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Employer Relationship Manager (North-West)

A new opportunity has arisen within The Forces Employment Charity for a highly motivated Employer Relationship Manager for the North-West region to join its dedicated Employment Team embedded within the Career Transition Partnership (CTP). 

Job Role: To source and secure suitable, quality vacancies and vocational opportunities for all Service Leavers (SL) resettling through the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) – including CTP (Assist), Early Service Leavers (ESLs) and, when required, Reservists and Spouses.

The ERM will take an Apprenticeship to Executive approach to CTP employer engagement - by engaging, developing, and managing relationships with key employers & employer organisations across the relevant region.

The role reports to Employer Engagement Manager (EEM). This position is permanent Full-time, 35 hours per week, with a salary of £32,000. The successful candidate will be Home based, with local and regional travel in North-West United Kingdom.

The ERM will work effectively to a defined set of employment related targets and Performance Indicators (PIs) as defined by the EEM. The ERM is expected to comply with all CTP and Forces Employment Charity (FEC) Data Protection Procedures and relevant CTP Work Instructions.

Principal Responsibilities:

· Develop and implement an intelligence led, regional employer engagement strategy which links key regional employer job opportunities with the career requirements of all SL. These should include:

· Full-time appointments, part time appointments, work experience placements, suitable self-employment and vocational opportunities.

· Proactively market the transferable skills and experience of all SLs to potential employers, particularly potential regional key accounts.

· Work with employers across industry sector networks to determine future skill and talent pipeline requirements.

· Work with the Key Accounts staff and regional CTP staff to integrate these into the CTP Transition, Training and Employment Support strategy.

· Manage the relationship with key regional CTP stakeholders.

· Work closely, co-ordinate, liaise and provide employer engagement related support (when requested and when appropriate) to the affiliated.

· Maintain strong links with existing regional SME employers who have traditionally supplied appropriate jobs for SL under CTP.

· Ensure all regional employer contacts are encouraged to register, enter and manage their own vacancies on the CTP website.

· Maintain accuracy and integrity in all interactions with the CTP CMSR ensuring timely recording of own employer engagement activity.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Essential Competencies:

· A comprehensive understanding of recruitment and industry intelligence, including the regional job market and vocational training, job matching, and selection.

· Proven track record of initiating and managing high-level and influential external relationships.

· Ability to deliver outputs against demanding schedules and work to a set of Performance Indicators (PIs).

· Strong presentation and all-round communication and negotiation skills.

· Experience of using and exploiting advanced business management systems.

· Ability to analyse data and clearly present findings.

Desirable Competencies:

· Certificate in Recruitment Practice or equivalent

· Experience of marketing, PR and customer liaison.

· An empathy with and a good understanding of Armed Forces personnel and their employability.

Security Clearance:

Candidates will be required to undertake Ministry of Defence (MOD) security clearance check which requires applicants to have been resident in the UK for over five years.

Forces Employment Charity is an equal opportunities employer and values having a diverse workforce. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

If you meet the criteria and are passionate about applying, please submit a Covering Letter and CV. The closing date for this position is by Midnight Friday, 13 September 2024, and interviews are likely to take place the following week. 

Age UK are offering an impactful new 18 month fixed-term opportunity in our DEI Team.

Are you a diversity, equity and inclusion subject matter expert, with a track record and passion for delivering successful learning and development initiatives?

In this newly created role, you will lead on the design and delivery of diversity, equity and inclusion training, workshops and resources for Age UK, including its subsidiaries Age International and Age Co. This will include specific content on age inclusion, anti-racism and disability inclusion including neurodiversity.

You'll have strong knowledge and experience of best practice in talent management and development, excellent communication and facilitation skills, experience using classroom-based teaching and e-learning methods and strong analytical skills to measure impact and outcomes.

Please see JD for all responsibilities.

We operate a hybrid-working model, a blend of home and office working. This role will include regular days working from our London office. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.

Age UK Grade 5L

Must haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
When completing your supporting statement please demonstrate how you meet the competencies assessed at application stage (A).

Knowledge

• In-depth subject matter expertise in diversity, equity and inclusion, specifically anti-racism and disability inclusion. A, I, T, P.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant legal, data, governance and compliance obligations. A, I, T.

Experience

• Developing and embedding diversity, equity and inclusion principles and practices into an organisation and delivering measurable change. A, I.
• Identifying individual, group and organisational diversity, equity and inclusion learning and development needs and designing a learning curriculum. A, I.
• Developing and delivering diversity, equity and inclusion training, workshops and events for a range of audiences, using different delivery methods and platforms, including in-person and online teaching and e-learning. A, I, P.
• Producing diversity, equity and inclusion policies, procedures and resources. A, I,
• Working collaboratively and building networks with a diverse range of people across a complex multi-stakeholder environment. A, I.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation verbally and in writing. I, T, P.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills, with the ability to measure the impact of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and use metrics to drive decision-making. A, I.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. A, I
• Comfortable constructively challenging others to drive positive change. A, I.

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

About the role:

We understand that a spinal cord injury can be devastating, but we believe it shouldn’t prevent anyone from getting the most out of life. And we’re here to help make sure that can happen. We provide a range of services for people affected by spinal cord injury, and this provides us with a unique insight into the issues they face in their day-to-day lives.

The role of Head of Data and Systems is a new one and reflects the growth and diversification of how we reach our audience and offer them support. We want to reach everyone affected by spinal cord injury across the UK.

To do that, we are embarking on a significant change programme to become a ‘data enabled organisation’, which will ultimately involve replacing the systems we currently use.

As our Head of Data and Systems, you will design and lead this exciting phase in our development. Reporting to the Data Protection Officer and working with the Data and Systems Manager, you will work across the whole organisation.

You will take responsibility for the programme at every stage, using your technical skills equally with your ability to support and influence others to bring about organisation-wide change.

Above all, you will be passionate about being able to demonstrate the impact of what we do, and you will see for yourself how Back Up quite literally transforms lives every day.

About us:

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.

Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services to children and young people. 

At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal injuries.

In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with War Child to find their PR Manager.

The charity offers both remote and hybrid working options from their office in North London.

The PR Manager will be responsible for engaging with traditional, new, and niche media, across campaign areas including music, art, gaming and sport, and devising PR plans that support these and other fundraising and advocacy goals.

You will play a leading role in planning and executing the PR communications activities for War Child UK, as well as overseeing superb content development that supports PR activities.

You will also play an important part in executing our brand narrative around children affected by conflict and how War Child are supporting them with power and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage and lead proactive media strategies that promote War Child’s PR campaigns ensuring that these PR elements are effectively integrated into wider marketing and communications plans.

• Secure media coverage that helps mobilise the public to raise money or take action to support us. This includes developing and leading media partnerships that enhance our profile and coverage in pursuit of advocacy and fundraising goals.

• Manage the press office to ensure that journalists are engaged with promptly and professionally in a way that enhances our reputation as an effective and trusted media operation.

• Provide expert strategic advice across the organisation on the best routes and angles to secure impactful media coverage and to identify and respond to media opportunities.

• To write, edit, commission and disseminate press-releases, op-eds, statements and other content to secure coverage of War Child across print, broadcast, and online media.

• Build, lead and maintain strong relationships with journalists across a range of priority target media outlets and publications that help secure coverage for our goals - including through managing and overseeing press trips.

Person Specification:

• An experienced media professional, with a track record of developing, leading and managing creative PR campaigns.

• A demonstrable record of strategically identifying target journalists and outlets and successfully placing coverage – both mainstream and niche – that reach priority audiences.

• Experience of developing media partnerships with online outlets, magazines newspapers, broadcast media and able to navigate these relationships to ensure the best possible outcomes for War Child.

• Experienced in developing and commissioning content.

• Experienced in developing press angles and hooks that achieve cut-through in a competitive media landscape.

• Already has or would welcome quickly developing an understanding of the sensitivities involved in media work when it comes to vulnerable children and young people, and how to balance objectives with safeguarding obligations.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a high degree of emotional intelligence to deal with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.

• Excellent writer with experience writing and editing press releases, op-eds, blogs, statements and media plans.

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

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

PR Manager
Home based, remote working 
£37,000 - £40,000 pa plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week

Are you passionate about the impact of powerful media coverage? Do you understand what it takes to craft compelling messages and build strong relationships with the media and key stakeholders? Are you a creative strategist eager to elevate RNID’s PR efforts to new heights? If so, we want to hear from you.

The PR Manager role will sit within our Marketing and Communications team, and will be: 

• The primary point of contact for all PR communications, you’ll help develop and execute forward-thinking PR plans and strategies for the organisation. 

• You’ll be responsible for implementing and managing a comprehensive and proactive PR activity schedule for the charity, and craft compelling content to entice journalists and the media to support our work. As well as responding reactively to requests the charity receives.

• Championing best practices in PR, you’ll drive effective, integrated campaigns across the UK, ensuring a cohesive approach to both traditional and digital media. 

• When you join us, you’ll dive into projects such as Deaf Awareness Week, our ‘It does matter’ campaign, our campaign for access to Ear Wax removal services and major healthcare campaigns.

• You’ll drive forward our work to raise awareness of the barriers facing the 18m people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, get these issues on the national agenda and start conversations around the nation’s hearing health. No day is the same – you’ll be celebrating inclusion, working the UK’s biggest TV shows, and campaigning for equal access to healthcare 

You will have experience of driving forward and managing a PR function and possess a thorough understanding of how various PR channels function and how content is best delivered.

You will stay current with industry trends and provide insights to the wider team as needed. Your enthusiasm for engaging audiences through strategic PR efforts will drive our mission to reach and support as many people as possible. 

You will enjoy working with different teams across the organisation to promote RNID’s campaigns focusing on health, inclusion, research and regional support. You will be flexible and adaptable, work well under pressure and able to manage multiple projects at once. 

We’re the UK’s largest deaf charity making life fully inclusive for deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus. Together, we campaign for an inclusive society. We connect people to practical advice and pioneer new treatments.

We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. 

Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus. 

We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better. 

RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We’re focused on making the greatest impact possible across the whole of the UK. We champion the latest technology and the opportunities it brings. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most. 

We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.

Closing date: 17 September 2024.
Interview dates: 27 and 30 September 2024.

About the role

• Reporting to: Communications and Engagement Manager
• Contract: Full-time 
• Hours per week: 35 hours, usually between 9:30 – 5:30. One hour for lunch. 
• Annual leave: 25 days holiday, plus statutory bank holidays 

We’re looking to recruit a Senior Communications and Engagement Officer to join the friendly CharityComms team to help us plan, organise and deliver communications and engagement outputs that support the needs of members, and drive organisational development.

A core part of the job will be overseeing the CharityComms’ social media work, by managing our channels, creating content, and delivering on our social media strategy to engage people and increase our brand profile.

Other key tasks include content creation and commissioning projects for our website, and having a supporting role in other general communications, engagement and marketing activity and administration as needed. This is a great opportunity for a strategic thinker with a passion for creative, impactful communications, who is ready to demonstrate their initiative.

Location 

Remote, with the option of occasional working in our central London office, and as needed for in-person events (full travel costs will be covered for any in-person events). 

About CharityComms 

CharityComms is a thriving membership network of communications professionals working in UK charities. Our amazing community is made up of more than 750 charities, adding up to almost 12,000 people. 

We work with our members and the wider communications community to raise the standard of charity communications, to enable them to deliver their world-changing missions more effectively. From our range of services and events to our best practice guides, reports, support for professional development and web and social media content, we represent, support, inspire, connect and inform our members and the wider charity communications community. 

We are a small, friendly team of 13, working closely together to achieve big things for our members and the sector. In 2021 we won Team of the Year and have recently been shortlisted for Best Professional Body or Learned Society at the Memcom awards. 

Purpose of the role 

You will be working with the Communications and Engagement team to promote CharityComms and what we offer, through the creation and development of effective and engaging content, and community and stakeholder engagement. 

Communications and content are at the heart of this role, and we’re looking for someone with demonstratable experience in strategic, content-based projects, including commissioning and editing content from external stakeholders, social media management and content creation, and community management. 

Social media management and community engagement 

You will own the social media management of our channels, maximising their performance and supporting stakeholder engagement with our work. You will:

• Deliver and adapt a creative and engaging social content strategy with the Communications and Engagement Manager that meets our wider business aims and objectives. 
• Craft key organisational messaging into engaging social media content and posts to generate conversations. 
• Be responsible for creating, scheduling and managing social content using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and our management tool, Sprout Social. 
• Responsible for maintaining upkeep of social analytics reporting, as directed by the Communications and Engagement Manager, to ensure activity supports wider marketing, communications and engagement strategies. 
• Continuously improve our social media presence and brand profile, including recommending and piloting new approaches to content and channel development to increase community engagement and meet targets. 
• Manage and monitor forum and social media groups and act as facilitator of conversations where needed, working closely with relevant colleagues and stakeholders. 
• Grow and deliver ways to increase engagement with new and existing audiences, including regular engagement activity on member’s posts (sharing, liking) and ensuring our member network is up to date within these channels. 

Content commissioning and creation 

Working proactively and collaboratively with the Communications and Engagement Manager to deliver our content plans. You will:

• Deliver and adapt our communications and engagement strategy to meet our objectives.
• Play an active role in content creation and marketing activity – including designing, producing and editing creative content i.e. graphics, photography, videos. 
• Develop, coordinate and update long-form pieces for our website, i.e. best practice guides and templates. 
• Have remit to commission content projects – using own initiative to develop initial pitches relevant to charity communicators and oversee the commissioning process. 
• Work with external providers where necessary to develop resources and creative materials where required. 
• Stay up to date with current communications, marketing and content trends, to advise the wider CharityComms team on best practice regarding content and campaigns, including accessibility. 

Website and email comms 

Working collaboratively with teams where needed or taking key roles to:

• Edit, upload, and publish content on the CharityComms website as directed. 
• Work with the Communications and Engagement Manager to continuously deliver on website strategy activities.
• Work alongside the Communications and Engagement Manager to deliver eNews campaigns. This could include commissioning, writing, research, proof-reading, scheduling, maintaining lists and reporting on performance as needed. 
• Actively provide feedback to the Communications and Engagement Manager and Head of Membership and Insight on planned activities and make recommendations for improvements. 

Other activities 

• Ability and confidence to deputise for the Communications and Engagement Manager where necessary.
• Analyse data for reporting and make recommendations.
• Work across the organisation to support communications and marketing activity to ensure consistent messaging, tone and content. 
• Provide communications support across key organisational projects, and on any other activity, as reasonably requested, that will generate social and/or financial return on investment for CharityComms. 
• Support the admin of the comms inbox, responding appropriately to requests or flagging for colleagues.
• Keep up to date with sector news, events and activities. 
• Attend CharityComms and sector events, where appropriate, either in-person or online. 

Person specification 

Experience 

• Experience of working in a professional membership organisation - desirable.
• Experience of digital content management; especially working with a CMS - desirable.
• Experience of running social media accounts and engaging communities through them - essential. 
• A good knowledge of current communications and engagement techniques and practice - essential. 
• Experience of both writing and editing for the web - essential. 
• Experience of video and photo editing - essential. 
• Experience of commissioning content - essential. 
• Experience of social analytics reporting - essential. 

Personal attributes 

• Highly motivated and goal orientated - essential. 
• Empathy with the goals and vision of CharityComms - essential. 
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and ability to represent CharityComms externally - essential. 
• Strategically minded with a practical hands-on approach - essential. 
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills - essential. 
• Ability to work alone and with others and work under pressure - essential.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and creativity - essential. 
• A good level of IT literacy, including the use of data bases (preferably Salesforce) and AV systems - essential.
• Commitment to self-directed learning and networking across sectors and share new ways of working with colleagues - essential.
• Maintain an externally facing focus - essential. 
• Support CharityComms proactive, results orientated and collaborative culture - essential. 

Interviews 

Interviews will be held online via Zoom. Our friendly interview panel will be made up of staff members from the Comms and Engagement team. 

These are some of the types of questions we will be asking during the interview: 

• What interests you about working at CharityComms? 
• Tell us about a time when you had to prioritise multiple tasks or deadlines. 
• What is your previous experience of working remotely – particularly with communicating and making sure you are working most effectively with your teammates? 

Shortlisted candidates will be sent the list of interview questions in advance of the interview.

Diversity and Inclusion 

At CharityComms, we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, internally and in the wider charity sector, where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We value lived and learned experiences of social issues, justice and change.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and we will do our best to support you to upskill because we want to recruit, retain and develop the best talent available. 

Additional info 

All staff are currently working remotely from home, but there is the option to go into the office (located near London Bridge), to work and meet other members of the team as necessary. 

Benefits include: 

• Yearly personal development budget. 
• Generous pension contributions. 
• Opportunity to attend CharityComms events. 
• Reciprocal membership and training opportunities with many other sector organisations. 
• Flexible working is offered where possible. 

Role Overview

This role exists to launch our digital skills training provision for refugees and asylum seekers across the UK following a successful pilot project. 

We are looking for a confident, experienced self-starter to build and manage the project which will support 140 refugees over the course of the year. They will provide direct support to those accessing the programme, coordinate volunteer digital mentors and create, collate and distribute resources to project participants. 

The central goals of the project are to upskill refugees referred to Screen Share in basic digital skills and intermediate digital skills required for employment (email, word processing, spreadsheets, video conferencing, file management), to prepare refugees with little to no digital skills to participate in our intermediate digital skills programme, and to develop a volunteer infrastructure to facilitate ongoing provision of 1:1 and remote digital skills training. 

The post holder will hold overall responsibility for the project, including managing the budget, measuring impact, reporting on the project outcomes and representing the project externally. 

Experience with digital skills programmes is an essential prerequisite for this role. Work with refugees and asylum seekers or vulnerable adults is desirable.

If this sounds like you, please study the provisional job description below and apply through Charity Jobs.

Job Description

Outcome 1: Plan and deliver Screen Share’s Digital Skills project 

• Think critically and collaboratively about the different ways to run digital skills programmes for different skill levels, particularly for refugees and asylum seekers.

• Coordinate cohorts and oversee the delivery of 1:1 digital skills training via volunteer digital mentors, both in-person and online. 

• Deliver bespoke digital skills training sessions for groups of refugees and asylum seekers.

• Onboard service users, match them with digital mentors and explain the different digital skills and other Screen Share opportunities available to them.

• Deliver the key goals of the project within the 12 month period and report internally on the progress of the project on a monthly basis.

• Manage the project’s budget and support with identifying future funding sources for the project beyond the initial period.

• Proactively apply Screen Share’s safeguarding policy and identify, manage and collaborate on safeguarding issues as and when they arise.

Outcome 2: Recruit, manage and support digital skills volunteers 

• Design and deliver a volunteer recruitment strategy for digital mentors. 

• Respond promptly to volunteer inquiries and assist their delivery with advice and guidance.

• Deliver volunteer training to ensure volunteers are sufficiently supported to deliver digital skills sessions in line with our Digital Skills curriculum. 

• Support the upskilling of graduates of the cohorts who want to join as volunteers.

Outcome 3: Measure the project’s impact and iterate the Digital Skills programme in response to service user and volunteer feedback 

• Maintain a learning log and present key learning from the project on a quarterly basis. 

• Offer ideas and contributions towards our monitoring outcomes and the way we communicate the impact of the programme. 

• Manage the feedback process using surveys and 1:1 interviews. 

• Implement suggested changes where appropriate.

• Co-create sensitive and ethical case studies with service users and Screen Share’s communications team which communicate the impact of the project.

• Work with the Director to produce reports on the progress of the project for the project’s funder.

Outcome 4: Manage associated project data with appropriate care 

• Manage the data arising from the project in line with GDPR regulations and Screen Share’s privacy policy.

• Take responsibility for the institutional memory of the project by integrating the project’s data (such as cohorts, feedback and project learning) into Screen Share’s existing data management system. 

Outcome 5: Develop Screen Share’s digital skills curriculum, processes and resources 

• Critically analyse our existing provision and curriculum with the help of Screen Share’s Advisory Board. 

• Develop the curriculum to cover a broader range of digital skills levels. 

• Support learners to access and thrive on the Learn My Way platform. 

• Create a user-friendly digital guide which cover all the processes and learning which constitute the Digital Skills programme. 

Outcome 6: Support with Screen Share’s Digital Access project 

• Provide ad-hoc operational support for Screen Share’s flagship Digital Access project.

To Apply: 

Those with experience of seeking sanctuary are particularly encouraged to apply. 

To apply, please upload your CV and a cover letter to the listing on the Charity Jobs website. Your cover letter should include your motivation for applying, your experience in digital skills and approach to programme/project management. Please do not apply via email - we will only consider job applications submitted through the Charity Jobs portal. 

If you have any questions about the role, please drop us an email. We will reply on September 1st.

Are you experienced with Major Donor or Mid-level fundraising? Are you looking for a part-time role where you can make a real impact? Charity People are delighted to be partnering with The Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF) to find a new Part-time Philanthropy Manager

Philanthropy Manager
28 hours/4 days a week
£42,000 - £45,000 pro rata
Hybrid 2 days a week in the office in Wimbledon

About the charity

The Royal Medical Benevolent Fund provides vital financial help, mental health support, and practical advice to doctors and medical students facing unexpected hardships such as illness, injury, and bereavement. Their work makes a significant difference in the lives of those who turn to them for support, making it possible for them to navigate through challenging times and continue their essential work in the medical field.

About the role

As Philanthropy Manager, you will play a key role in developing the mid-level and High Net Worth Individuals programmes while focusing on growing income from the existing donor database. You will also have the opportunity to identify, attract, and cultivate new donors using your experience and expertise in philanthropy management. You will collaborate with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to implement donor segmentation, build supporter stewardship, and appeal strategies for mid-level and high-value individuals. You will assist in the creation and implementation of a legacy and in-memory strategy.

About you

The RMBF is a small charity with a lovely team feeling. You will be a team player. You will have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. You will create compelling funding proposals, deliver verbal presentations, and make face-to-face asks as part of donor solicitation.

You will be able to build and maintain strong donor relationships. You will have a proven track record of delivering income against targets and working collaboratively as part of a team. Strategic thinking and the ability to develop effective fundraising strategies. This includes analyzing data, prioritizing efforts, and adapting approaches based on feedback and results.

How to apply

If you are excited by this role then please send your updated CV to Katharine at Charity People for more information or contact Katharine for an informal confidential chat about the role and to hear more about the next steps. The closing date for this role is 19th September at midday.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Can you inspire and be inspired? Can you motivate others to deliver great customer service? Are you looking for a chance to shine? We have fantastic opportunities for progression and development and the Freedom to nurture ideas and flair within a Framework of support to develop you whilst you develop and lead a team of up to 25 stores in the Newcastle and surrounding area to success.

At Barnardo's we believe in children the funds we raise in store support the most vulnerable children and Young People in the UK and now's your chance to play your part in this vital work. As well as maximising sales and profit in your area, you will take full ownership of the day to day management of your stores, you'll maximise their income and lead and inspire your team of managers.

You will have a sound retail management experience, which will ideally be from a multi-site environment; you will have shown in your experience an ability to achieve budget, revenue, cost and profit targets as well as KPI's. You will be an outstanding leader who can bring team building and organisational strengths to your team alongside ensuring that the very highest standards of presentation and customer services are upheld throughout your area – your aim will be to make your store's the best in town, for customers to visit and for your colleagues to work in.

If you are interested in applying for these roles, you must live within the area East Coast from Darlington to Berwick and must hold a full time driving licence for a minimum of 2 years.

Please note salary offered will be non negotiable.

In return you will work for one of the UK's largest charity retailers with benefits, including full training and development package, promotion prospects, pension and benefits.

Generating the money we need to make children's lives better is a truly fulfilling role so if you'd like to use your talent to make a positive difference then we would love to hear from you!

The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience. It is a requirement of this role to hold full time driving licence for a minimum of 2 years.

*As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application.

Location: Hybrid (Monday & Wednesday office days in Aust).  Happy to discuss other working options. 

Start date: ASAP 
 
Context and background: 
 
There are 1.5 million children and young people with a disability (CYPD) in the UK.  Over 3/4 cannot access regular leisure facilities which massively impacts their health and well-being. Furthermore, the impact of living with a disability can have a significant impact on the wider family, with over 72% of parents reporting mental health challenges and over two thirds saying they feel isolated some or all of the time.  
 
Gympanzees’ mission is simple. We want all children and young people living with any disability to have access to high-quality, fully inclusive leisure facilities so that they can enjoy fun, fitness, and friendships and support their families out of isolation.  
 
Sounds simple, but it’s a huge task.  There is nowhere in the UK like this. Anywhere. At all.  But we’re changing that, and we want you to join us! 
 
Since 2018 we’ve been hosting Pop Up’s during easter and summer months, across Bristol, in various special schools which has seen us welcome over 23,500 visitors.  Each one has helped hone and improve our delivery model, and longer-term plans.  These Pop Ups have seen some incredible firsts, including: 

• A 6-year-old taking their first steps 

• A 12-year-old sleeping through the night for the first time 

• A 3-year-old having his first laugh 

• An 18-year-old standing independently for the first time 

Families have travelled from all over the country to enjoy the Pop Ups, some covering 6-hour journeys just for their afternoon of fun! 

During COVID we quickly adapted our offer to include a Lending Library which continues to this day, offering nearly 300 items of specialist equipment, free of charge. 

In 2023 we purchased a new site to develop into a permanent home which will open in summer 2026.  Redevelopment is underway, and so too is an £8 million campaign to support this extraordinary project. 

This will be a game changer for the children and families we support.  Truly transformational and life-changing. Want to be part of it? 

Where you’d fit in 

Gympanzees is a growing team which currently consists of 16 people.  The fundraising team consists of 6 people.  This role is a crucial member of the fundraising team and will be delivering on a vital income stream that is both financially and strategically significant for the capital project.  Overseeing a total income budget in the region of £1.4m across Corporate, Events and Groups fundraising, this role will lead and deliver on the strategy to identify, engage and steward key supporters from across these income streams, with a heavy focus on our corporate partnerships. 

Job description 

As the Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing vital income from across the corporate partnerships funding stream, whilst leading a small team to maximise their own fundraising efforts from across small events and group fundraising.  
 
This position is ideal for someone with proven experience delivering the above and especially those with capital campaign experience, but this is not a pre-requisite.  The main focus is on developing new business through corporate relationships. 
 
You'll be tasked with distilling complex information into compelling narratives that effectively convey our mission and objectives while aligning with a corporate partners CSR and ESG strategy.  Energy, confidence and excellent communication skills are essential.  
 
To do this you will need to use your experiences of identifying, developing and winning new corporate support utilising and developing our Corporate Champion scheme, Charity of The Year as well as commercial & strategic opportunities. 

Your approach will be highly organised and methodical to ensure effective and efficient processes lead to meaningful corporate partnerships.   
 
At Gympanzees, we offer a working environment that enables everyone to perform at their best with flexible hours and remote working options to suit your home life. The role is hybrid with time split between our office at Aust and home working. We are open to discussing working patterns that work best for you whilst keen for you to be an active team member. 

Main Responsibilities - include but are not limited to. 

• Utilising your expertise and corporate partnerships knowledge to identify, develop, engage and win corporate partnerships to help deliver Gympanzees mission.

• To be accountable for meeting and exceeding annual income targets and key performance indicators. 

• To monitor and evaluate income against budget, taking corrective action as required.

• To develop a fully researched and engaged prospect pipeline of five, six and seven figure prospects for short, medium and long term opportunities. 

• To help maintain a comprehensive Charity of the Year Calendar. 

• To play a key role in maximising income for Gympanzees from existing commercial partnerships and relationships, with high quality proactive support and development.

• To work collaboratively across Gympanzees to maximise the potential value of corporate support, such as assisting Gift in Kind and budget alleviating opportunities relating to the redevelopment of the permanent site. 

• Line management and support of one corporate & events fundraising officer who stewards our corporate partners and oversee a small events calendar.

• Line management and support of one fundraising administrator who provides admin support across fundraising, Just Giving reporting, direct comms with groups and individual supporters, whilst also delivering discrete projects such as pieces of research.  

• Ensure that our database and supporter information systems are updated on a regular basis in line with Data Protection legislation and Gympanzees policy and procedures to ensure all records are up-to-date and accurate. 

Please demonstrate to us you are, or have: 

1. Experience of researching and engaging with key decision makers within a corporate environment including but not limited to C-suit and CSR/ESG leads. 

1. Experience of working with and through senior volunteers and committee members. 

1. Experience of success in delivering five, six and seven figure relationships. 

1. Experience of account management or partnership management within charity or private sector. 

1. Ability to work under pressure and manage a varied and competing workload using initiative and creativity to problem solve and deliver success.

1. Excellent written and verbal communications skills to analyse, interpret and present complex information in a clear and persuasive way for a wide range of audiences (including senior) to inspire support. 

1. Proficiency in using Windows based software packages, MS Teams, and CRM databases. 

1. An independent, outgoing, and confident individual, who is results orientated, working on their own initiative, whilst also being a compassionate and supportive line manager who can create the environment for their team to thrive and deliver.

1. Proven ability in accurate financial record keeping and assimilating and presenting data in a clear and accessible format. 

1. Strong business acumen and understanding of how different sectors and organisation might want to engage with a charity. 

We also expect everyone who works for Gympanzees to exhibit a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion of all people from all backgrounds and share our passion for Gympanzees' mission to build the first leisure centre of its kind in the UK.

What’s in it for you 
 
At Gympanzees we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Our mission is to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our community and its employees. We are a hugely passionate and driven team; our jobs are more than work. As a small team, every opinion is valued, and we encourage risk and learning to make us as good as we can be.  
 
We offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing 1 day each year you are part of the team, up to 30 days. In addition, everyone is given their birthday off. 

We also offer a healthcare plan that you can use to reclaim cash against Dental appointments and treatment, Opticians, Therapy and Specialist Consultations. 
Employee Assistance Programme. 
Training opportunities. 
NEST pension. 
 
Gympanzees is committed to promoting diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups (e.g., Disabled people, people from ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ people). As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to all applicants who meet our essential criteria. 
 
To apply, please send a short covering letter explaining why you should be considered for the role, linking your experience to those listed above. We are also happy to accept your cover letter in video format. 
 
If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview. If successful, you will be asked to provide the names of two referees who have known you for at least two years preferably in a professional context. This can include employers, colleagues, teachers, tutors, support workers, community leaders, a child’s teacher, or a member of a hobby or exercise group you belong to.   
 
Our commitment to safeguarding 
 
At Gympanzees, we take very seriously our responsibilities for the safety and welfare of the people who use our services, our volunteers, staff, and the organisation as a whole. 
 
All applicants successful at the interview will be asked to disclose unspent convictions under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013). 
 
If you would like this document in any other format or if you are experiencing difficulties applying, please get in touch by email, phone or in writing. 
 

Address: Gympanzees, Brightside Park, Aust, BS35 4BL 

About the role:
Bankside Open Spaces Trust is looking to recruit a dynamic and organised Centre Manager with a passion for community and young people to lead and manage our operations, drive engagement, and foster a sense of belonging within the community. This is an exciting and varied role working with an award winning environmental and community charity in Central London.

Role Overview: 

This role is based at our Living Space Community Centre in Waterloo, SE1, which is a vibrant and inclusive centre dedicated to promoting free to access youth activities, it has 2 halls for hire and 5 small non-profit business offices upstairs. The Community Centre Manager will proactively take the lead working with staff, stakeholders, partners, hirers and the local community raising awareness of BOST’s work, animating the centre, ensuring its sustainability.
You will be responsible for various aspects of facilities management, health and safety, planning and delivering projects within the centre, managing a small team, financial management and planning.

Excellent communication skills are required in both written and verbal communication with a friendly and welcoming manner. You will need to be flexible in your working approach, working both independently and as part of a team to deliver the aims of the charity. This will include working evenings and occasional weekends.

About Bankside Open Spaces Trust:

Bankside Open Spaces Trust is an environmental and volunteering charity. We were launched in 2000 by a group of local people with an aim to improve the SE1 area, making it a greener, more beautiful place to live and work.

We manage and maintain open spaces, welcome volunteers from both the community and the corporate sector, run regular gardening groups, support park steering groups, organise and take part in public events and educational projects, and offer advice to others. We collaborate closely with local residents and businesses to champion green spaces.

Thousands of people enjoy our open spaces every day. Each of our sites is unique, with its own atmosphere, identity and sense of place. Our spaces include Red Cross Garden, Marlborough Sports Garden, Waterloo Millennium Green and Tate Community Garden. Our spaces have won more than 32 awards, including the UNESCO Man and Biosphere award, London in Bloom Champion of Champions and the MPGA London Spade for our community gardening partnerships.

None of our work would be possible without our incredible staff, volunteers and trustees. We are partnered with numerous community organisations, housing associations, educational and health organisations, landowners and funders who have worked with us over the years and their continued support is what makes Bankside Open Spaces Trust what it is today.

Apply via our application form. CV's will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application to join our friendly team.

Do you have experience with philanthropy fundraising? Are you looking for a Philanthropy Manager role where you can make a real difference in the lives of seriously ill children?

Job title: Philanthropy Manager
Salary: £38,000 - £40,407
Reports to: Senior Philanthropy Manager
Hours: Full-time, open to compressed hours
Location: Central London/Hybrid. 2 days a week in the office.

This role is perfect for someone eager to advance their career in philanthropy and contribute to a high-value programme securing gifts from high-net-worth individuals and charitable foundations.

About the charity

Every day, over 600 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Their lives hang in the balance as patients, families, and staff battle the most complex illnesses. This extraordinary hospital relies on charitable support to give these children the best chance to fulfil their potential. The charity funds groundbreaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities.

About the role

As Philanthropy Manager, you will be a key player in securing philanthropic gifts for paediatric medical research as the charity makes it largest ever investment into child health research, as well as other areas of the Charity's work.

We're looking for an experienced and creative relationship manager with excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail. You are a proactive individual, with experience in shaping fundraising initiatives or similar projects effectively in partnership with key stakeholders. You are a positive team player with a professional, solution focused approach.

About you

You will have proven experience of philanthropy fundraising or an equivalent field with a track record of initiating new high-value relationships and managing long-term donor/client relationships.
You will have strong verbal, interpersonal and written skills with great attention to detail, and an ability to digest complex programmes of research, flexing your style according to the audience.

You will be able to understand philanthropy within the healthcare and/or a medical research setting.

If this role inspires you to make that next move in your career, please get in touch with Katharine at Charity People to find out more about how you can apply. As this role has been advertised before we are interviewing on a rolling basis.

At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

We’re looking for someone who wants to make a real and lasting difference to people’s lives. With experience in bookkeeping and financial administration, you will love numbers (and spreadsheets), have great attention to detail and be an excellent communicator.  Working closely with the Director, you will be responsible for the administration of the Charity’s finances, leading on tasks including:

• Weekly - invoice processing, payments, petty cash, bank deposits and reconciliation etc 

• Monthly - compiling monthly payroll, creating management accounts/financial reports, supporting Project Managers with financial analysis, and reporting to Director/Trustees

• Annual – preparing budgets, submitting financial returns, reporting at the Annual General Meeting, and working with the accountancy firm to complete the financial audit.

• Ad hoc –financial support for Farm Events, developing budgets and other enquiries.

​As a member of the Farm’s Operational Management team, you will support the organisation with financial insights and guidance to help us develop the charity, remain sustainable and achieve our mission.  

Hours of work: 21-28 hours per week largely undertaken between 9 - 5pm, Monday to Friday 
Place of work: This role is based at St Werburghs City Farm in Bristol, however, hybrid working can be discussed.
Annual leave: 25 days holiday per year, plus public holidays, pro rata   
Probationary period: The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of 3 months.   
References: All appointments will be confirmed only upon receipt of satisfactory references.  
Application Deadline: 9am Friday 20th September

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact us. 

This role is open to job share applications, e.g. we are open to splitting the bookkeeping and management functions if we can identify the right candidates. Please contact us for an informal discussion if this is of interest.

Operations Manager

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness? Do you excel in managing operations, coordinating large teams, and ensuring smooth service delivery across multiple sites? Are you driven to work for a charity committed to providing essential support and shelter to the most vulnerable?

We're looking for an experienced and dedicated Operations Manager to lead the operational aspects within a homelessness charity in Milton Keynes. You will play a crucial role in overseeing the charity’s permanent sites and seasonal winter night shelters, ensuring that all services are delivered effectively and compassionately.

Position: Operations Manager
Salary: £35,000 per annum pro rata
Location: Milton Keynes, with a blend of on-site, home, and Winter Night Shelter venues
Vacancy Type: Permanent, subject to a successful 6-month probationary period
Working Hours Per Week: 30 hours, including occasional unsociable hours on evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. The role also includes an on-call requirement during the Winter Night Shelter service season.

Closing Date: Friday 6th September 2024

1st Interviews: Thursday 12th September 2024

The Role:

As Operations Manager, you will be at the heart of the charity’s mission, ensuring the smooth operation of all services across various locations. Your key responsibilities will include managing a team of operations staff, recruiting, training, and retaining over 400 volunteers, and ensuring all sites meet health and safety standards. You will also oversee the seasonal Winter Night Shelters, ensuring that all necessary resources are in place for their successful operation.

About You:

You will need to be a resourceful and solutions-focused leader with strong operational management experience, especially within a charitable or similar environment. Your excellent communication skills will enable you to build strong relationships with both internal teams and external partners.

We are looking for someone with experience of:

• Line management and managing large volunteer teams.
• Overseeing operations within a complex environment.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, including building and environmental health.
• Managing budgets and external contracts, including IT and mobile services.
• Project management skills with the ability to drive things into being across multiple disciplines

You will also need to have a driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes, or the ability to travel as needed throughout the service area at all times.

In Return:

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a team that values collaboration, compassion, and dedication. You will be rewarded with a variety of benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement (25 days plus bank holidays, pro rata).
• Access to the Nest workplace pension scheme.
• Flexibility with blended working options across different sites, venues, and home.
• Opportunities to make a significant impact in the community and in the lives of vulnerable individuals.

Join the team and contribute to creating a safe and supportive environment for those in need. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to lead with purpose and passion.

Other roles you may have experience in could include: Head of Operations, Charity Operations Manager, Volunteer Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Homelessness Support Manager, etc.

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