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Ambitious About Autism is a national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights​ and create opportunities. We run specialist education services, an award-winning employment programme and children and young people are at the heart of our charity's decision-making, policy work and campaigning. 

In this role, you will be working on a 1:1 basis with our Autistic learners. You will provide support to learners so that they can access the curriculum whilst also promoting their independence and self-esteem through community led activities.

Position: Specialist Teaching Assistant

School: Ambitious College (CONEL Campus), N15 4FY

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent (Hours: 9am - 4.30pm)

Salary: £24,891 to £26,502

About the School:

Ambitious College is an independent specialist day college dedicated to supporting autistic young people aged 16–25. Our educational approach focuses on the individual at all times. We offer a highly personalised curriculum and positively support our learners to acquire new skills and take part in everyday life. We are located within two mainstream further education college campuses: the College of Haringey, Enfield, and North East London (CONEL), and West Thames College, West London. Through a range of partnerships with local businesses, community groups, and our mainstream college partners, we also offer opportunities to learn in the community. This combined approach – personalised education, positive support, and real work experience – delivers results. It allows our young people to achieve their goals, fulfil their potential, and go on to lead active lives in their community. Ambitious College's values define how we work and ensure that children and young people with autism are at the heart of all that we do.

As part of the Ambitious About Autism team, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Term time only role (yet paid across 52 weeks)
• A competitive salary of up to £26,502 and an increase every September
• Free healthy breakfast available everyday
• State of the art Autism specific training including person centred approaches, positive behaviour support, medical training and understanding sensory needs
• Working with experts in the Autism industry with 1:1 meetings and training provided
• Eye test vouchers, season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life
• Continuous professional development including access to coaching and mentoring as well as e-learning and online training courses

Start date: After February half term 2025

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Why join the UK Sepsis Trust (UKST)? We’ve an exciting opportunity to work for a significant cause and help make a real difference by raising awareness of sepsis.

Sepsis is the immune system’s overreaction to an infection or injury. There are over 245,000 cases each year in the UK and approximately 48,000 deaths – the charity’s overarching aim is to reduce preventable deaths from sepsis. We achieve this by:

• Raising awareness
• Supporting those affected by sepsis
• Educating health professionals
• Lobbying political organisations for better sepsis care

As the Executive Assistant you will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the CEO and other senior leadership members. You will be a highly organised, detail-orientated individual with exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality. You will play a key role in enabling the effective operation of the charity by assisting in strategic planning, project management, and general administrative duties. 

Executive Support:

• Provide administrative support to the CEO, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Schedule and manage appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for senior leadership.

• Prepare and organise meeting materials, including agendas, presentations, and reports.
• Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, including emails, letters, and reports.

Communication & Coordination:

• Act as a liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Coordinate communication between departments and external partners.
• Prepare briefings for the leadership team and follow up on action items.

Event Planning & Logistics:

• Assist in organising and coordinating events, fundraisers, and board meetings.
• Manage logistics for events, including venue selection, supplier coordination, and participant communication.
• Support fundraising efforts by assisting in donor communications and event planning.

Project Management:

• Track key organisational projects and deadlines, providing updates to the CEO.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of strategic plans, ensuring timelines and milestones are met.
• Manage administrative tasks related to ongoing projects

General Administrative Support:

• Maintain filing systems and databases for organisational records and sensitive information.
• Assist with office management duties, such as supplies ordering, technology setup, and facility coordination.

Experience:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar administrative role, preferably within the nonprofit or charity sector.
• Experience supporting senior leadership, including CEOs, Executive Directors, or board members.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex, sensitive tasks and manage competing priorities.

Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficiency in using CRM systems
• Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of the nonprofit sector and an understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities in the charity space.

Personal Attributes:

• A passion for social change and the mission of the organisation.
• Discretion, professionalism, and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and changing environment.

To apply please provide a copy of your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and why you are suited for the role.

The United Kingdom Sepsis Trust is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, or disability.

Digital Marketing Assistant

c.£24,000 per annum

Permanent- Onsite 4 days a week- East Sussex

The Talent Set is excited to partner with a renowned historical membership association to recruit a Digital Marketing Assistant. This dynamic role offers the chance to contribute to the organisation’s social media and online content strategy, working closely with the team to create engaging, creative, and high-quality content.

This opportunity is ideal for a Media or Marketing Graduate or someone with equivalent experience seeking to grow their career in a creative, content-focused role. Join a passionate team and help shape the organisation’s digital presence while building your skills in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, draft, schedule, and publish engaging content across social media platforms, generating creative ideas to support audience growth and engagement while monitoring interactions.
• Update and manage website content using the CMS, ensuring accuracy, brand alignment, and process improvements for streamlined workflows.
• Assist in planning, creating, and distributing email campaigns while monitoring performance and recommending data-driven improvements.
• Track and analyse website and social media metrics using tools like Google Analytics, providing actionable insights to optimise content and strategies.
• Manage digital content projects, liaising with stakeholders to ensure quality deliverables, and support broader marketing initiatives.
• Assist with press coverage, chaperoning media partners, and planning events, providing hands-on support to ensure smooth execution and alignment with brand values.

Person Specification:

• Proficiency with CMS platforms, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), and tools like Figma, plus familiarity with Meta Business Suite for social media management.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners, showing adaptability and flexibility in managing tasks.
• Degree or relevant qualification in marketing, communications, or related field, or equivalent work experience, with strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills adaptable for digital platforms.
• Understanding of digital marketing principles, including SEO, social media strategies, UX, and experience with analytics tools like Google Analytics.
• Excellent ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and maintain attention to detail with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, email marketing platforms, and previous experience in arts or charity marketing, coupled with creativity and a passion for digital content development.

Benefits:

• Contribute to the organisations renowned brand by crafting engaging and high-quality digital content, playing a key role in growing the social media presence and supporting marketing efforts.
• Gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, and event support, while learning from a collaborative team in a world-class arts membership organisation.
• Enjoy exclusive benefits, including free gym classes, subsidised dining, access to world-class shows, and discounts at high-street retailers through benefits hub.
• Work in the inspiring surroundings of East Sussex, with free on-site parking, an electric car charging scheme, and a convenient minibus service to and from two local train station.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 26th January 2024

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Join us in our efforts to end extreme poverty, whatever it takes.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly organised Executive and Governance Support Officer to join Concern Worldwide (UK) on a full time permanent basis.

About us

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Our mission is to transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty.  We work with 25 million people each year, in some of the hardest to reach and most fragile places. Places prone to conflict, natural disasters, climate change and extreme hunger.

About the Role

Would you enjoy working in a fast paced environment coordinating projects and work flow to support Concern UK’s leadership in their delivery of strategic goals?  We are looking for someone who has the ability to build relationships with our Senior Management Team in the UK and Dublin offices, with our Board of Trustees and amongst staff.

You will come with a proven skillset in your ability to organise, manage and prioritise work, maintaining confidentiality at all times with a strong command of written and verbal English together with excellent skills across the Microsoft Suite.  If this role resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.
Previous experience in a similar role in the charity sector is desirable together with governance experience and an interest in international development and humanitarian response.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have proven experience preparing agendas, preparing papers and reports, minute taking, action follow ups.  You will independently prioritise and plan a busy workload and have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people and build strong internal and external working relationships. You will have excellent written English and the ability to produce accurate work to a high standard and pay attention to detail. The successful post holder will be proactive and demonstrated understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Main duties & Responsibilities:

Executive Assistant to the Executive Director

- Provide effective diary support & inbox management for the Executive Director
- Ensure the Executive Director is well prepared and able to execute their role effectively through support on briefings
- Prepare expense claims for the Executive Director

Trustee Liaison

- In conjunction with the Executive Director, coordinate meetings for the Board, Audit and Finance Committee, Fundraising Committee, and Governance and Nomination Committee.
- In conjunction with Director Northern Ireland, coordinate CNI Board meetings
- Take responsibility for Trustee communications including the preparation, editing and dispatch of Board Papers, production of meeting minutes and recording action points. Produce and maintain rolling agendas.
- Track and update actions on governance issues for both Boards, i.e. signing of documents and declarations, producing letters of appointment, preparing Board papers on Trustee Issues and keeping the website updated.
- Control of Trustee information regarding GDPR and compliance standards
- Responsible for personal data collection and support for recruitment and induction process for new Trustees

Support to SMT and ELT

- Co-ordinate SMT meetings; produce and update rolling agenda, prepare monthly agendas, circulate papers, coordinate presentations and maintain action logs.
- Ensure the availability of clear and accurate minutes of Board, SMT, ELT and other meetings where relevant. Ensure they are properly approved and filed.
- Coordinate Board and SMT Away Days
- Monitor and remind ED and SMT of key moments, deadlines and important tasks.
- Assist with collating information, editing and preparation of papers and presentations.
- Organise UK and international travel arrangements for SMT and board members on request.
- Prepare expense claims for Trustees.

Executive Support for the Organisation

- In consultation with the ELT, coordinate the timetable and logistics for all staff briefings.
- On an ad hoc basis, support SMT members in organising events and consultancies.
- On an ad hoc basis, support cross-organisational projects led by SMT members including documentation, planning and organising.
- Support the Compliance Officer with approved and final policies and other documents.
- Management London Info e-mail inbox

About our office:

Concern is currently trialling a hybrid model. Staff are expected to come into their base office once per week or the monthly equivalent i.e. 4 times per month. Staff are also able to flex their start and finish times between the hours of 7am to 7pm daily.

Please upload your CV and cover letter by 12th January 2025.

All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email after the application deadline.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.

Concern reserves the right to close this role before the deadline.

The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form and complete a basic DBS check.

Location: London / Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: £37,602 - £41,780

You may also have experience in the following: : Executive Assistant; Executive Coordinator; Executive Office Manager; Executive office coordinator, Project Management, Partnerships; Engagement, Personal Assistant   Project Support, Project Assistant, Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Project Management, Business support Admin, Project Compliance, Trustee support, Trustee Liaison, Business Support Officer, Operations Coordinator, Senior Executive Assistant, Executive Support

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It’s hard to believe that today 771 million people do not have clean water and 1.7 billion do not have a decent toilet – around 1 in 5 of the world’s population. Every two minutes a child under five dies from diarrheal diseases caused by poor water and sanitation. 

Join WaterAid as our Programme Manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

• Contract type: Fixed Term
• Employment type: Full-time
• Working hours week:39.5
• Location: Tamale/Bongo

The Programme Manager, Universal Access and Sustainable WASH, plays a critical role in driving WaterAid’s strategic ambition to achieve universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). This position leads the design, implementation, and oversight of WASH programs, ensuring their growth, effectiveness, and sustainability. The role is responsible for providing technical leadership, managing program performance, and overseeing the overall program budget to ensure resources are utilized effectively and deliver maximum impact.

With a focus on program growth, the Programme Manager identifies opportunities for scaling up interventions and integrating system-strengthening approaches. They ensure efficient program operations by aligning activities with WaterAid’s strategic priorities and national development goals. Additionally, the role drives sector support activities such as influencing policy, building capacity, and documenting lessons learned to enhance sector impact.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, click on apply to download the full Job Description and send your application, consisting of a letter of interest using the link supplied in the JD.

Deadline 22 January 2024

Please note: to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Ghana.

Only candidates shortlisted for interviewing will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date for applications. 

Responsibilities:

Strategic Oversight and Policy Alignment:

• Lead the design and implementation of Universal WASH programs and projects, ensuring the delivery of sustainable, inclusive, and scalable WASH services.
• Provide technical leadership on WASH system strengthening, including sector assessments, planning, financing, and policy alignment.
• Contribute strategic insights to the development and review of the Country Strategy to align WASH programming with national priorities and WaterAid’s vision.

Program and Project Management:

• Manage the full lifecycle of Sub-National Universal Access programs and projects, ensuring compliance with WaterAid’s standards, values, and donor requirements.
• Ensure projects achieve high technical quality by adhering to national best practices and WaterAid’s Program Quality Standards.
• Embed cross-cutting themes such as Safeguarding, Child Protection, Gender Equality, and Social Inclusion in all phases of projects and team operations.
• Strengthen and maintain systems for project and program performance monitoring, ensuring continuous improvement and timely reporting.

Team Leadership and Talent Management:

• Supervise, mentor, and support team members to foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and performance management of direct reports and staff under Aim 1.
• Build team capacity to ensure they are equipped to deliver high-quality WASH programming.

To be successful, you’ll need to have: 

Essential Skills 

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Development Planning, Public Administration, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Water Resources Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in WASH programming, or development roles within international development organizations or government agencies, with a focus on designing and managing impactful programs.
• Advanced knowledge across all WASH sub-disciplines and a proven ability to lead and manage complex, multi-year rural and urban water, sanitation, and hygiene programs using systems-strengthening approaches.
• Extensive experience in designing and managing large-scale development programs, particularly those funded by major donors (e.g., USAID, FCDO, GAC), ensuring compliance with technical and financial requirements.
• Strong ability to translate strategic visions into actionable work plans, ensuring the delivery of sustainable and scalable program outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, negotiate, and build strong partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including governments, donors, NGOs, and communities, to drive program objectives.
• Proven capacity to inspire, mentor, and lead diverse, cross-functional teams in achieving high performance, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Creative and forward-thinking approach to tackling challenges and identifying innovative solutions that improve program impact and efficiency.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic and challenging environments, with a focus on flexibility, perseverance, and proactive decision-making.
• Proficiency in MS Office, web conferencing tools, and information management systems, with the ability to leverage ICT tools like GIS, mWater, and Power BI for project tracking and reporting.

Click on ‘Apply’ to download the job description.

We’re looking for people who share a commitment to our vision. We’re looking for people with an appreciation and respect for different people and ideas, and the energy and expertise to help tackle the most important challenges.

In return, you can expect to get inspiration from the change you help make happen, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of a global community. You will also experience stimulation and fulfilment, the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best. This is our pledge to you.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for abuse (of power, privilege or trust), inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, harassment, bullying or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of the communities in which we work, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. 

We celebrate the diversity of our staff, partners and everyone with whom we work to create a culture where everyone feels respected, included and can be their best. 

WaterAid is an equal opportunity and is committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, inclusion and fairness. We welcome applications from all. Should you have a disability or special needs and require additional assistance with your application, please contact us.

If a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the role, they will be guaranteed an interview. 

No recruitment agencies please.

Starting Salary: £43,461 - £46,819 (inc. London weighting) – This is a full-time salary, and the salary will be prorated based on the hours of the post.
Contract: Permanent – 4.5 Days per week.
Location: London, ideally Hybrid working - 40% of your time at the CAFOD head office.

Job Profile

The Corporate Partnerships Manager is vital to CAFOD in leading corporate philanthropy efforts and collaborating with stakeholders to identify funding priorities for the Major Gifts and Philanthropy (MGP) team, which targets a £2.5m income for 2025/26, including £805,000 from corporate donors.

Reporting to the Head of Major Gifts and Philanthropy, the post-holder will manage the Corporate Partnership Executive, lead strategy development, and explore innovative ways to engage donors, upgrade giving levels, and strengthen peer-to-peer fundraising. They will build and manage relationships across a diverse corporate donor portfolio, inspire significant contributions, and oversee donor communications to ensure alignment with CAFOD’s values.

The postholder will work closely with CAFOD’s senior Executive group and coordinate with teams across International Programmes, Data and Insight, Communications, Finance, IT, and fundraising. Regular collaboration with the MGP Philanthropy Manager, Every Second Counts (ESC) lead, Research and Information Manager, and MGP Executive will ensure seamless cross-team efforts. As CAFOD’s relationship fundraising evolves, the role requires adaptability to shifting strategies and a developing digital approach.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Development and Implementation

• Drive corporate partnership plans to meet targets, focusing on existing and prospective donors capable of major gifts (£50,000+), including multi-year contributions.
• Identify and develop a robust pipeline of funding opportunities in collaboration with internal stakeholders, aligned with strategic funding propositions.
• Partner with the ESC lead to secure donors for the £7m multi-year humanitarian initiative, targeting new corporate prospects.
• Conduct prospect research, create targeted funding proposals and reports, and deliver impactful presentations for corporate donors.
• Track progress against annual and long-term plans, monitoring budgets and KPIs.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual income forecasts, leveraging systems and databases.
• Foster a culture of innovation and best practices, adapting strategies to address emerging trends.
• Represent the MGP team in cross-functional working groups and ensure effective information sharing with colleagues.

Donor Relationship Management

• Build and sustain strong donor relationships through tailored cultivation and stewardship plans, emphasizing unrestricted and program-specific donations.
• Maintain close relationships with strategic partners, such as CPL Aromas and their founding family, ensuring effective communication and timely updates.
• Communicate CAFOD’s work to donors through preferred channels, including digital platforms and overseas visits where appropriate, ensuring gratitude and recognition.
• Collaborate with MGP and other teams to increase giving from existing supporters and mentor colleagues in securing high-level donations.
• Work with the team to deliver successful fundraising appeals and projects.
• Coordinate donor objectives with the Philanthropy Manager and ESC lead, managing relevant donors and stakeholders.

People Management

• Lead and mentor the Corporate Partnership Executive (CPE), fostering strong working relationships, setting SMART objectives, and conducting performance reviews.
• Guide the CPE in strategy and operational plans, ensuring business processes are efficient and donor stewardship meets high standards.
• Collaborate with the CPE on administrative tasks and ensure smooth execution of responsibilities.

Cultivation and Stewardship Event Management

• Mentor and support the MGP team in planning and leading donor cultivation and stewardship events, with a focus on corporate events.

Cross-Departmental Teamwork

• Collaborate across CAFOD teams and with the MGP Research and Information Manager to develop compelling donor proposition materials.
• Ensure systems and data processes support timely and accurate updates to donor databases, working with IT and Data & Insight teams.
• Maintain GDPR compliance and uphold fundraising best practices for donor information.
• Track income and performance metrics, ensuring systems and processes operate at a high standard.
• Contribute to MGP and CAFOD-wide meetings, sharing insights and best practices to support team growth and development.

Safeguarding

All CAFOD staff share the responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

The post holder will be making key decisions and take responsibility for leading on the following tasks and where appropriate will put the case forward for innovative changes to take place, based on sound judgment.

Job-specific competencies

• Proven experience in writing donor proposals and securing funds for significant donations from corporates and/or major donors
• Specialist corporate partnership, account management or major gifts fundraising skills, proven ability of managing high level and often complex donor relationships of £50,000 and ideally six figures
• Clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills to influence senior corporate players to support CAFOD
• Project management experience with an ability to translate complex information into engaging donor communications and reports
• Experience of developing strategies in line with organisational priorities.

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge and awareness of international development and humanitarian aid
• Line management experience
• Comfortable in business environments; understand what decision-making processes may influence the support for charities
• Understanding and operational experience with GDPR
• Event management experience.

Why Choose CAFOD?

At CAFOD we value our employees and are committed to offering a healthy work–life balance and promoting the well-being of our employees.

Hybrid working with a minimum of 40% of your time in the London Office.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below.

• Generous holiday package
• Additional 10 days annual leave purchase scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.
• Enhanced Maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Enhanced Sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary

We offer all our employees learning and development opportunities, we provide training, coaching and mentoring to support your development in various aspects of our work.

CAFOD is committed to being an anti-racist organisation and we are keen to increase the diversity of our teams. We are particularly keen to seek out applications from people of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

There's room for everyone: Catholics and non-Catholics; people of all faiths and none. We employ people in all corners of the world, of all ages and ethnicities. The result? A friendly and open-minded organisation.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount.  Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.

Please click here for a full list of CAFOD’s Staff Benefits

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Individual Giving (IG) and Legacies Officer will work closely with the IG Manager and play a pivotal role in growing cash and regular donors and legacy giving for St George’s Hospital Charity. This position is crucial to our goal of increasing individual giving from £350,000 to £600,000 and legacies over the next five years.

The postholder will have a strong direct and digital marketing background as they will work closely with the Individual Giving Manager to:

• lead marketing initiatives for all IG streams including cash, regular, Payroll Giving, Face to Face, Lottery.

• drive forward seamless automated digital stewardship journeys, and produce engaging campaigns that demonstrate our impact.

• delivering effective digital activities that grow our brand awareness and income from fundraising campaigns

They will also be a strong administrator, with attention to detail leading on administration for Individual Giving and Legacies, working with IG Manager and Fundraising Assistant to ensure online and offline donations are accurately processed, reconciled and uploaded to our database.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Individual Giving

1.1. Recruit, engage and mobilise donors to increase income year on year.

1.2. Lead on two fundraising campaigns each year, creating communication assets for our website, social media platforms and newsletters.

1.3. Ensure our donation platforms are fit for purpose and integrate into our database, with a view to ensuring we have a high donor conversion rate.

1.4. Ensure all activities comply with relevant data protection and gift aid legislation, adhering to Fundraising Regulator standards.

1.5. Where appropriate, act as a point of contact for external agencies and direct marketing platform providers.

1.6. With support from Fundraising Assistant, ensure our administration, record keeping and thanking for all IG activity is accurate and up to date.

1.7. Process & record income onto our CRM, including batch uploads.

2. Legacy Giving

2.1. Lead on all legacy administration including processing incoming legacy gifts, keeping accurate records, ensure they are allocated correctly and thanked appropriately, where possible.

2.2. Liaising with solicitors on open legacy cases and recording updates.

2.3. Support IG Manager on legacy marketing materials and campaigns.

3. Donor Journeys 

3.1. Develop and disseminate key supporter journeys across web, social media and Google Ads

3.2. Plan, design, write and deliver automated email supporter journeys for new and existing donors to enhance engagement and retention.

3.3. Create engaging communication assets (videos, blog posts, leaflets) for donors and prospective donors that demonstrate the charity’s impact.

4. Direct & Digital Marketing

4.1. Lead on content creation creatively that will appeal and engage our supporters e.g. social media posts, videos, blog posts

4.2. Manage and optimize paid advertising campaigns (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads) to drive traffic and donations.

4.3. Liaise with external agencies where necessary.

4.4. Update associated webpages e.g. Donate, Leave a Gift in your Will, ensuring these pages are user friendly and accessible with a view to improve conversion rates of people donating online and leaving a gift in their will.

4.5. Collaborate with internal teams and hospital staff to research, develop, and deliver new campaigns, messages, or digital products.

4.6. Implement tests with clear segmentation and testing matrices to maximize learning and income from each campaign.

4.7. Analyse and interpret direct marketing campaign results, producing regular reports that draw conclusions and make recommendations for future activity.

4.8. Work with our Database Manager to ensure all campaign data is utilized, captured, and processed efficiently and accurately.

4.9. Work with management to develop a digital fundraising plan that is clear and timeline-focussed to grow relevant income streams e.g. legacies and individual giving.

4.10.Plan and implement strategies to mobilise supporters via digital channels aiming to increase our newsletter subscribers from 3,000 – 10,000 contacts with a view to convert digital leads into cash donors

5. General Duties

• Participate actively in team meetings, contributing ideas and insights to enhance team performance and collaboration.

• Using our communications toolkit, incorporate our branding and tone of voice across all assets.

• As and when required, provide front desk coverage, welcoming visitors and donors at the Welcome Office and serving as a friendly and helpful representative of the organisation.

• Engage in continuous professional development and participate in regular performance reviews

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties may vary dependent on the needs of the charity.

Job description

To collaborate with colleagues within the Research and Analysis team, across CSE and external partners with on the project management of software and modelling projects, helping to schedule work within and across projects

Pay and conditions

• The role is full-time 37.5 hours per week.
• The salary for the role will be £41,802 - £50,071 per year.
• You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).

CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.

We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.

Specific responsibilities

An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:

• Support the Modelling and Software Team in the planning and delivery of software products.
• Liaise with customers to understand user and stakeholder needs.
• Support the Modelling and Software Team & Development Team in business development of product roadmaps and strategy for existing and new software products.
• Support the Development Team in the pricing and production of bids involving software resource.
• Oversee a Quality Assurance function within the Modelling and Software Team in collaboration with CSE’s Analysts to ensure quality of outputs. 
• Plan and prioritise your workload while contributing to the timely and high quality delivery of work.

To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.

Essential attributes for this role include:

• A degree in a numerate subject.
• Several years of professional experience in software development or a related field.
• Proven track record of successfully managing software projects from planning to delivery, with experience using project management tools and techniques.
• Experience with software development life cycles, Agile methodologies, and project management techniques.
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Experience working on business development projects, creating bids, pricing, and managing customer relationships.
• Excellent communication skills for working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers, colleagues, and team members.
• Strong analytical abilities for understanding user needs, analysing data, and making informed decisions about project direction and resource allocation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.

How to apply

To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification. Please complete the application form and provide a 2-page CV.

The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 20 January 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing Monday 3 February 2025. This may be subject to change.

If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

Age UK Westminster (AUKW) is the leading charity for older people in the City of Westminster supporting the over 50s in aspects of later life including, loneliness, isolation or poverty, by delivering vital advice, befriending, group activities, digital inclusion and practical services to thousands of older people.

Join our management team at Age UK Westminster as Wellbeing & Connections Service Manager. We are seeking a creative and experienced manager to further our progress in supporting older people.

The successful candidate will join a committed and enthusiastic team. You will have the opportunity to help grow and shape our services for older people, making a difference to the quality of life for older residents in Westminster. 

This role will involve client-facing delivery as well as service coordination and management.

Main purpose of the job:

• To manage the day to day running of Age UK Westminster’s W&C service ensuring that contract and grant specifications are met.
• To work with senior team to further develop services. To ensure that the W&C systems and processes are effective and efficient.
• To lead on establishing network and referral partner connections to promote AUKW within health and wellbeing including VCSE, NHS and local authority services

What we offer:

• Flexible working / Hybrid working
• Training and development
• 7% pension contribution
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 30 days after five years of service (pro-rata for part time staff) 

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and supporting letter of application.

Please see our website for further infomation and contact address for any questions.

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the experience we need, we would love to hear from you.

Corporate Partnerships and Events Manager

Do you want to use your Partnerships skills to make a better world?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Partnerships & Events Manager to play a key role in strengthening business partnerships and delivering impactful events that showcase the organisations mission.

Position: Corporate Partnerships & Events Manager

Location: Central London/hybrid (up to 3 days/week working from home)

Hours: Full-time (flexible working available)

Salary: £36,000-£39,000/annum plus excellent benefits including a reduced working hours trial which is currently in progress

Contract: Permanent 

Closing Date: 2nd February 2025

Interview Dates: Thursday 06 and Monday 10 February 2025. Second interviews will be held on Thursday 13 February 2025 at the London office. 

The Role

You will manage and grow relationships with our business partners while planning and executing business and charity-focused events to raise the organisations profile. Reporting to the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will collaborate across teams to deepen relationships, identify cross-selling opportunities, and represent the organisations work to key audiences.

About You

We have proven experience managing business partnerships in a not-for-profit/charity or B2B setting, you will also have experience in delivering and managing B2B events, from roundtables to trade show stands. 

You will have a strong ability to create and deliver engaging pitches and proposals to corporate audiences and be skilled at using CRM systems, ideally Salesforce, for partnership and event management

In return…

Come and work for a professional, talented, and friendly team, always striving to learn and grow. You will experience a great learning environment, with training and development opportunities, as well as a flexible approach to work. You will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contributions and other benefits such as enhanced pension provision, maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave and pay and other perks through Perkbox.

About the Organisation

This successful social enterprise amplifies the impact charities, business and individuals can bring to make a better world. This is done by bringing charities together with business and business experts who can tackle the pressing issues charities are facing. It manages the relationship between business and charities to maximise the impact they bring and increases the impact of individuals by bringing them new experiences, perspectives and learning.  It increases the impact of organisations by exposing their talent to new situations and challenges. It increases the impact of charities by giving them the expertise and resources they need. 

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are particularly interested in candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

You may also have experience in areas such as Partnerships, Partnerships Executive, Partnerships Officer, Corporate Partnerships Officer, Corporate Partnerships Manage, Partnerships Manager, Events Officer, Events Manager, Events Assistant, Business Development, Business Development Officer, Business Development Executive, Business Development Lead, Account Manager, Account Executive, Account Lead.

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

About Berkshire Youth
Berkshire Youth is a dynamic and impactful youth charity based in Berkshire, dedicated to empowering young people to thrive and achieve their potential. We provide essential services, support, and programs to help young people from all backgrounds overcome challenges and build brighter futures. With a strong presence in the community, we are committed to delivering sustainable outcomes for the young people we serve.

Role Purpose 
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Community Fundraiser to join our team on a part-time basis. In this role, you will be responsible for driving community fundraising efforts across Berkshire, engaging with local groups, businesses, schools, and individuals to raise vital funds for Berkshire Youth. You will play a key role in building relationships with supporters, planning and delivering community fundraising events, and increasing awareness of our cause to ensure we can continue to provide life-changing services to young people.

Who we are:

Grassroots Suicide Prevention (GSP) is a national charity committed to the timely intervention and prevention of suicide. We work to empower people to help save lives through connecting, educating, and campaigning nationally.  Our vision is a future where more lives are saved from suicide.

 

About the role:

We are looking for a highly experienced and skilled project manager (with sales and engagement experience for the FT role) who will help create, execute and evaluate multi project plans and engagement strategies whilst continuously assessing impact and ROI.  You will be a driven project manager with a business mind that has a passion for excellence and delivering high quality outputs that show impact. From planning with the Training Manager to developing and delivering project plans with the Head of Training, Training team, SMT and external partners, you will thrive on the smooth running of our training operations. There is also a focus on engagement and sales to fill our courses for the full-time role, with the support and direction of our Head of Marketing and Communications. You will be someone who loves to exceed targets and sales with outreach activities.

Please reflect that while this is a highly rewarding role with significant real world impact, grit and resilience is required due to the demands of remote working, the subject matter, fast paced and flexible multi-tasking, and the need for a highly goal and results oriented approach.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

· To project manage all our training and services with effective and clear planning, delivery, evaluation and reporting

· Manage contract development, communications, budget planning, timelines and reporting to clients and SMT

· Identify, nurture, and grow client relationships

· Negotiate and influence showing diplomacy, whilst maintaining a firm stance that projects are delivered within our resources and in time

· Work successfully in partnership with a range of internal and external staff and other stakeholders

· Report on progress of each project ensuring filling all training courses places, including doing engagement activity to fill places against set targets and KPIs.

· Work with the Head of Finance to ensure we set realistic targets, budgets and ensure we analyse income performance

· Work closely with the Training Manager and Head of Training, SMT and wider training team to implement the training strategy and action plans to drive forward and grow our training

· Develop action plans with Head of Marketing and Communications for each course and then implement these operationally to drive engagement, increase visibility, sales and income to improve our course sales

· Working with the Training Manager to ensure quality assurance across our courses including proofreading documents and overseeing our training Powerpoints

· To analyse training evaluation data to identify any risks (such as courses not being filled)

· Make recommendations for efficiencies and improve the client experience from initial contact to feedback

· To have oversight of and refinement of our systems and processes such as Salesforce and communications

· Ensure that all training activities adhere to relevant health and safety regulations, safeguarding, suicide prevention and ethical guidelines

· Do any duties to support the Training Manager.

To be successful and thrive in this role, you must be confident, flexible, have pride in your attention to detail, be extremely organised, meet deadlines and be driven to exceed targets. You will need to be a clear and concise communicator as you will be reporting and collaborating with a wide range of audiences.  You will need to be self-motivated and work comfortably on your own and enjoy working in a team. You will enjoy working operationally as well as having a strategic approach to your work.

For this role, you will need:

· Evidence of leading and implementation of successful project plans to deadlines and within budgets

· Evidence of operational, financial and business planning and the financial acumen to set and monitor budgets

· Experience of building excellent client relationships including the public and people at a high level within organisations

· Great negotiation and diplomacy skills whilst having the confidence to ensure your projects are delivered to plan

· To be an excellent verbal and written communicator and experience of adapting your communications to different clients

· To be a confident negotiator and clear presenter

· Proven track record of increasing sales and/ or income through effective engagement

· To have a positive “can-do” attitude and enjoy adapting to different tasks and challenges

· The ability to work independently and in a team

· Willingness to learn and grow from the support and direction from the Training Manager

· Represent Grassroots Suicide Prevention on external groups and promote our services and expertise.

· Experience of Eventbrite Microsoft Office Excel, Office, and Outlook, CRM systems (such as Salesforce), Eventbrite, SurveyMonkey, Mailchimp etc

· Understand the importance of consistent branding and key messages

· A genuine passion for the Grassroots Suicide Prevention’s mission and values.

Bonus points for:

· Project management with a teaching and learning background

· Experience of working in Health and Social Care/ Mental Health or suicide prevention

· Experience of sales, particularly of training courses

· Experience of design and accessibility in communications

Why Suicide Prevention

GSP is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and workplace - a place where we can all be ourselves, and each have the equal opportunity to succeed and be recognised for our unique contribution. We value the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals and actively encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We make recruitment decisions based on applicants’ skills, experience, and knowledge, ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Our employee benefits include:

• Hybrid/Flexible working – we offer our team a split of home and office working, or fully remote working in some cases.
• Health Cash Plan and employee assistant programme offering a contribution to the costs of everyday healthcare needs (dental, optical, wellbeing) and counselling support, plus legal and financial support
• Learning and development opportunities
• A creative, friendly and collaborative culture.

Salary: £24,570.00 per annum pro-rated, plus £5023.71 London Weighting pro-rated

Location: Little Venice – Maida Vale, Shelter shop

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time, 22.5 hours per week

Closing date: Tuesday the 21st of January at 11:30pm

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Maida Vale shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.

You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.

About the role

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything,

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Safer London works with some of the capital's most vulnerable and hard-to-reach children and young people, supporting them within the context of their lives and environments to build resilience and find their way through: we see their potential and help them to achieve it.

You are someone with the expertise and knowledge to provide inspirational leadership, to champion Safer London’s values, and to ensure that the voice of the children and young people we work with is heard and listened to, and that their needs inform everything we do and how we do it.

You are committed to creating and sustaining a supportive, empathetic and inclusive organisational culture for both those who work for Safer London and those we work with. Working closely with the Board of Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the organisation’s long-term strategy, budget and business plans, bringing creative ideas and new approaches to the table.

You bring experience of partnership or multi-agency working and a solutions-focused approach to supporting, motivating and engaging employees, volunteers, beneficiaries and existing and prospective funders.

The basics

Location: Agile with regular travel around London and time in Safer London’s Southwark office

Contract: Permanent (subject to funding)

Hours: 32 hours per week (Safer London is a 4 day/32 hour working week organisation)

Starting salary: £85,000, rising to £104,500