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THE ROLE: The Director is responsible for the overall running of Maa Shanti. This includes supporting and managing staff, developing strategy, operational management, contract management, service development, consultancy, partnership working, safeguarding and child protection, HR, recruitment, marketing and social media. The Director will also have oversight of financing and fundraising, with support from the head of Fundraising and the accountants. Some of these activities, such as social media, are delegated to staff members with guidance and direction from the Director. The Director is supported by a committed board of trustees, and communicates and reports to the board regularly.

THE COMPANY: Maa Shanti supports South Asian mothers who are impacted by domestic abuse. Our aim is to reduce isolation, and increase confidence, knowledge and skills for our services users. We do this by improving access to activities, education and employment and through the provision of advocacy and support (both in person and remotely). We run a programme of events, workshops and events which includes e.g.  yoga, mindfulness, cooking, vocabulary groups, arts and crafts, excursions and children’s activities during school holidays. The charity was founded in Islington as a grassroots organisation in 2004 and has grown in strength and size in the last 20 years. We currently have 5 members of staff working for the charity.

WHO CAN APPLY: The successful candidate will be creative, committed, organised and have a good understanding of the issues facing our service users. They will have experience in leading an NGO/charity, managing staff and volunteers, fundraising, stakeholder and funder management, service development, charity administration, infrastructure and compliance, working with a board of trustees and working with vulnerable women and children. This role is open to women only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010).

Closing date: 10 March 2024, 17.00 hours

At Youth Action Alliance (YAA), our mission is to support the personal and social development (their values, beliefs, ideas and skills) of the young people living in Kensington and Chelsea, enabling them to increase their resilience and skills in the present and promote their ambitions for the future. We are ambitious to grow, to continue supporting more young people and influence positive change. To do this we are looking to appoint a Business Support Officer to provide a range of financial support duties and administer the organisation’s general ledger and finance system.

This post will provide high-quality support to the technology and operations of the organisation, to ensure the smooth running of the main site and enable YAA to meet and deliver on its core objectives and obligations. The post holder will provide administrative support to YAA, covering a wide range of tasks and activities including (but not limited to) procurement coordination, travel and logistics, department meetings and off-site activities, diary management, meeting coordination, and minute-taking for our board and meetings for staff, members and stakeholders.

General Requirements

● To support the delivery of Youth Action Alliance

● To ensure a friendly, professional and informative service to all visitors and stakeholders, ensuring that any enquiries are responded to sensitively and appropriately

● To maintain a diary and manage all incoming calls and all correspondence

● To develop good working relationships across all YAA teams and external partners

● To attend and support meetings including minuting (including evening, weekend and events as/when required)

● To collate and maintain all documentation relating to the business

● To act as a point of contact to all Board of trustees, staff, participants and stakeholders

● To deal with supplier queries in a timely and professional manner and follow up on any rejected or unprocessed payments

● To manage office maintenance including ordering equipment, stationery and products needed for the day-to-day running of YAA

● To be the appointed Fire Marshall of YAA and oversee all Fire Safety duties and training

● To be the appointed First Aid Officer on-site and to ensure all members of staff are First Aid trained

● To oversee the Health and Safety of YAA and ensure all aspects are attended to in line with the YAA Health and safety Policy and PPE in line with COVID-19 guidance.

● Maintaining risk assessment and action logs

● To ensure the main office is kept clean, tidy and presentable

● To maintain the Memberships master sheet and contracts

● To create and maintain the security of all sensitive data in accordance with YAA Data Protection Policy including filing system and database of shared drive and in-house hard copies

● To manage referrals in and out of YAA

● To closely work with and support the CEO to support in their work duties

● To add participants, staff and registers of all projects to inhouse software and run reports from the system as/when required

● To coordinate and deliver inductions to new starters, ensuring all staff are DBS checked and all training certificates are updated as required

● To liaise with the CEO to ensure all staff, facilitator and contractors' contracts/SLAs are up-to-date

● To process all organisational income and expenditure and maintain and update all financial documentation accurately

● To assist and support all staff with the smooth operation of all finance matters

● To provide accounts against budgets for the Board of Trustee meeting

● Data analysis, reporting and using the data that we collect to help YAA fulfil its aims and evidence impact

This job description cannot cover every task that may arise within the post at various times and the post-holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time that are broadly consistent with

Person Specification

Essential

● A college equivalent qualification

● Experience in developing and implementing administrative systems

● Able to work independently or as part of a team.

● Good Organisational and administrative skills and experience

● Database experience – experience in managing and administering databases, or a willingness to learn

● Excellent time-keeper and manages own time effectively to keep to deadlines

● Ability to work calmly and efficiently whilst managing complex workloads

● Attention to detail – being able to provide accurate and up-to-date information is critical.

● A positive, solution-focussed approach and a can-do attitude towards work

● Excellent IT skills – including MS Office and particularly Excel

● Excellent Literacy and Numeracy – You will have excellent communication skills, including writing skills. You will have good attention to detail and will be able to check and proofread for accuracy. You will be confident handling numbers.

● Have good interpersonal skills and some experience of engaging with a diverse group of people, including young people.

● Working in a small team with tight resources you will be flexible and enjoy helping out with getting things done.

● Be passionate about our vision to support children and young people, committed to supporting diversity and inclusion.

● Acts on own intiative and works effectively under own direction

● A willingness to learn and develop understanding of data protection, regulatory frameworks and charitable best practice and the related implications for an arts charity

Desirable

● Trained in accounting and finance software

● Proactive, detail-oriented, creative and passionate in designing and executing processes to enhance the organisation 

● Qualified or part-qualified in a recognised accounting qualification

● Experience working in a youth organisation

● Knowledge of the charity sector

● Experience of proactively contributing data to Views system with an understanding of GDPR and related policy. 

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 18 months

Pay: £25,459.20 per year

Expected hours: 28.8 per week

Schedule:

• 4 working days
• Evening and weekend availability (working flexibility desirable due to occasional organised events/meetings)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
• Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

At Humanimal Trust we passionately believe that humans and animals should benefit from equal medical progress. Do you wish for a future where all patients matter whatever the species? As the Administration and Finance manager you will enable the charity to operate in an organised, efficient and effective manner. This vital, varied and senior role in a small team involves a range of key functions, proactively supporting the CEO and Board of Trustees. It encompasses a range of business support functions, including book keeping, HR administration, coordination and monitoring of projects, office management, development of policies and procedures, and will also hold the position of Company Secretary.

Position: Administration and Finance Manager

Accountable to: CEO

Responsible for: Administration Assistant

Location: Remote working, with occasional in person time.

Full time

Circa £40,000

Responsibilities:

• Provide executive support and guidance to the CEO and Chair of the Board of Trustees
• Ensure the Trusts records for the Charity Commission for England and Wales and for the Scottish Charity Regulator are always up to date and any changes in relevant law and guidance are communicated to the CEO and Board
• Manage daily administrative activities
• Take ownership of data entry, retrieval and database maintenance
• Liaise and manage external providers. Contract negotiation
• Responsible for Trusts book keeping and financial reporting
• Take accountability for invoices and expenses
• Liaise with payroll bureau to accurately process salaries
• Administer auto enrolment pension scheme
• Support the designated Data protection Officer by advising on obligations, monitoring compliance and training staff
• Contribute to and support the delivery of the strategic business plan
• Review policies, procedures, staff handbooks and the Governance Manual to an agreed rolling schedule
• Ensure appropriate infrastructure is in place and colleagues are trained in the use of CRM systems, and communications and engagement platforms

Closing date: 2nd March 2025

First Interview: w/c 10th March 2025

About LMK

Good relationships shape our health and happiness, yet we are taught so little about them. LMK (Let Me Know) is on a mission to change that. We are a young and thriving charity providing education about healthy and unhealthy behaviours so that young people have the knowledge and skills to avoid abuse and thrive in their relationships. We work in schools, community organisations and workplaces across London.

LMK is growing at pace and we are ambitious in our plans for the future. We’ve already engaged 15,000 young people and professionals in our workshops in our first 4 years and we want to reach 25,000 young people over the next three years. We will achieve this by engaging new schools, community groups and workplaces in our offer, whilst also continuing to provide a high-quality service to those who have already experienced LMK workshops.

Key to our success is raising LMK’s profile and ensuring that our content enables us to connect with our key audiences, increasing our profile within communities, and building engagement on our website and social media channels.

We have:
✔  A clear plan of who we want to target through our work over the next 3 years
✔  An engaged leadership team and Board of Trustees
✔  Evidenced outcomes, rich data/statistics and compelling stories
✔  Diversity and strong social purpose
✔  A new organisational strategy that sets our vision from 2024-2027

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to raise LMK’s profile and to engage LMK’s stakeholders in our services, campaigns and fundraising efforts by delivering impactful content across all of our online and offline communication channels in alignment with our vision, mission and strategic objectives. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating quality communications, you will lead our PR and media work, be skilled in creating engaging video content and add your expertise to developing and delivering our social media, website and stakeholder communications.

Reporting to our CEO, the successful candidate will job-share with our established 2 day-per week Marketing & Communications Manager. As a member of LMK’s core staff team, you will work with LMK staff, LMK Leaders (youth workers who deliver our workshops to young people), members of our Youth Advisory Board, trustees and key stakeholders to develop and implement our brand, marketing and social media strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Brand

• Co-develop LMK’s marketing strategy, leveraging key stakeholder input and action plans to support it
• Co-ownership of the execution of all marketing activities and materials, ensuring they reflect the brand and the values of the charity
• Lead the planning and execution of PR and media campaigns, leveraging media contacts, ensuring LMK has engaging media materials and our spokespeople are fully prepared to maximise media opportunities
• Be a brand guardian, responsible for the consistent use of visual identity, tone and messaging in our external materials, working with our graphic designer to support teams across LMK with branding

Communications, Content Development & Execution

• Co-ownership of the execution of all communications and content development
• Lead on the creation of engaging video content that can be used across communications platforms
• Working with the wider team, produce communications materials for supporters and key stakeholders in conjunction with the fundraising team
• Source and write up regular impact stories from across the organisation that reflect our strategic objectives which can be used in a variety of channels
• Be responsible for tracking the impact of marketing & communications, sharing reports with the team and Board of Trustees

Digital

• Grow and expand LMK’s social media presence onto new platforms (e.g. TikTok, SnapChat, Bluesky) whilst expanding existing presence on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
• Monitor social channels daily, checking for messages/comments
• Co-manage the website as a key marketing channel, creating engaging content, optimising for SEO, overseeing website design updates, coordinating with developers on technical aspects, and analysing website traffic

Overall

• Comply with LMK policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health & safety, confidentiality, complaints and data protection
• Work in a way that celebrates diversity, upholds LMK values and respects everyone LMK interacts with

Person specification

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of developing messages/content for different audiences effectively and across different platforms including social media, websites, newsletters and emails
• Evidence of success in developing and executing PR strategies, including securing and maximising media opportunities
• Highly organised to manage a diverse workload with excellent time management and project management skills
• Experience of using a social media management tools e.g. Buffer, Asana, Hootsuite and communications tools e.g. Mailchimp
• Experience in creating and editing video content, using Canva or an equivalent design programme
• A knowledge of the Violence Against Women and Girls sector, Education sector or working with young people would be preferable, although not essential

Safeguarding

This role is subject to a basic DBS check.

In return for your dedication, we will offer you
✔  The opportunity to help prevent relationship abuse and domestic violence in
young people

✔  A diverse, bold and collaborative culture
✔  A commitment to supporting continuous professional development
✔  Working from home
✔  A genuinely flexible working environment
✔  Pension of 6%
✔  32 Days of annual leave, (including bank holidays) – pro-rated for this role
✔  Employee Assistance Programme

About Global Health Partnerships GHP

GHP is a global health charity working in partnership with governments, health institutions, and international bodies to train health workers and strengthen health systems across 31 countries.

We do this through grants management and capacity building, alongside research, convening and advocacy towards the goal of Universal Health Coverage. At the centre of our approach, is the model of Health Partnerships, long-term relationships between UK and LMIC health institutions, which improve health services through the reciprocal exchange of skills, knowledge, and experience.

At the heart of our work is the vision of a world where everyone has access to healthcare.

The team and role overview 

Reporting lines: Main point of contact will be the Chair of Board when agreeing Board minutes/other tasks but will regularly liaise directly with Ben Simms (CEO) and/or Saf Rahbour (COO) when agreeing Board minutes/other tasks.

2-4 consulting days per month, within the period of April 2025 to March 2026 taking into account the Consultant’s prior commitments. Please note there will be a degree of flexibility within this, with some weeks requiring more capacity, others much less. The timing of deliverables will always be agreed in advance with the Consultant. 

The contract is for 36 days maximum over a 12-month period. The Consultant will receive a daily rate (£250-£350) dependent upon experience and qualifications. The consultant will invoice GHP on a monthly basis. Please note that this is non-negotiable and will cover all expenses apart from project-related travel and communication expenses. Where reasonable travel and communications expenses are incurred, the Consultant will be remunerated following the submission of timely and accurate receipts. 

Receipts must be kept, where possible, in order to claim for support costs. Consultants will not be expected to use their own funds to cover project-related costs.

Invoices must be submitted monthly in £ GBP and the HRMC exchange rate used to calculate any support costs expenses. The monthly exchange rate to be used should match the month the costs were made (and the month should match the receipt).

You’ll be at home recruiting and interviewing new volunteers, pulling teams together, planning and strategising.  You've great people skills and a talent for bringing out the best in people, spotting their strengths, building up their confidence.  You’ll be supported by our Salesforce Manager and Content & Communications Lead and will work alongside colleagues heading up our services.  

We’re at the start of a new 5-year journey to create space for people who stammer – so we’re building our team.  This is a new role at STAMMA, so there is space to shape, create and shape volunteering at the start of our new strategy.  Now couldn’t be a better time to join.

We're embarking on a new strategy, fuelled by the National Lottery, which includes significantly expanding our volunteer operations which will be headed up with this new post.  We've already a team of over 30 brilliant volunteers.  Our services are central to what we do - so you'll be at the very heart of it all. Recruiting and supporting volunteers across the helpline, training and advocacy services, including supporting our amazing group leaders around the country. 

Essential Skills & Experience

-At least 3 years’ experience of volunteer management

-Understanding of the laws and regulations around volunteering.

-Experience of recruitment, managing volunteering shifts, supervision and monitoring.

-Thorough understanding of safeguarding practices and issues.

-Experience of presenting to groups of people and facilitating discussion and initiatives and coaching individuals.

-Strong writing and presentation skills.

-Experience of working within voluntary sector.

Desirable

-Experience of organising volunteer events.

-Experience of working with local volunteer groups or networks.

-Experience of using a CRM or volunteering management system.

-It would be great if you stammer, but not essential.

Soft Skills

-Leadership

-Empathetic

-Able to manage and prioritise a varied workload within deadline.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Recruit and induct new volunteers to support our services, working with the Services Director and the Training & Outreach Lead.  Work with the service managers to review training and update training modules.

-Ensure there is appropriate training, support, supervision and acknowledgement for all volunteers and ensure recruitment and processes comply with the charity’s values & EDI requirements

-Research and write volunteer policies and procedures, including risk assessments.

-Support and recruit volunteer community leaders; work with them to aim for consistent quality across the groups experience and develop an online training programme for leaders, and longer term, put a funding case together to support a training weekend for community leaders.

-Keep records on which community groups are active and identify areas of need and feedback mechanisms.

-Work with Content & Communications Lead to produce regular mailings for volunteers and recruitment drives and promote volunteering through recruitment and publicity strategies and campaigns.

-Keep up to date with legislation and policy related to volunteering and make any necessary modifications to accommodate changes.

-Maintain the database of volunteers + ensure all volunteers are registered members.

-Manage budgets and resources, including the reimbursement of volunteer expenses.

If you think you fit the bill and can tick most of the boxes needed under the Job Spec, then do apply.  Please send Jacqueline Fitzsimmons:

1. A CV.

2. A cover letter of no more than 2 pages to explain why you want this job and how you fit the Job Spec, with particular attention to skills and experience. 

If you want to chat through the post first, email Jane Powell

One to one Zoom interviews will be held in the first instance with the CEO. Candidates will then be shortlisted for a panel interview via Zoom. 

1st panel interview Online, 18th March

2nd panel interview London, in person, 24th March

Newhampton Arts Centre is looking for an experienced fundraiser to join our executive team at this exciting time in our capital redevelopment programme.This is a senior role working alongside the CEO and Chair.

The successful candidate will drive our campaign to secure the next 30 years of creativity onsite for the city of Wolverhampton.

The role will build on the considerable progress made so far in our capital campaign and develop it into a public appeal with a clear and compelling rationale for investment. The role will also involve building the relationships that are vital to ensuring this campaign has broad support at local and regional level and taking the lead on funding submissions that ultimately will secure the resources necessary to achieve the capital development.

You will have at least five years successful fundraising experience including meeting targets and milestones. You will have the communication and networking skills to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders to build a broad campaign; and the ability to executive a successful fundraising strategy.

Our historic site, the former Wolverhampton Municipal Grammar School, is one of Wolverhampton’s most recognisable buildings and sits on a key entry point to the city centre. After thirty years as NAC we are embarking on a process of renewal and redevelopment across our site to make it fit for the twenty-first century as the city’s creative hub.

It’s an exciting opportunity to shape a major capital campaign that will make a lasting difference to the citizens of Wolverhampton. 

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and previous experience in the arts and culture sector is not essential.

Without perfectly forecast and managed finances - our front line staff would not be able to continue meeting the needs of some of the most marginalised and at-risk babies and toddlers in our community. Are you the safe pair of hands, the steady influence, the no-drama detail-oriented finance lead we are looking for? If so, come and join this ground-breaking, growing team. And don't worry, we are well-funded and in a strong financial position with major multi-year grants in place so you won't be asked to fight fires on day one!

Job Title: Finance Lead
Location: Flexible (work from home with minimum 1 day a month in Grassroots Centre, E15 3DB).
Salary: £35 - £40K pro rata (Actual £14 - £16K)
Hours: Part-time (15 hours per week – days and times mostly flexible)
Contract: Permanent (after a probationary period).

About Us

The Magpie Project is a small but impactful charity dedicated to protecting the health, development and wellbeing of children under five from the harms of poor housing and the destitution caused by the hostile immigration environment. We offer services based around a drop in stay and play that include housing and immigration advice, specialist SEND advice, baby and equipment bank, form filling, and family support and case work.  As we grow, we are looking for a dedicated Finance Lead to manage our finances effectively and ensure we can continue making a difference.

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Lead to oversee the financial management of our charity. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with charity regulations, and supporting the wider team with budgeting and financial planning. You will report directly to the CEO and present quarterly reports to the Treasurer and wider board of Trustees.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping, including processing invoices, payments, expenses, account reconciliations and month end checks
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and cash flow forecasts.
• Lead in budget preparation and monitoring, ensuring financial sustainability and preparing medium term forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with charity financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Liaise with independent examiners to ensure accurate statutory accounts.
• Process payroll, pensions, and other staff-related financial transactions.
• Manage funding and grant income, ensuring proper allocation and reporting.
• Monitor contracts and automatic repeating payments for accuracy and best value.
• Support the leadership team with financial insights for strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure good governance.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in financial management, bookkeeping, or accounting (preferably in the charity sector).
• Knowledge of charity finance regulations and reporting requirements.
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Xero accounting software and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• A relevant finance qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Why Join Us?

• We are a small charity punching way above our weight and making change in the world for mums and their children.
• Flexible working options.
• Supportive and friendly team.
• Opportunity to develop your skills and grow with the organization.

How to Apply

We wish to undertake interviews in Newham East London on March 13th and 14th.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.

THINK EQUAL is a global education initiative with a mission to ensure that Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) becomes a mandatory subject for all children in early years settings globally. SEL is the process through which knowledge, attitudes, values and skills such as emotional intelligence, empathy, self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making are developed.

To support governments and educators to achieve this mission, THINK EQUAL has developed a global SEL Programme for 3-6 years-olds. The Programme is constructed around teacher training, and the provision of narrative children’s books, lesson plans and teaching resources, which provide the concrete tools educators need to teach SEL in a low-cost and adaptable format.

The THINK EQUAL Programme has a global presence across six continents (in 30 countries) and has undergone three randomised control trials in contexts as varied as Colombia, Botswana and Australia. There is a growing demand from other countries for the THINK EQUAL Programme and the organisation is now strengthening its team to be able to respond to this demand.

Purpose of the Role

To manage the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Think Equal programmes in UK and Europe. This role has a special focus on representing Think Equal and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, regional and national government ministries (education and health primarily), and other stakeholders, and managing a region or country team as needed. It also involves strategic planning, reporting on, budgeting and costing of programme implementation, guiding, reviewing, approving and ensuring high quality implementation including: 

• Supporting business development efforts, translations (only if needed), and evaluations. 

• Leading on partnership and government relationships, training plans and the monitoring of programme implementation. The role is one of primary oversight and responsibility for the embedding of Think Equal within the early years education system in the UK and various European countries, and the sustainability of the programme, insofar as possible.

Overall Reporting: CEO 

Line Manager: CEO

Line managing: UK Country Team & Eastern European Manager

Contract: Full time (40 hours per week - these hours are to be worked flexibly, recognising that some weeks and days will require more than others in order to meet Think Equal needs and requirements)

Work Modality: Remote 

Location: Europe – England Preferred 

Salary:  £40,000-45,000 (or equivalent)

Responsibilities

Line Management 

• Provide line management (guidance, strategy, supervision, and support as needed) to the relevant Regional and Country managers, Programme Officers and coordinators. 

• Identify the needs for additional staff to support the implementation on the ground and participate in the corresponding recruitment processes.

• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and effective communication among team members.

Partnerships Management

• Co-lead and support the business development strategy for Europe - with a special emphasis on England - in close coordination with the CEO and the Business Development team.

• Utilise own networks to secure and nurture robust relationships with local authorities (with special focus on the UK) and other stakeholders in line with the organization’s strategy. 

• Proactively approach, present to and enrol national and local authorities for the implementation of the Think Equal programme.

• Ensure high-quality sustainable implementation within Europe, with a special emphasis in the UK.

• Maintain timely reporting and communication mechanisms with donors (in close coordination with the CEO and the Business Development Team) and other stakeholders as agreed in MOAs and as needed.

• Communicate and liaise regularly with relevant stakeholders, representing the organisation when higher-level representation is needed. 

• Coordinate with the communications and business development colleagues at Think Equal to raise the visibility of the programmes.

Programme Development and Implementation

• In line with the organizational strategy, lead and supervise the development of project proposals and programme implementation plans and ensure their correct and effective implementation in cooperation with the country’s teams.

• Ensure the budgeting of, costing, spending and reporting on programmes in alignment with the Think Equal finance policy and donor requirements. 

• Provide regular status updates on the progress of the programme’s rollout in the UK and Europe.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Support the development and strengthening of Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL) tools and their use by the key stakeholders in order to ensure the sustainability of Think Equal.

• Work collaboratively with the Think Equal MEL manager.

• Lead and supervise monitoring actions that provide useful information to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Think Equal concluded, pipeline and active projects.

Other

• Undertaking any other reasonable support, initiative and or activity as required (e.g., support specific projects as directed by the CEO and other appropriate members of the Senior Leadership Team). 

• Think and operate creatively and with an entrepreneurial mindset about expanding, scaling, and generally ensuring that Think Equal’s mission and strategy are successful.

Education and Experience 

• Degree or equivalent in relevant fields, preferably in project management, business, economics, international affairs or development. (Essential)

• Master Degree in relevant fields, preferably Project Management, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management or Business Administration. (Essential)

• 5+ years of experience needed in programme/project management. (Essential) 

• Proven experience of at least 2+ years in business development within the nonprofit sector (Essential) (BD experience within the education sector, especially in England ideal). 

• Proven experience of at least 2+ years in managing teams or personnel, with a demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff members. (Essential)

• Experience in administration or similar working environment. (Essential)

• Administration and development in international development organisation/charity. (Desirable)

• Experience of monitoring and evaluating programmes of change. (Desirable)

• Experience of working in fundraising & communications. (Desirable)

Competencies, Knowledge and skills:

• Ensure that at all times you take care of your health and safety and that of others by complying with health and safety obligations, particularly by reporting promptly any defects, risks or potential hazards.

• Comply with the policies and procedures of Think Equal at all times.

• Support the mission and vision of the organisation.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times and ensure compliance with data protection requirements.

• Contribute to close working relationships with all personnel and help to build an open and honest culture that facilitates learning, creativity and excellence.

• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post.

• Understand and respond to the challenges of implementing an international programme of education.

• Carry out as directed, any other duties as required in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within your capabilities.

• Develop and maintain accurate electronic and paper filing systems. 

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and a wide range of stakeholders. 

• Computer literacy and excellent communication skills. High proficiency in a range of PC/web applications, including but not limited to: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Google Tools, and Monday

• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Other

• Candidates must have access to a safe, quiet, and secure workspace with reliable electricity, internet and cell phone connectivity.

• Some international travel may be required.

• Some work outside standard hours might be required. 

Application Deadline: 

Deadline to Apply - Tuesday 25 February 2025 12:00pm

WHAG is a leading charity delivering quality support services to women, men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse, homelessness and young parents across the of North West England. Improving the safety and life opportunities of the people who use our services and supporting them in their recovery.

We support the people we work with to overcome the experiences they have had. We empower them to build up the skills and resources they need to take control of their own lives, access a tenancy of their own and maintain a quality of life in the long term. We give them the information they need to make positive choices about their futures.

As well as delivering courses to our staff WHAG delivers Healthy relationship training to employers and schools to assist in the education and prevention of Domestic abuse

Our Vision - To support and empower vulnerable women and those affected by domestic abuse 

Our Mission - End Domestic Abuse, Homelessness, and relationship breakdown.

Our Values - Empowerment, Choice, Change, Strength

Guiding Principles - Our guiding principles help define how we will act at all times through the development and delivery of WHAG in the future

Overall Aim

• To provide activities and support for children and young people across all Wigan DA safe accommodation including core refuge dispersed refuge, complex needs and resettlement.
• To work with families to improve parenting and parent child relationships.
• To ensure the service is delivered to a high standard following WHAG policy and procedure paying particular attention to: H&S, Child and Adult Safeguarding and confidentiality practice.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification CYP/Domestic abuse or equivalent to Diploma/ Degree/NVQ 3  or equivalent work level experience and the willingness to achieve a level 3 relevant qualification
• Ability to work across WHAG’s contract area and travel for training and meeting purposes.
• Access to a car for work purposes.
•  Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends when required..

Job Description

The list does not cover the full scope of tasks and responsibilities of Children’s Worker but illustrates some of the areas of emphasis for this post.

Key Objectives

• To be accountable and responsible to the team lead, Operations Manager and ultimately the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the effective support, empowerment and advancement of clients. 
• To ensure the working environment meets health and safety requirements.
• To ensure that the delivery of the service to clients, funders and stake holders is underpinned by a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equality of opportunity.
• To work within quality assessment frameworks, associated regulations and WHAG’s policy and procedure.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

1. To create a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for children and young people in refuge services in Wigan.

2. To plan and provide one to one and group play sessions for children of all ages to develop the skills required to work though their experiences of domestic abuse.

3. To take an active role in organising/ leading play activities during school holidays and after school.

4. To provide fun and creative activities for families that nurtures the child and parent relationship.

5. To provide childcare to enable the parent to speak openly in support sessions and protect the children.

6. To support positive parenting by providing parenting support and programmes.

7. To provide practical information and assistance to women about local services for children, such as children’s centres, nursery or schools.

8. To work closely with DA Support Workers to maintain a multiagency approach to safeguarding with TAF and Children’s Social Care.

9. To undertake risk assessment for all activities to ensure that all health and safety requirements are met.

10. To ensure that any issues in relation to safeguarding children or vulnerable adults are brought to the immediate attention of team lead and Designated safeguarding Officer.

11. To set up and maintain library of child and parenting resources to be accessed by families.

12. To support and supervise students or volunteers.

Responsibilities shared with all staff

• To ensure that the values and principles underlying WHAG’s services are maintained and developed.
• To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.
• To work at times other than office hours to attend meetings, participate in networks, fundraising events and ensuring that the service is accessible.
• To undertake any other duties that may be required which are appropriate to your role.
• To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job summary

Malaria No More UK is looking to appoint a Head of Strategy & Policy to cover a period of maternity leave starting from end April 2025.  This an exciting role that sits at the heart of the organisation and will join at a crucial time in the malaria fight with the Global Fund’s 8th replenishment taking place later this year. The role works across both our UK and International campaign streams, leading the execution and development of research, building strong evidence-based arguments, supporting with integrated advocacy and communications campaign strategies that deliver on the impact as set out in MNMUK’s strategy and providing relevant and up to date expertise on the global health and malaria policy landscape.

The role leads and oversees the implementation of MNMUK’s ‘integrated’ campaigning approach ensuring that MNMUK’s campaigning is built on political opportunity, is technically relevant and is driven by the right evidence and audience insights to engage target public audiences and political leaders behind the malaria fight. The role reports directly to the Executive Director of Advocacy & Strategy and manages a Policy Officer in support of this vital work.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with significant experience of working in a relevant policy or strategy role to deliver change.

Core work will include:

· Lead the effective delivery and execution of our international research project- managing the research consultant and working closely with the international workstream, the media team and external partners to deliver impactful research for advocacy and media in support of the Global fund’s 8th replenishment (May to September 2025)

· Oversee and support the Policy Officer to deliver our UK science report, research and media outputs ahead of the UK’s spending review (May-June 2025)

· Support the International workstream to develop the Change the Story campaign, ensuring effective integrated campaign strategies and plans and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation framework (ongoing)

· Support the development of our science and innovation stream of work across both the UK and International campaign workstreams- develop detailed knowledge on the malaria innovation pipeline and maintain and build new science relationships and partnerships (ongoing)

· Work closely with the other Heads and the Chief of Staff to develop MNMUK’s 2026 plans, ensuring they are aligned with MNMUK’s strategic objectives and focussed on achieving impact (August-December 2025)

· Generate new research ideas and develop proposals for reports and media outputs in 2026 (November 2025 to May 2026)

· Support the Philanthropy and Partnerships team in developing key grant proposals and strategic partnerships (ongoing)

Key responsibilities include:

• To lead MNMUK’s research and evidence work, ensuring that the organisation’s decision making and campaigning are informed by the best available evidence.
• To support the UK and International campaign teams to develop strategy, key arguments and narratives and ensure they are coordinated, effective and delivering on organisational impact objectives.

· To ensure oversight of cross organisational support on messaging and use of accurate, up-to-date terminology and statistics.

• To lead the ongoing development and implementation of MNMUK’s five-year strategy and Theory of Change, providing challenge and practical support for the planning, long-term development and effective delivery of MNMUK’s strategic objectives.  
• To ensure MNMUK’s strategy is agile, remains politically and technically relevant and is informed by the right audience insights.
• To play a key role in developing the content needed to deliver supportive news coverage, working closely with the media team.
• Maintaining and strengthening relationships with key strategic external partners and institutions.
• Positioning Malaria No More UK/malaria in key global health trends/debates/platforms.
• Line Management of the Policy Officer.
• Occasional travel may be required to Africa and/ or Europe, sometimes at short notice.

Qualifications, skills and experience

Essential

· Strong and significant advocacy experience/ability to demonstrate both strong policy analysis skills and political acumen

· Excellent understanding of UK and donor market political contexts

· Strong team working approach

· Significant experience supporting the development of impactful news media products

· Evidence of successful relationship building and partnership working

· Experience of dealing with multinational/ global partners and stakeholders

· Experience of commissioning and managing research

· Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills

· Strong copywriting skills – able to translate complex content into language the public and media can be motivated by

· Understanding of key international development issues and debates

· Ability to travel, potentially at short notice

Desirable

· Experience of global health (ideally malaria) policy analysis and/or advocacy

· Good line management experience

· Understanding of African country contexts

· Academic background in International Development / Global Health / Malaria or a related field.

MNMUK recognises the value of a team in which people from diverse backgrounds are able to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to delivering our mission to make Malaria No More.

Candidates from historically marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended over time in consultation with the Director

Staff benefits include:

· 10% employer pension contributions

· 28 days’ annual leave plus national holidays for the country of residence

· Private Health Insurance may be available for non-UK residents depending on country of residence

· Professional training & qualification subsidy

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and results driven arts professional to join the RSNO team. The purpose of this post is to maximise income from the Trusts and Foundations sector through compelling and persuasive funding applications and proposals related to the RSNO’s artistic, digital, and creative learning projects.

The post-holder will work with teams across the organisation to shape innovative projects; identify funding opportunities; monitor project delivery to manage funders’ reporting requirements and develop excellent relationships with Trusts and Foundations supporting the RSNO.

We are looking for a highly motivated and results-driven individual with a keen interest in the arts, creative learning programmes and digital technologies. The role involves extensive drafting of compelling funding proposals with comprehensive supporting materials. Exceptional written skills, impeccable attention to detail and a highly analytical approach to complex information are a pre-requisite for this post.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Trusts, Foundations and Statutory Income Generation
1. Prepare persuasive and compelling project applications and proposals with comprehensive supporting materials to tight deadlines to secure income from Trusts, Foundations and statutory funders against agreed targets.
2. Undertake research to identify new Trusts, Foundations and statutory sources of income for the RSNO.
3. Work closely with the Head of Development (Trusts and Projects), Engagement Team, Digital Team and the Artistic Planning Team to identify, scope and develop creative projects in response to identified funding opportunities.
4. Undertake research to ensure the RSNO’s portfolio of projects is forward-looking, inclusive, accessible and competitive within the wider arts sector.
5. Work with colleagues across departments to monitor the delivery of projects funded by Trusts and Foundations.
6. Develop excellent relationships with Trusts and Foundations, liaising with staff, Trustees and Directors, as appropriate. Ensure that key contacts at Trustee and Director level are networked with key individuals across the RSNO, including the Chair, Chief Executive and Director of External Relations.
7. Support the stewardship programme for Trusts and Foundations and other funding partners. This will include swift acknowledgement of all donations, ensuring all reporting requirements are met and ensuring key representatives from the funding bodies are engaged with the RSNO and the projects they are supporting.
8. Maintain an excellent quality standard for written documents and presentations developed by the Trusts and Projects team.
9. Work with Head of Development (Trusts and Projects) to ensure that the outcomes of funding partnerships are clearly defined, agreed in writing and communicated to relevant teams.
10. Develop effective networks in the Trusts, Foundations and Statutory sector, promote the RSNO and use external networks to identify opportunities for support of the RSNO’s work.

Project Management and Administrative Duties
11. Regularly attend project meetings of the External Relations and Engagement project group and record project details on appropriate internal progress reports.
12. Develop strong working relationships within the organisation to facilitate effective communication and to enable the development of a strong case for support for RSNO projects and priorities.
13. Prepare progress reports on Trust and Foundations fundraising for discussion with the Head of Development (Trusts and Projects) at regular meetings.
14. Ensure that all records of funding partners and prospects are fully and adequately maintained on Spektrix.
15. Support the work of the Trusts and Projects Team via necessary administrative duties.
16. Adhere to the highest standards of fundraising best practice as set out in the Institute of Fundraising’s Code of Practice and ensure that all activities comply fully with relevant Data Protection law and any other relevant legislation.
17. Play a full role in the department with a flexible approach to meet the varying demands of a small team. Collaborate with other members of the team to achieve their targets.
18. Promote and manage invitations to RSNO concerts and cultivation events for representatives of Trusts and Foundations and other funding bodies.
19. In liaison with the Head of Trusts and Projects, identify and undertake professional development opportunities relevant to this role. 

The RSNO is an equal opportunities employer. The RSNO is supported by the Scottish Government and local authorities in Scotland.

Are you an experienced finance professional? Do you know how to keep track of and manage reporting for multiple strands of incoming and outgoing funds, run charity accounting processes, create clear, meticulously checked budgets and support other people to use and properly input data to financial record keeping systems? Are you committed to ideals of inclusivity and supporting everyone in society to reach their potential? If so this may be the role for you!

We are recruiting to a new, National Lottery funded role of Finance Lead.  This role will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of the financial processes of FarmAbility, ensuring that robust procedures, effective digital systems and collaborative teamworking are in use.

You will manage FarmAbility’s day-to-day finances providing financial information to the FarmAbility CEO and other FarmAbility staff on request.  You’ll assist the CEO and Treasurer on the Board of Trustees to provide up to date and accurate financial reporting to the quarterly board meetings.  You’ll support the accurate and timely monitoring and management of accounts payable, grant funds and individual giving donations, along with managing monthly credit control, gift aid reports and bank reconciliation.

This is a multi-faceted role, with opportunity to grow and develop. You’ll work with colleagues across the organisation. There is scope for taking on more advanced finance tasks in future, should you desire to develop in the role.

Job Title: Associate Director of People & Culture

Location: Hybrid (with 1 day per week in the London Office)

Hours: 28 or 35 hours per week (flexibility in the working pattern)                             

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £68,656 (FTE) per annum

What we do: We help young people through cancer 

How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind

What we’re looking for: 

• Someone that can provide strategic direction and leadership for the People and Culture Team as a member of the wider organisational leadership team at Teenage Cancer Trust, to create a dynamic, empowering, inclusive culture

• Someone passionate about all areas of work within the people and culture function, including HR, Culture, Office, EDI, L&D and Leadership development, Volunteering and supporter experience
   
• Someone enjoys leading the advocacy and promotion of people and culture activity at all levels, including directly influencing Senior leaders to incorporate people and culture-led decision making at an Executive Director and Board level

What we offer:

• Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day-to-day work and refocus.
• Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
• Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
• Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
• Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
• Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
• Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

How to apply:

You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application form and answer questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Key dates:

Applications by Sunday 2nd March. 1st Stage Interviews on w/c 3rd March online and 2nd Stage Interviews on w/c 10th March in person. 

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.

Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our HR Team.

We are a Disability Confident employer which means we have committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role listed under the 'What you'll bring to the team' section of the job description. If you would like to opt into this scheme, please tick ‘yes’ on the application form.
 

Privacy and Safeguarding:

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service). 

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please refer to our privacy policy on our Teenage Cancer Trust website.