Communications And Engagement Manager Jobs in Farringdon, Greater London

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Do you have a passion for project management at a landscape scale and for making a difference for people, nature and fighting climate change? If yes - this could be the role for you!

THE ROLE
•    This is an exciting role co-ordinating project planning and project management of the Woodland Trust’s contribution to the Northern Forest, a landscape scale partnership stretching from Liverpool to Hull, and one of the Woodland Trust’s key focus areas, called Treescapes, in the UK.
•    You will help build detailed project proposals and facilitate funding bids to support Woodland Trust delivery of the Northern Forest.
•    Act as WT account manager with Defra for the Northern Forest Nature for Climate Fund woodland creation programme and other relevant funded programmes, overseeing and preparing associated reporting to funders, and associated project management processes.
•    Responsible for coordinating project management of the WT Northern Forest Treescape plan.
•    Deliver pro-active and positive internal and external stakeholder engagement and communication, building and maintaining effective relationships. 
•    Ensuring that organisational goals, in particular those of WT’s 2030 Strategy are maximised through the Northern Forest in the context of complex and wide-ranging external partnership arrangements. 
•    Travel to and from the Northern Forest will be required.
•    This is a Hybrid working role, where you’ll work part of your time at home and part of the time travelling in the North of England as required. You may occasionally visit our Head Office based in Grantham, Lincolnshire.

You can find out more about the Northern Forest at: The Northern Forest: Planting 50 Million Trees | The Woodland Trust

THE CANDIDATE
•    You will have experience in all stages of project co-ordination and project management, taking complex cross functional projects from inception to implementation, review and evaluation, together with experience of project management frameworks, for example Prince 2
•    You’ll have experience developing and shaping complex, oven ready project proposals and related funding bids, and managing and overseeing grant programmes, particularly within the land management / conservation sector
•    You would have worked at landscape scale working for nature recovery, climate resilience and people
•    Experience of building partnerships internally and externally, you’ll be a strong communicator with the ability to influence various stakeholders as well as motivate, inspire and shape strategy. 
•    You’ll be a confident leader and communicator, being able to listen, interpret, challenge and influence varied stakeholders by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience. 
•    You’ll be self-motivated, well organised and able to manage time effectively, prioritising and being flexible in your approach to meet deadlines and keep projects to budget.
•    Desirably you will have experience and knowledge of wooded habitat creation, woodland management and the environmental land management sector more widely

Our Organisational Nature enables us to better understand what it means to be part of the Woodland Trust, empowering us to make an impact, every day. We want you to be able to role model our values; ‘Grow Together’, ‘Focus’, ‘Explore’ and ‘Make it Count’ to ensure each of us plays our part in helping to protect, restore and create our woods and trees.

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our employees, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•    Enhanced Employer Pension
•    Life Assurance
•    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
•    Generous Annual Leave
•    Enhanced Parental Pay
•    Employee Assistance Programme

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Woodland Trust embraces diversity and inclusion. We want our team to reflect the UK's diverse community. We support people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are under-represented.

Application Advice: Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. Your enthusiasm for the environment and our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count—are what matter most. We also keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows your experience and passion for the role.

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make a positive impact on our planet.

Interviews will be held via Teams on Tuesday 26th November 2024.

We have been lucky enough to secure funding from the National Lottery Communities Fund and Swire Charitable Trust to deliver of a three year Wilder Watford programme of community organising and support with the aim to create more space for nature in Watford.

About the role

The Wilder Communities Officer will inspire and support community-led action for wildlife in Watford, and empower local people to create more wildlife rich spaces on their doorstep.  Working with colleagues across the Trust, the Officer will help to build a wilder future through local community action for nature.

For a further details and our person specification please see our recuitment pack.

How do we support you?

We offer an excellent benefits package, ranging from office perks, generous leave entitlements and financial benefits. You can find out more on our website. 

About the Trust

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local nature conservation charity.

We believe that wildlife should have space to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that everyone benefits from having access to nature.

Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to making a difference.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the recruitment early. Closing date 18th November 2024 at 9am.

Could you contribute to our mission of promoting responsible business practices through effective digital communications?We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Digital Marketing Manager with a specialised focus on website and social media management to join our marketing team.

This role will oversee the daily operations of our website, ensuring delivery of an optimal user experience, meeting performance objectives, and driving engagement and conversions.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive website and social media strategy that aligns with our digital marketing goals and enhances our online presence. 

This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in website management, SEO, and web analytics to make a significant impact on our digital growth and success. You will also support our social media teams in planning and support.

The successful candidate will be a WordPress CMS expert with a strong grasp of UX and a proven track record in website management and digital marketing for large organisations. You should have experience in web analytics and reporting, as well as strong project management skills to lead cross-functional teams.

You’ll also bring professional experience in delivering social media strategies, with the ability to create compelling, engaging content. A solid understanding of social media tools and platforms, including Canva, is essential. Experience in managing paid social media campaigns is a must, along with proficiency in content management systems for updating web content.

Knowledge Required:

• Strong understanding of WordPress CMS, website management, SEO, web analytics, and digital marketing principles.
• Knowledge of Website security, HTML, CSS, and basic web development practices.
• Expertise with web analytics and social media measurement tools (e.g., Google Analytics, GA4) and SEO tools (e.g., SEMrush, Moz).
• Understanding of UX/UI principles and best practices.
• Experienced at planning, writing, and managing organic and paid social media campaigns (e.g. LinkedIn, meta, X, Google ads)
• Experience with digital marketing platforms, tools, and technologies.

Application Deadline: 7 November at midnight

Note: This position is a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.

Business in the Community are actively looking to recruit a diversity of talent. We embrace, respect and value the difference in our employees and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment that consists of fairness, dignity, and caring for everyone, and one that enables every employee to flourish and realise their potential. 

The Young Ealing Foundation’s vision is to ensure all young people in Ealing can access the opportunities and support they need to grow up and lead happy and safe lives, fulfil their potential and become a valued and listened to part of the local community. We work towards this by working with and in the community to empower small, local charities to thrive and flourish in order to enable sustainable, high quality service provision for children and young people and promote great youth work in all its forms.

As a small, place-based charity, we often find ourselves responding in dynamic ways to local need, whether of the children and young people in Ealing, or the grassroots charities who form our membership. This role would suit someone who gets excited about approaching opportunities in innovative ways and moving quickly to enact these. 

Our Ealing Young Champions programme has been developed over the last four years, and we have secured multi-year funding to run projects designed to engage and empower local young people to advocate for practical solutions to address the issues that they and their peers face. Whilst a core group has been established over time, the way the project is run will be set by the successful applicant according to their own experience of working with young people.

We are also about to begin an exciting new project, taking over a local Library and developing it as a hub for services for children, young people and families in Greenford, alongside a core library offer for the local community. The appointed person will be instrumental in engaging with local young people to ensure they have a say in how the building and services within it are developed.

Main Purpose of the role:

1. Manage the planning, recruitment and delivery of our Ealing Young Champions Youth Voice project

2. Advocate for and embed youth voice into the work of partners, stakeholders and members and identify new opportunities to develop youth voice and co-production programmes

3. Work with colleagues to set a strategy for embedding co-production in YEF’s organisational practice

4. To provide project management and support on youth engagement with the Greenford Library project

Please see attached role description and person specification for a more detailed breakdown of the role and skills needed to do it.

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a talent for driving results through collaboration?

Join a leading professional body as a Project Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract, leading a high-impact review of an essential examination framework. You'll work with senior stakeholders and specialists from diverse fields to ensure this review meets its ambitious goals, ensuring the exam continues to meet vital training requirements.

Benefits - Project Manager:

• Salary: £34,416 per annum
• Location: Central London
• Working arrangements: Hybrid - 1 day per week office based, pro-rated across 4 weeks
• Travel: Occasional travel required for in-person meetings across the UK
• Employment type: 12-month fixed term contract
• Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
• Proposed start date: ASAP, pre-new year if possible

About the organisation - Project Manager:

This leading professional body is embarking on a significant professional review project, ensuring alignment of key examination standards with training requirements. By joining this team, you'll play a key role in advancing the organisation's mission to uphold excellence, integrity, and collaboration across the profession.

About the role - Project Manager:

As the Project Manager, you'll coordinate a structured review, ensuring clear project scope, timelines, and deliverables. Working closely with the Director of Exams, you will manage various workstreams with a team of 15-20 contributors, including clinical and training leads. Your expertise will help to drive the project forward, tracking key milestones, budget adherence, and quality standards throughout.

Key responsibilities - Project Manager:

• Implement established project plans, ensuring timely progress across all phases.
• Facilitate engagement with senior stakeholders, external consultants, and working groups of 5-10 people.
• Maintain project documents, budgets, risk registers, and Gantt charts for seamless project execution.
• Act as the main point of contact, ensuring clear and consistent updates for all contributors and stakeholders.
• Track project performance, provide regular updates, and proactively address any challenges to stay within scope.

Skills / Experience required - Project Manager:

• Demonstrated experience in project management, ideally within education, awarding, professional or healthcare sectors
• Skilled in using project planning software, with a solid grasp of risk management and budget tracking
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and summarise complex information
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently
• Knowledge of postgraduate education, particularly within medical or healthcare fields, is advantageous

To apply:

• CV only, no covering letter required.

Interview process:

• The interview process will be a single stage, likely including a presentation outlining your approach to managing the review.

Deadline for applications:

• We encourage early applications to support the project's timeline, aiming for a start date before Christmas.
• Interviews will commence as soon as suitable candidates are identified.

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

We are currently looking for a Bid Manager (Corporate, Trusts and Foundations) to join us at The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation. 

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (the Award) is a Non-Formal Education and Learning framework encouraging young people to find their purpose, place and passion in the world.

In more than 120 countries and territories, our globally recognised accreditation is available to all 14 to 24-year-olds, of all backgrounds, locations, cultures and abilities.

Through the programme, each young person becomes part of something special while developing their own interests, universal skills and life aspirations.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation is the international charity that drives and encourages the Award’s growth, access and impact across the globe. Working in partnership with organisations and governing bodies, we oversee the licensing of Award operators – including schools, youth groups, employers and custodial institutions. 

The Foundation relies on a combination of operational and voluntary income to fund its work, and we are looking to grow the contribution of Corporate and institutional funders to the current income mix, alongside a strong philanthropic base.

We are therefore seeking an experienced and dynamic Bid Manager (Corporate, Trusts and Foundations) to join our Development team and play a pivotal role in securing funding through successful corporate, trust, and foundation applications. The Bid Manager (Corporate, Trusts and Foundations) will be responsible for researching, writing, and submitting high-quality, compelling funding proposals that bring to life the critical role the Foundation plays in ensuring that all young people have access to the Award, wherever they are or whatever their circumstances.

Purpose of the job

 The Evaluation & Learning Manager will work closely with the Assistant Director of Research & Impact and internal/external colleagues. You will help the organisation make good decisions and influence others – informed by the best available evidence, analysis of the charity’s impact, learning from organisations, youth practitioners and young people.

 You will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of a portfolio of evaluation and learning projects. This will involve conducting research in-house, as well as managing external research partners. You can also expect to have line management responsibility for a direct report and should work closely with other members of the Impact Function to improve our ways of working and meet the organisation’s system change ambitions.

 The Impact Function will not evaluate programmes in isolation but rather help to build a cumulative knowledge base that proves and improves the impact of UK Youth’s activities and youth work more generally. Learning and knowledge management is a major component of this role and you will ensure that insights are easily understood and applied to have real world impact.

Experience we're after

• Significant experience of using quantitative and/or qualitative and/or mixed research methods to conduct evaluations of interventions in community settings

• Significant experience of managing projects and coordinating effectively with internal and external stakeholders

• Experience of working with large datasets and conducting descriptive and inferential data analysis

• Experience of using qualitative research methods with young people

• Experience of working with external research and/or evaluation partners

• Experience of supporting others to use data and evidence to inform their decision making through creative and persuasive comms, engagement and dissemination.

  Who we are

  UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

  UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

  Why work at UK Youth? 

  UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that theyouth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes. UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to massinequality of access to youth services for young people.

  What we can offer you

  We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:

  • Flexible/Agile Working

  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

  • Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

  • Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

  • Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

  • Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

  • Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

  • 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

  • IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

  • CycleScheme and TechScheme

  How to apply

  If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.

  Closing date: Friday 1st November 2024 at 11:59pm (Midnight)

  Interview date(s) proposed: W/c 11th November 2024

  **Please note that this opportunity is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract and not a permanent role at present.

About the Role:

As Head of Digital Mobilisation and Engagement, you'll lead a dedicated team of digital experts to implement the charity's innovative strategy and oversee the digital mobilisation programme. Your expertise in social media, email, website, content, paid media, and digital tactics will be instrumental in achieving their goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the charity's digital engagement and mobilisation efforts.
• Implement the Digital Engagement and Mobilisation Strategy.
• Oversee digital channels, including the website, social media, and email communications.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and deliver a supporter mobilisation programme.
• Work closely with Fundraising teams to support income growth through digital channels.
• Oversee the Digital Engagement and Mobilisation Team.
• Collaborate across the Fundraising and Communications leadership team.
• Oversee production of high-quality digital content.
• Deliver significant growth in engagement with new audiences.
• Use digital to help deliver key strategic priorities.
• Manage budgets and ensure strong financial reporting.
• Report and action insights to improve programme performance.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
• Enhance personal capability through continuous development.
• Ensure data security and confidentiality.

About You:

• Substantial experience leading and managing digital teams.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering effective digital strategies.
• Deep knowledge of digital engagement, campaigning, and fundraising.
• Strong expertise in digital platforms and technologies.
• Excellent data literacy and analytical skills.
• Experience in agile management processes.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial planning.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative approach.
• Passion for making a positive impact.

What’s On Offer:

• An initial 3-6-month contract, 4 days per week.
• A flexible working set up/ some travel to the charity's office in London. 
• A day rate of up to £231.15 PAYE per day (£205.57 daily rate + £25.58 daily holiday pay)

Note: Whilst we do our best to get back to every application, due to the volume of interest this is not always possible.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Position: Chief Operating Officer
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time) 
Contract: Permanent 
Location: London with hybrid working – flexible and home working policy   

We are seeking an operational and people focussed Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our Executive Team. You will drive development of all financial and operational management, processes and reporting, overseeing the organisation’s day-to-day operations including the leadership of Finance, People, Governance, Fundraising, Marketing and Communications and Digital. 

The successful candidate will have held broad finance and operations positions, with a track record of interacting at Board level and presenting clear financial and management information. Whilst you don’t have to be financially qualified, we do need someone with strong financial acumen and demonstrable ability to monitor, interpret and communicate financial information effectively. You will have experience in implementing new and/or successful improvements to existing systems and processes, with a track record of driving organisational change. The post holder will have a good understanding of regulation and best practice alongside the ability to develop efficient processes and controls in line with our governance framework. Ensuring that people are at the centre of the Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) you will play a key role within the Executive team supporting the charity to achieve sustainable growth and delivery of efficient and effective services ensuring plans are developed and implemented, and targets are met. 

You will have a passion for our purpose, commitment to our mission and alignment with our organisational values. Whilst being robust about process, you need to be able to flex to changing circumstances and be skilled at getting the best out of people as well as driving a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Crucially, you will be wholly committed to driving forward the core infrastructure for our work supporting nurses and midwives in leadership development to improve health and care outcomes. 

This role provides a unique opportunity to inform, lead and shape the future of our impactful charitable mission and growth. 

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills 

• Proven experience as a senior leader in ideally a non-profit or public sector organisation

• Strong and extensive operations management experience, financial leadership and programme delivery 

• Experience of working on projects to integrate systems and improve processes / ways of working would be highly desirable 

• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, organisational development and stakeholder engagement 

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff 

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of representing the charity effectively to external audience 

• Experience of working with a Charity Board of Trustees 

• Proven ability to develop a long term financial strategy and plans 

• Experience of developing and implementing processes and policies as well as setting standards and targets aligned to organisation objectives 

• A commitment to the charity's mission and values 

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with the ability to distil and communicate complex financial information in a way that is easy to understand 

• Ability to think strategically, anticipating future trends and developing plans accordingly 

• Encourage innovation and seek to understand best practice from both inside and outside the sector 

• Strong financial acumen and demonstrable ability to monitor, interpret and communicate financial information effectively is essential 

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA or an equivalent finance qualification is desirable 

First interviews: Monday 2 December – face to face at our offices in London Bridge

Second interviews: Thursday 5 December – remote

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OUR MISSION:  To prepare talented students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds for career success. 
OUR VALUES:  We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought. We demonstrate empathy and passion in everything we do. We act with integrity; communicating openly and provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.

There are talented young people from ethnic minority or low socioeconomic backgrounds with the potential to thrive in top industries. And firms are looking for them. 
We identify, inspire, and train our candidates to connect them with our sponsor firms where they can launch successful careers. 

At the start of their careers, our candidates join our professional network of alumni both tapping into and contributing to this community of knowledge, experience, and contacts. 
SEO London was launched in 2000 and has subsequently delivered two decades of transformative leadership in the UK workplace diversity and inclusion segment. Today, over 14,000 diverse students and professionals are registered with SEO London, benefiting from sponsorship and engagement opportunities with over 120 blue chip firms across financial services, corporate law, consulting, technology, engineering, and corporates. 

Overview

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO London) is looking to hire an HR and Operations Manager, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer.

Team:  Operations 
Location:  41 Great Guildford Street, London SE1 0ES

We offer flexible and hybrid working but office-based work is required from all staff on a regular basis. For this role we require the post-holder to be in the office min. 3 days per week, at least at the outset.

Reports to:  Chief Operating Officer
Line Management: Senior HR and Operations Officer 
Term:  Permanent Role 
Ideal start date:  ASAP 
Salary: £38k - £46k depending on experience

This is a full-time role but we are open to flexible arrangements.

Role Description

The HR & Operations function at SEO London has grown significantly in recent years, with a strong foundation now in place. This is an exciting opportunity for a new HR & Operations Manager to build on this progress and shape the next phase of our development. With recent growth and a focus on nurturing a positive culture, this role offers the chance to make a real impact and drive continued success within a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation.
 
The role is to oversee and continuously improve the delivery of HR Strategy and operations in line with SEO London's mission, values and strategic objectives. In addition, this role will oversee organisation-wide operations.
The post-holder will: 

• Further develop and execute a People plan that supports the achievement of the charity’s strategic objectives and an engaging and inclusive work environment
• Ensure that all policies and procedures align to SEO London’s vision and mission and the necessary regulatory and legal standards 
• Support a culture that is focused on employee engagement and continuous improvement including giving and receiving feedback 
• Support managers in attracting and retaining staff who have the necessary motivation, values, skills and tools to deliver
• Provide line managers and staff with HR advice in confidence 
• Be focussed on efficient and cost effective operational and service delivery across SEO London
• Execute ‘business as usual’ HR administration including monthly payroll and management of appraisal processes
• Lead or support strategic projects such as SEO London’s Learning and Development Plan, internal communications via SEO London’s intranet and continuous improvement of our recruitment and onboarding processes
• Line Management, currently of a full-time Senior HR and Operations Officer

Accountabilities

HR Strategy and People Plan 

• Full accountability to design and align the annual People agenda to the strategic needs of SEO London, working closely with the Chief Operating Officer 
• Compilation and use of HR data to inform planning and decision making 
  Regular review of HR policies, procedures, pay and benefits to make sure these are in line with current regulation  
• Provision of advice and support re. organisational design and development  
• Internal reporting to Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and via an organisational dashboard 

Employee Engagement and Wellbeing, and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) 

• Responsibility for developing and overseeing the engagement strategy for SEO London’s staff team 
• Planning, execution and analysis of staff surveys, communication of insights and planning and execution of follow-up actions  
• Design and delivery of culture building activities to support employee engagement and well-being e.g. team away days, oversight of staff-led wellbeing committee  
• Responsibility for designing and embedding DEI policy and initiatives in conjunction with the ELT and other senior leaders 
• Responsibility for providing employment advice and counsel and managing the risk of staff team attrition  

Learning and Development and Performance Management 

• Execution of a robust and future-focused talent development, performance management, and learning strategy that supports staff members’ ongoing learning and performance
• Identification of skills gaps and internal and/or low-cost solutions/training to meet needs
• Continuous improvement of regular performance management, talent management and succession planning and execution 

Employee Relations

• Advice and support to Senior Managers regarding employee relations issues 
• Lead responsibility for management of employee relations issues, as agreed with the Chief Operating Officer 

Recruitment and Onboarding 

• Identification of recruitment needs and plans alongside hiring managers with focus on filling skills and experience gaps where necessary, internal progression opportunities and cost-effective hiring processes 
• Design and execution of an effective and efficient candidate experience 
• Execution of competency-based assessment and selection 
• Embedding of DEI and Safeguarding measures into recruitment processes 
• Continuous improvement of onboarding plans and processes, working closely with managers to ensure high quality new starter induction 

Employee Reward 

• Responsibility for sourcing and analysing regular market data to inform renumeration 
• Responsibility for delivering a competitive and attractive salary, pension and benefits programme 
• Responsibility for managing a fair and transparent salary review process focused on providing incentives for good performance and fair pay 
• Responsibility for payroll and associated processes 

Operations 

• Responsibility for regular review of SEO London’s suppliers, working closely with the Finance team 
• Lead responsibility for some supplier relationships, including those connected to SEO London’s offices 
• Maintenance, curation and regular review of organisation-wide policy and procedures ensuring adoption across the organisation and alignment with accepted good practice and regulations 
• Accurate record keeping in line with SEO London’s data protection policies and procedures 
• Governance administration including scheduling and taking minutes at Board and sub-committee meetings and support to the Chief Operating Officer on all matters relating to SEO London’s governance 

Line Management 

• Line management as required (currently one team member), including goal setting, performance management, support with planning and execution of tasks, identification of learning and development opportunities and accountability for report’s outcomes and outputs. 

Required qualifications

• University degree (any discipline)
• HR qualification (minimum CIPD Level 5)

Skills and experience of: 

• Analysing and using data to inform planning 
• Designing and executing a people strategy 
• Project management and process improvement (start to finish) 
• Creating and curating policies 
• Creating and executing Learning & Development plans 
• Managing employee reward and benefits 
• Recruitment and onboarding including planning, assessment, selection and process management 
• Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint) including ability to create spreadsheets, run and analyse pivot tables in excel and create quality PowerPoint presentations 
• HR technology including HRMS and applicant tracking systems (Personio preferred by not essential) and payroll system/s 
• Operations and supplier management 
• Internal communications 
• Event management 

Knowledge of: 

• UK Employment Law 
• The HR life cycle 
• Wellbeing and DEI practices 
• Knowledge of Salesforce desirable but not essential 
• Understanding of coaching and mentoring practices 

Behaviours: 

• Influencing and engaging, and excellent relationship management across all levels of an organisation 
• Excellent written and verbal communication  
• Tact, diplomacy and integrity 
• Highly organised 
• A deep understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion to foster a positive organisational culture 

What we offer?

• Salary: from £38-46k, depending on experience 
• Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays 
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policy
• Flexible working - 3 days in the office 
• Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Private Health Insurance, Discount to Nuffield Gyms via Private Health Care and many more…

Closing date for applications

Timeline:  

• Closing date for applications: 18 October at 12 noon 
• Shortlisting: 18 October 
• First interviews: 21-24 October or sooner as possible 
• Second interview, with task/presentation: 25 October or sooner as possible 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible.  We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. 

Equal opportunities Statement

As part of its recruitment policy, SEO London intends to ensure that no prospective or actual employee is discriminated against based on race, sex, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, class, disability, age, other protected characteristic, religious belief or political persuasion or is disadvantaged by any condition or requirement which is not demonstrably justifiable.

Safeguarding

All posts at SEO London involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding. Successful applicants are required to complete a Disclosure Form from the Disclosure and Barring Service ("DBS") for the position. Failure to declare any convictions (that are not subject to DBS filtering) may disqualify a candidate for appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light subsequently.

Right to work

Do you have the right to work in the UK? Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot provide sponsorship or consider overseas applications.

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.

They bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And they won’t stop until we are all equal.

This role will be a key member of the major partnerships team, as it will lead on the delivery and development of the AstraZeneca partnership. Together, Plan Intl UK and AstraZeneca deliver the Young Health Programme across 8 countries, including here in the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity as the partnership is at a critical stage of future development.

As Corporate Partnerships Manager (AstraZeneca – Global and UK), you will:

• Seek to renew Plan’s partnership with AstraZeneca post-2025, aligning the company’s ESG Strategy with Plan International UK’s values on (health) equity and gender transformative outcomes
• Lead ways of working with the Programme Management Team and Grants Finance to ensure the partnership is highly impactful in its delivery, is on time and within budget
• Build a strong, multi-faceted relationship with contacts across AstraZeneca and internally at Plan International
• Support the leadership of the Corporate Partnerships Team, role modelling and demonstrating excellence in account management

Ideal skills and experience: 

• Experience of managing high value corporate partnerships involving multiple external partners
• Ability to collaborate across and between organisations on complex, fast-paced projects
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A team player with a collaborative approach
• Able to manage projects and budgets successfully

Job Purpose

Global Generation is looking for someone who is passionate about working with local communities to create safe, inclusive and inspiring green spaces. As the Story Garden Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Story Garden and our move in October 2025. You will work closely with our community engagement team, to ensure that the Story Garden legacy lives on in Somers Town. You will also manage our small Garden Team, to oversee horticultural, volunteering and community engagement activities at the Story Garden and for a short period of time, after the move, at our new site and/or in a new community hub created in Somers Town.

Organisational Context

Founded in 2004, we grow food, people and community for a fair and just world.
Our vision informs our two charitable aims which are the guiding principles for our work:

• To provide opportunities for the direct experience of natural wilderness environments for children, young people and adults

• To support young people to develop their full potential so they are able to contribute positively to society and the environment

We operate in the boroughs of Camden, Islington and Southwark and work with people of all ages, particularly children and young people. Working from educational and biodiverse garden spaces such as the Story Garden and Floating Garden in King’s Cross (with a permanent community garden currently being built in KX) and the Paper Garden in Canada Water, we combine activities such as urban food growing, carpentry, making, cooking, and healthy eating with dialogue, storytelling, creative writing, performance and art, silence and stillness. These practices help us to create the conditions for people to come together in a fuller and more connected sense of who they are and what they are a part of and, from that space, to practically and creatively contribute to ecological and social change.

This role is primarily based at the Story Garden in King’s Cross, working closely with our local community of Somers Town. You will work with the garden team, community engagement team, education & community programmes team, chefs, volunteers and engage people of all ages.

Main duties and responsibilities

Garden planning and management of Story Garden and related projects

• Support garden team with horticultural work, including planning and procurement

• Project manage Story Garden funded projects - responsible for ensuring outputs and outcomes are monitored and met, building strong relationships with and reporting to funders (City Bridge Trust, Future Neighbourhoods Phase 3)

• Work alongside our Community Engagement Manager to run community events

• Alongside the Head of Gardens, manage the general Story Garden budget

  Project Management of Story Garden move

• Project manage the move of the Story Garden ensuring that there is a positive legacy to the work done at the Story Garden - this will involve donating plants, planters and structures to others in the local community

• Build on existing and create new partnerships with others locally, local community organisations and TRAs to deliver the legacy of the Story Garden

  Training and volunteering

• Manage and deliver corporate volunteer days at Story Garden and the new garden we’re building

• Support the Seasonal Gardener on the running of the Gardening Club

• Work with the Somers Town Team to integrate volunteering and training opportunities within the wider area and upskill local people

  Line management

• Line manage 3 members of staff and volunteers and support their professional development through regular check ins, monthly 1:1s and regular meetings about projects.

What we are looking for

Essential

• City & Guilds Level 2 Horticulture or equivalent and 3 years experience in a practical horticulture role, feeling confident enough to facilitate gardening activities

• Good understanding of organic horticulture principles and practice

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including budgeting and overseeing monitoring and reporting

• Experience working with multiple stakeholders

• Experience of line management

•  Experience running volunteer sessions

• Excellent administration, written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Experience undertaking risk assessments

• Experience running corporate volunteer sessions

• Experience managing a community garden

These are some of our core values which we aim for all of our staff to share and develop to guide our work:

• Commitment to equity, diversity and sustainability in all aspects of our approach

• Passionate about working with people to engage them in ways to learn new skills, build connections and fulfil their potential

• A love of working outdoors, the natural environment and urban greening

• Appreciation of working across sectors, disciplines and worldviews

Benefits to working with Global Generation

We aim to create a supportive, creative and rewarding environment for you to work in. All members of staff are part of collaboratively developing how we work as an organisation. We do this through offering staff lunches, weekly team meetings, reflective spaces to learn together, away days and residentials which give us an opportunity to come together to reflect and explore different aspects of our work and collectively contribute towards the vision of the organisation. There are also opportunities for job related training and coaching as part of your own personal development, the opportunity to slow down, plan and reflect during the winter, and the possibility for additional support if the need arises through our partnership with the Camden Psychotherapy Unit.

This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties; it is not exhaustive and we would be pleased to discuss any constructive comments you may have. Because of the evolving nature and changing demands of our business, this job description may be subject to change. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description, and according to the needs of the Charity.

We are looking for an experienced programme manager to oversee the Democracy Classroom network. The post holder will be responsible for managing relationships with stakeholders across the youth, education and democracy sectors and lead on a series of democratic and election education initiatives to engage young people. 

ABOUT THE POLITICS PROJECT

We support young people to use their voice by providing them with outstanding democratic education. We work with young people, teachers and politicians to help them to learn, teach and engage in politics. We are a non-partisan organisation working across the UK. 

ABOUT DEMOCRACY CLASSROOM 

Democracy Classroom is a partnership between over 100 civil society organisations that supports young people to engage in elections and democracy. The network supports collaboration through newsletters, training, meet up’s and an annual conference, as well as providing resources and training for teachers and youth practitioners. Democracy Classroom pools the collective support of the sector through the Democracy Classroom platform, where teachers and youth workers can access the collective support of the membership. 

Following the recent General Election, the network has experienced growth and is now preparing to support upcoming elections, votes at 16 and new developments such as changes to democratic education and the curriculum review. The network is non-partisan and works across all 4 nations in the UK. 

The aims of the network include: 

Increasing the number of young people engaging with democracy and elections.

Increasing the number of teachers and youth workers delivering democratic education, and strengthening their capacity to deliver impactful democratic engagement and voter registration activities in schools, colleges and youth settings across the UK.

Improving coordination between organisations engaging young people across the youth, education and democracy sectors, through growing the Democracy Classroom network.

ABOUT THE ROLE

To achieve the above, the post holder will:

• Support, build and manage relationships with over 100 civil society partner organisations.
• Manage the day-to-day running of the network, including the network's communications and databases.
• Coordinate the sharing of learning materials, working with teachers and youth workers to organise, map and curate content that supports democratic and election education.
• Oversee the Democracy Classroom website / platform. 
• Train and support teachers and youth workers to deliver democratic education materials. 
• Oversee our #ElectionCountdown programme during UK local, devolved and national elections and the associated comms campaigns. 
• Line manage the Democracy Classroom programme coordinator and manage relationships with freelance teachers, youth workers and designers.
• Oversee evaluation and monitoring, producing reports where required.

The job is a fixed term 12-month contract (including a 6-month probation period), with possible extension depending on the electoral calendar. 

The Politics Project is based in London, and the post holder will be expected to work from the office at least two days a week. The hours of work are 37.5 hrs per week. Occasional travel to elsewhere in the UK and working unsocial hours in evenings and at weekends may be required. This is a fast-paced role in a small but growing team.

Benefits:

• 33 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays (inclusive for 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year. 
• Friendly and inclusive environment.
• Professional development opportunities, to upskill and train you.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives, helping them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to give them a voice in their society and shape their communities.
• 5% company pension contribution.

ABOUT YOU

You will have a passion for democratic engagement and will use that passion to support the delivery and growth of the Democracy Classroom network and The Politics Project. 

You will be a self-starter, comfortable managing fast-paced projects with multiple stakeholders. You will have outstanding project management and administrative skills, with the ability to work under pressure and identify priorities. You will effectively deliver against set targets to agreed deadlines. 

Above all, you can form good relationships with a range of people from different backgrounds and perspectives. You can network, negotiate, persuade, problem solve and be flexible to meet stakeholder needs. You can identify and pursue opportunities, and are excited by the challenge to oversee a high profile, national project. 

In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check that we will provide.

Skills & Experience: 

Essential

• Programme/project management experience.
• Good at building and managing relationships. 
• Experience managing multiple stakeholder relationships. 
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities. 
• Self-motivated and resilient – able to solve problems and perform under pressure.
• Confidence in working with, and a good understanding of, the education/youth sector (not necessary to have personal teaching or youth work experience, but be comfortable working in those sectors).
• Knowledge of, and an interest in, UK politics. 
• Understanding of the UK education system.
• IT literate. In particular, you can use Google office software.
• A passion for youth democratic engagement, education and politics.

Desired

• Experience of database management.
• Ability to conduct monitoring and evaluation of work and produce written reports.

TO APPLY: 

To apply please submit through the CharityJob website a CV and a covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4).

The closing date is 11:59pm, 13th November 2024.

Initial interviews are planned for the weeks beginning Monday 25th November and Monday 2nd December.

Location: St Albans & District Foodbank (SADFB)
Salary: £37,500 FTE, pro rata (£20,000 - £25,000 PA)
Hours: 20/25 hours per week, with one Saturday a month (9:30am - 12:30pm)
Flexible Working | Reports to: CEO

About Us
St Albans & District Foodbank (SADFB) is an independent charity and a member of the Trussell Trust Foodbank network. Our mission is to prevent or relieve poverty in the local area. With the help of over 130 volunteers, we provide vital food and welfare support to those in need. We’re looking for a dedicated Wellbeing & Engagment Coordinator to join our team and help our clients on their journey to self-sufficiency.

Role Overview
In this role, you will take a holistic approach to supporting clients, helping them engage with third-party agencies to address the broader issues contributing to food insecurity. You'll work closely with referral partners, community groups, and volunteers to offer personalised, non-judgemental support. Your focus will be on empowering clients to overcome challenges, improve their well-being, and become more self-sufficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trust with clients by providing personalised, respectful, and non-judgemental support.
• Work with partner agencies to identify clients with additional support needs and refer them to appropriate services.
• Train and support volunteers to identify clients' welfare needs and engage with SADFB’s services.
• Maintain strong relationships with support agencies, ensuring effective signposting and referrals.
• Attend local events and forums to promote SADFB’s services and raise awareness.
• Create and distribute materials to help volunteers with signposting.
• Monitor and report on client outcomes, service effectiveness, and equal opportunities.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed to create a safe environment for both clients and volunteers.

About You You’ll have experience working in social care, mental health, or community support, ideally within the voluntary, community, or social enterprise sector (VCSE). You’ll be a great communicator with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of clients, volunteers, and partner organisations. You’ll be passionate about making a positive impact and supporting people from all walks of life.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills and experience building effective relationships.
• Experience in social care, mental health, or community support.
• Ability to collaborate across organisations and support volunteers.
• Proficiency in IT tools like Word and Excel, with experience in data collection and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills with a compassionate, non-judgemental approach.
• Ability to work with diverse and marginalised communities.
• Creative and adaptable, with a focus on achieving positive client outcomes.

Why Join Us? At SADFB, we offer flexible working and the opportunity to make a real difference in your community. You’ll be part of a passionate, supportive team dedicated to empowering people to overcome food insecurity and improve their lives.

For more information on the role refer to the attached job description.