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About Us

VoiceAbility is a leading national charity working across the UK to support people, who face disadvantage or discrimination, to achieve their goals and rights and have their voice heard when it matters most.

We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, where every team member is valued for their unique contributions. Guided by our mission to amplify underrepresented voices, we are committed to professional development, offering tailored opportunities for growth, learning, and leadership. Our values of empowerment, respect, and integrity underpin everything we do, ensuring a supportive environment where both individuals and the organisation thrive in driving meaningful societal change.

We are seeking an exceptional Commercial Director with a strong marketing and commercial sales background, coupled with proven experience in delivering strategic growth in competitive market environments. This pivotal role combines entrepreneurial vision, sales expertise, and operational excellence to drive sustainable revenue growth while strengthening our position as a trusted advocate for underrepresented voices.

Role Purpose

The Commercial Director will be a driving force behind VoiceAbility’s mission, leading the charge in shaping and executing bold growth strategies that secure new revenue streams and enhance the organisation’s reach. Combining proactive entrepreneurial leadership with sharp market intelligence and stakeholder influence, you will deliver measurable results in revenue generation, service expansion, and operational excellence, ensuring VoiceAbility thrives as a not-for-profit leader in a competitive landscape.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership and Growth Execution

1. • Implement and oversee the organisation’s long-term growth strategy.
   • Translate organisational objectives into actionable marketing and business plans.
   • Oversee contract retention and tendering processes to secure new business and revenue.
   • Represent VoiceAbility as a credible advocate to policymakers and key stakeholders.

2. Market Expansion and Revenue Growth

1. • Identify and exploit new geographic markets, customer segments, and funding streams.
   • Strengthen relationships with commissioners, stakeholders, and customers to drive growth.
   • Leverage market research and business intelligence to maintain competitiveness.
   • Proactively build opportunities to enhance VoiceAbility’s market position.

3. Brand, Marketing, and Public Engagement

1. • Strengthen VoiceAbility’s brand positioning as a trusted and influential voice.
   • Create strategic partnerships to lead and support multi-channel campaigns to drive public awareness and engagement.
   • Use storytelling and data-driven insights to enhance visibility and credibility.
   • Ensure the organisation remains visible and respected in its field.

4. Operational Efficiency and Innovation

1. • Leverage technological advancements, including AI, to improve operational efficiency and customer engagement.
   • Monitor trends and opportunities to ensure strategic readiness and innovation.

5. Team Leadership and Strategic Influence

1. • Build and lead a high-performing commercial team, equipping them with the intelligence and tools to drive growth, by utilising their individual strengths
   • Foster a collaborative, innovative team culture aligned with organisational objectives.
   • Influence policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to achieve VoiceAbility’s strategic mission and vision.

Skills and Competencies

To excel in this role, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strategic and Commercial Expertise: A proven track record of delivering growth, securing contracts, and driving financial performance.
• Sales and Marketing Acumen: Proven ability to develop targeted campaigns, secure new business, and retain client loyalty.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Evidenced expertise in building trusted relationships with commissioners, policymakers, and partners.
• Operational Innovation: Experience leveraging technology, including AI, to enhance service delivery and decision-making.
• Leadership and Team Development: A proven leader with the ability to inspire, develop, and manage high-performing teams.
• Commitment to Diversity: Strong understanding of embracing diverse perspectives in stakeholder engagement and service delivery.
• Professional Credentials: Membership of relevant professional bodies and/or a degree in business administration or marketing is an advantage.

How to Apply: Please click on the apply button to be redirected to the VoiceAbility website.

Closing Date: Friday 3rd January 2025 – 1700hrs

Please note, given the importance and value of this role to the organisation, we will interview suitable candidates who match our criteria on a rolling basis and may appoint before the closing date.

Refuge Worker

Salary: £32,076 full time

Hours of Work: 35 hours a week

IKWRO - Women’s Rights Organisation is a registered charity (number 1151507) which supports Middle Eastern women and girls living in the UK who are facing “honour” based violence, forced marriage, domestic violence or female genital mutilation. As well as providing support to individual women and girls, we run training for professionals and campaigns for better laws and policies to protect women’s rights. We are recruiting a refuge support worker, who is able to model skills in safely engaging women based on mutual collaboration, trust and empowerment.

The post-holder will be responsible for providing intensive case work including risk assessments, safety planning, support, safety, assistance and follow up work to women and girls who are high risk of “Honour” Based Violence (HBV), forced marriage, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and domestic violence.  This will entail receiving and assessing referrals, practical assistance, emotional support and a safe environment to ensure that women and girls settle in the safe accommodation while promoting independence and well-being.

This post is open to women only and are exempt under the Sex Discrimination Act 7(2) (d) and (e) and the Race Relations Act 5(2) (d) 1976. No agencies please. 

About Principle Consulting:
Principle Consulting is a social enterprise that supports charities to achieve meaningful change through policy, public affairs, and campaigns. We work with charities to influence decision-makers, improve public policy, and advocate for better outcomes for the people they support.

Our work includes:

• Policy development: Finding evidence-based solutions through laws or policies that can improve outcomes. 
• Public affairs: Engaging with politicians, policymakers, and stakeholders to advocate for change.
• Campaigning: Empowering charity supporters and the wider public to amplify their voices and drive progress.

About the role:
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic professional to join our dynamic team in this varied and impactful role. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your skills across policy, public affairs, and campaigns while working closely with some of the UK’s leading charities.

While previous consultancy experience is not required, we’re seeking someone with 1-3 years’ relevant experience in public affairs, government, policy, or campaigning who is excited about working on diverse projects, learning quickly, and delivering results across multiple clients.

This experience could have been gained in a variety of ways for example through working directly for charities or other organisations in policy, public affairs, or campaigns based roles, working within Parliament, or working as part of the civil service or local government. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Engagement: Engage with politicians, civil servants, key opinion leaders and other stakeholders to advocate for our clients’ goals.
• Strategy Development: Support the planning and delivery of strategic advice to clients on policy, campaigns, and public affairs initiatives.
• Parliamentary Work: Draft letters, briefing notes and coordinate parliamentary meetings and events.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough desk research and analysis to produce high-quality reports and briefings.
• Campaign and Media Support: Draft press releases, social media content, newsletters and monitor parliamentary/media activity.
• Event Planning: Support the organisation and delivery of events such as parliamentary receptions, conferences and webinars.
• Client-Focused Delivery: Balance multiple projects, ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining excellent attention to detail.

What We’re Looking For:

• Relevant Experience: 1-3 years’ experience in public affairs, policy, campaigning, or a related role within the charity sector, public sector, or another relevant industry.
• Passion for Charities: A clear commitment to supporting charities to achieve their goals.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Understanding of UK Policy and Politics: A basic understanding of parliamentary processes and stakeholder engagement.
• Adaptability and Drive: Ability to work flexibly across different policy areas and clients, picking up new issues quickly.
• Team Player: A proactive, self-motivated approach, combined with a collaborative mindset.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using social media platforms for professional purposes.

Why Join Us?

• An opportunity to work on diverse and meaningful projects with leading UK charities.
• Exposure to multiple sectors and policy areas, helping you build a broad skill set and develop your career.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment that values your professional growth.
• Competitive salary: £30,000 – £35,000, dependent on experience.
• Opportunities for career progression in a growing and impactful organisation.

Place of work and flexible working:

Mix of in-office and home based. A full-time member of staff is expected to work from the Principle Consulting office (or at a client’s office if needed) for 2 days of each working week.  If the successful candidate would like to be office based for more than 2 days a week, we would be happy to discuss this.

We work at the Impact Hub Kings Cross, and at the offices of our clients where required.

Closing date: 12 noon, 9th January 2025

How to Apply: Please send your CV, and a cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate for the role by 12 noon, 9th January 2025.

Are you passionate about influencing people to improve the lives of others? Are you a skilled communicator, able to get across complex ideas succinctly and impactfully, adapting your style to suit a range or audiences? Do you have a proven track record of engaging with policy makers & other key stakeholders at local and national levels to get key messages heard, understood and acted on? If so, this role could be for you.

Our policy work plays a pivotal role in pushing for widespread change that will help prevent epilepsy deaths and gain greater recognition of the life-long impact these sudden deaths have on communities. So we’re looking for someone who has experience of engaging with and influencing policy-makers, preferably in the charity or health/care sector. This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in building on established relationships with the NHS and local authorities across the country who are keen to use SUDEP Action’s expertise and tools to make change. There is much to do in challenging circumstances. Our national campaign has global support with real opportunity with a new Parliament to build back to our level of influence to our experiences before the dramatic impact of Brexit, the COVID pandemic and cost of living crisis.  Working closely alongside and reporting to the Director of Policy and Influencing (who has nearly 3 decades of expertise), you will learn the field to deliver high quality policy and campaigning for the charity.

Engaging confidently with people and feeling comfortable in adapting your approach to different audiences is a key skill for this role – epilepsy, and in particular epilepsy bereavement is a challenging area to gain attention and change, so you’ll need tenacity, creativity and passion to succeed. You’ll have experience in writing punchy, evidence-based communications that have personal stories at the heart.

Building positive supporter connections is at the heart of what we do at SUDEP Action, so setting a positive example of this through your work and actions, and demonstrating the importance of maintaining strong, personalised relationships is key. You’ll be ready to record, monitor and evaluate the impact and engagement with policy work, so this feeds back into how the charity operates. The successful candidate will be able to build on current processes and successes to grow our engagement across all policy activities and campaigns.

More information about the role can be found in the SUDEP Action Job Pack which is downloadable with this advert once you click on Quick Apply.

Principal Gift Lead

Job reference: REQ000831

£56,297pa

Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working

This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Evidence of your Right to Work will be checked prior to interview.

At WWF-UK we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website.

About the role

We’re looking to recruit a Principal Gift Lead to join our Supporter Income & Engagement team. In this role, you will be a highly skilled major gift specialist and lead the development and co-ordination of £5m+ giving opportunities within our portfolio. The role will also drive transformational giving for an ambitious fundraising, communications and policy campaign to halt deforestation in the three most important tropical forests in the world: the Amazon, the Congo and the SE Asia forest basin.

As Principal Gift Lead you will work with a range of experts to scope and build winning propositions for new £5m+ opportunities, identifying appropriate funders and leveraging major support from corporate partnerships, private-sector partners and a philanthropic audience. This will involve building long-term, effective relationships with trusts, foundations and high net worth individuals as well as collaborating with colleagues and senior leaders to identify global opportunities. Critical will be the ability to ensure supporters receive the highest level of stewardship and engagement. You will also promote best practice and provide coaching and mentoring to colleagues within the Philanthropy & Events team.

We’re looking for someone with:

· Extensive experience in fundraising and a track record of success in securing transformational major gifts from foundations and philanthropists (£250k+).

· Experience of leading and motivating an inter-disciplinary, cross organisational team.

· Experience of developing complex, multi-national and multi-stakeholder proposals and cases for support.

· Experience of working with and engaging internal and external senior leadership.

· Understanding of contemporary fundraising techniques and a genuine desire to innovate.

· Excellent communication, relationship building & interpersonal skills.

· Desire to embrace and encourage collaborative working.

Benefits, rewards & location

The salary for this role is £56,297pa. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:

· Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays

· Flexible working options

· 5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution.

· Training and development opportunities

· Regular wellbeing initiatives.

This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.

About WWF-UK

We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters.

At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win.

We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive.

We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside.

How to apply and the recruitment process

Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.

Application closing date: 19/01/2025

Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.

HAMRAH seeks to equip Afghan civil society in exile to protect and strengthen the rights of vulnerable groups in Afghanistan, especially women and girls. We do this through core funding, capacity strengthening, network building and collaborative advocacy.

HAMRAH is hosted by Global Dialogue, an international philanthropy support organisation partnering with funders to advance rights, equity and diversity. Independent in status and global in reach, Global Dialogue provides funder networks, collaboratives and their partners with practical support and technical expertise to create lasting change.  

We seek a Senior Programme Officer – Development & Advocacy to ensure timely and effective implementation of project deliverables through day-to-day management of activities and processes.  

Hours This role is full-time (35 hours/week). We are open to negotiating a working pattern that works for the successful candidate and for Global Dialogue.

Terms Fixed term Contract -1 year (subject to 12-week probationary period. Possibility of an extension dependent on funding) 

Location Home Based. All locations welcome, you will need the right to work in the country that you reside in, we are unable to offer support with visa applications. 

Reporting Reports to the Programme Director   

Remuneration This role has been benchmarked at a UK salary of £44,500 (pro rata for a part time position). Global Dialogue offers a range of benefits including 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata), a flexible working policy, and personal development leave. We contribute 6% to our employee’s workplace pension (on qualifying earnings). 

Offer packages may vary dependent on location due to local legislations that we are obliged to adhere to. Variations to the advert are always discussed with candidates at the offer stage. 

More about HAMRAH 

The HAMRAH Initiative is designed to address the significant challenges faced by Afghan civil society organisations (CSOs) forced into exile, particularly women-led organisations, as they continue to provide protection for vulnerable groups within Afghanistan. The initiative focuses on fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and advocacy to safeguard the rights of vulnerable populations, including women and girls.

Through sustained technical support and resources, HAMRAH aims to build a stronger Afghan civil society equipped with essential organisational infrastructure, leadership skills, and collaborative networks to preserve hard-won gains and advance rights and protections for vulnerable groups.

Currently, we are supporting 10 Afghan CSOs in exile, located around the world, that continue working partially or fully inside Afghanistan to protect vulnerable populations, including women and girls, LGBTQ+ communities, and individuals with disabilities.

More about Global Dialogue  

We currently host seven large networks and collaborations, serving more than one hundred independent funders, including Ariadne, the network of European funders for social change and human rights; the Funders Initiative for Civil Society (FICS); the International Education Funders Group (IEFG); Migration Exchange; Philanthropy for Social Justice and Peace (PSJP) and HAMRAH, an initiative to strengthen the resilience and increase the impact of a cohort of Afghan civil society organisations in exile. We’re proud to have incubated several influential, award-winning charities, including Each Other (formerly RightsInfo), IMIX and The Five Foundation.   

Global Dialogue has just completed year one of an ambitious three-year strategy which includes aspirations to be a trusted partner in philanthropy support, with an organisational approach that is consistent with our mission – endeavouring to practice rights, equity and diversity in our operations as well as pursuing it through our programmes. We want to be more visibly active in pursuing our mission, elevating the work of the programmes we host, and taking and making opportunities to promote rights, equity and diversity in philanthropy more broadly.   

Overview    

The Senior Programme Officer - Development & Advocacy will play a vital role in advancing the HAMRAH initiative and strengthening the resilience of cohort organisations through fundraising, research, joint policy advocacy, communication, and capacity development. This position requires a dynamic and caring professional with experience working with Global South CSOs, as well as the passion and empathy to drive strategic initiatives, build partnerships, and amplify programmatic impact. In this role, you will collaborate closely with HAMRAH's partner cohort organisations (10 CSOs in exile), mentors, the advisory board, and other key stakeholders. The right post holder will be comfortable responding to the needs of a cohort of organisations whose priorities may change, which can lead to working in ways that require flexibility. There will be opportunities to explore, discuss and debate new ideas and consider how the latest research could benefit the cohort of organisations.

The Senior Programme Officer - Development & Advocacy will report to Programme Director.

Job Description 

Fundraising and Grant Writing: Work with the Programme Director to identify funding opportunities, lead the drafting and reviewing of proposals, concept notes, and grant applications for the HAMRAH initiative and its cohort organisations. Monitor funding trends and donor priorities to develop tailored and compelling proposals.

Policy and Joint Advocacy: Support HAMRAH and cohort organisations in designing and implementing targeted joint advocacy campaigns, including strategy and messaging development.  Help facilitate policy dialogue and engagement with relevant stakeholders, including government officials, donors, and civil society networks, to advance the priorities of HAMRAH and its cohort organisations.

Research and Analysis: Conduct research and analysis to inform programme strategies, advocacy efforts, and policy development. This includes helping produce briefing papers, reports, and articles with clear recommendations based on HAMRAH’s work and evidence.  Also monitor emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in Afghanistan and other exiled communities across Global South to ensure programming remains responsive, relevant and impactful. 

Communication and Reporting:  Lead the development of newsletters and other digital communication materials to showcase HAMRAH’s achievements and cohort organisations’ work.  If needed and approved by cohort, coordinate digital engagement strategies, including website updates and social media campaigns, to enhance HAMRAH visibility and outreach. Lead the drafting of narrative and financial reports to donors.

Capacity Development: support assessment of capacity-building needs of cohort organisations and develop tailored training plans to address identified gaps. When needed, provide technical support to cohort organisations to strengthen their operational and programmatic capacities.

Learning and Exchange: Support the planning and execution of online and in-person cross-learning exchange workshops with partner organisations in the Global South. Facilitate opportunities for collaboration and collective learning, and help establish global solidarity networks, platforms, and resources to enhance knowledge-sharing among cohort organisations.

Person specification 

Required 

• At least 5 years of experience in programme support across fundraising, joint advocacy, partnership, research and capacity development, particularly in the non-profit or international development sectors.

• Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent knowledge that could have been gained through lived experiences or informal learning. 

• Demonstrated experience in grant writing and successfully developing funding proposals for institutional donors, foundations, or multilateral agencies.

• Previous experience in policy dialogue, joint advocacy and policy development, particularly engaging with government stakeholders, donors, and civil society networks.

• Experience in research, mapping, analysis, and writing skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports, proposals, and policy documents.

• Demonstrated communication and networking skills, including experience in digital engagement and social media strategy.

• Strong Empathy and care for activists and human rights defenders, with a strong commitment to enabling their work and safeguarding their well-being who are operating in a complex and challenging environment.

• Demonstrated cultural competency, with confidence in building relationships across different cultures, navigating power dynamics, and engaging with stakeholders from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

• A “self-starter” able to work independently and collaboratively, with the ability and energy to multi-task and thrive in a small team and flat organisational structures.  

• Experience in designing and delivering capacity-building initiatives, including training and resource development.

• Willing to travel internationally for meetings and events (up to 4 weeks a year). 

Desirable

• Experience working with and collaborating with CSOs in the Global South, with a strong understanding of their dynamics and challenges.

• Demonstrate passion and commitment to HAMRAH’s mission, focusing on supporting strong female leaders and activists at the forefront, while ensuring HAMRAH’s role is to serve and empower them.

• Experience in policy engagement, research, and analysis within the humanitarian and development sectors, particularly in contexts similar to Afghanistan, with a focus on the impact of issues on small grassroots organisations.

• Experience in building partnerships, movements, and networks with Global South CSOs, fostering collaboration and solidarity.

• Experience in identifying and helping manage project risks, including implementing safeguarding measures and conducting due diligence.

We’re looking for an exceptionally organised ‘people person’ to join our amazing team in a brand new ‘enabling role’ - making it possible for our team to thrive, learn and progress.

You will be responsible for creating a nourishing working environment, maintaining our operational systems and adapting governance - ensuring we’re working smoothly, safely and creatively. Caring for and energising others must be a key driver for you. You must be generous with your time and understanding of the complex and demanding working conditions that community based, social justice work demands of our team.

This is a massive opportunity to transform the lives of young people, accelerate our commitment to shifting power within our organisation, and to driving long-term systemic change.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL

• You are a brilliant communicator and have the ability to build strong, trusted relationships with anyone and everyone.
• You hold exceptional organisational skills, including the ability to work in a fast based, unpredictable environment, multi-task effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• You have a strong grasp of managing internal systems and services and are knowledgeable about the role of new technologies in aiding efficiency.
• You are confident in producing/managing complex projects and buildings, ensuring compliance with a broad range of policies, procedures and controls.
• You have experience of coordinating teams/groups of people, and can talk about the ways in which you chose to approach this.
• You have knowledge of financial management and reporting and feel confident in how to act on key operational policies and procedures including HR and GDPR. 

DESIRABLE

• An understanding of how charities are required to govern and organise, including grant management and impact reporting.
• You know what is required to work effectively in/or with small, independent organisations at a community level.
• Lived experience and knowledge of the issues facing the communities supported by Art Against Knives. 

BENEFITS

• 28 days paid annual leave per year, excluding bank holidays.
• 2 paid ‘Celebration days’ a year to be taken at any point in the calendar year.
• Access to staff wellbeing and away days throughout the year A £500 annual training budget and 2 hours a month ringfenced for a wellbeing activity of your choice.
• Access to regular internal learning and reflective spaces, including training via our own workforce and external partners.
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 helpline, counselling and home & work life assistance.
• Up to 3% contribution to your pension.
• A workplace culture that invests and cares for our staff which is reflected in our policies
• Access to events and networks via our relationships with progressive partners across the sector and the creative industries.

The closing date for this role is 6pm on Friday 3rd Janauary 2025.

For more information please download our recruitment pack which can be found via our website under the 'Work for Us' section.

We can only consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK and you must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

RIVET is a new social enterprise bringing together brands, influencers, and NGOs to fund and amplify youth-led social change. With 100+ years of experience elevating young changemakers, RIVET’s founders have seen firsthand that young people don’t lack talent or imagination; they lack access to resources.

In response, we have created the world’s first micro-finance platform focused on young social innovators, funded by youth themselves. This engine will transform young people’s everyday purchases into philanthropic power for their generation’s ideas to change the world. Created by, for, and with young people, RIVET represents the largest investment in youth-led social change. Ever.

As RIVET’s inaugural Director of Donor Engagement, you will help build and then lead the stewardship implementation for our 70+ major donors who serve on our Leadership Council, Youth Impact Council, and Youth Impact Fund, providing them with a meaningful experience that reflects our shared values and desired impact. RIVET’s operating budget is $2.5M, with most of that currently coming from philanthropic support. Our four-year sustainable business model strategy reflects an increasing reliance on brand revenue. The Director of Donor Engagement plays a critical role in helping us secure the capacity building funds needed to help the RIVET rocket get into orbit in the meantime. Your success is largely defined by donors renewing and deepening their support, and increasingly serving as an engine for RIVET’s expanded global impact. 

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. 

Location: Based in London, working from home is an option in line with Crisis’ homeworking policy. This role is required to be in the office for a minimum of two days a week. 

About the role 

Crisis is looking for an Executive Assistant to provide vital support to our Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and Board of Trustees. In this key role, you'll be at the heart of our mission to end homelessness. You will be part of a passionate and driven team, typically supporting two members of our senior leadership team and decision-making at the highest levels. 

It’s an exciting opportunity where you can grow your skills in a supportive, and collaborative environment, and can contribute to our equitable and inclusive culture. You will be juggling complex diaries and travel arrangements, financial administrative tasks, and providing indispensable support to our leadership team. You’ll help improve organisational effectiveness and influence bold decision-making, by supporting and coordinating a range of activities: from special projects to management meetings and Trustee meetings. By fostering meaningful relationships and contributing to impactful communications you’ll support essential collaboration across the organisation to drive change. 

This is a varied, dynamic, and fulfilling role! Prior EA experience is not essential, but you will need to be able to demonstrate the transferable skills, experience and understanding you can bring to the role. We would love to receive an application from you via our website if you feel you can contribute. 

About you 

• An exceptional organiser, able to anticipate needs and efficiently manage complex, changing priorities. 

• A resourceful problem-solver, focused on solutions and continuous improvement. 

• A laser focus on detail and deadlines, delivering work to the highest standards. 

• A strong communicator, able to use your written, verbal, and technical skills in a range of settings. 

• Confident working with and building relationships with people at all levels, with diverse teams and across a range of issues. 

• Committed to our values, and to integrity and confidentiality. 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.  

Working at Crisis  

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity, and we do not negotiate at offer stage. 

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm  

• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly.  

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply? 

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 5 January 2025 at 23:55

Pre-interview information call for shortlisted candidates with incumbent EAs: Morning of Thursday 9 January or afternoon of Monday 13 January 2025 

Interview date and location: Thursday 16 January 2025 in person at Universal House, Wentworth Street, E1 

Interview process: Competency, scenario and value-based interview and a written task 

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application? 
We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too. 

Accessibility  

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.  

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094  

Lead Youth Worker

Oasis Hub East Southampton

 16 HOURS PER WEEK Part-time 0.4FTE (There is flexibility in hours in discussion with candidates)

10 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT (with view to extend)  

SALARY: £10,428 per annum (£26,072 for 1FTE)

 Want to enable young people to have positive lives?

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

Want to make your community a better place?

Want to grow in confidence and experience?

Oasis Community Hub East Southampton are recruiting for an experienced Lead Youth Worker to work alongside the youth and community hub team in East Southampton.  This positive, adaptable and talented youth worker will help us to deliver detached youth work and mentoring. Supporting the development of a team and building youth leadership opportunities.

The role will be focussed on the East Southampton community surrounding Oasis Academies Mayfield and Sholing and the Harefield Hub space. Delivering detached work, alongside other partners using our Oasis Youth van; delivering mentoring in schools and supporting and developing a youth team.

Key responsibilities will be:

· To develop and deliver a youth work programme engaging with young people across East Southampton in school and community settings. To Include:

o Detached provision

o Positive activities

o Wellbeing support

o Mentoring

· To work alongside the hub team to increase opportunities for young people to influence decision making and develop their leadership.

· To line manage sessional youth staff and support volunteers.

The successful post holder must have:

· Proven experience of leading work with young people in formal and informal settings

· Experience working with challenging behaviours and attitudes.

· Understanding of monitoring and evaluation in youth work

· Knowledge of safeguarding practices and health and safety.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team, working in a community and education setting.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.

· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year plus 8 Bank Holidays, Pro rata.

· Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.

Email your CV including a Supporting Statement. Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for further details. 

Your Supporting Statement should be a minimum of one A4 page addressing the following question:

Please expand on your CV to tell us about how your character, qualities, experience, and qualifications/training will enable you to thrive in this job.

Candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis as we receive completed applications.

Interviews will take place in Southampton

 We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know. 

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.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

About EduSpots

EduSpots is an innovative, dynamic, and community-driven UK and Ghanaian registered charity which connects, trains, and equips voluntary community educators (named ‘Catalysts’) to drive community-led change through education spaces named ‘Spots’. Our vision is of our world where communities unite to create the futures they want to see, through education.

Since 2016, through collaborating with over 400 local volunteers, who take a central leadership role in the development of the network, we have supported 50 communities in creating and running community-led and owned education spaces named ‘Spots’’. Together, we are developing a model for a community-led education space with accompanying network engagement that could have global relevance. Read our model of change document here. 

Our Ghanaian-based team creates collaborative learning opportunities through three leadership programmes for volunteers: the Ignite, Catalyse and Inspire Mentoring Programmes. These enable the Catalysts to lead DigLit, EduSTEM, EduKidz and Ignite Equity clubs, alongside locally designed education projects, reaching over 15,000 students of all ages annually. Read our 2023 Annual Report here.

We are in an exciting period of our development, having more than doubled our income, programme breadth and reach in the two years. We have been recently selected for two accelerator programmes, who are supporting us as we consider the scaling potential of our model. 

We won the Tes International Award in 2018 and the Big Give Supporters’ Choice Award in 2022, and we were recently selected as a finalist for the Their World Scale-Up Innovation Prize. In 2021, our Founder was a Finalist in UNESCO-backed The Varkey Foundation’s $1 million Global Teacher Prize.

We are excited by our future. Visit our website for further information. 

About this role

We are looking for an engaging and dynamic fundraising specialist and team player with a proven track record of income generation, to take on this exciting new role at this exciting point of our organisational growth. 

Across the last two years, EduSpots has significantly grown its income, and significantly advanced the quality, scope and reach of its operations in Ghana, with further plans for expansion in the years ahead. We are looking for an individual that understands the value of community-led change, with all our work centred on, and resulting from the actions of 400 locally-based educational Catalysts. 

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will take on the responsibility for growing our income generation from trusts and foundations, as well as building a strong network of partnerships with schools, corporates and individuals who will contribute effectively to our overall annual income targets. We are looking for an experienced individual, who is able to work with the CEO to develop larger fundraising partnerships at this point in our development. 

You will oversee a small part-time fundraising team, comprising a Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, and Communications Manager, alongside interns and other income-generation roles that may emerge. 

This is an exciting and flexible opportunity for someone who is passionate about educational equity, and wants to work in a creative, fast-paced team, with huge ambitions for the reach of our unique model for promoting community-led change through education. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

The key responsibilities of this role are to:

Team management 

• Manage the Trusts and Foundations Manager (part-time, 1 day a week), the Fundraising Manager (2 days/week), and the Communications Manager (full-time), alongside other income-generation roles that emerge, ensuring strategic input into their work, and support of their professional development and well-being. 

• Oversee the effective use of interns to support our fundraising and wider communications work. 

Trusts and Foundations

• Support the Trusts and Foundations Manager to continue to build relationships with small and medium trusts and foundations. 

• Oversee our grants database to track and monitor applications, outcomes, reporting requirements etc.

• Develop relationships with new larger grant-makers and prepare information including requirements for application and deadlines. 

• Work with the UK and Ghana team to identify projects, programmes and areas of work suitable for grant funding.

• Develop funding proposals and applications, working with the CEO and liaising with the delivery team to ensure accurate information. 

• Support the Trusts and Foundations Manager to compile reporting data that meets the requirements and deadlines of the funder.

Community fundraising, events and individual giving 

• Work with the Fundraising Manager to build further relationships in support of our work through strategic input into campaigns, events, school partnerships, the Elmina-based EduSpots Experience and the redevelopment of our online courses. 

• Work with the CEO to oversee the fundraising strategy related to our 10th anniversary year in 2025. 

• To oversee the creation and strategic direction of the EduChamps Community, and the effective use of our newsletter. 

• To build on our individual giving strategy (“EduChamps Club”), through our 10th anniversary activities. 

• Work with the Fundraising Manager and Interns to research further groups, individuals and organisations who may have an interest in our work. 

• Work with the Fundraising Manager to further develop our relationships database of donors and sponsors, ensuring information is accurately recorded and tracked.

Corporate partnerships 

• Identify, develop and promote sponsorship opportunities that are attractive to corporate partners and that achieve income generation for specific projects and programmes.

Other:

• To contribute to the Charity’s fundraising and other strategies, as well as supporting the development of the annual business plan and budget, and assisting with the preparation of Annual Report.

• Ensure all administrative tasks relating to the role are carried out accurately.

• To comply at all times with the organisation's policies, procedures and performance expectations of staff as set out in the Staff and Catalysts Handbook.

• Any other duties as may be reasonably required under the role.

Skills, Experience and Attributes

Essential

• Proven track record of income generation - ideally in a similar education / international development organisation.

• Experience with fundraising bids, grants and/or corporate partnerships ranging from at least 5 to 6 figures (GBP) in size. 

• Experience of establishing and managing effective relationships with trusts, foundations and grant-makers 

• Strong knowledge of a wide range of UK-based funders, as well as of some international (European / US based) funders.

• Some experience of communications and marketing in an NGO context.

• Experience of developing and maintaining successful income generating partnerships ideally with corporates and / or schools.

• Experience of overseeing individual giving campaigns and digital marketing for fundraising.

• Friendly and flexible team player, with an ability to work with people across diverse contexts, inspiring the team and wider colleagues towards achieving our shared goals. 

• Effective management of a team

• Proven experience of writing compelling and successful funding proposals 

• Experience of managing grants and reporting to funders and donors 

• Ability to work effectively in a remote based role with minimal day-to-day support 

• Outstanding interpersonal skills alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advocate for our work online and in person. 

• Ability to use own initiative and work to tight and competing deadlines

• Good IT skills - Word, Excel, GoogleDrive, etc.

• Highly aligned with EduSpots’ key values (community leadership, sustainable change, teamwork, play, passion and care) alongside a core belief in community-driven change. 

London. Young people. Jesus.

There’s immense need as well as massive opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the diverse young people of London with the love and message of Jesus. Young Life International staff and volunteers are building relationships with young people across London and introducing them to Jesus Christ. This is a fast growing ministry having started the London focus in 2019 we now have staff and leaders in 10 boroughs, working with approximately 1,000 young people, with a goal to double in the next 3-5 years. YLI London is part of a UK wide ministry that is, in turn, part of the Global Ministry of Young Life, introducing young people across the world to Jesus for over 75 years.

We are looking to recruit an excellent London-based administrator, to support our staff and volunteers in this crucial work. You would be working independently, with some travel around London and the UK, as well as occasional travel outside the UK. Supported by the London Director as well as the YLI UK Operations Team. 

If you're looking for a role where you can really make a difference, where you get to be part of a friendly team, passionate about Jesus, then YLI London could be the place for you.

More Details and How to Apply

Download the Application Pack for the following information:

• Welcome from the London Director

• How this role fits into the wider YLI and Operations Team

• Full Job Description and Person Specification

• Details of how to apply online (application form)

• Deadline and interview dates

Applications should be received by: 8am, Monday 13th January 2025

We will respond to all applications we receive, by the 24th January. 

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 27th January.

In a newly created role, YMCA Robin Hood Group are seeking an Operations Director to oversee our residential service for children in care.

You will bring operational excellence to this role as you lead and manage our Operations Managers and Registered Managers of our current home portfolio with an ambitious plan to expand this service so we can support more children and young people recover from the trauma they have experienced in their lives so far.

As a not-for-profit operator, we put the needs of children and young people ahead of everything else. Our priority is to enable these young people to ‘discover who they are and what they can become’.

The Role

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this role will focus on providing an outstanding environment for children to thrive in whilst ensuring that we are compliant with OFSTED and other regulatory bodies.

Core Duties

• Ensure all aspects of service delivery in the residential homes comply with contractual, legislative and other necessary requirements.
• Create and implement robust policies and procedures for placements across all homes for looked after children, including oversight of quality assurance and ensuring all staff work in a way which prevents abuse and safeguards everyone. 
• Support and expand our children’s therapeutic care service, leading on contract negotiations for future placements, registration of new homes and supporting the Executive Director in introducing a continuum of care provision
• You will investigate any safeguarding concerns for the service area and to make informed, fair, and transparent decisions based on information obtained including the production of investigation reports with recommendations and outcomes.
• Maximise resources and overall occupation to ensure your budget is responsibly managed.
• Provide strong cause-centric leadership and management to Operations Managers, to provide the highest professional standards of care and support to children and young people in our services, ensuring that they thrive who in turn will manage Registered Managers across all regions.
• Work with Operational Managers within the service to develop strategies that support ongoing learning, staff engagement and alignment to the organisations culture
• By virtue of being part of a wider organisation with a wide range of other services, we would look for you to be a positive and active member of the organisation’s Senior Leadership Team, supporting and participating in YMCA initiatives, internal projects and community projects across the Group.

Your Background

With extensive experience in a children’s residential care setting in an Operational management role, you will bring to the role:

• Operational knowledge and expertise of working in and managing Children’s Residential / Children Leaving Care / Children Looked After sectors including experience of opening new residential homes
• Experience of the support of successfully implementing new services; involvement in sourcing funding streams; and some experience of writing funding bids and applications.
• Demonstrable experience of working with OFSTED and other regulatory bodies, quality assurance frameworks and assessment standards.
• Experience of managing a dispersed staff team including recruitment, training, sickness absence and managing performance – staff team size of 50+ staff members.
• Compassion, empathy and understanding for the work your teams do every day
• Passion for working within a home-setting, knowing the difference you are making to a young person’s life.
• Inspiration and motivation to ignite the passion for the work we do among your team.
• Your desire to disrupt and challenge the norm both within our organisation and across the wider Industry.
• Exceptional communication skills at all levels from child to Board member.
• Our North Star will speak to the very core of who you are; the relentless dedication that all children and young people have the developmental relationships that support them to connect with one another and their communities.     

Benefits

We offer the following benefits from day 1 of your employment with us:

• Equivalent of 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing 1 day each year for your first 5 years!
• Workplace pension with Royal London (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution)4 x Life Insurance/Death in Service whilst in the pension scheme
• Reduced school holiday childcare places at YMCA Camp Williams Nottingham & Newark10% off in our hospitality venues including the Malt Cross and the Café at our Activity Village in Newark.
• Pastoral support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Excellent opportunities for development and progression
• Support for further study up to post-graduate level 7 courses to support your development£500 refer a friend scheme applicable across the Group
• Regular ongoing inhouse training
• Eligible to join the Blue Light Discount scheme
• Staff events and annual celebrations

On passing your probation, you can select from one of the following additional benefits:

• Private medical and dental cashback scheme with Westfield Health and access to Westfield Rewards for high street discounts
• £120 cash annual contribution towards either Travel costs or Childcare costs or Private gym membership

Closing Date – 22nd January 2025
Introductory Call – Ongoing to 22nd January 2025
1st Interviews – week commencing 27th January 2025
2nd interviews - week commencing 3rd February 2025

Location: Newark NG24 4FH
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week
Salary: £75,000

You may also have experience in the following: Operational Management, Head of Care, Residential Care Manager, Residential Childcare Manager, Head of Childcare, Care Manager, Case Manager, Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Case Management, Coaching, Mentoring, Social Worker, Case Worker, Engagement, Community Support, Rehabilitation, Resettlement, etc.

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We are looking for two enthusiastic, efficient, and coordinated professionals to join the Exams Operations team as an Exams Administrator at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).

Exams are a core tenet of producing high quality doctors and this role manages the practical delivery of exams, supporting candidates and examiners and ensuring operational excellence. The Exams Administrator has day-to-day delivery responsibility for the First FRCR exams and the Final FRCR Part A in both Clinical Radiology and Clinical Oncology. ese assessments feature both written and image-based components, delivered across different digital platforms and run over multiple sittings in both UK and global venues. The assessments are - for many – candidates first experience of the FRCR exams and of the wider organisation. The postholders work will support the RCR’s intended strategic increase in candidate numbers, notably from global candidates who have a choice of international radiology and oncology qualifications.

To be successful in this role you’ll be an excellent communicator able to work collaboratively with colleagues and chairs of relevant exam boards. You’ll be committed to delivering an exceptional professional and proactive service, using your critical thinking skills to problem solve and relieve pain points.You will be joining a dedicated team who enjoy the challenge of ‘making a difference’ by supporting doctors through their RCR examinations.

What you will do: 

• Promote and publicise exams, filling all available exam capacity to support candidate access and maximise the use of exam content.
• Work with the Venue and Invigilation Officer on long-term capacity requirements, and support with the introduction of new venues.
• Oversee live delivery of exams delivered contemporaneously, providing remote expert support to local personnel and candidates, ensuring the smooth running of exams across multiple venues and countries.
• Process candidate bookings via the exam booking system, producing accurate exam materials such as timetables, visa correspondence and candidate lists for each sitting. 
• Be the main point of contact for UK and global potential candidates ensuring an excellent customer service offer reflecting useful and timely information regarding exam criteria and eligibility. 
• Support candidates and their trainers with specific exam issues and queries - relieving pain points, resolving issues with sensitivity and tact and escalating where appropriate
• Support examiners to effectively undertake their duties, notably regarding quality assurance, marking and results-generation.

What you will need: 

• Experience of working in an exam, assessment or educational setting
• Experience of interpreting, applying and communicating regulations and policy.
• Experience using and maintaining a database or equivalent to store and retrieve information so that information is kept up to date and readily available
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and build and sustain effective working relationships with a diverse range of groups. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as appropriate to the audience. 
• Ability to work effectively within the team 

Please find out more about the role and instructions on how to apply from the candidate pack.

Why join us:

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme