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FareShare

Job Description –Account Manager

Reporting to: Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager

Location:   London/Hybrid - in person working on Mondays (either head office or local network office), with flexibility of home/office for the remainder of the week

Contract: 24 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 35 Hours, week

Salary: £39,414- £41,488

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.

About FareShare

FareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to nearly 8,500 frontline charities and community groups.

The food we redistribute is nutritious and good to eat. It reaches charities across the UK, including school breakfast clubs, older people’s lunch clubs, homeless shelters, and community cafes. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.

Every year, more than three million tonnes of food go to waste in the UK, enough for 7 billion meals. Meanwhile, the cost-of-living crisis is driving millions into food insecurity.

We are fortunate to benefit from the support of major retailers, the media, ambassadors and a groundswell of public engagement. As a result, there has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.

FareShare’s Strategy & Vision

Our vision is of a UK where ‘No good food goes to waste’.

Our mission is to use surplus, fit-for consumption food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting frontline charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of poverty.

Our values run through everything we do and set out a clear framework for us to approach our work: passion, ambition, respect, collaboration, and focus.

The role

We are seeking a fundraiser or an experienced account manager who relishes the excitement of exceeding income targets and developing strong relationships. You will identify opportunities to increase the value of your partnership portfolio and work closely with the Corporate Development Team to ensure the transition between new business and account management is seamless for both FareShare and our partners.

You will manage a portfolio of partners: designing and delivering tailored partnership plans and an innovative and personalised suite of partnership activity. You will work with colleagues across fundraising to ensure we maximise the value of our partnerships. We currently have partnerships with a large variety of exciting brands from Tesco to Oliver Bonas, McDonalds to Subway, Kellogg’s to Pink Lady apples and Bloomberg to Burberry – our partners support us in a variety of ways including cause related marketing campaigns, staff and customer fundraising, corporate donations and wider sponsorships and partnerships.

To be successful in this role, you will have a proven track record of excellent partnership/relationship management and ideally have experience of delivering a variety of fundraising partnerships including commercial brand licensing. You will have excellent communication skills and will be comfortable negotiating bespoke deals and benefits packages and will lead renewal plans to secure and grow the support of current partners.

Cross team collaboration is crucial to the role and you will be able to demonstrate strong relationship building and influencing skills.

Main areas of responsibility

1. Deliver first rate account management of corporate partnerships and promotions with existing corporate partners to achieve objectives and build excellent relationships that facilitate future growth.

• Provide a high standard of professional relationship and account management to a portfolio of partners, delivering a mix of partnership types including; Charity of the Year, commercial brand partnerships/campaigns and retail partnerships
• Working with the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager and wider team to implement bespoke cultivation and stewardship strategies for each corporate partner, that encourage development of strategic, multi-faceted partnerships thinking creatively and entrepreneurially to maximise the value of each partnership and meet agreed targets and KPIs
• Ensure FareShare’s strategic priorities are addressed through our partnerships and that the brand is protected and appropriately valued
• Prepare and deliver engaging and confident presentations (both at one-to-one level and at a much larger scale)
• Establish, agree and monitor key milestones for each relationship
• Ensure that benefits are fulfilled and delivered on time
• Monitor and maintain systems and processes; including Salesforce database, financial accounting, pipeline, contracts and due diligence.

2. Work closely with internal project teams to maximise the potential for fundraising

• Work with the Corporate New Business function on the development of new partnerships and to ensure a smooth transition from new business to account management
• Work with other areas of Fundraising, the Food Team and Operations Team to maximise possibilities for partners and FareShare and to report to partners in a timely manner
• Work with Marketing and Communications Team to promote partnerships across FareShare and partner channels.

3. Legal, Compliance & Policies

• Efficient and effective management of commercial income activity ensuring compliance with GDPR, legal and charity regulation and FareShare’s own Ethical Gift Policy
• Manage all legal and financial aspects of partnership agreements
• Manage and work within FareShare’s IT systems and data guidelines
• Represent Fundraising where required on internal working groups
• Undertake training and skills development and keep up to date with the changing requirements of the role
• Undertake other duties as required

Person Specification

If you are a real team player with a proven track record in delivering exceptional account management, always meeting targets, as well as having excellent communication and relationship building skills, along with a tenacious approach, then we’d love to hear from you.

As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with these criteria that we consider either as being essential or desirable in this role.

Essential

• Experience of providing excellent relationship management and stewardship with key external and internal stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience of managing high value six figure partnerships in either a charity or commercial environment ideally including commercial brand licensing
• Ability to create and deliver compelling tailor-made pitches, business plans and proposals to meet corporate objectives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects with competing deadlines
• Experience of financial management
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills with experience creating legal agreements
• Commercial awareness with knowledge of various corporate sectors and relevant VAT considerations
• Target driven, proactive and creative
• Evidence of – using data, insight and creativity

Desirable

• Experience of working with FMCG brands and retailers
• Experience of working in a third sector environment
• Experience of using Salesforce or a similar database
• Line Management experience
• Understanding of the Institute of Fundraising’s Code of Practice, data protection and other relevant legislation, guidance and good practice
• Understanding of GDPR requirements

Competencies and behaviours

A commitment to Equal Opportunities. An understanding of, and sympathy with FareShare’s mission Flexibility of approach and ability to work in a team and across other internal teams.

Benefits

• Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
• 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Employers pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
• Season ticket loan

Merton College looks for an outstanding candidate to be Deputy Development Director following the promotion of Milos Martinov to lead the Development team at St Cross. The successful candidate will join a vibrant team of seven others in the Development & Alumni Relations Office, a well-established component of this ancient College.

This is a senior position within the team, with the Deputy Development Director acting as a second Major Gifts Officer, supporting the Development Director and Warden of the College in this activity, as well as deputising for the Development Director and supporting the work on fundraising strategy for the College.

This is a role which looks for leadership qualities and favours someone with strong intuitive and innovative skills.

We offer excellent benefits, including membership of the University of Oxford Staff Pension Scheme, private medical cover, 30 days’ holiday per year (excluding bank holidays) and free car parking. Meals in College are provided free of charge when on duty.

The duties and skills required are described in more detail in the further particulars on our website, which also contains information about how to apply.

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 7 August 2024.

Merton College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Organization Overview:

Living Potential Care Farm is a therapeutic farm located in Sicklinghall, Wetherby, dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for individuals with various needs. We empower people through engagement with nature, farming, and community activities, promoting well-being, personal growth, and social integration.

Project Overview:

We are embarking on a large-scale project to expand and enhance the facilities and services of Living Potential Care Farm. This project aims to develop new therapeutic areas, upgrade existing infrastructure, and introduce innovative programs to better serve our community. We urgently seek an experienced and dynamic Fundraiser to lead our fundraising efforts, ensuring the successful realization of this transformative initiative.

Role Summary:

The Fundraiser will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the expansion project. This includes identifying and securing funding from diverse sources such as grants, corporate sponsorships, individual donations, foundations, and lotteries. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising for large projects, excellent communication skills, and a strong network within the philanthropic community. Due to the urgency of this project, the candidate must be able to start immediately and hit the ground running.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement a detailed fundraising plan for the project.

- Research and identify potential funding sources, including grants, trusts, foundations, corporate sponsors, and lotteries.

- Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and potential donors.

- Prepare compelling funding proposals and presentations.

- Organize and coordinate fundraising events and campaigns.

- Monitor and report on fundraising progress, ensuring targets are met.

- Collaborate with the project team to align fundraising activities with project milestones.

Qualifications:

- Proven experience in fundraising, particularly for large projects in the non-profit or care sector.

- Strong understanding of different fundraising methods and channels, including experience with foundations and lotteries.

- Demonstrated success in securing funding from grants, trusts, foundations, corporate sponsors, and lotteries.

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with donors and stakeholders.

- Highly organized with excellent project management skills.

- Ability to start immediately and work under tight deadlines.

- Passion for the mission and values of Living Potential Care Farm.

Location:

The role is based in Sicklinghall, Wetherby, with some flexibility for remote working. Occasional travel may be required for donor meetings and events. Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and motivation for applying. 

Charity People is delighted to be working with a national, leading children's charity for a part time Fundraising Manager for their Individual Supporters Team. This role will be a part of a job share.

Job Title: Fundraising Manager

Location: Home based with travel to London office once a month

Contract: Permanent and part time - 3 days a week

Salary: £41,503 - £46,114 per annum pro rata (plus homeworking or London weighting allowance if applicable)

About the organisation

The charity's commitment to fight for every childhood is only made possible through the support of people across the UK. Over 80% of the charity's vital work is funded by public support. They are committed to providing the best possible experience for their supporters and ensuring that a supporter centric approach is taken in all the work they do.

The Role

The charity is looking for an experienced, and enthusiastic manager to join their Supporter Development team in an exciting role focussing on maximising engagement and retention of their supporters.

Reporting to the Associate Head of Supporter Development, the successful candidate and their team will be responsible for improving our supporter experience and the management of several loyalty and retention programmes.

The Supporter Development team focusses on engaging existing supporters to build loyalty and maximise long term income for the charity. The ideal candidate will be confident and experienced working on large scale fundraising campaigns. In so doing they will be playing a key role in maximising income and minimising attrition and raising vital funds for children.

Responsibilities:

• To work with Associate Head and Head of Department to develop and deliver strategies and annual business plans to develop the department's contribution to fundraising.
• To work with the Associate Head and Head of Department to create the annual budget and activity plan for the team to enable the department to plan its activity and services
• To play a key role in maximising income and minimising attrition for the charity from supporters and potential supporters through development and delivery of fundraising strategies and management of long term supporter relationships
• To work effectively with other teams and departments in communications, fundraising and other functions within the charity to maximise income for children
• To lead, manage and develop a team within Fundraising in line with corporate standards in order to meet business requirements
• To participate in Fundraising or cross-functional projects as required to support the department's fundraising as a whole, and where appropriate to take the lead in such projects

About You

This is a great opportunity for an able and enthusiastic person to make their mark in a busy and successful department.

Ideally, you will have the following skills and experiences;

• Managing, planning and executing large scale retention communications
• Working with data teams to review data insights and implement improvements
• Optimising supporter experience and loyalty
• Building and managing complex reporting and budgets
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external agencies

To kickstart the application process, please contact Seema Choudhury at Charity People today with your CV or profile. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. If you require any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out.

For over thirty years, Charity People has been dedicated to recruiting talented individuals for non-profit organizations. We are proud to partner with charities, universities, and institutes that promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Join us in making a difference in the charitable sector.

The post advertised is permanent and full-time 

The salary for this post is £30,000 per annum, based on 35 hours per week. 

Your base will be home base with a requirement to work from head office in Ipswich one day per week.

The Philanthropy team is seeking an energetic and experienced fundraiser to join them as a Regional Philanthropy Officer covering Cambridgeshire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing and ambitious team with a proven track record and be part of our growth across the East of England.

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser to join the Philanthropy team and be part of its continued success.

You will have a proven track record in winning and developing partnerships with corporates and community groups. You are self-motivated, enjoy working to targets and able to adapt when required. You will also enjoy a varied diary and be committed to delivering excellent stewardship.

For further information and to apply please visit our website 

Closing date:          9am, Friday 2nd August 2024

Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role: 

Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. 

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Bid Writer

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills in bid writing and coordination can drive growth and support our mission? If so, we want to hear from you!

As a Bid Writer you'll be an integral part of a national team, playing a key role in writing and coordinating high-quality submissions to support growth targets. This will include:

• Crafting compelling bids that resonate with stakeholders and address their unique needs.

• Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive growth.

• Managing multiple tender submissions simultaneously with finesse.

• Acting as a quality control check on tender submissions, ensuring best practices are followed.

• Collaborating with operational colleagues to ensure accuracy and timeliness of bids.

You will be reporting to the Bid Manager, collaborating closely with operational colleagues throughout the bid process. You will be expected to guide colleagues through a comprehensive due diligence process. You will work closely with the Business Development Team, Service Managers, the Operations Team, Finance Team and the Legal Team.

We are looking for someone with:

• Established writing skills to produce tailored responses to bids.

• Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate with operational colleagues effectively.

• The ability to evaluate and filter opportunities in alignment with our strategic plans.

• A solid understanding of social care procurement practices and social value.

You'll require:

• Demonstrable bid writing experience.

• Knowledge of social care procurement practices.

On offer:

• Flexible working conditions.

• Flexible hours and location of work.

If you're ready to make a difference and meet the qualifications outlined above, please apply with an up-to-date CV showcasing your relevant skills and experiences for this position.

Your skills and passion will directly contribute to the mission of supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Apply now and be a part of something meaningful!

Benefits

Why join the team?

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

Join today and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.

The charity’s vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, apply now!

About the organisation

The charity works in partnership with people with a learning disability. They do this by providing high quality, flexible services that support people, including young adults, to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the community.

Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. The organisation can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist.

You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. They will ask a lot of you - but you’ll get back so much more. It is never ‘just a job’.

In return for your hard work and passion, They can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

About The Role
Join our dynamic team as a Public Relations Officer, where you’ll play a crucial role in enhancing the public profile and support for the Royal British Legion through strategic PR and media initiatives.
We are looking for a talented National Public Relations Officer to become a key part of our team, reporting directly to the National Public Relations Manager. This exciting role involves developing and implementing a range of PR and media activities aimed at increasing public awareness and support for the Royal British Legion. You will collaborate with the Public Relations team to drive the charity's marketing and communication goals, ensuring our mission resonates widely.
Come and be part of the nation’s leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
In this role, you'll be responsible for identifying and leveraging opportunities to boost the RBL's public profile. You will work closely with external stakeholders and regional PR staff, ensuring our communications are cohesive and effective across all channels. By anticipating risks and proactively solving problems, you will help maintain the RBL’s positive public image and support its wide range of initiatives.
Your tasks will include crafting compelling press releases, articles, and speeches, as well as managing media relations and answering enquiries from journalists. You'll play a vital role in organising events that support our marketing efforts, from securing venues to managing logistics. Additionally, you will work with our digital team to create engaging social media content that highlights the RBL’s work and achievements.
We are seeking someone with substantial experience in media relations, public relations, or journalism within a prominent organisation. You should possess strong IT skills, experience in developing strategic communication plans, and the ability to engage effectively with journalists and media outlets. If you have a passion for the RBL’s mission and the skills to drive its public relations efforts forward, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our impactful work.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub. 
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Corporate New Business Lead (fundraising) Place of work: Hybrid/Flexible with a requirement to attend our offices in Hatfield, Herts, at least once a month.

We are seeking an experienced, confident, and proactive person to join our team. You will be an integral part of the charity, leading on the majority of new business within our Corporate Partnerships Team, building your own pipeline, and partnerships, whilst acting as resident expert for external corporate opportunities.

Join Our Team!

Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 (35 hours FTE) depending on experience

Hours: Full Time (35 hrs per week)

Place of work: Hybrid/Flexible with a requirement to attend our offices in Hatfield, Herts, at least once a month.

You will be ambitious in vision, feeling confident to develop strategic multi-year partnerships from the beginning. This is a role you can really make your own and know that your success does make a difference. By succeeding in this, we are helping to build better diagnosis, better care and better lives for everyone affected by Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

About us

We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.

Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2024, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!

About you

The role is suited to someone who:

• Has a proven new business track-record developing partnerships with commercial and corporate organisations across multiple sectors, ideally operating at five and six figures
• Experience of managing corporate fundraising partnerships, ideally from within the charity sector 
• Demonstrable knowledge of the commercial sector and how to access decision makers
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated, and a good networker
• Confident in presenting and pitching presentations to a variety of stakeholders
• Both empathetic and resilient, with an open, honest, and flexible approach to work
• Enjoys a challenge, is self-motivated and is open to new ideas
• Excellent project and time management skills, with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities
• Good numeracy skills and ability to analyse and report on financial performance
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Is a strategic thinker, and a team player.
• Is a fantastic communicator, able to build and maintain effective relationships with our stakeholders.
• Has experience of working with databases

A full description of the role and responsibilities can be found within the job pack.

Benefits of working for Crohn’s & Colitis UK

If you are successful, you will be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive that include:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Interest free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and secure bike locks
• Training and development financial support and/or study leave
• Performance review and development scheme

How to apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, so you’ll need to refer to the Recruitment Pack.

Closing Date: Monday 12th August 9.00am

Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement. Applications will be assessed as and when they are received, and interviews arranged, so we may close the position before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the applicant residing in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.

We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales

HR Implementation Manager (Safeguarding Team)

Hybrid working – London offices with some travel in UK

This is a fixed term appointment for 18 months.

We are looking for an HR practitioner with proven practical experience in delivering organisational change and project management skills. Working closely with the Senior Management Group and the Director of Safeguarding, you will lead on and implement the HR processes of the new Connexional Safeguarding team structure.

Each of the Methodist Districts independently employ District Safeguarding Officers who are the first point of contact for any safeguarding concerns or queries in their area. The Methodist Church has recently adopted a plan to change its current safeguarding structures in order to create a single church safeguarding service working as part of the Connexional Team.

The HR Implementation Manager will ensure all HR processes are completed on time, in accordance with employment legislation and HR best practice. This will include reviewing existing safeguarding employment arrangements within each district, leading on and managing the HR processes to implement the new structure. This will involve undertaking an analysis of the terms and conditions of employment to enable informed decisions to be made on the areas for consultation, ensuring adherence to TUPE requirements.

You will have excellent communication skills, a strong customer focus and the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders. You will really care about putting people considerations at the centre of this change project.  You will build and maintain credible and effective relationships with all stakeholders, including the most senior leaders in the Church, supporting them in ensuring a successful transition into the new structure.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.

If you require reasonable adjustments to made at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us to discuss this (contact details on website). 

Closing date: 11 August 2024

Interviews will be held remotely after 12pm on 22 and 23 August 2024.

Job Title: 2 x Citadel Co-ordinator posts in London and Cornwall

Hours: 35 per week (full time)

Location: Home working with regular travel across the local area (Office space available to use in London).

Contract: Fixed term (until February 31st 2026)

Salary: £33,786 (Cornwall) - £ 37,840 (London)

*Please submit applications as soon as possible - we will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the application window early following the recruitment of the successful candidate*

About us

Housing Justice is a charity that acts on homelessness and housing need across England and Wales. We work to prevent people from experiencing homelessness, help people out of homelessness or destitution, and enable the building of affordable homes. We also take a leading role as the voice of the faith and voluntary sector, supported by the Welsh and UK Governments. At Housing Justice, we value differences: we are a diverse organisation, and we work with people of all faiths and none. We seek to influence and bring about change for the benefit of those we serve through partnership, lobbying and networking. Out initiatives include Faith in Affordable Housing, Hosting people seeking sanctuary, Support for people from Ukraine, The Winter Night Shelter Network and Citadel.

About you

We are looking for outgoing, confident and skilled communicators who are well versed in public speaking, building relationships and influencing people. You will feel confident to speak to anyone and will proactively seek out opportunities to build partnerships and promote the projects. You will be a self-motivated, committed person with experience of working in the homelessness, housing or voluntary and community sectors.

About the role

We are seeking to hire driven and proactive Citadel co-ordinators to work in South East London (Southwark, Lambeth, Greenwich, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley) and Cornwall (Camborne, Bodmin, Truro) – to recruit, train, support and supervise committed volunteers who will directly support people experiencing homelessness locally. Please indicate clearly which location you are applying for. 

About Citadel

Citadel is a volunteer-led project preventing homelessness by helping people find or sustain their tenancies and establish a home. Volunteers, once recruited, trained and DBS checked are matched with those referred for support. Co-ordinators and volunteers work closely with those referred to establish what matters to them and how best they can support them.

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave (3 fixed over Christmas), plus an additional day per year of service over 3 years (up to 5 additional days)
• Openness to flexible ways of working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Home office set-up
• Cycle to Work Scheme

This is a national role based from one of our office locations - York or London

Are you passionate about driving positive change? As our Head of Social Impact, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of STEM Learning to improve lives through education. Your role is to lead the charge in driving STEM Learning’s brand through the clear articulation of our social and economic impact, ensuring our impact is central to our brand. By collaborating with stakeholders, influencing business priorities, and championing thought leadership, you can help STEM Learning empower learners, inspire educators, and transform the landscape of STEM education.

 About Us

STEM Learning’s mission is to empower young people with the skills and knowledge to thrive through effective teaching and learning of STEM.

As the UK’s leading provider of STEM education and careers support, we work with schools, colleges, employers and other partners to inspire and engage young people in STEM subjects and prepare them for the future.

The Role

As the Head of Social Impact, you will play a key role in driving positive change and evidence-based practices to support our goals by:

• Articulating and communicating our social impact in ways that are more accessible to multiple stakeholder groups – allowing stories to be told to ensure systemic change in STEM Education.
• Leading the Impact Team and a wider network of external evaluation partners to ensure a comprehensive approach to STEM Learning’s impact and evidence portfolio.
• Reinforcing STEM Learning as thought leaders in STEM education.
• Lead STEM Learning’s impact and evidence portfolio, influencing the sector, meeting stakeholder needs and driving reinvestment.
• Shaping STEM Learning’s priorities to ensure we remain purpose-led and impact-driven.
• Fostering a culture of learning from both successes and failures – both internally and across the wider sector.
• Seeking opportunities to enhance STEM Learning’s knowledge base through external expertise and networks.

Our Ideal Candidate

Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive

To be successful as Head of Social Impact, you will possess:

• Exceptional skills in engaging stakeholders through compelling narratives and strategies related to social impact and evidence.
• Demonstrated experience of articulating evidence and impact to a variety of audiences in a compelling and inspiring way – at ease presenting to a variety of audiences, through leading forums, discussions and presenting.
• Strong communication skills to position STEM Learning as thought leaders in the field.
• Understanding of evidence, monitoring, and impact evaluations and strategies, preferably in an educational setting.
• Proven ability to generate comprehensive assessments of impact to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.
• A track record for identifying and fostering strategic partnerships and collaborations that enhance impact and innovation.
• Experience in leading a team, providing guidance and direction to staff while promoting the organisation’s profile and mission.

We are looking for someone who meets as many of the criteria as possible but encourage applications from candidates who might not meet all criteria.

Our Benefits

• 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Access to a fantastic pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; electric vehicles; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more

Next Steps

 To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining what interested you in the role and why you think you are our ideal candidate.

There is no closing date for this role; applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are recommended.

STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.

General Administrative Assistant

The successful candidate will work within the admin team closely supporting the training managers and coordinators to deliver high quality training. This will include general admin and reception tasks. Providing office cover including the monitoring of shared email accounts, electronic filing, and data collection as well as working closely with the training managers and  coordinators to deliver high quality training. Focusing on our customers and promoting the growth of the training programme.

Key Responsibilities: 

To support the delivery of the annual training programme of the BPF

• Assist in the receiving and responding to general enquiries, signposting to relevant TM & TC or to other BPF staff as appropriate.
• Assist in the formatting and distribution of annual programmes, handbooks and all training related documents as directed.
• Assist in the setting up of zoom and teams’ meetings.
• Work with the librarians and the admin team on gathering reading lists in a timely and productive manner.
• Collating feedback from trainees and seminar leaders for distribution as directed
• Assist in maintaining trainee records.
• Processing purchase orders and supporting claimants with queries.

Support the application process for the training programmes

• Answer queries and directing customers to information, events and advisors.
• Assist in processing training applications and enquiries. Gathering and collating information, e.g. chasing references, DBS checks, etc.
• Arranging interviews and appointments 

General support to the team and the wider organisation

• Checking shared email accounts such as the enquires and room bookings addresses.
• Making room bookings as requested.
• Printing of daily schedules and weekly room bookings
• Ordering supplies
• supporting trainers in setting up screens and IT equipment.
• General office cover
• Working collaboratively with the whole bpf staff to ensure the smooth running of all bpf training and membership activities.
• Being part of the office duty system.
• Adhere to bpf policies and procedures.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Good level of general education.

Experience

• Some experience in an administration role, preferably in a client/customer-facing training or education environment.
• Knowledge of higher education or professional healthcare training, in relation to psychotherapy or counselling an advantage.
• Experience of working with a purchase order system desirable but not essential.

 Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose communications to a wide range of professionals, and to take accurate minutes.
• Good general computer literacy including competency in Microsoft Office, databases, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and the ability to be self-supporting.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Able to work independently and be proactive as well as able to exercise judgement about when to draw on colleagues’ expertise and ask for assistance.
• Methodical with good attention to detail.
• Able to use initiative and continue to think under pressure when faced with sensitive interactions.
• Ability and commitment to maintain strict confidentiality.

A DBS check will be undertaken by the bpf.

 Benefits of working with us

• Competitive salary
• Pension
• Substantial annual leave entitlement, plus bank holiday 
• Flexible working arrangements   
• Access to travel loan facility
• Friendly colleagues and pleasant office environment, close to the Tube

The bpf is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

The bpf is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding immigration status.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this role please visit our website. You will need to complete an application form (available to download on the vacancy page of our website)  togethe with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words and return it return itdirectly to the bpf: 

Closing Date: Sunday 11 August 23:59.

Job purpose 

To provide efficient and effective planning and administrative support to the CEO, Chair and Board of Trustees. To support effective and compliant governance.

Key responsibilities

This role supports the CEO and Board of Trustees, and enables the smooth governance of the Foundation. The postholder will collaborate across the organisation, in particular, liaising with the COO, who provides Governance oversight.

Job overview

The Executive Assistant and Governance Manager post is a newly created role to support the CEO’s remit. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, focused on driving economic equality and opportunity for women across low and middle income countries, ultimately contributing to a fairer, more equal, more prosperous world.

The Executive Assistant and Governance Manager will be responsible for providing excellent, detailed and proactive administrative support to the busy CEO. This includes sophisticated and extensive diary management, travel logistics and email management for the CEO. It also includes liaison with Trustees, providing effective governance support to the Chair of Trustees, and for Board and Committee Meetings.

We are seeking a highly organised, dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is experienced in this type of work which is often confidential in nature, and enjoys working closely with a high energy CEO and senior team. They will require excellent organisational skills and a strong attention to detail.

In this role you will be at the heart of an ambitious, inspiring organisation committed to advancing women’s economic empowerment, with a bold goal to reach one million women entrepreneurs by 2030.

We are excited to share a new Events Executive role with you, to work with The College of Optometrists, the professional body for optometry.
COP inspire and support optometrists to excel in the provision of eye health care for the benefit of patients.

This is a full time, permanent role, paying £34,284 and offering hybrid working, with a requirement to be based at their West End London office, 2 days per week.

As an Events Executive who will provide support in the organisation, delivery, evaluation, and development of a range of in-person and digital events.

Main Duties include:

* Supporting the Events Team in the co-ordination and delivery of key College events.

* Organising the delivery of smaller College events with support from other team

members, including regional events, webinars, online peer reviews, and other ad-hoc

events.

* Maintaing accurate data on events, anaylsing the results and implementing change

* Liaising with suppliers, venues, facilitators and speakers, as well as negotiating

contracts

* Coordinating, collecting and, promoting events in collaboration with the

Communications team

* Analysing member feedback and inputting ideas for efficiency improvements.

Essential requirements include:

* Extensive experience administering and supporting the delivery of a diverse range of in-person and online events.

* Experienced in handling data, and creating analytical reports

* Effective use of IT systems including Microsoft Office

* Detail orientated, working with accuracy and attention to detail

* Strong organisational and logistical skills

* Excellent written and oral communication skills

* Excellent customer service skills

Please note there is a requirement for some national travel through the year with ad-hoc evenings and weekends.
The post holder will be required to work late in the lead up to, and during certain planned events. With an expectation to attend approximately one to two evenings per month as well as the weekend events.
The College has a Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) policy and provides time off for events taking place during the evening and weekends.

Benefits include:

Generous pension plan
Life assurance
A health care cash plan

Application deadline: Tuesday 6^th August 2024

Interview date: Tuesday 20^th August 2024

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Glen at Charity People in the first instance.

Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with 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 reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.