with the managers and the Finance team to ensure unit costs are correct and work to ensure full costs of the service are recovered from customers.
• Support the teams and work with the Director of Development and Fundraising to explore new opportunities to develop our business to generate income.

Key Relationships - Internal and External

• Members
• Staff and volunteers 
•  Board of Trustees
• Commissioners
•  External Partners

Other

• Apply the Headway East London values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times.
• Protect and enhance the interests and reputation of Headway East London internally and externally.
•  Commit to the organisational principles of: coproduction equity, diversity and inclusion sustainability

Headway East London is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do. We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives. We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.

Job Title: Advocate

(Multi-disciplinary- Non statutory advocacy in a secure mental health unit & NHS Complaints primarily Warrington but also covering Halton when required. Other roles within the statutory advocacy service maybe required at certain times including the Relevant Persons Representative (RPR) when individuals are subject to a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).

Hours: Part time- 22.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £24,150- £26,250 Full Time Equivalent based on experience and qualifications

Location: Hospital and Community venues throughout Halton, Widnes, Warrington, and some home working

Job outline

Advocate needed for a busy statutory advocacy HUB based in Widnes.

Are you looking for a job where your qualities and expertise will make a real difference to people’s lives?

Hoping for a varied, interesting workload as part of a friendly, supportive team? 
If so, then read on!

A bit about us

Engaging Communities Solutions CIC (Community Interest Company) (or ECS for short) are an independent Community Interest Company that delivers Healthwatch and advocacy services throughout England. Our mission is to ensure people get their voices heard and that people are empowered.

Through our Advocacy HUB in Halton, which also covers NHS Complaints Advocacy provision for Warrington, we offer free, confidential, and independent advocacy support to residents who need help to get their voice heard in relation to health and social care needs.

We have a team of amazing and dedicated staff who provide high-quality, confidential, independent advocacy services, supporting people, often vulnerable and/or excluded from services and communities, in having a say about issues that are important to them and decisions that are being made about their lives.

For more information about advocacy and what we do, please go to our main ECS website and see the local website for Healthwatch Halton and the advocacy HUB, where this role will be based 

About the role

We are looking to recruit a permanent multi-skilled advocate to join our busy Halton Advocacy HUB multi-disciplinary team, working 22.5 hours per week.

Based in Halton, for this exciting multi-disciplinary role, we are looking for those with a particular interest in Non-Statutory Advocacy as the role will be based in a secure unit for up to two days a week. This role involves providing general advocacy support to patients in supporting form filling, sourcing general information, signposting and general low-level concerns and safeguarding issues around their care not covered by the IMHA role.  The role also covers the NHS Complaints Advocacy in our Warrington HUB (or Halton Hub when required), helping people who need support in making a complaint about their care and treatment under the NHS.

We also require a talented person to undertake the role of the RPR to support individuals detained under the Mental capacity Act on a DoLS when needed.

What we need from you

We are looking for someone who has the creativity and enthusiasm to support people in difficult circumstances, ideally has experience in a health or social care and may have their own life experiences relevant to the role. Although it would be useful to already hold a formal advocacy qualification, if you have not got advocacy qualifications it is not a problem, we will provide the required training.

You will be working from a secure mental health unit for up to two days a week and then the rest of the week will either be working from home so must have access to a stable home broadband service. There will also be an element of the role where you will be out in the community, but not exclusively, in Warrington, Halton, Widnes and Runcorn areas and therefore you must have access to your own transport.

There may be times when work is required outside normal working hours, so flexibility is required.

What happens next

If we sound like an organisation you would like to work for, please go to Job Vacancies on our Healthwatch Halton website: and select the role for further information, including the Job Description/Person specification.

Completed applications are to be sent via email 

All applicants invited to interview will need to bring evidence (photographic where possible) of their right to work in the UK. New employee start dates will only be confirmed once relevant checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, and 2 satisfactory references have been received.

Closing Date:       19th September 2024 @ 5pm

Interview Date: 25th September 2024

Interview venue: In person- Healthwatch Halton and Advocacy HUB offices, Tan House Lane, Widnes, WA8 0RR

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Elizabeth Learoyd, Managing Director 

Engaging Communities Solutions (ECS) values equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under-represented groups.

NB: ECS reserves the right to bring forward the closing date if it believes sufficient applications are received to make an appointment.

We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Lead to focus on both Account Management and New Business.
You will be joining a highly supportive organisation committed to maintaining an inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including a range of options for flexible working.

This is a real opportunity to shape and grow this area for the charity.

This is a London based role with ideally 2 days a week in the office.

The Charity
A passionate childrens health charity, dedicated to supporting families and professionals to deliver the best care to the children in need. They have a staff of c42 people securing c2m last year.

The Role
Effectively manage a portfolio of the highest value corporate partnerships.

Plan and deliver projects and campaigns with colleagues and external partners.

Generate income from new business.

Work with the Fundraising Officer to maintain a pipeline of ongoing new business approaches.

The Candidate
Strong working knowledge of all types of fundraising partnerships, including sponsorship, cause-related marketing and Charity of the Year.

Excellent account management skills, with proven experience managing five- or six-figure partnerships.

Proven experience securing new partners at five- or six-figure levels from prospecting and qualification through to contracting and successful delivery.

Strong commercial acumen the ability to understand other organisations commercial objectives and build mutually beneficial agreements.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

About the role:

We understand that a spinal cord injury can be devastating, but we believe it shouldn’t prevent anyone from getting the most out of life. And we’re here to help make sure that can happen through our range of services that are designed by, and delivered for people affected by spinal cord injury.

The role of Head of Services is a new one and reflects the growth and diversification of how we reach our audience and offer them support. We want to reach everyone affected by spinal cord injury across the UK.

As our Head of Services, you will lead the development, quality and sustainability of an award-winning portfolio including our Mentoring, Digital, Courses and Vocation Services – as well as providing support to oversee our vital Volunteer Development Programme.

As the only charity in the UK with dedicated services for children and young people with spinal cord injury, you will also use your expertise to guide this key area of our work.

Reporting to the Director of Services and working with the Head of Strategic Engagement, you will play a key role in the strategic leadership of the directorate.

You will be naturally driven to achieve the best outcomes for people affected by spinal cord injury. Above all, you will be passionate about being able to demonstrate the impact of what we do, and you will see for yourself how Back Up quite literally transforms lives every day.

About us:

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.

Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing dedicated services to children and young people. 

At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal injuries.

In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.

Women’s Aid in Luton is a dedicated charity committed to supporting women and children exposed to gender-based violence and exploitation. Our mission is to ensure they are safe and have access to the necessary intervention, support, and advice to live free from fear and harm.

Our core values are diversity and inclusion, collaboration, advocacy, and innovation. Our team members embody these values daily, striving to practice in an anti-racist and anti-discriminatory manner and fostering professional cultures that recognise and challenge oppression in all forms.

We are excited to announce an opportunity for an Education & Training/Volunteer Coordinator to join our team.

Where: Luton

Hours:  15 hrs per week

Salary:  £11,700 per annum dependent on experience

About the role:

• Oversee the day-to-day administration and supervision of volunteers.
• Coordinate the educational and training programme offered by Women’s Aid in Luton.

About You

• You are deeply committed to supporting women and children affected by gender-based violence and exploitation.
•  You have previous experience in volunteer coordination, education, or training roles, preferably within the charity sector.
• ·Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• ·Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging and motivating volunteers and stakeholders.
• You work well in a collaborative environment and are able to build positive relationships with team members and volunteers
• You have a proactive approach to problem-solving and can handle challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
• You are dedicated to practicing in an anti-racist and anti-discriminatory manner, recognizing and challenging oppression in all forms.

What we will give to you:

Women’s Aid in Luton is a workplace where you are respected, and your wellbeing comes first.

Below are some of the benefits that we offer as an employer.

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We provide access to a wide range of health services including dental, optical, and practitioner services such as physiotherapy, chiropractic, and more. We also provide free health coverage for employees' children under 18, making sure the whole family is supported.
• 24/7 GP Support: Our employees have around-the-clock access to GP advice lines and virtual doctor services.
• Free Counselling: We prioritise mental health by providing a 24/7 counselling hotline and up to six face-to-face counselling sessions and access to clinical supervision
• Prescription Reimbursements: Employees can get reimbursements for NHS prescriptions, reducing their out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
• Personal Accident Cover: Our employees are safeguarded against permanent disability, accidental death, and dental trauma with our personal accident cover.
• Exclusive Discounts: Working with us gives access to an array of exclusive discounts on food shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, dining out, tech, travel, and more.
• Life Event Support: We offer financial support during significant life events with our Birth & Adoption Grant.
• A friendly and supportive team
• A monthly paid wellbeing hour
• Training, career development & progression opportunities

Please read attached Job Description and Role Specifics for a more detailed outline of responsibilities 

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, we will be considering female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to schedule 9 part 1)

If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey with Women’s Aid in Luton, then we’d love to talk to you. 

Head of Venture Support

We are seeking a Head of Venture Support to grow the organisation’s venture support activities and deliver business programmes for a wide range of early-stage and growing social and environmental impact ventures.
 

Position: Head of Venture Support

Location: East London or Cambridge with occasional travel to other locations (Cambridge, Peterborough and East London)

Hours: Full-time - 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £55,000 - £62,000 per annum depending on experience

Closing date: 9th September 2024

Benefits: Strong commitment to personal and professional development, Company pension scheme; free on-site parking (Cambridge/Peterborough); Bike2Work Scheme, various discounts, a Healthcare cash plan, wellness programme, electric car lease scheme through salary sacrifice (subject to eligibility), private healthcare, life insurance, flexible working, casual dress, annual volunteering day to commit to a charity or cause of your choice, working for a multi-award winning organisation including previously awarded the best not for profit employer in the Eastern Region, being part of a community that drives innovation with a focus on addressing environmental and social challenges.

About the role:

As Head of Venture Support, you will grow the profile of the organisation’s venture support activities and lead our Venture Support team to deliver business programmes for a wide range of early-stage and growing social and environmental impact ventures including tech for good startups and social enterprises. You will also develop and implement new service offerings to support our ventures in becoming a force for good in society as we grow the profile of our work. Our support includes structured accelerator programmes, grant initiatives, innovation challenges, and social investment.

You will champion the organisation’s venture work to attract business partners and investors, managing key strategic relationships whilst creating new partnerships and business development opportunities.

You’ll manage and develop a brilliant team of Programme Managers, Venture Outreach Associates, and Venture Advisors and make sure they’re on track with programme design, recruitment, budgets, delivery, and impact. You’ll provide timely support and direction to the team members who are passionate about enabling business to be a force for good.

Key areas of responsibility include:  

• Develop and oversee the execution of a strategy for outreach, seeking, attracting and onboarding deserving and qualified innovative entrepreneurs and start-ups.
• Provide credible strategic guidance to programme managers in content areas such as business modelling, sales and marketing, financing, fundraising, overall strategy, operations etc.
• Create project plans and timelines to map out milestones and help assess resource requirements across central services such as marketing and accounts.
• Enable and support the professional growth of the Venture team as they work across a variety of clients, programmes and geographies.
• Liaise with senior management, the marketing and fundraising teams, and the broader organisation to sustainably grow the impact of our support, including our vision to grow impact business support to many more locations nationally.
• Manage the novel social investment programme we have established leveraging equity and revenue-based finance instruments.

About you:

As Head of Venture Support, your ability to build rapport quickly and develop strong working relationships across different stakeholder groups will be based on reading situations quickly and strong interpersonal skills. You will have experience working with start-ups, entrepreneurs, mentors, universities, research institutions, industry experts, business membership associations, local or central government, and angel investors.

In previous roles, you’ve led teams, complex projects and/or large programmes. You break down problems with a cool head and take tough decisions when needed but understand the role of mentoring to build strong teams. People leadership will be a large component of your day-to-day.

You’ve managed a P&L before and have the skill to quickly read a cash flow and the confidence to make tough decisions when the business demands them. You also understand equity investment, bring angel and VC connections, and have a passion for developing a new social investment vehicle in the Cambridgeshire area and beyond.

Whether it’s time spent being around and supporting them or your own experience you will understand the journey of the entrepreneur, the challenges and barriers faced and the fundamental building blocks that create impactful and sustainable businesses.

Essential requirements required for this role:

• A passion for the mission of the organisation and our work supporting impact ventures.
• At least 4-6 years of experience working with entrepreneurs, start-ups, accelerators, incubators or incubation consultancy.
• Financial management skills, including P&L responsibility and social investment experience
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A drive to continuously develop the team and organisation
• Comfortable speaking at events, roundtables and peer sessions
• Travel to Cambridge and Peterborough Future Business Centres fortnightly from an operating base in East London (Whitechapel) or if based in Cambridge travel to East London and Peterborough.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship

About the organisation:

The employer is a charity that helps small businesses and charities to develop, grow and achieve their impact aims, through a range of ways. From its Future Business Centres that support local business communities; its support programmes that help entrepreneurs and ventures to grow their ideas and businesses; and through advising and arranging responsible finance for charitable organisations.

Since 1999, with initiatives across the UK that include housing, cleantech and social innovation, it has helped hundreds of start-ups, small businesses and impact ventures to develop and scale, enabling significant regional employment opportunities, transforming communities and creating positive impact for people, place and planet.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Director of Programmes, Head of Programmes, Senior Programme Manager, Programmes and Impact Lead, Programme Coordinator, Impact Manager, Programme Lead, Venture Support etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

This is a really exciting time to work for an official NHS charity at Southmead Hospital. You will be joining an ambitious and successful team with exciting plans to impact more patients and increase support for our staff across the Trust.

The Corporate Partnerships Officer will support the Charity’s fundraising team, leading the charity’s corporate fundraising, as well as supporting the Philanthropy and Partnerships team to develop the individual and mid-level donor programmes and legacy stewardship.

The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of all areas of fundraising, but we are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have experience in corporate fundraising or business development roles. With an outgoing and tenacious personality, you’ll have the ability to identify influential contacts both internally and externally, spot opportunities and deliver mutually beneficial partnerships for the Charity and our funding partners.

Working closely with the data, marketing and communications, impact and senior management teams you’ll help to ensure the Charity delivers a proactive and donor-centric supporter journey, using data insight to drive acquisition and first-class donor stewardship to deliver sustainable income. The role works collaboratively with other members of the fundraising team to maximise income for the charity, working to acquire new partnerships, diversify and upgrade giving behaviour and deepen supporter relationships for long-term value.

We're a fun and friendly team, passionate about raising funds to enhance healthcare for our local communities. If you're a collaborative team player with a passion for corporate fundraising, we'd love to hear from you.

£55,000 per annum 

Permanent

Working from home in Scotland with local travel and, at least quarterly, meetings in London

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a senior leader within the Rights Respecting Schools Team.

With knowledge and experience of child rights education in school settings, you will play a key role in the implementation of the RRSA in Scotland and across the UK. You will lead and motivate a sub team of colleagues and use your experience and insight to contribute to the ongoing leadership and development of the team and the Programme.

The successful applicant will have:

• Excellent knowledge of the CRC, the UK education landscape and the challenges facing school leaders at this time.
• Well developed ICT and communication skills and a clear capacity to lead, support and develop colleagues.
• High levels of personal drive and motivation with a proven commitment to effective teamwork and delivering positive change for children.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 9 September 2024.

Interview date: TBC w/c 16 or 23 September 2024 via video conferencing (MS Teams).

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including generous annual leave and pension contributions, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children throughout the UK

Our application process: We a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)