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Head of People and Culture

c£60,000

Full-time, permanent

London and hybrid – minimum of 3 days in the office

YMCA London City and North (YMCALCAN) is an independent charity affiliated to the YMCA movement that was founded in 1844. Our work is based on the ethos of the international movement, and we work across some of London's most deprived boroughs in Islington, Haringey, Tower Hamlets, Newham, Barnet and Hackney as well as the City of London. It’s a patch that over 600,000 young people call home. 

We passionately believe that every young person should have the opportunity to build a future of their own choosing. Over 150 years we have helped shape over 100,000 young lives. We specialise in engaging those who are hardest to reach, creating aspirational settings and delivering a range of interventions that allow them to thrive.

We hold a specialism in youth homelessness offering 400 bed spaces including move-on accommodation. We deliver an extensive programme of interventions that supports a young person’s physical and mental wellbeing and their transition to independence. We enhance this with facilities that benefit our local communities including a youth hub, community hubs, a fitness centres, community centres and through a programme of events.

YMCALCAN employs c.(no.) of staff, across several sites, and has a small People team including generalist HR, HR administration, and learning and development. 

As Head of People and Culture you will be responsible for the strategic and operational development of a workforce where each and every member of staff and volunteer understands their role and contribution to the achievement of our ultimate objective of turning around the lives of young people and supporting them to create a future of their own choosing.

The success of our people and culture strategy will be founded upon excellence in the management of human resources policies and procedures so as well as being able to see the bigger picture you will also need be meticulous in doing the detail.

How to apply

Application is by way of CV and a Supporting Statement.

Position Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Reports To: Board of Governors
Location: Simonga, Livingstone, Zambia
Start Date: August 2025
Mission Our mission is to serve rural and vulnerable children and adults of Simonga community by providing inclusive, holistic and high-quality education, skills development and employment opportunities. 
Position Overview Tongabezi Trust School (TTS) is looking for a visionary and energetic leader to lead our team. TTS was founded as a pre-school for a handful of local children in 1996, and over the past 30 years we have expanded to offer educational opportunities to the Simonga community through our programmes at Tujatane Primary School and Twaabane Creative Centre. Across our programmes we offer free holistic primary education to 300 pupils, provide scholarships to 80 secondary and 65 tertiary students, and deliver high-quality literacy, GCE, and vocational skills training to adults from the Simonga community. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational effectiveness of the organisation, and will work closely with the Board of Governors, staff, and the Simonga community to ensure the achievement of our mission.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher-level qualification in a relevant field
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role 
• Proven experience in leading diverse teams, managing senior staff, and driving organisational change. 
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor relations, and developing sustainable revenue streams.
• Solid understanding of nonprofit financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans, demonstrating a deep understanding of the educational and community development landscapes and their challenges.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with experience engaging a wide range of stakeholders, including government agencies, educational institutions, donors, and rural communities.
• Deep commitment to improving educational opportunities and outcomes for marginalised and underserved communities.
• Knowledge of Tonga, Lozi or Nyanja considered a strong asset 
• Zambian citizens and candidates with prior work authorisation in Zambia will be prioritised

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy 

• Lead on the continued refinement, updating and implementation of the strategic development plan, organisational vision and mission and ensure alignment of operational activities with the strategic direction of the organisation.
• Lead on the development and implementation of a five-year strategic business plan for the organisation 
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the senior leadership team through effective line management
• Cultivate a professional and positive staff culture 
• Develop job descriptions for new roles and make recommendations for approval by the board.

Fundraising and Financial Management

• Oversee the development and implementation of a sustainable fundraising strategy that includes student sponsorship, major donors, grants, partnerships, and other revenue-generating activities.
• Support the management of relationships with key funders, including long-term sponsors, major donors and grant-making institutions
• Oversee the development of the annual budgets for approval by the Board of Governors
• Oversee the regular financial updates and forecasts to the Board of Governors
• Be responsible for sound financial management and stewardship of organisational resources
• Lead the development and oversee the implementation of clear financial policies, accounting processes and controls for Tujatane and Twaabane.

Governance

• Ensure the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory obligations
• Collaborate with the Chairperson for the Board of Governors to set board meetings and agendas. 
• Lead on the preparation of reports for the Board and its committees. Follow organisational guidance documents to ensure appropriate information is brought to the Board and its committee for information, and decision-making. This includes regular reports updating on programme achievements, financial performance, and operational challenges, as well as ad-hoc proposals and reports.
• Support the Board in its governance role, ensuring alignment between the Board’s strategic vision and the charity’s operational activities.
• Maintain awareness of risk and changes to the external environment impacting the operations and strategic direction of the organisation and take reasonable measures to mitigate these risks. Ensure that significant risks are shared with the Board of Governors. 
• Lead on the continuous review and updating of all existing policies and work with the SLT and BoG for additional policies as required.
• Refine existing and develop new systems and processes to improve efficiency and day to day operations, including clear schemes of delegation for the SLT and BoG

 External Relationships

• Serve as the primary spokesperson for the organisation, building and maintaining relationships with donors, government entities, educational institutions, community leaders and the Simonga community. 
• Represent the organisation in key public forums, media appearances, and at educational conferences and events.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the charity, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of programmes and services.
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures to guide organisational operations. Ensure these are reviewed and updated regularly. 
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality educational programmes that align with the charity’s mission, meet the needs of target communities, and reflect best practice. 
• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of programmes, using data-driven insights to continuously improve service delivery and assess impact.

How to Apply

Please complete an online application form on our website and upload your CV including two references and a comprehensive cover letter. Kindly consolidate all your application documents into a SINGLE PDF or zip file. Rename the file as 'Application for the CEO Position – followed by your full name'.Please note, photographs, parental details, birth dates, marital status and other personal information not relevant to the application do not need to be included in your CV.

To guarantee a fair and accurate assessment of your motivations, background and qualifications, please do not use artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to generate content for your application. Applications where AI use is detected will not be considered for the role.

Deadline to apply is 17:00hrs (Central African Time) Tuesday April 1st 2025

Reports to: Director of Finance & Resources

About Women in Prison

Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation. We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.

Job Purpose:

This role supports the organisational finance function with inputting financial data and processing financial transactions. It is also responsible for the smooth running of the main office of Women in Prison performing key administration tasks.

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Finance and Resources Administrator to manage our financial transactions and ensure the smooth running of our office operations. The ideal candidate will have an experience in finance and administrative functions, good organisational skills, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities Areas:

1. Finance Administration
2. Office Administration

SWA CSO Coordinator (Sanitation and Water for All Civil society organizations)

Contract type: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week

Location: London, UK

UK Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

Salary: £43,668 -£45,851 per year with excellent benefits

About WaterAid and Sanitation and Water for All

Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) is a global partnership of nearly 50 country governments, civil society organizations (CSOs), external support agencies, private sector, academia and utilities and regulators working together to catalyse political leadership, improve accountability and effective use of scarce resources. Partners work towards a common vision of universal access to safe water and adequate sanitation. Civil society plays an important role in this partnership. The CSO constituency is the largest constituency within SWA gathering more than 190 partners.

About the Team

Over 703 million people around the world don’t have safe water to drink and wash with, and 1.5 billion people don’t have a toilet. This is causing huge health problems and holding back development. This position involves working with two of the organisations at the forefront of tackling this global crisis and enabling people around the world to influence their governments to take action. This is a great opportunity to work with civil society organisations around the world to connect with the global Sanitation and Water for All partnership to both increase political prioritisation for water, sanitation and hygiene, build and strengthen multistakeholder platforms and improve systems as well as increase investments for the sector.

About the Role

The SWA CSO Constituency Manager will coordinate the advocacy support provided to CSO partners of SWA at national and regional level and the general communications provided to CSOs to engage effectively with the partnership.  The post holder will manage important projects in the SWA workplan, and strategic relationships within the partnership. The successful candidate will be an influencer, with capacity to engage in negotiations with partners and provide specialist advice and guidance both internally in the Secretariat, the SWA leadership and externally to partners.

• Coordinate the Civil Society Constituency to assist in carrying out the annual workplan in line with SWA strategic objectives and Results Framework
• Lead on in-country support to SWA Civil Society partners, networks, and INGO country chapters in 2024-25 priority countries on Heads of State Initiatives, including advocacy strategies and commitments building process
• Support internal and external communications to CSO partners and identify needs for support, including documenting impact, tailored press releases, advocacy letters, and digital support. Additionally, support preliminary research in priority countries to identify entry points for advocacy including for countries undergoing elections
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation, narrative, and financial reporting for SWA CSO Catalytic grants
• Support SWA’s Governance team to facilitate the engagement of Civil Society members, conduct due diligence on new partner applications, onboard new SWA CSO partners, and conduct strategic outreach to potential new CSO partners
• Work closely with the Country and Partner Engagement lead to organize Global partners' quarterly meetings and follow-up
• Prepare and finalize the narrative report submitted to UNICEF from WaterAid

Requirements

To be successful, you’ll need: 

• Experience of both coordinating and working within global, regional and national CSO networks and coalitions preferably in developing countries
• Proven experience in advocacy and influencing, preferably with the civil society organisations, networks and International NGOs
• Demonstrable experience in leading successful campaigning and policy analysis within the development sector
• Experience in budget management and/or in project/account/relationship management. 
• Ability to apply organisational understanding to the context of the position
• Strong communication skills
• Proven experience at influencing and negotiating internally and externally
• Experience of using a range of capacity building approaches, methods and tools, including, designing and delivering training around advocacy, campaigning and policy analysis.
• Experience and expertise in internal and external communication: in writing blogs, impact stories, and monitoring impact of advocacy
• Knowledge of sustainable development goals, and water sanitation and hygiene
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Ability to travel internationally- circa 15 days (2 weeks) per year
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage complex and sensitive organisational relationships. 
• Fluency in English is required, and ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written in another UN language is required.
• Proven ability in effective negotiations and enhanced diplomacy skills to effectively build and manage cross cultural stakeholder relationships
• Understanding of and ability to work within a variety of political, legal and cultural constraints to advocacy and campaigning at the national level.
• While the position functionally is part of the SWA Secretariat, it is line-managed within WaterAid. The candidate would be required to commit to WaterAid’s values and have a working style that reflects these values
• Educated to bachelor’s degree in development studies or related field with post qualification experience

Closing Date: Applications will close at 12:00pm UK Time on Friday 21st March. Interview shall start w/c 7 April 2025.

How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to complete the following pre-screening questions and upload your CV and an essential cover letter:

1. Do you have experience of coordinating and working within global, regional and national Civil Society Organisation (CSO) networks and coalitions preferably in developing countries ?
2. Do you have experience in advocacy and influencing, preferably with the civil society organisations, networks and International NGOs ?

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

 Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

Our Benefits:

• 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave.
•  Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Our Commitment:

Our People Promise:

We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have.  We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.  

Equal opportunities:

We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:

We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. As a safeguarding measure, WaterAid carries out background checks on all potential employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment.

Are you passionate about fundraising and storytelling? Do you want to help secure the future of the UK’s most cherished historic places?
 
They are currently looking for a Development Officer – Legacy & In-Memory Giving to join our team and play a key role in growing their legacy and in-memory giving programmes.
 
Job Title: Development Officer – Legacy & In-Memory Giving
Charity type: Heritage
Location: Maidenhead
Hybrid (2 days from home)
Salary: £30,000 to £33,000
 
As Development Officer you will help to develop and deliver their gifts in wills and in-memory fundraising activities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating inspiring communications to promote legacy giving.
• Building relationships with supporters, ensuring they feel valued and informed.
• Organising legacy events, including in-person gatherings and seminars.
• Supporting the administration of legacy gifts and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Working closely with teams across the organisation to highlight the importance of gifts in wills.

This role is perfect for someone with:

• Experience in fundraising, donor care, or marketing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A passion for heritage, conservation, or the charity sector.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to supporter engagement. 

If you’re excited by the idea of connecting people to a cause that lasts beyond a lifetime, apply today.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

YOUTH WORKER

OASIS COMMUNITY HUB: WARNDON

 PART-TIME 12 HOURS PER WEEK (0.3FTE) with occasional evening and weekend hours.

FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL 31/08/2026

SALARY: £7,883 per annum (£26,279 for 1 FTE)

Want to enable young people to have positive lives?

Want to be part of a supportive, dynamic, fun & quality team?

Want to make the community a better place?

Want to grow in confidence and hope?

Our Youth and Community team based at Oasis Community Hub: Warndon are looking for a special, talented, and adaptable Youth Worker, to help us strengthen and sustain our range of community and targeted youth programmes across Warndon.  You will work alongside our Hub Leader to:

· to expand on the existing youth programme and deliver a full youth programme that meets the needs and interests of the local community.

· Be proactive in planning and delivering activities and engaging with young people within our Academies and wider community.

· Deliver informal education opportunities within sessions and the wider community work.

· Record all activity on our data management system.

· Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people you come into contact with.

· Actively engage in the learning and professional development courses provided as part of this employment.

We are looking for individuals who have:

· A relevant qualification in Youth & Community Work and/or significant experience.

· Experience of working alongside other statutory and voluntary organisations.

· Previous experience in implementing youth programmes.

· Knowledge of safeguarding practices with young people.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact in Warndon communities, we invite you to be part of our journey. Apply now and help us create a brighter future together!  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· Flexible working where possible with family friendly policies.

· A non-contributory pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution.

· Training and professional development opportunities.

To apply, email your CV including a Supporting Statement  Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following question:

· Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualifications you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.

Completed applications should be returned by Midday Monday 24th March 2025

Interviews will take place at Oasis Community Hub Warndon. 31st March 2025

If you want an informal chat about this role and Oasis Community Hub Warndon in general, get in touch with Hannah (Hub Leader). Please visist the Oasis Charity Jobs Website for further details. 

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1189489

Job Title

Grants Coordinator

Reporting to

Executive Director

Salary

£31,800 per annum, pro rata (£19,080 per annum for 3 days per week)

Contract

3 days per week, with flexibility over working hours (core hours are 10.00-16.00)

Duration

10 months

Start Date

April 2025

Location

This role is based in London at our offices in Tottenham Hale. Feedback operates a hybrid working policy, with the expectation that all staff will work at least one day per week from the office or more as business requires, by mutual arrangement

Anti-oppressive statement: Feedback is actively seeking to move through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive journey in every aspect of its work. We acknowledge that the environmental sector is less open to people from under-represented backgrounds, and we are strongly committed to identifying and correcting where we may be perpetuating patriarchal, white supremacist values and other forms of oppression in our organisational culture, partnerships, and community work. We especially want to hear from you if you feel that you have lived experience of power structures preventing you from accessing opportunities like this.

Read our full Equity, Justice and Anti-oppression statement.

We have an opt-in guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who declare a disability and/or are a person of colour and meet the essential criteria of the role profile. We are always happy to speak to candidates informally about the role before applying and encourage you to do so.

ABOUT US

Feedback is a campaign group working for food that is good for people and planet. We want a world where:

• All people have secure access to delicious, culturally appropriate food that is nutritious and does not cause environmental harm

• Global supply chains, farming and fishing contribute to food sovereignty, good livelihoods, mitigate climate change and enable nature to thrive

• Communities have agency to create food economies that are inclusive, equitable, resilient and celebratory

To meet these objectives, we carry out the following activities:

• We delegitimize corporations

• We ideate and advocate for policy change and regulation

• We nurture community agency

• We widen our circle of allies

• We change culture and public discourse

Read our current strategic framework.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for someone new to fundraising or with some experience to work for a friendly, ambitious organisation seeking to effect positive change in the world.

Working closely with the Executive Director of Feedback Global, as well as with other members of the senior team and the Executive Director of Feedback EU, the Grants Coordinator will research, maintain and coordinate raising funds for Feedback Global and Feedback EU, with a target of £3m yearly income across both organisations by the end of 2025.

The overwhelming majority of the funds raised will be from trusts and foundations, and so the role will primarily consist of researching new opportunities, building a robust pipeline of income generation opportunities, and working with the different teams to coordinate the writing and timely submission of compelling concept notes and applications. The postholder will also lead on reporting to funders and maintaining and developing these relationships.

The postholder will also be expected to contribute to other fundraising projects which might include digital fundraising development, direct marketing, and major donor fundraising, in partnership with the communications team and senior leadership team.

This will be a varied role within a fast-paced environment, therefore flexibility, strong organisation skills and a positive, can-do attitude are essential competencies of the successful candidate. Reporting directly to the Executive Directors, the role is integral to the success of the organisation and presents a real opportunity to help shape its future direction.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The role of Grants Coordinator will research, maintain and coordinate

• Research and manage a pipeline of trusts and foundations that offer unrestricted and programmatic funding.
• Initiate new and manage existing relationships with trusts and other grant-making bodies through emails, calls, meetings, and attendance at events.
• Organise and lead regular fundraising meeting with the Executive Director and senior team.
• Write and lead on applications, bringing together information and expertise from colleagues as necessary.
• Lead and manage the process of reporting to existing funders, bringing together input from colleagues as necessary.
• Attend and assist with public facing events organised by Feedback or others when necessary.
• Work with the senior team to write compelling concept notes and presentations for new areas of work.
• Work with staff across Feedback to produce compelling and successful fundraising bids.
• Closely monitor deadlines for applications and reporting, proactively and confidently liaising with relevant staff for timely and high quality submissions.
• Identify new opportunities for unrestricted and project funding from a range of sources, including trusts, grants and charitable foundations; European, national and local government; individual supporters; commercial opportunities. 
• Develop and maintain general content and resources in line with branding such as presentations and texts for staff to reference and share with potential funders.
• Contribute to quarterly Board papers through pipeline updates and the Director’s report
• Contribute on an ad hoc basis to any other reasonable activity as requested by senior staff
• Very occasional travel to the Netherlands for work with our sister organisation, Feedback EU and to regions in the England where colleagues are based.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge and experience

· A broad understanding of grants fundraising, and either experience writing successful grant proposals and managing a fundraising pipeline (which could have been gained through paid, volunteer or activist work), or demonstrable experience of the skills highlighted below gained in another capacity.

Skills

· Outstanding writing and verbal communication skills with good attention to detail.

· Thorough planning, organisational and administrative skills.

· Meticulous research skills.

Behaviours

• A team player who can work effectively with diverse groups as well as a self-starter who can work independently.
• A willingness to be ‘hands-on’ and flexible and displaying an ability to deliver against tight timescales when necessary.
• A commitment to the objectives and core values of Feedback - Collaboration, Celebration, Audacity, Solidarity, Impact.

· A commitment to Feedback’s anti-oppression work.

Communication

• Outstanding writing and verbal communication skills with good attention to detail.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply via Charity Jobs with a CV and cover letter (no longer than 2 A4 pages total) explaining how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work at Feedback.

Deadline to apply: 9am, Monday 31st March 2025

Successful candidates for interview will be notified by Thursday 3rd April 2025

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th April 2025

If you have any questions, access requirements, or require the application in a different format, please contact 

Radix Big Tent is the think tank of radical centre.We are a non-aligned, non-partisan registered charity, working to promote system renewal.New Capital Consensus is one of three current projects which we are running, focussed on reform of the investment system.Our other projects deal with housing and political reform but the successful candidate should expect the bulk of their time to be spent on Capital Consensus.

 New Capital Consensus is a recently established coalition of independent, non-aligned, not-for-profit, academic and research organisations working to create a better investment system, to deliver sustainable UK economic growth.Our mission is to create a system of purposeful investment by connecting capital to social goals to give savers better individual and collective outcomes over the long-term.

Through research, stakeholder engagement and collaborative projects, we aim to identify and drive innovative solutions that will release private capital to drive UK business growth, tackle inequality and support a just transition.

New Capital Consensus (NCC)’s partner organisations are Radix Big Tent think tank, Finstic and Leeds University.We are incubated by the Chatham House Sustainability Accelerator.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a proactive and creative Media Officer to enhance the visibility, reach, and impact of New Capital Consensus and Radix Big Tent. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing media relations, crafting compelling content, and executing strategic communication campaigns to engage diverse audiences, including policymakers, business leaders, and the wider public.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement media and communications strategies to promote the work of New Capital Consensus and, through it, Radix Big Tent.
• Write and distribute news releases, opinion pieces, blog posts, and social media content.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, broadcasters, and media outlets.
• Monitor media coverage and provide analysis on engagement and impact.
• Manage and grow digital platforms, ensuring a strong and consistent brand presence.
• Coordinate media activities around events, including press briefings, interviews, and live coverage.
• Support other staff, partners and consultants to ensure consistent messaging, taylor content for media use, and provide media training where necessary.
• Stay informed of key developments in politics, economics and policy debates relevant to the organisations’ work.

Person Specification:

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• A self-starter, with demostratable experience and expertise in a media, communications, or public relations role.
• Strong writing and editorial skills with the ability to create engaging and persuasive content.
• Established media contacts and the ability to secure high-quality coverage.
• Experience managing social media accounts and digital communications.
• Ability to analyse and communicate complex policy and economic issues effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Desirable Skills & Attributes:

• Experience working in a think tank, policy organisation, or media outlet.
• Understanding of economic and political issues, particularly around sustainable investment and policy innovation.
• Knowledge of digital marketing and analytics tools.
• Experience producing multimedia content such as videos or podcasts.
• Creativity and adaptability in developing new communication strategies.

Location: Remote with meetings in London and York
Contract Type: Full time
Reporting To: Ben Rich, Radix Big Tent CEO

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

We are looking for a Team Leader to manage the team based in Preston covering South and Central Lancashire, supporting victims of all risk levels. It is a very busy service and a demanding role and you will need to have lots of passion, experience, drive and resilience to ensure that your team are supported effectively and delivering good quality services.

As a Team Leader you will be Supporting a team of 6-8 staff providing expert advise and guidance and conducting robust case management to ensure that your team are providing quality services and addressing the needs and risks of our clients.

You will need:

• An IDVA accreditation or equivalent
• Experience of managing a team of a similar size and scope in a comparable service.
• An extensive understanding of domestic abuse, risk assessment and risk management including experience of working with high risk victims and/or perpetrators of domestic abuse, those with complex needs and/or challenging behaviour.
• The ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and develop multi-agency responses to support victims and reduce the harm they potentially face
• The ability to advocate and appropriately challenge agencies in order to achieve positive outcomes and reduce the risks posed to victims
• To be flexible, adaptable and highly resilient.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

We are recruiting a full-time Counselling Services Coordinator to coordinate a trauma-informed counselling service for survivors of sexual violence and rape at our centre in Sale. Our Counselling Service Coordinator will support our team of qualified counsellors whilst they deliver up to 26 free counselling sessions; recruit, induct and hold clinical responsibility for the counsellors and student counsellors; oversee, assess and manage the triage service for new counselling referrals; oversee and facilitate group work and the drop-in; undertake any reporting, data collecting, and analysis of stats related to service; and act as Designated Safeguarding Lead for TRC counselling services.

TRC Sexual Abuse & Rape Support Greater Manchester (TRC) is a feminist charity that supports survivors of sexual violence and rape with trauma-informed services delivered by a passionate team of employees and trained volunteers from the local community. TRC believes survivors, is non-judgmental, confidential and understands the importance of survivors’ advocacy, supporting survivors to rebuild confidence, trust, self-esteem and their lives after rape and/or sexual violence. We are a small but tight-knit team of employees with a large impact who puts survivors first.

The deadline for this opportunity is on Friday 21st March at 5pm and we will begin interviewing on Monday 31st March. 

Location: HMP Leeds
Salary: £28,274
Hours: Full time (35 hours) Part time considered
Department: Prison deliver
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

2 x Shannon Trust Prison Facilitators - HMP Leeds

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?

Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Leeds. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. 

We are recruiting for 2 x full time roles, but part time will be considered.

This role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.  The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.‍

We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.

‍Interviews are planned for 1st April 2024

Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.

REF-220209

Recovery Navigator (Mental Health Support Worker) 

 Location: Handsworth / Central Birmingham  

Salary: £23,400 per annum 

Hours: 37.5 per week (Part time and Full time roles available)  

Are you interested in kick starting your career in mental health? Keen to support your community and have a rewarding role? If you have some experience in the field of mental health or feel as though you would succeed in this industry, we encourage you to apply for the role of Recovery Navigator at Birmingham Mind. 

About us:  

Birmingham Mind are a leading mental health service provider in the West Midlands, we are a Mindful Employer as well as achieve the Gold standard success in Investors in People. 

About the role:  

Based from either Handsworth or Birmingham City Centre hub, you will receive in depth training and guidance in order for you to provide support to people that need help managing their mental health and wellbeing. Once thorough training and an induction has been completed, your role will include: 

• Managing a caseload of people accessing our mental health services with support from your line manager.  

• Building positive relationship with individuals in order to understand their needs and safeguard their wellbeing.  

• Support individuals accessing the service to find a variety of solutions to help them navigate a path to their recovery.  

• Conducting 1-2-1’s, workshops, drop-in sessions, signposting to community support and leading therapeutic group sessions.  

• You will help create and develop new sessions and workshops using feedback and reflective practice.  

• Given the opportunity to take part in fundraising, pop up hubs and community events across Birmingham Mind. 

•  Advocate for individuals to help them reach their goals. 

About You: 

•  At least 12 months experience of working in the mental health sector, or other sectors that have a transferrable skillset will be considered, e.g. charities, care, prison, SEND 

•  Interest in working 1-2-1 with people with mental health difficulties as well as delivering workshops for wellbeing and social support (full training will be provided)  

• Understanding of Safeguarding procedures & GDPR regulations  

• Confident when working with different groups of people  

• Calm and considered approach to managing challenging situations and well as the ability to regulate your emotional response. 

•  The majority of hours will be within 9-5, Monday to Friday, however you will be available to work the one Tuesday evening and a Saturday morning on a monthly basis 

Salary & Benefits:  

Salary for this role is £23,400. Benefits include 33 days holiday (including Bank and Public Holidays), working from home up to 1 days a week, defined contribution pension scheme, Paycare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme. 

Birmingham Mind encourages those that have lived experience of mental health difficulties to apply regardless of work experience. 

Closing date for applications is Monday 24th March 2025 Interviews to take place week commencing Monday 31st March 2025 

QuarterFive are partnering with The British Heart Foundation (BHF) in their search for a Head of Philanthropy, a new, key leadership role. 

With strong foundations already in place, BHF is ready to take philanthropy to the next level—growing income from high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foundations beyond its current £4m annual income towards a long-term £9m+ ambition. This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented team, cultivate transformational gifts, and build a sustainable, high-performing philanthropy programme.

The role offers flexibility in how you manage your time and team, giving you the freedom to creatively approach donor stewardship, team development, and pipeline growth. The foundations are already in place, and you’ll have the golden opportunity to ignite BHF’s philanthropic potential by building on existing momentum and achieving the strategic income targets for the coming years. 

We’re looking for a proven leader with hands-on experience in securing six and seven-figure gifts, developing high-value pipelines, and inspiring teams. The role is based in London with a blended working approach—typically one day per week in the office, with flexibility depending on your activities.

A detailed brief will be shared with suitable candidates and application guidance provided. Please apply ASAP with a copy of your latest CV. 

Key responsibilities

• Development and delivery of the philanthropy strategy, identifying and optimising key fundraising opportunities, with a focus on maximising BHF's research vision to engage new and existing audiences.
• Lead, inspire and manage the Philanthropy team of 7, building a successful, high-performing effective and efficient team that delivers against income (and other) objectives.
• Proactively develop and support a personal portfolio of cold and existing high value donors (individuals, trusts and foundations) capable of six and seven figure gifts, with a focus on developing a pipeline of prospects from ‘cold to donation’ and raising average gift values.
• Strategically cultivate and steward influential two-way relationships with senior stakeholders (CEO, exec team, trustees, senior volunteers) across BHF to maximise opportunities for philanthropic audiences.
• Co-lead the development and stewardship of the philanthropic fundraising board to identify and secure transformation (6-7 figure) gifts, working closely with the Director of Philanthropy, Corporate and Community Fundraising and the Chair of the philanthropic fundraising board.
• Set clear briefing requirements to maximise the expertise within the High Value Operations team to support systems and processes, including prospect identification and research, network mapping, due diligence and data management.
• Harness the High Value Engagement team expertise to outline the philanthropic strategic alignment for special event requirements, cultivation activity and engagement support aligned to prospect and donor plans.

Person specification

• Extensive experience of building and maintaining long-term relationships with high-net-worth constituents such as individual major donors, trusts, and foundations at the very highest levels.
• Track record of converting cold prospects to planned gifts of 6-7 figures (over £500k).
• Significant experience of successfully engaging trustees and/or senior volunteer committees to drive philanthropic income.
• Proven experience of building a high-performing fundraising team, developing confidence and capability to cultivate a pipeline from ‘cold to donation’
• Experience building and successfully executing ambitious multi-year philanthropic campaigns and fundraising plans for an organisation, including strategic initiatives for donors.
• Experience working in a large organisation with a matrix management structure

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Fundraising and Communications Executive is a new role and will play a pivotal part in advancing our communications and fundraising strategies. As OTR continues to grow, this position will be instrumental in expanding our online presence and ensuring we connect with a broad audience, including young people, families, professionals, and supporters of our mission. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone who is both creative and analytical, skilled in producing compelling content and using data to amplify digital impact. This role would suit someone who can take initiative, think proactively, and confidently manage projects independently – qualities that are especially important in our small, dedicated team.

You’ll work on a wide range of projects, creating engaging content that aligns with OTR’s brand and values across our website, social media, and email campaigns. This includes developing multimedia content (including graphics, videos and blogs) to promote our work and highlight our impact in the local community.

From a fundraising perspective, you will help drive our fundraising activities and ensure efficient administration using the newly acquired ‘Donorfy’ database. This includes leading on the stewardship of donors and community fundraisers, managing our fundraising CRM database, and working on small and medium-sized trust and grant applications. You’ll also support digital campaigns and new initiatives, to encourage sustained support for our work. You’ll directly help to secure the financial support needed to expand OTR’s services and reach more beneficiaries. In addition, you’ll analyse the performance of our digital channels – interpreting website analytics, social media metrics, and email campaign results – to provide recommendations that enhance our communications strategies and ensure ongoing impact.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and passionate team. If you’re a skilled communicator driven by purpose, enjoy creating compelling digital content, building strong relationships with donors, and using data to inform creative strategies, this could be the role for you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Fundraising and Communications Executive

Location: Hybrid or office-based – OTR has two offices, both based in Leigh Park. PO9 3SU and PO9 5BG.

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part time (22.5 hours a week)

Salary: £13.50-£14.00 per hour

JOB PURPOSE

The Fundraising and Communications Executive will play a key role in implementing OTR’s fundraising and communications strategies. The role involves planning, creating, curating and managing high-quality digital content across our website, social media platforms and email marketing campaigns. Furthermore, you will support key areas of our fundraising strategy, including trust and grant applications, horizon scanning and ensuring excellent fundraising administration across all areas of activity.

This position is instrumental in supporting the Head of Fundraising in developing and strengthening OTR’s income streams and increasing awareness of OTR’s services through effective communications. 

Specific role duties

Supporting the fundraising strategy

• Lead on OTR’s donor and community fundraiser stewardship through excellent communication and effective relationship management.

• Lead on the implementation of fundraising communications across channels.

• Responsible for small to medium size trust and grant applications, including horizon scanning

• Support the stewardship of small and medium-sized trusts and foundations including scoping, applications, reporting and funder management.

• Create engaging content and campaigns to drive income generation.

• Help build the small pool of regular donors.

Website and CRM maintenance

• Work with OTR’s Head of Fundraising, the Administration Manager and web developer to maintain, update and enhance the OTR website.

• Monitor website performance, user engagement and SEO trends, suggesting and

implementing improvements to enhance user experience and visibility.

• Lead on ensuring our CRM (Donorfy) is utilised effectively to record, monitor and report on fundraising activity and income.

Social media

• Working with the Head of Fundraising, CEO and Volunteer Coordinator and Business Support Officer, contribute to OTR’s social media presence by creating and scheduling engaging, accessible, and informative content that resonates with our audience and supports OTR’s mission.

• Monitor social media platforms to ensure timely and appropriate responses to comments and messages.

• Identify new opportunities to grow OTR’s social media reach, building awareness of our services, fundraising and outreach work.

• Regularly report on social media performance, using insights to inform future content and strategy.

• Utilise paid ads to support fundraising and training.

Email marketing

• Support the planning, creation, and delivery of OTR’s, soon to be launched, email marketing campaigns, including newsletters, fundraising initiatives and service information and signposting.

• Ensure all email communications are engaging, well-structured, and in line with OTR’s brand and tone of voice.

• Assist in the promotion of key OTR events, such as the Big Charity Bash and annual Great South Run and other special events.

• Manage and grow OTR’s email marketing lists, ensuring they are up to date and GDPR compliant.

• Track and analyse the performance of email campaigns, providing reports and insights to the Head of Fundraising.

Content creation

• Create engaging, accessible, and informative content for OTR’s digital channels, including the website, social media and email marketing.

• Develop multimedia content (for example, videos and graphics) to enhance OTR’s

communication methods and increase engagement.

• Contribute to blogs, news articles and case studies that highlight OTR’s work, impact and achievements in the sector.

Brand and tone of voice

• Ensure that all digital content aligns with OTR’s brand, tone of voice and style,

maintaining a cohesive and recognisable identity across all platforms.

• Promote OTR as the leading place to turn to for support, ensuring that our content

reflects our professionalism, reputation and expertise.

Analytics and reporting

• Use analytics tools to track the performance of OTR’s digital communications, including website traffic, email engagement and social media reach.

• Provide regular reports on digital performance to the Head of Fundraising, including insights and recommendations for improvement.

• Provide regular reports from the CRM and other online fundraising platforms to the

Head of Fundraising.

Promote

• Promote OTR as an exceptional and specialist charity.

Equality and diversity

• Promote good equality practice and play a key role in ensuring equality of opportunity in the workplace.

• Observe all relevant law relating to equality of opportunities.

• Encourage a working atmosphere where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Any other duties

• The post-holder will work collaboratively with all OTR trustees, staff and volunteers to provide a seamless service.

• Any other duties commensurate with the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge, training and qualifications

Essential

• Understanding of charitable organisations.

• Understanding of principles of communications, marketing and fundraising.

Desirable

• Understanding of issues facing families in Havant and South East Hampshire.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a communications or marketing role.

• Experience in planning, creating, and managing digital content across websites, social media, and email marketing.

• Experience in developing and managing content using online platforms including JustGiving, Mailchimp and Canva.

• Experience of managing a diverse workload in a busy environment.

Desirable

• Experience in utilising a CRM database to improve administrative systems.

• Experience in creating multimedia content, such as graphics and videos, to enhance digital communications.

• Experience in supporting fundraising initiatives, including donor stewardship and relationship management.

• Proficiency in using analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics and social media insights) to monitor and report on digital communication performance.

• Experience in upholding and applying brand guidelines in various forms of content.

• Experience in communicating expert information/advice to wider audiences.

Skills

Essential

• Strong writing and editing skills with a focus on creating engaging, accessible, and audience specific content.

• Exceptional customer service skills with proven ability to respond appropriately and effectively to enquiries on the phone, on social media, and by email.

• Strong time and project management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and to be impactful with people of varying levels and experience.

• A flexible, pro-active approach to work including the ability to work to deadlines, plan, prioritise and manage own workload.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative.

• A team player committed to working collaboratively to achieve results.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office Packages including SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the internet.

• Ability to learn and better utilise IT systems.

• Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to always maintain confidentiality.

Other requirements

• A commitment to treating your colleagues fairly, consistently and with respect (Essential)

• An interest in and understanding of OTR’s mission and strategy (Essential)

• Resilient, creative, determined and hard working (Essential)

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We will provide a laptop, and other necessary IT equipment to facilitate hybrid and home working.

As an employee, you will receive the following benefit package:

• Generous annual leave entitlement including bank holidays

• Flexible start and finish times between core hours of 8am and 6pm

• Flexible hours to take time off for medical appointments and caring responsibilities

• Hybrid working

• 3% employer pension contribution if eligible

• Paid sick leave

To apply

Please submit a full CV (accounting for all gaps in employment - for Safer Recruitment).and a covering letter detailing all of the below:

• why you believe you are right for this role.
• why you wish to work at OTR.
• detailing your experience in all ‘essential’ criteria of the person specification

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