Business Development Executive Jobs in Liverpool
Community Catalysts is a well-established, social enterprise working across the UK to make sure that people who need care and support to live their lives can get help in ways, times and places that suit them.
We see the world differently and celebrate the strength of people and community. We know how to help local people help other local people and we bring our values, creativity and passion to everything we do.
Our primary role is to work as a catalyst within communities to build on the strengths of people, communities, and organisations to ensure that people who need support to live their lives can be part of strong, inclusive, communities with real opportunities to connect, create and contribute.
We use our expertise to help communities, organisations, authorities, and policy makers to deliver the transformational change in services or systems needed to make this a reality.
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary person to lead our efforts in driving forward development and innovation initiatives.
As the Director of Development and Innovation you will be responsible for leading strategic development activities, working collaboratively with colleagues and partners to identify new opportunities, and overseeing the implementation of innovative solutions that align with our mission and objectives.
This role requires a creative thinker with a strong background in product and business development, project management, stakeholder engagement, and a passion for making a positive impact in the health and care sector.
You will have the opportunity to use your skills and experience to develop and enhance all aspects of our work to increase our impact and reach and shape the future direction of the organisation as a whole.
This is an exciting time to join Community Catalysts. We are growing and reaching more people and places. If you share our vision and values and would like to be part of our dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.
Home based with a UK-wide remit and some travel including overnight stays required.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 2nd September 2024.
Interviews will consist of a one-hour Teams presentation/discussion on Tuesday 10th September 2024 and an in-person interview in Birmingham on either Monday 16th September 2024 or Tuesday 17th September 2024. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Advocacy and Healthwatch are powerful allies for change. As one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy, advocacy-related and Healthwatch services, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference, putting people at the heart of what you do.
Are you a financial leader with a heart for advocacy? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and possess a keen understanding of management accounting principles? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are dedicated to delivering effective services for those in need of getting their voices heard in the communities in which they live. We’re in search of a Finance Director who can bring expertise, passion, and innovation to our team.
About the Role:
- Responsible for strategic financial leadership, shaping the charity’s financial direction with direction from and reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Trustees.
- Accountable for and leading on the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and controls, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including Data Protection and GDPR.
- Lead on all aspects of financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, ensuring management accounting principles are robust for sound decision making by the Senior Leadership Team.
- Ensure all budget holders are provided with the relevant training and support as non-financial managers on understanding management accounts, how budgets work, staffing appropriately within budgets and dealing with over/under spending ‘in year’ to provide consistent financial decision-making in Operations.
What We Offer:
A chance to be part of a mission-driven organisation that makes a real difference.
An inclusive and supportive team environment.
A role that is both strategic and hands-on, allowing you to see the direct impact of your work.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
What we need from you
As the ideal candidate, you are a strategic thinker with significant experience in the non-profit sector, ideally with a recognised qualification in management accounting.
You are someone who has a commitment to transparency and ethical financial practices, you have a collaborative spirit and excel in team environments. You are adept at building rapport and fostering relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
If you have the skills and the drive to make a difference, in what we think is a rewarding role, then we would encourage you to apply today and help us drive change for a better world!
As this role is home based with travel, you must have access to a stable home broadband service, good mobile signal, as well as flexibility with working hours. A full driving licence and your own transport would be beneficial for travel to areas where public transport is not readily available.
What happens next
Anyone joining our team is subject to The Advocacy People’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment checks. Applicants invited to interview will need to bring evidence (photographic where possible) of their right to work in the UK and new employee start dates will only be confirmed once other mandatory checks have been completed.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Closing Date:Wednesday 14th August 5:00pm
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interview venue: MS Teams
If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Matthew Hilton.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Cord
Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities.
We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.
Cord operates in eight countries and implements programmes in the following areas:
- Empowering Women & Girls
- Accessing Fundamental Freedoms
- Climate & the Environment
- Economic Empowerment
- Supporting Stronger Societies
Role context:
Cord’s turnover is about £2m a year. About 85% of Cord’s funding is restricted, coming from institutional donors like the EU and the US government, and 15% (about £300K) is unrestricted coming from a committed UK supporter base and other private fundraising streams.
In 2024, Cord operates in eight countries and has offices in Burundi, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia & Philippines. Cord has a global team of thirty people with finance staff across six country teams.
The Finance Manager role is a newly created role which is being introduced to strengthen the organisation’s financial management and control systems. The postholder will work across the breadth of the finance function preparing internal management accounts and external annual accounts.
In 2024, Cord changed its finance system to use Business Central. The Finance Manager will become the organisation’s main ‘admin’ user of the finance system. In the near-term, there will be a particular focus on rolling out further functionality of the system.
The Finance Manager will have oversight of the UK finance function through the line management of the UK Finance Officer and will directly deliver on the international side of operations in the areas of donor compliance, programme financial management, partner financial monitoring, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- To support the Head of Operations to provide finance team leadership, develop and deliver an annual finance workplan to ensure continual improvement, and to drive finance capacity across the organisation
- To ensure the effective financial management of the organisation create and maintain effective financial control
- To be the Business Central Finance System Lead, developing functionality, troubleshooting and capacitating system users
- To ensure financial compliance: prepare statutory accounts, partner compliance, donor compliance and financial reporting
Cord operates a hybrid structure in the UK with most team members working from home attending the admin office in Coventry for team meetings.
We are a small, committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. If you like the sound of us, then look at the recruitment pack and come and join our team!
Please provide a cover letter that outlines how you fulfil the requirements of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for someone with the skills and experience of an operational role in a small dynamic and growing organisation to join our team. This is an important role working closely with our CEO to help our charity achieve its ambitious growth plans. The role is part time working 3 days per week which can be worked flexibily.
You will undertake a range of operational and financial activities. You will be experienced, well organised and accustomed to independent remote work and will join a friendly team of five and be willing to contribute to all areas of our work. You will be flexible to the needs of the charity and as such undertake tasks and responsibilities not specifically listed here but relevant to its smooth running, including general office and administrative tasks and aspects of service delivery, as directed by the CEO
JOB SUMMARY
To support the CEO and assist the PKD Charity to deliver its organisational operations effectively and continue to provide first-class services to our community.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage project grants and contracts and liaise with the charity’s accountants to ensure income and expenditure are tracked correctly.
- Manage regular financial activities including gift aid claims, lottery returns, expense checking and bank reconciliations.
- Manage policies and procedures, including periodic reviews and updating.
- Help update and maintain records on our CRM, in line with current legislation.
- Produce reports for the CEO as required.
- Participate in annual and 3-year strategy and business planning.
- Help plan new projects.
- Propose systems and tools to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.
- Support staff operationally as and when required, eg occasional venue/catering booking.
- Any other reasonable duties as required within your competence and abilities.
About the PKD Charity.
Founded in 2000, we’re the first and only UK charity solely dedicated to improving the lives of an estimated 70,000 individuals and their families affected by polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in the UK.
PKD is a range of life-threatening inherited conditions that can cause kidney failure and affect other organs in the body such as the liver, brain, heart and bowels. Most people with PKD live with an uncertain prognosis, intermittent pain and infections, and then have to undergo life-saving dialysis or transplant in their 50s. A few babies have a rare form of PKD which results in death during pregnancy or shortly after birth; surviving children often have to have either a kidney or liver transplant before the age of 10.
We provide reliable, accredited information, advice and personalised support. We raise awareness of the burden of PKD, both clinical and psychosocial. We fund research aimed at understanding more about PKD and the discovery of therapies that will improve quality and longevity of life.
The Board of Trustees are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SCIE Vision
We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.
At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:
· Progressive – always learning and developing.
· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.
· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.
· Transparent – open and honest.
The role:
A great opportunity for you to join the Think Local Act Personal team and make a real difference to the future of care and support by:
· Working in coproduction with the National Co-Production Advisory Group and people working within the care and support system, to improve national policy and practice and drive positive change towards greater personalisation.
· Co-Create new tools and offers to help all parts system understand ways to drive change using the Making it Real Statements to personalise care and support.
· Collaborate across strategic priorities and teams, enabling knowledge sharing and supporting the development of wider improvement offers.
· Deliver projects and various consulting tasks such as relationship management, workshop design and facilitation, audits, performance and impact data analysis report writing, and presentations.
· What we are looking for:
· Experience of leading programmes with excellent project management skills
· Ability to think and act strategically, demonstrating a record of successful delivery of personalisation and improvement projects in social care or a related field
· Experience of growing developing, leading, motivating and managing partnerships to achieving clear and challenging objectives in relation to personalisation and self-directed support
· Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
· Experience of co-design and co-production of tools, workshops and delivery of a range of consultation activity, working alongside people who self-direct their care and support.
What we offer in return.
We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service.
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us by email
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking an experienced, passionate and creative Director of Strategic Communications. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will help provide collective leadership, advice and challenge to UKCF, and take responsibility for leading the delivery of our internal and external communication functions. You will be setting our communication direction, guiding the implementation of activity, ensuring measurable outcomes are achieved and telling the community foundation story effectively.
About UK Community Foundations
UK Community Foundations (UKCF) is the membership body for 47 accredited community foundations which cover every postcode of the UK, and three international members in Ireland, Jersey and Bermuda.
Community foundations are local champions, bringing local bodies together to understand inequalities and find solutions. They use these local insights to inspire place-based philanthropy, transforming private wealth into community resources for both now and the long term.
Last year, the UKCF network collectively invested over £170 million into local groups and organisations that are tackling the biggest issues facing communities.
At UKCF:
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We put inclusivity at the forefront of all we do
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Valuing diversity of thought and experience
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Ensuring all voices are heard
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Challenging and dismantling barriers wherever we find them
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We put relationships first
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Everything we achieve will be done with and through others
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Demonstrating integrity, openness, honesty and care in all we do
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Empowering networks that support places to thrive
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We are ambitious for members and the communities they support
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Valuing future generations
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Focusing on underlying causes not symptoms
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Constantly challenging our knowledge and practice
About the role
This is a new role that follows a decision to focus our new organisational strategy for 2024-2027 on growing our external influence and that of our network of 47 community foundations across the UK.
You will demonstrate generous leadership qualities and the ability to forge strong relationships and external partnerships, as we can have a far greater impact working with and through others. You will also encourage and facilitate collaborative and integrated work with colleagues within UKCF and across the community foundation network.
Job specification
External strategic communications
Purpose: To enhance UKCF's communications, brand and external influence in order to engage and inspire key audiences, thereby supporting the effectiveness of our business development, grant programmes and strategic delivery.
Key responsibilities:
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Set out the strategic communications direction. You will play a crucial role in delivering our priorities of raising the profile of community foundations, promoting philanthropy and advocating on behalf of UK communities.
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Understand the most effective ways to influence within the context we work and resources available – being flexible and responsive to a rapidly changing environment and understanding the changing needs of our partners.
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Develop and oversee a cohesive and integrated strategic communications strategy and framework.
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Elevate and enhance our brand, ensuring clear, consistent and impactful messaging that resonates with our diverse audiences and drives our organisational priorities.
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Work closely with the interim Co-CEOs and Senior Management Team to develop and deliver the organisation’s external affairs strategy to extend our influence, public profile and achieve our policy and public affairs objectives.
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Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the insights and learning from our members and our national grant programmes inform and drive our external communications outputs.
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Work with our network to support and coordinate external messaging and communications that will amplify the broader network.
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Work with MarComms leads across the UKCF member network to ensure the delivery of consistent, strategic coverage in earned media for community foundations and the impact of their work.
Internal strategic communications
Key responsibilities:
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Line management of the Communications and Marketing Manager, as well as any other staff or contractors that are recruited on a temporary or permanent basis.
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Manage UKCF’s communication and marketing budget, continuously seeking ways to improve efficiency and impact of investment.
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Support a culture of continuous learning across UKCF, building confidence and skills in the team to effectively communicate our messages on external channels and to our members.
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Contribute to the successful delivery of key events including biannual conferences, webinars and in-person policy and learning events, supporting the work of our Membership Team and Senior Management Team to engage our network and funders.
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Ensure a high-quality delivery and consistency of communications and brand, reviewing and building out our brand resources for the UKCF team.
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Communicate impact, learnings and outcomes of external relations and owned media activity to the Senior Management Team and Board as required.
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Utilise strategic communications expertise to support UKCF’s public policy objectives and the work of our interim Co-CEOs to raise the network’s profile with local, regional and national governments.
Member of the Senior Management Team
Key responsibilities:
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Work in a collegiate manner with Senior Management Team colleagues, providing expert advice, challenge and support.
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Contribute to strategic reviews, planning and development of the organisation, and take the lead on identified projects as agreed with your line manager.
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Work closely with the Senior Management Team and Trusts Manager to develop and deliver our business development plan to resource and grow our income.
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Providing reports and advice to the Board and Committees, as requested by the interim Co-CEOs.
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Provide highly effective line management, including regular supervision, annual appraisals and oversight of learning, development and wellbeing.
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Work with the interim Co-CEOs and Finance Team to set annual budgets for the directorate and ensure they are managed effectively by the team to maximise income and control costs.
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Provide excellent levels of service to members, press and partners.
Person specification
Skills and experience:
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You are a strategic thinker, able to balance a wide range of competing priorities whilst supporting and inspiring the UKCF team.
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You are an inspiring impact leader with a track record of creating and executing effective marketing strategies that engage and resonate with external audiences.
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You are a skilled communicator with advanced interpersonal and influencing skills, with the capability to quickly build credibility with a diverse group of senior stakeholders and present complex issues in a clear and effective manner.
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You have a proven ability to manage risks, work under pressure, deliver effectively at pace and meet external media deadlines.
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You have experience acting as an expert communications advisor to a variety of external stakeholders.
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Ideally, you have experience of leading a communications or marketing function for third sector or social impact organisations, with expertise in crafting impact narratives and utilising data storytelling to bring credibility.
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You have a keen understanding of the UK media and political landscape, with experience in landing coverage and targeted communications in a range of media.
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You have experience in how social channels can be used strategically to build trust and profile of organisations and their work.
What we provide
At UKCF, we put inclusion at the forefront of our work and believe in equal opportunities for all. That is why our recruitment process is anonymous and our salaries are transparent.
It is important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve, and we want everyone in our team to feel they belong. We ensure staff familiarise themselves with our company policies and procedures, uphold the Equal Opportunities and Anti-Harassment and Bullying policies, act at all times within the company rules and procedures and observe health and safety procedures to ensure personal safety when working remotely. We also have mental health first-aiders in place and a fantastic wellbeing service that provides bespoke support to all employees.
UKCF is a fully remote-working organisation with staff based across the UK, embedded in the communities we serve, stretching around the nation. Each member can be fully home based, work from the office of their nearest community foundation or combine the two approaches according to their situation and preference.
UKCF is made of a small, friendly and supportive team. We make time to catch up socially as well as to work. We meet in person three times a year over a few days, visiting a different community foundation and region each time. This helps us to build on our strategy and working relationships, and to learn more about the vital projects and programmes our network supports.
Holidays and benefits
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30 days holiday each year plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata)
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Up to two days paid leave for volunteer days
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Season ticket loans available
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Enhanced pension scheme
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Flexible working hours, 14-21 hours per week
Please add a cover letter that showcases your relevant experience in influential roles that have provided strategic communications and marketing either in the charity sector or elsewhere.
Every UK community should have access to an agile community foundation, known for identifying local need and providing resources that empower change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Corporate New Business Lead (fundraising) Place of work: Hybrid/Flexible with a requirement to attend our offices in Hatfield, Herts, at least once a month.
We are seeking an experienced, confident, and proactive person to join our team. You will be an integral part of the charity, leading on the majority of new business within our Corporate Partnerships Team, building your own pipeline, and partnerships, whilst acting as resident expert for external corporate opportunities.
Join Our Team!
Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 (35 hours FTE) depending on experience
Hours: Full Time (35 hrs per week)
Place of work: Hybrid/Flexible with a requirement to attend our offices in Hatfield, Herts, at least once a month.
You will be ambitious in vision, feeling confident to develop strategic multi-year partnerships from the beginning. This is a role you can really make your own and know that your success does make a difference. By succeeding in this, we are helping to build better diagnosis, better care and better lives for everyone affected by Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
About us
We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.
Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2024, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!
About you
The role is suited to someone who:
- Has a proven new business track-record developing partnerships with commercial and corporate organisations across multiple sectors, ideally operating at five and six figures
- Experience of managing corporate fundraising partnerships, ideally from within the charity sector
- Demonstrable knowledge of the commercial sector and how to access decision makers
- Enthusiastic, highly motivated, and a good networker
- Confident in presenting and pitching presentations to a variety of stakeholders
- Both empathetic and resilient, with an open, honest, and flexible approach to work
- Enjoys a challenge, is self-motivated and is open to new ideas
- Excellent project and time management skills, with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities
- Good numeracy skills and ability to analyse and report on financial performance
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Is a strategic thinker, and a team player.
- Is a fantastic communicator, able to build and maintain effective relationships with our stakeholders.
- Has experience of working with databases
A full description of the role and responsibilities can be found within the job pack.
Benefits of working for Crohn’s & Colitis UK
If you are successful, you will be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive that include:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing programme
- Interest free loan for season tickets
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking and secure bike locks
- Training and development financial support and/or study leave
- Performance review and development scheme
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, so you’ll need to refer to the Recruitment Pack.
Closing Date: Monday 12th August 9.00am
Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement. Applications will be assessed as and when they are received, and interviews arranged, so we may close the position before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the applicant residing in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.
We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting time to join us and take the next steps in your career: the successful candidate will enjoy a variable and broad workload, engaging with international stakeholders at all levels, and will have the opportunity to take responsibility, work independently and develop in the role.
About the role:
The Executive Assistant provides comprehensive support to our Executive Director to coordinate all aspects of our business; working with our Board and committees to take our services to our international community of plastic surgeons to the next level, and to further our mission to improve education in our field for the benefit and safety of patients.
You will be the first port of call for the Executive office, responsible for managing communications; coordinating meetings; preparing reports and presentations for the Board; supporting the development and project management of strategic initiatives; and maintaining, delivering and improving high-quality office management systems and processes across the organisation.
About you:
Educated to degree level, with strong demonstrable experience in a relevant role (preferably but not necessarily gained within a membership organisation, university or medical environment), you will be comfortable working at pace on your own initiative. We would like to hear from candidates who will embrace and enjoy the opportunities, and challenges, of working in a small ambitious organisation: able to manage multiple projects concurrently and to build effective relationships.
Key attributes will include:
• Demonstrable experience in a relevant role, including working with Boards.
• Highly organised, with exceptional competence in MS Teams and Office 365, including report writing, managing data in excel and preparing PowerPoint presentations.
• Adept at analysing and evaluating needs quickly, managing conflicting deadlines, and able to see tasks through to completion in a timely manner.
• Energetic, enjoys working at pace, and taking initiative and responsibility within a small team.
• Demonstrates strong customer focus, attention to detail and a commitment to the highest quality outputs
• Skilled at developing relationships and welcomes the opportunity to work with medical professionals in an international environment.
• Self-motivated: effective working from home, whilst equally happy to travel to work or meet colleagues in London, or to represent ISAPS at international events when needed.
• Proactive, adaptable, resilient, diplomatic, solutions focused and culturally aware.
• Whilst English is the official language of ISAPS, other European languages may also be an advantage.
About us:
The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery is registered as a non-profit organization in the USA and is the leading international professional membership body dedicated to patient safety in aesthetic plastic surgery and the provision Aesthetic Education Worldwide ®. We do this by promoting and providing the highest quality education and training, providing lifelong learning, and developing opportunities for knowledge exchange. We currently serve a growing membership of more-than 5,000 Board certified plastic surgeon members in 117 countries.
Our team is international too: small but highly effective, we work together remotely, across international boundaries, to make a big difference for our international community.
Reporting to: Executive Director
Tenure: Full time (5 days per week), permanent
Salary: Depending on skills and experience [£35K - £42K]
Location: Home working, ability to travel to London 1-4 times per month
Benefits:
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays, plus a 3 day allowance available after one year, for office closure (usually over New Year)
• Holiday entitlement increases with service
• Matched Pension Plan
• The opportunity for growth, responsibility and ownership
Process:
Apply online with CV and personal statement / cover letter, explaining your suitability for the role, giving your current remuneration and notice period and confirming your availability for interview.
Since the position is available immediately, we may request informal conversations with high calibre candidates as applications are received. We will also request some assessment tasks to be completed as part of our shortlisting process. If you do not hear from us within 28 days of our closing date you may assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Closing Date: 9am August 9th
Interviews: Shortlisting (ongoing)
Final interviews: Thursday August 15th
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in the event of a very large number of applications.
You may have experience of the following: Executive Assistant; Executive Coordinator; Executive Office Manager; Executive office coordinator; Project Support; Project Assistant, Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Project Management, Business support Admin; Business Support Officer; Operations Coordinator; Senior Executive Assistant, Executive Support; Education coordinator; Partnerships coordinator; Engagement coordinator;
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Are you looking for an empowering role that truly impacts lives? We are looking for a committed and highly motivated CEO who is confident and excited about leading a small ambitious national Charity which povides support to PKD patients, their carers and renal clinicians in the UK.
In recent years the PKD Charity UK has expanded its funding of supporting our Community with a world class support service and innovative research through its own fundraising efforts and by leveraging strategic partnerships. We are now launching a consortium with key partners which will further enhance our ability to support groundbreaking research which may one day lead to genuine disease modifying treatments for PKD.
Our organisation is supported by a dedicated team of staff and trustees including several patients with PKD and individuals with family members affected by PKD. The job opening sadly results from unexpected passing of our former CEO who led the organisation with distinction for the last 12 years. Currently, we are operating under an interim management arrangement.
You will be driven by a desire to work with our team, partners and trustees to ensure the success of the charity and by communicating the level of activity and successful leveraging of resources into addressing PKD.
The role is primarily remote with a requirement to travel to events and meetings mainly in the UK with occasional travel throughout Europe and other regions.
As the CEO, you will be responsible for:
- Strategic Leadership: Providing visionary leadership and direction for the charity.
- Team Management: Motivating and leading the staff to achieve our mission.
- Representation: Acting as the primary spokesperson for PKD Charity UK to supporters, healthcare professionals, and partner organisations.
- Support Services: Ensuring the delivery of our world-class support services.
- Research Leadership: Leading and proactively involving yourself in our research initiatives.
- Patient Involvement: Ensuring first-class patient involvement in our research programmes.
- Networking: Liaising with and representing our charity within European and worldwide rare disease partner networks.
Qualifications:
- Proven leadership experience.
- Strong understanding of medical research and patient advocacy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships.
- Experience in strategic planning and financial management.
We are flexible in considering part time working options from 3 days a week to full time for this role with salary pro rated.
About the PKD Charity.
Founded in 2000, we’re the first and only UK charity solely dedicated to improving the lives of an estimated 70,000 individuals and their families affected by polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in the UK.
PKD is a range of life-threatening inherited conditions that can cause kidney failure and affect other organs in the body such as the liver, brain, heart and bowels. Most people with PKD live with an uncertain prognosis, intermittent pain and infections, and then have to undergo life-saving dialysis or transplant in their 50s. A few babies have a rare form of PKD which results in death during pregnancy or shortly after birth; surviving children often have to have either a kidney or liver transplant before the age of 10.
We provide reliable, accredited information, advice and personalised support. We raise awareness of the burden of PKD, both clinical and psychosocial. We fund research aimed at understanding more about PKD and the discovery of therapies that will improve quality and longevity of life.
The Board of Trustees are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by PKD and have the skills and experience to lead our charity to new heights, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role by clicking the Quick Apply button below.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Corporate Partnerships Executive
Salary: £34,790
Location: Hybrid – occasional travel to central London office or partner offices
Reports to: Head of Business Development
Would you like to make a difference in the civil society sector? Do you have a knack for building strong relationships and driving business growth? We're looking for a dynamic Corporate Partnerships Executive for ACEVO, the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations.
About Us:
At ACEVO, our vision is to see civil society leaders making the biggest possible difference. We've been inspiring and supporting leaders of voluntary organisations in the UK for over 30 years. We have over 1,700 members, from small community groups to well-known national and international non-profits.
The Role:
As our Corporate Partnerships Executive, you will play a crucial role in managing and growing our portfolio of corporate partners and advertisers. Your efforts will help ACEVO generate about 45% of our income, ensuring we continue to support and inspire civil society leaders. You'll be responsible for nurturing existing relationships, developing new business opportunities, and driving engagement through partnerships, event sponsorships, and advertising.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage Corporate Partnerships
- Maintain and nurture a portfolio of corporate relationships and advertisers.
- Build strong relationships with commercial organisations through extensive phone work and face-to-face meetings.
- Provide relevant engagement opportunities to partners in line with their level of investment.
- Increase engagement, activity, and financial contributions from existing partners.
- Regularly report to partners on ACEVO activities, including membership, policy, and corporate partner engagement.
- Convert in-bound job advertising enquiries into long-term advertisers.
- Produce member newsletters promoting corporate partner services and ACEVO's job services.
- Identify and support corporate partner venues, managing related admin with the events team.
- Represent ACEVO professionally at internal and external events.
- Manage and drive revenue to ACEVO Jobs, our recruitment advertising platform.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Minimum of two years’ experience in corporate partnerships, account management, or new business development.
- Strong relationship-building skills and confidence.
- Proficiency in CRM systems; Salesforce experience is desirable.
- Excellent customer service, administrative, and organisational skills.
- Flexibility and the ability to work on your own initiative.
- A passion for the third sector and a commitment to ACEVO's values of being member-led, connected, ambitious, and honest.
Join ACEVO at an exciting time of growth and opportunity. Make a real difference in the civil society sector and help us support the leaders who drive positive change in their communities.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter by 29 July. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please send your CV and cover letter by 29 July. We look forward to hearing from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CEO
UK Community Foundations
Fully remote-working, with regular travel across the UK, with ability to commute to London on a regular basis
£110,000 to £130,000 per annum
UK Community Foundations (UKCF) is the national membership organisation for all accredited community foundations across the United Kingdom. Our members bring together people and organisations wanting to make a positive difference to communities through place-based philanthropy.
For over 30 years the UKCF network has distributed millions of pounds towards smaller, locally based organisations. Our 47 UK-based community foundations provide vital support to every postcode in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Our network of community foundations managed over £811 million in community-focused endowments, being invested by communities for communities. This has risen by 14% since 2020, showing a drive for more sustainable support at a local level. In 2023 over £170 million in grants were distributed by community foundations. Our mission is to provide inspirational leadership and advocacy at the national level by delivering training, resources, and a national profile to enhance and sustain their support of local communities and we are now seeking a new CEO to lead this mission.
This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational strategic leader, who can continue to increase the impact and influence of community foundations nationally and inspire the team and diverse network.
We are looking for:
- A values-driven leader, with clear experience of building and supporting a diverse, high performing team and culture that empowers staff teams and external stakeholders.
- Strategic leadership of an organisation that exists to add value to a diverse membership, network or similar structure.
- Evidence of delivering impactful, inclusive change with a result orientated and collaborative approach.
- A key external ambassador, able to influence at high levels across Parliament, the civil service, the private sector, civil society and the media.
For further information about this exciting opportunity, please review the dedicated microsite by clicking 'apply'.
UKCF is committed to diversifying the background of its workforce and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.
Closing date: Sunday 1st September (midnight)
Interviews with Prospectus: 9th-16th September
Interviews with UKCF: w/c 23rd September
Are you someone that loves getting out there and meeting people? Are you an ambitious corporate fundraiser with experience of driving new business? If so then we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
Building upon recent successes in the Corporate team, this role will be integral to driving the new business pipeline, building relationships with potential partners and inspiring their long term financial commitment to St John to support our programmes including our fantastic work with young people and our community first aid response work. Working in an ambitious and supportive team this role provides an opportunity to have real impact and visibility across the organisation.
If you are as comfortable picking up the phone and building new relationships as you are to providing thoughtful stewardship to current partners, this role could be for you.
Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)
About You
You will have proven experience of corporate fundraising, successfully securing corporate income and maintaining excellent relationships with donors, as well as, experience in the corporate partnerships landscape having successfully secured funds from identification, to application and pitching stage. You will have a team focused outlook with the ability to positively contribute to the work of the wider fundraising team and the organisation as a whole to achieve goals.
About Us
St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.
Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve.
We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.
You will receive:
- Competitive salary & pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping.
Interview Date: TBC
Application Review Date: 18/06/2024
We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.
If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here
For all other candidates, or SJA volunteers wishing to apply, please apply below.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, so are particularly interested in applications from women, trans and non-binary people, as well as those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with different accessibility needs.
Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.
Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only. Any speculative CVs submitted without invitation will not be considered
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
PIN is an international non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanism, freedom, equality, and solidarity.
PIN’s founder and CEO was one of the student activists of the Velvet Revolution, a movement which began in Czechoslovakia in November 1989, just eight days after the fall of the Berlin Wall. The peaceful protesters called for dialogue, freedom and the genuine democratization of the country. Our roots lie in empowering civil society and human rights activists, as well as delivering humanitarian responses in very challenging contexts in the early 90s.
Our unique approaches and an ability to navigate complex, challenging contexts has led to PIN’s significant growth. We work in over 40 countries in 7 regions of the world, with an annual turnover of over 240m EUR. Internationally, we have a Relief and Development Department and Human Rights Department. RDD’s core pillars of work are Civil Society & Inclusive Governance, Climate Resilience and Emergency Response & Recovery. HRD works in restricted/closed civic spaces working to directly support civil society, human rights defenders and independent media. PIN also runs the largest human rights film festival in the world, One World.
Do you want to work from home, have flexible working hours, and work closely with an inspiring and supportive team? This role is for a motivated and goal-oriented professional with excellent writing skills and proven experience with programme design and development. You would become a key member of PIN UK and work closely with the Institutional Fundraising Unit and the Knowledge and Learning Department, a dynamic team of technical advisors and specialists, focusing on high-quality program development and implementation. You will be offered a unique exposure to a wide portfolio of PIN's work across humanitarian, early recovery, and development.
Your main responsibilities:
Project design and proposal development (60%)
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Work with Country Offices to facilitate effective programme design, supporting collaborative and participatory processes
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Upon request lead/write/review proposals for FCDO, and potentially other institutional donors such as DG ECHO, DG INTPA, FCDO, SDC, GAC, GFFO, UN, CHFs, CZDA, etc., and private foundations
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Ensure proposed projects comply with donor requirements and PIN strategic priorities, coordinate with other PIN units, especially compliance
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Coordinate required technical inputs with other PIN Units (especially the Knowledge & Learning department)
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Lead and/or support partner negotiations including teaming and pre-bid agreements
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Provide long-term support to specific Country programmes
Strategic and capacity development support (20%)
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Coordinate PIN’s commercial contracts working group with support from the Institutional Fundraising Advisor (FCDO Lead).
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Coordinate closely with the Institutional Fundraising Unit, you will actively participate in strategic team and departmental discussions
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With the support of specialised HQ staff, provide capacity building to broader HQ and country-based staff on bid development, contracting, contract management and compliance with donor standards
FCDO and UK donor engagement (20%)
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Support PIN’s global positioning towards FCDO departments, developing and coordinating engagement events
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Manage and update internal tracking and coordination systems
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Facilitate PIN's relationships with potential primes/partners to increase the scope of accessing FCDO funding opportunities
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Donor liaison and grant management where relevant
We are locally-led and present in hard-to-reach areas helping people recover from crisis and build more inclusive and climate resilient societies
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a new and exciting role to support the ongoing growth and development of the Men’s Sheds movement and specifically the work of the UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA) made possible through long term support from a funder.
Having celebrated ten years of UKMSA in 2023, we are now looking forward to the next ten years with an ambitious target and programme to support and facilitate the growth of the Men’s Shed movement and the health and vitality of Sheds, together with campaigning for happier and healthier men with programmes to improve wellbeing, reduce loneliness, anxiety, depression and ultimately save lives.
We are a small team, and the Head of Operations will be required to deliver against their own agreed targets, as well as supervise the work of others. The Head of Operations will be a member of the organisation’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and have day to day line management responsibility for five staff or contractors.
We are the support body for Men’s Sheds across the UK. We work hard to inspire and support the development of Men's Sheds.
Job Title: Operations Manager/Deputy Chief Officer
Reports to: Chief Officer
Responsible for: Supervisors
Salary: Circa £38,000
Closing Date: August 2, 2024
Job Purpose
This role will lead and manage the team of supervisors. Taking responsibility for the delivery of high quality services and providing clear leadership. You will ensure that they are motivated and efficiently carrying out their roles. You will create and maintain an environment that provides a seamless service with clients at the centre. You will be responsible for setting up new services.
You will work closely with the Chief Officer and form part of the Senior Management Team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
People Management
- To lead, develop and manage a team, taking responsibility for the work that they do.
- Hold regular team meetings and one-to-one meetings, demonstrating an inclusive and supportive style of management.
- Ensure that the team provides an environment with clients that is consistent with the values of the organisation
- Ensure that each team member is provided with sufficient training and development opportunities to allow them to perform effectively in their role.
- Deal with conduct and performance issues, in a timely, consistent and fair manner, in line with the organisations policies and procedures.
- Work in line with company policy and alongside Supervisors to ensure fairness, consistency and equality throughout the organisation.
- To lead on and drive forward positive changes within the organisation
- To work in close partnership with internal projects to deliver a holistic service to clients
Service Delivery
- Ensure the service is delivered efficiently in line with contract/grant requirements.
- Identify areas where service delivery requires improvements or changes.
- Establish links with a range of statutory, voluntary and community organisations to ensure supported signposting and referral takes place
- Develop, or adhere to existing, protocols in relation to reporting individuals whose needs are beyond the scope of the service.
- Development of promotional and signposting resource base.
- Ensure all resources are obtained in line with budget guidelines.
- Undertake other duties, commensurate with the grading of the post.
Senior Management
- Operate as Deputy Chief Officer as required
- Contribute to strategic business planning
- Manage cost-centre budgets
- Contribute to the development of bids, applications and tenders
- Work with other members of the Senior Management Team on Organisational Development in key areas of Staff and Volunteer well-being, systems and processes, service improvement
General
- Manage own time and resources
- Attend one to one, service delivery and any other meetings as required.
- Any other duties as agreed with Chief Officer , commensurate to the post
- At all times during employment, to comply with the provisions of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and with any policy introduced by the Company to comply with the Act
Health and Safety
- Take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself or other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions.
- Ensure support workers are meeting health and safety requirements in line with company policy and statutory legislation.
- Co-operate with the Organisation to comply with any safety rule and/or duty or requirement imposed under legislation or relevant Codes of Practice.
- Maintain safe and clean conditions in your working area.
- Work in accordance with information and training provided.
Equal Opportunities
It is the responsibility of each employee to abide by the Company’s Equal Opportunities Policy.