Communications Manager Jobs in Charing Cross, Greater London

Job Title: Known internally as Aldi Partnership Manager

Location: Home-Based or Hybrid (with 1 day per week in the London Office)

Hours: 35 hours/week                            

Contract type: Fixed term until 31/12/2026

Salary: £36,008 per annum (Home-Based) - £39,608 per annum (Hybrid)

What we do: We help young people through cancer

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

What we’re looking for:

• A highly motivated and experienced corporate partnership manager
• An expert in building relationships and maximising income targets
• A team player with a proactive and solution focussed attitude
• An expert in communication and able to build rapport quickly and effortlessly and able to influence at all levels

What we offer:

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

How to apply:

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

Key dates:

Applications by Midnight of 13th October. 1st Stage Interviews on 17th October online and 2nd Stage Interviews 24th October in person.

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind.

We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.  In line with our equity, diversity and inclusion commitments, we would love to see applications from LGBTQ+ people, people of colour/those from ethnically diverse communities, disabled people and people with caring responsibilities.

Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as accommodating neurodiversity where additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand or a different interview format (online/offline/in person) or if you require the job description or job advert in an alternative format. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team.

Privacy and Safeguarding:

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

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please get in touch with the HR Team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for someone dynamic and progressive to manage operations (people, places and finance) for our growing organisation.  Helping us to navigate an exciting new period in our development, your role will be to manage and shape the organisation’s operations and HR to ensure we have the right systems and processes in place to deliver our work effectively and in ways that are in line with our feminist, participatory and anti-oppression values.

We are keen to find someone interested in having a core role within an organisation, delivering a wide range of internal projects that support staff wellbeing, communications, anti-racism and culture, including exploring and implementing progressive and radical HR policies that help us to further embed a culture of care.  You will work supportively and dynamically with our collaborative and friendly team. You will be supported by the Head of Organisational Development, who you will work with to develop new strategies and priority areas of work.

KEY INFORMATION

Salary -£37,637.15 FTE per annum, pro rata 

Contract - 4 days (28 hours) per week, permanent

Location - Based at Wen’s Shoreditch office, with hybrid working available

Supervising - IT Co-ordinator, Operations Assistant and volunteers (up to 5 people).

Deadline - 9am 14th October 2024

Interviews (via Zoom):

• 1st interview – w/c Monday 28th October 2024 (exact date TBC)
• 2nd interview – Monday 4th November 2024

RESPONSIBILITIES

People (HR)

• Manage and maintain HR policies, procedures and practices including the employee handbook, ensuring they are up to date, recorded, filed and adhered to (i.e. personnel contracts, DBS, volunteers, holidays, sick leave)
• Develop and implement new systems, policies and processes that support anti-oppression, care and inclusion. 
• Ensure that Wen is compliant, abiding by relevant legislation (including GDPR) and arrange training for staff as needed
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, staff development and all other people processes
• Ensure appropriate support and supervision is in place for all staff, including overseeing training for all staff
• Promote improvements in internal communication, ensuring staff, volunteers and interns are informed of organisational developments and have opportunities to give feedback that will help shape our ways of working for the better.
• Oversee the co-ordination of all-staff events, meetings, socials and team building.
• Monitor and evaluate staff wellbeing, taking steps to address as needed.
• Ensure appropriate and compliant documentation and record maintenance for all HR processes across the organisation including absence management.
• Designated Safeguarding Lead for the organisation.

Places (Office management and IT)

• Ensure smooth running of Wen’s main office to ensure it provides a welcoming, efficient and safe space to work in, ensuring health and safety procedures are implemented and maintained with help from the Operations Assistant.
• Utilise the Core Operations budget with help from the Operations Assistant to ensure Wen is maintaining photocopier, stationary supplies, liaising with our landlord about rent, maintaining phones, health and safety, fire procedures, utilities, rates and insurance.
• Oversee the IT Coordinator to ensure licenses are up to date, IT issues are solved promptly and IT developments and changes across our two sites and hybrid team are tracked

Finance

• Work with Finance Manager and Head of Organisational Development to establish strong financial processes and policies and ensure staff are aware of the relevant ones
• Liaising with our Finance Manager on day-to-day accounting as and when necessary 
• Managing the Core Operations budget including approval of expenditure (as a signatory) and cashflow preparation for the coming financial year
• Checking and collation of monthly payroll information

People Support

• Managing the Operations Assistant and IT Co-ordinator.
• Supporting volunteers as required and oversee managing our volunteer database.
• Supporting Wen team with HR and other Operations-related matters.

Along with any other reasonable tasks and duties deemed relevant to the role.

KEY BENEFITS

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata. Rising to 27 days after 5 years.
• Pension scheme, contributing 6% of salary.   
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to training and development opportunities.
• Laptop and mobile phone for work.
• Flexible and hybrid working available. 

Founded in 1955, the Society works to improve and diffuse knowledge of the life, work and influence of William Morris. This is achieved through an impressive programme of activity – including publication of a journal and a members’ magazine, delivery of in-house and high-profile guest speaker events, school and outreach opportunities and, not least of all, rolling exhibitions at our museum on the Thames in West London.

The members of the Society comprise a fellowship of those interested in the very many diverse aspects of Morris’ life and artistic output – ranging from his famous wallpaper and tapestry designs, through his stained-glass and literary works, to his perhaps less-well known political activism. With something for everyone, we are a diverse membership – from across the UK and further afield.

We combine our broad and international appeal with a strong local presence in Hammersmith based on the contribution of Morris to the arts & crafts movement and grassroots politics during his time living at Kelmscott House – the Coach House of which is today run by the Society as a museum. We work with organisations across the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, including the Council from whom we receive an annual grant.

A wide-ranging and rewarding role, the Director of The William Morris Society and Museum is responsible for leading the strategic direction, operational management, and financial sustainability of the charity. This involves overseeing museum operations, exhibitions, public programmes, membership services, and commercial activities, managing a small team of staff and volunteers. The postholder will be required to secure renewal of Museum Accreditation and, in consultation with the board, to develop and implement a new Strategic Plan.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven leadership experience in the museum or cultural sector or membership societies.
• Strong financial management and fundraising skills, including experience with budgeting, grant writing, and commercial activities.
• Experience in developing and delivering strategic plans and managing major projects.
• Demonstrated experience in managing teams, volunteers, and facilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage risk and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience managing historic buildings and conservation projects.
• Knowledge of William Morris and his legacy.
• Strong digital and marketing skills, particularly in enhancing visitor engagement.
• Familiarity with Museum, or other, Accreditation standards and curatorial practices.

Full job description attached.

Closing date: Friday 18th October.

Interviews: Monday 28th and Wednesday 30th October 2024.

IKWRO –Women’s Rights Organisation (IKWRO) is an award-winning charity founded (as the Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation) in 2002. IKWRO is a registered charity which provides advice and support to Middle Eastern, North African and Afghan women and girls living in the UK, who have experienced, or are at risk of all forms of “honour” based abuse, including; forced marriage, child marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM), or domestic abuse.

We work with women and girls of all ages, including lesbian women, bisexual women and trans women. We offer services in Kurdish, Farsi, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Turkish and English. IKWRO offers free advice, advocacy and counselling services and operates a refuge which provides safe accommodation and specialist support to single women at risk of “honour” based abuse, forced marriage and domestic abuse.

IKWRO also provides training for women and girls to help them understand their rights in the UK. In partnership with other organisations, we assist survivors of abuse with accessing English language classes and education, training and employment opportunities. As well as supporting women and girls directly, we offer advice and training for professionals from the statutory and voluntary sectors, to better understand the needs of the women and girls we represent, the types of abuse they experience and to provide best practice prevention and support services.

We campaign to increase awareness and improve laws and policies to tackle all forms of “honour” based abuse and harmful practices including; forced marriage, child marriage, marital captivity, female genital mutilation, virginity testing and hymenoplasty, discrimination by sharia courts and to push for better laws and policies toprotect women’s and girl’s rights.

The Talent Set are excited to be partnering with a well established medical charity who are looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager. This role focuses on building relationships with charitable Trusts and Foundations to secure five and six-figure donations that will drive life-changing projects.

As part of the Philanthropy Team, you will manage a diverse portfolio of warm and cold prospects, cultivating new opportunities and playing a critical role in the overall fundraising strategy. You will work alongside senior stakeholders, academics, and clinicians to develop compelling cases for support, ensuring the charity meet ambitious income targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write persuasive, high-quality fundraising proposals for Trusts and Foundations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with trustees, influencers, and grant-making bodies.
• Lead complex fundraising projects and collaborate with internal teams to deliver impactful campaigns.
• Identify new opportunities and manage a dynamic portfolio, ensuring donor engagement and successful stewardship.
• Contribute to long-term planning and decision-making, aligning activities with strategic goals.

About You:

• Proven experience in fundraising or a similar income-generating role, with expertise in proposal writing.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to present and negotiate at all levels.
• Creative and proactive, with a drive to implement new initiatives and deliver successful outcomes.
• Familiarity with fundraising databases, such as Raiser’s Edge, would be an advantage.

If you're passionate about making a difference and have the experience to lead high-value fundraising efforts, we'd love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting vital healthcare services and working within a collaborative, supportive team.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

The Upper Norwood Library Hub (UNLH) provides lifelong learning and opportunity for local communities and designs inclusive spaces for learning, wellbeing and the arts that support local communities and protect and sustain libraries. UNLH sits on the cusp of 5 London Boroughs (Croydon, Lambeth, Bromley, Southwark and Lewisham). Our professional library service is delivered by Lambeth Council, co-funded by Croydon Council; working in close partnership with the library and Council teams. We work in close partnership with library services, statutory and voluntary sector partners, connecting us to multiple communities and deeply rooting us into the heart of South London. Our library hub operates a co-created community programme focusing on sharing and learning, health and wellbeing, venue and performance and outreach activities. We promote equality through information, education, wellbeing and creative programmes that create open access and widen participation.

UNLH is managed by the Upper Norwood Library Trust (UNLT - an independent charity), formed in 2012 by local residents and a strategic priority is that we are ‘of’ our community not ‘for’ our community to ensure resident voice is central within the organisation. 

This is an exciting time to join the UNLT team as we expand our community programmes and strengthen our impact. UNLT is seeking a Community Programme Manager to manage our education, wellbeing and arts activities for children and adults. Our programmes run on site, in the community and across London. The role sits at the very centre of our work. Working closely with the Hub Director, you will make UNLT’s activity programme a reality. The role also offers the opportunity for some hands-on delivery. 

We’re looking for someone with strong people skills and exceptional organisational skills. For UNLT to have its intended impact, you will need to have a real eye for fine detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to engage empathetically with a wide range of people.

You will:

• be aligned with our values and our context.

• be skilled at communicating with artists, educators, practitioners, colleagues and partners with strong influencing skills.

• understand how the detail of programme planning feeds through into outcomes and you’ll be able to evaluate those outcomes in a systematic way. 

Background:

Amna envisions a world where refugees have the power to shape their own futures, unbounded by the impact of trauma, conflict and displacement. We are a refugee-led organization working to expand mental health support and community-led psychosocial services for refugees and other displaced people, giving them the tools to heal, rebuild resilience, and rediscover joy and belonging.

Our approach is simple and evidence-based, developed in partnership with refugees and psychosocial experts. We work globally to fund, train, and empower frontline organizations and humanitarian to deliver trauma and identity-informed care to those affected by displacement. By fostering safe spaces for healing, we aim to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma and create lasting change.

Since 2016, Amna has directly supported over 25,000 refugees, funded 50 organizations, and trained 380 partners across 13 countries. Our programs have indirectly impacted the lives of over 2.4 million displaced people, helping them find strength and hope in the face of adversity.

At Amna, we believe in the power of community, healing, and hope — because every refugee deserves the chance to reclaim their future.

Safeguarding:

The role-holder will have experience working according to ethical and good practice safeguarding principles. They will be expected to adhere to and promote Amna’s Safeguarding Policies as they will be involved in and responsible for programmes working with children and vulnerable groups in different settings.

How you will make a difference:

Amna is seeking a Social Media and Design Consultant on a monthly retainer contract to support our digital content strategy and enhance our online presence. Both individuals and agencies with the relevant skills and experience are welcome to apply. This role is pivotal in amplifying our mission through creative and impactful content that engages our audience and reflects our core values. The consultant will bring expertise in social media management, graphic design, and video editing to help us effectively communicate our story.

Deliverables include:

• Designing up to 20 high-quality graphical posts per month for social media, ensuring alignment with Amna’s visual identity and core values.
• Editing videos and reels for social media channels, up to 5 per month, using software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.
• Scheduling posts across social media platforms using Hootsuite, ensuring consistent and strategic content delivery.
• Uploading and managing content on Amna’s website using a web Content Management System (CMS), such as WordPress.
• Providing ad-hoc design support as needed, including infographics, reports, and digital marketing materials (2-3 per month).
• Collaborating closely with the communications team to develop and execute content strategies that raise awareness and foster engagement.
• Keeping up to date with social media trends, tools, and best practices to enhance Amna’s digital presence, engaging with comments and messages.
• Amna team will share briefs and provide text, creative direction and copy for each deliverable.
• The consultant will be also expected to be available for 1-2 check in meetings per week.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience managing social media platforms and developing visual content for social media, preferably in the non-profit or social impact sector.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.
• Strong knowledge of WordPress or other CMS platforms.
• Experience in using social media management tools, such as Hootsuite, for scheduling and analytics.
• Interest in social impact, social justice, and working with communities affected by adversity, including displacement, war, conflict, poverty, abuse, or marginalization.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote working environment.

Desirable:

• Experience working with or for refugee or displaced communities.
• Additional language skills (Arabic, Dari, Pashtu or another language spoken by our partners and the communities we support).

Work Location and Environment:

This is a remote service contract opportunity open to applicants in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and Asia. The consultant will be expected to coordinate with Amna’s communications head based in London.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

As a refugee-led organization, Amna values diverse perspectives and strongly encourages applications from candidates with lived experience of displacement or refugee backgrounds.

As an equal opportunity organization, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disabilities status.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

We’re looking for a self-motivated and driven public health, inclusion and awareness manager. This is an exciting time to join Breast Cancer Now and the public health, inclusion and awareness team as we continue to grow as a charity and our work across the UK. Your role will continue to help drive forward our team’s work, which is to empower patients and the public to play a full role in managing their own risk of getting breast cancer, diagnosing breast cancer earlier and improving their quality of life after a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Thereby reducing the risk of recurrence.

You’ll be responsible for managing and expanding the development and implementation of behaviour change programmes across the UK. This includes growing our public health talk programme for external organisations and specific partners.

You’ll work closely with the associate director, public health, inclusion and awareness to deliver public health activities as identified in our strategy and team plans and work across the wider directorate and organisation.

About you

You’ll be a self-starter with proven experience of developing and delivering public health and inclusion initiatives, campaigns, behaviour change projects and programmes. This includes community based and digital interventions. You’ll have strong experience in people and volunteer management.

A confident communicator, you’ll have experience of developing and delivering training programmes or public health activities in a community setting to diverse audiences. You’ll be able to develop and maintain positive relationships at a local level with external organisations and groups including those from under-represented communities. You’ll also have experience of managing and supporting volunteers.

Highly organised, you’ll have the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Someone who can demonstrate initiative, undertake projects independently and see projects through to completion, including both the management and evaluation of projects.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 7th October 2024

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 28th October 2024 (face to face)

About Design for Good

Design for Good (DfG) builds, trains and focuses a passionate global creative community to design direct and lasting impact for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. On a breadth and scale only possible through cross-company collaboration.

Your role

We are seeking a Senior Fundraising Leader to secure funding from diverse sources to support our program and initiatives. The ideal candidate has senior-level fundraising experience at an NGO, organisation, or charity, a strong and established network of executive relationships in major foundations, and a proven track record of identifying and closing deals in the range of 1-5 million USD. The fundraising leader will develop relationships with potential donors, identify fundraising opportunities, and manage the grant application process.

We seek someone who aligns with the DfG mission, has a passion for fundraising and can strategise and deliver new initiatives. The fundraiser will collaborate with program staff, and senior management to develop leads, compelling proposals and reports. The working environment is informal, team-oriented, and encourages individual input and development. Thereby supporting the execution of DfG’s impact driven program to improve life through design. This position reports to the Managing Director of Design for Good.

Key Responsibilities

· Relationship Management: Build and nurture relationships with current and prospective donors, program officers, and key stakeholders, serving as the main point of contact for grant inquiries, reporting, and communications. 

· Research: Identify and explore funding opportunities from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other potential donors whose interests align with our programs. Regularly monitor donor databases and other sources for announcements and opportunities.

· Applications & Fundraising Development: Lead the creation of high-quality grant proposals and letters of inquiry in collaboration with program staff, ensuring they are compelling, well-structured, and tailored to donor priorities. 

· Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all grants meet donor regulations, reporting requirements, and deadlines. Prepare and submit timely, accurate reports highlighting achievements, challenges, and financial impact.

· Monitoring and Evaluation: Track the success of fundraising efforts, monitor progress toward revenue goals, and use data analysis to identify trends and inform strategy, providing regular updates and insights.

· Events, Networking, and Representation: Organize fundraising events and oversee volunteer and partner teams. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to foster collaboration and boost resource mobilization.

Key requirements

• Passion for DfG's mission to improve life through design
• Proven relationship-building and pipeline management skills
• Exceptional communication skills in English (additional languages welcome)
• Ability to work independently, and motivate colleagues and partners
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and adherence to deadlines.
• Comfortable working remotely with colleagues worldwide

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Senior-level fundraising experience at an NGO, organisation, or charity.
• Strong network with major foundations and global organisations
• Proven track record of identifying and closing deals in the range of 1-5 million USD
• Fundraising certification or equivalent qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, public relations, or a related field
• Experience in international culture, creativity, or sustainability fields

Compensation
Salary and performance-based payment is dependent on skill set, experience and education

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a community organiser with a strong project management background, or a project manager who has trained as a community organiser to help us grow a new project, The Help Desk, while overseeing our Open Collective service. Open Collective is a platform which enables groups to transparently and collaboratively manage their funds. We fiscally host around 600 groups using OC – they are supported by a Programmes Assistant, who would be managed by this role. This will give you oversight of the service and provide you valuable insights into the needs of groups.

The Help Desk is a new project in SCN which will support our growing community of grassroots groups and movements within our ecosystem. Over the next 4 years, we are planning to build a strong, vibrant and supportive community amongst our groups, with access to resources, training and mentorship/networking and fundraising opportunities. You will be responsible for project managing the build-out of the Help Desk and developing and organising the SCN community. This includes monitoring progress and reporting against the funding secured. While some plans and activities have already begun, you would be expected to further shape the vision of the Help Desk, pivoting in response to feedback and learnings.

You will work closely across the Delivery Team to ensure that the Help Desk is relevant to the different types of groups we host, as well as the Head of Programmes, who you will support in consolidating insights for sharing with partners. Together with the Business Development team, you will also be responsible for exploring the income streams required for the following 5 years. You will also be managing the overall project budget alongside managing mentors, staff, volunteers, interns, and leaders, where appropriate.

ABOUT YOU

The role would suit someone that understands the needs of community groups and the pressure and challenges they face as they scale their impact, while also having agile and creative project management skills. A large part of the role is getting to know the groups and to support both the development of network weaving across the groups and building out the resources they need. Because of this, you will enjoy connecting with people from different backgrounds, and have good problem-solving skills.

As you will have oversight of our Open Collective service, you will need to have some understanding of how community groups could use tech platforms to support their infrastructure and how this can relate to their impact. You will also be managing one member of staff and while you will be given training and support, some management experience is desirable.

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and be open to learning and growing with us as we build our programmes and services. On top of seeking out partnerships and opportunities that will help SCN better support its community groups, you will be regularly holding spaces for groups to connect and feeding back any relevant insights to the team. You should have a good understanding of the power dynamics and community trauma that exists at this level of organising and be able to act as a bridge between SCN and the social impact of the groups.

As a small team working directly with the groups and to a project plan, you will be outgoing, proactive, very organised and good at managing various tasks at the same time. You will be keen to make an impact in a small team and be hungry for searching out opportunities to develop yourself, the Help Desk and the business.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Person specification includes: 

• Experience of community organising or development within a community or network, ideally with people from varied backgrounds 
• Strong and agile project management skills 
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong and creative problem-solving skills
• Experience of organising resources for both digital and physical spaces 
• Demonstrable experience of facilitation and event planning
• Ability to increase community activity and engagement
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience with line management, and ideally matrix management
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, GSuite, online booking and meeting systems
• An understanding and/or experience of working with project management software and CRMs 
• An interest in social change and innovation 

We will give you full training on our internal systems and processes and other methodologies that will be relevant to your role. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As Programme and Community Development Lead, you will be responsible for supporting and building out the community of grassroots groups and movements across all of SCN. This may involve organising events, further developing our communications, seeking out and maintaining partnerships with relevant service providers. Note that this is a new and emerging role and you will also be expected to help input on its direction depending on the needs of the groups and the opportunities in the sector. The role will involve:

• Project Design, Planning & Reporting – 25%
  • Be responsible for the build-out of the Help Desk (project plans, timelines, and budget etc.) and coordinate across SCN to ensure timely delivery
  • Monitor the outreach and impact of the Help Desk
  • Report back to internal stakeholders (primarily the Head of Programmes and the CEO) on progress, risks, and learnings
  • Draft any financial and narrative reports required by grants funding the Help Desk, with the support of the Head of Programmes
  • Work alongside the Business Development team to build SCN’s profile and raise awareness of the Help Desk, e.g., by presenting at relevant events
  • Together with the Business Development team, explore the income streams required for the Help Desk
     
• Community Building and Support – 60%
  • Build and maintain networks, e.g., SCN Facebook group for grassroots groups, Founders’ Mailing List
  • Directly support SCN’s groups where possible, e.g., short calls to help diagnose their challenges and signpost them to relevant resources
  • Plan and host regular convenings, trainings, and workshops, both virtual and in-person, to help groups connect with each other and to other relevant service providers
  • Further develop SCN’s Resource Hub and keep it updated
  • Develop and maintain strong partnerships with other relevant service providers, creating a network of infrastructure support for SCN’s groups
  • Develop and support mentoring networks for groups as needed
  • With the comms team, develop and oversee a comms strategy to ensure regular communications with networks and stakeholders
     
• Management and Programme Oversight (OC) – 10%
  • Manage the Programmes Assistant (OC), overseeing their duties and responsibilities and mentoring their development in their role and the organisation
  • Oversight of Fiscal Hosting on Open Collective and reporting back on performance and escalating any risks and issues to the Head of Programmes
     
• Teamwork and collaboration – 5%
  • Work with the rest of the SCN team to ensure there is sharing of knowledge to improve systems and practice across all services, making sure the services are aligned
  • Work alongside and support the full SCN team to ensure we are delivering the vision and strategy

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Domestic Housing Manager (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £33,000 - £39,000

Location: Hammersmith

Contract: Maternity Cover

Hours p/w 35 hours (up to 2 days WFH)

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

About the role:

You will be working for Advance London service as an experienced Domestic Housing Manager, responsible for overseeing the delivery of the London service. You will lead and manage the LWHSP project and the co-located IDVAs,

Being responsible for line managing and performance managing Regional Managers and project staff within the post holder’s responsibility, including annual appraisals and supervision.

Supporting Regional Managers to recruit, train and develop a team of competent and highly skilled IDVAs to provide a consistently high-quality service to women. Supporting IDVAs to ensure that Advance’s values, policies and procedures are embedded into service delivery.

Overseeing the management of caseloads and casework to a high-quality standard and monitoring the performance of your team, offering continuous coaching and feedback to ensure that Advance meets the specific KPIs and outcome measures for the contract, taking immediate action to manage poor performance as necessary.

About You:

To be successful as the Domestic Housing Manager (Maternity Cover) you will need the below experience and skills:

You will bring your management experience of providing services to women experiencing Domestic Violence and Abuse including VAWG. With a significant experience of managing, developing and leading teams across a geographically dispersed region and remotely, including harnessing the strengths and potential of staff at all levels, building a strong team culture and maintaining staff motivation, particularly through periods of change. You will have substantial delivery of collaborative working with external agencies, stakeholders, subcontracted partners and extensive management of frontline workers

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.

Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

A 35-hour working week

An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)

Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home

Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption provision

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Employee eye-care scheme

Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles

Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation

Organisation wide away days

Thorough induction and training

Career development pathways

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email Talent and the Talent Acquisition Team will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities

This is an excellent opportunity to take on an exciting role within the Humanitarian Team of the Programme & Policy Department/Programme Management Team.

We are looking for someone with a good understanding of policies and practices managing projects with the FCDO and DEC. A good grasp of programme and financial management combined with an ability to provide distance support to Country Offices and partners.

The Humanitarian Programme Manager is responsible for the overall management for a portfolio of programmes across the programme management lifecycle from the contracting stage to close out. The successful candidate leads the relationship with donors, working with country offices and technical teams to ensure programmes are delivered in line with CARE International strategies and procedures, and in compliance with donor requirements. Specific areas of responsibilities include programme quality, accountability, relationship management, impact reporting and knowledge management, compliance and risk management. In addition, he/she will be an effective team member and committed to tackling discrimination and structural inequality and promoting CARE International’s Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Child Protection policy with team members and in day-to-day practice.

Why work for us?

At CARE International UK we affirm the dignity, potential and contribution of participants, donors, partners and staff. Our actions are consistent with our mission. We are honest and transparent in what we do and say and accept responsibility for our collective and individual actions. We work together effectively to serve the larger community. We constantly challenge ourselves to the highest levels of learning and performance to achieve greater impact.

About you

The team is looking for a talented individual to support our portfolio projects through excellent contract and finance management.  You will have knowledge of donor compliance and donor reporting and will provide integrated programme delivery, contract, and compliance expertise throughout the project cycle: from implementation plan set up to reporting and close out. You will have experience with managing multiple stakeholders across a single project. Ability to work in French or Arabic, as well as some overseas experience in a development context, would also be highly desirable.

About CARE

CARE International is one of the world’s leading humanitarian and development charities. We fight poverty and injustice in the world’s most vulnerable places.  We save lives in disasters and conflicts. We stand with women, girls and their communities to achieve lasting change for a better future.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

CARE International UK is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We are committed to dismantling harmful and oppressive structures of power and accordingly centre gender equity in our work to save lives, fight poverty and achieve social justice. The post holder agrees to promote and uphold these principles.

CARE International UK operates fair, transparent and non-discriminatory recruitment practices and actively encourages applications from candidates from a variety of backgrounds, and with a range of skills and experiences. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates from Black and minoritised communities, LGBT+ candidates and disabled candidates.

CARE International UK is a disability confident employer. As part of our commitment to disability inclusion we guarantee interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role. To be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme please complete the relevant section in the online application form. If at any stage of the recruitment process you require reasonable adjustments, including a copy of the recruitment pack in large print or an alternative format, please contact the HR team. 

Safeguarding

CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in CARE International UK includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.

Closing date for applications: 20th October 2024

Interview date: 28-31st October 2024

HR Manager

Salary:      £41,697 - £47,465 Pro rata and subject to experience

Hours:      Part time - 26 hours, approx 3.5 days per week 

Location: London office 2 days per week/hybrid

Contract:  Permanent

Benefits:  25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and up to 3 days Christmas leave / Employer-matched Royal London Pension Plan of up to 5% of basic salary / Private health plan

As HR Manager, your role will be to support Challenge Partners to recruit, develop and retain a happy and effective team and to improve the efficiency of internal systems and processes. The role is important for making sure employees get an excellent experience at Challenge Partners.

About you:

• Previous experience in a generalist and operational HR role, within a charity or education is an advantage but not essential

• Previous experience in a stand alone HR role or a role with considerable autonomy 

• Proven track record of successfully implementing new processes, policies and procedures in line with business growth 

• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations (Employment law, right to work, safeguarding, payroll)

• Strong leadership and coaching skills to motivate and develop leaders

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Ability to prioritise effectively, manage competing demands, and work under pressure.

• Experience of setting up managing multiple tech platforms and managing multiple suppliers and agencies that support our employee value proposition (HRIS, benefit platforms, occupational health, recruitment portals).

Qualifications:

• CIPD Level 5 or 7 (preferred) or equivalent experience

• Strong numeracy and literacy skills essential

The City and Guilds of London  Art School is a small, independent Higher Education Institute. It traces its history back to the 1850s and has strong links to a number of City Livery Companies as well as certain Trusts and Foundations and individual donors. The Art School is now seeking a Development and External Relations Manager to drive forward its activities in these areas in accordance with our strategy and targets.  A key aspect of the role is nurturing existing and developing new relationships within the Art School’s expanding base of supporters and collaborators, including through the organisation of events.  We are looking for a self-starter with substantial experience of working in a fundraising role in the cultural or similar sector, and who can work on their own initiative as a key member of the Art School’s senior management team.

How to apply:

Please send your completed Job Application Form (download from our website job advert), setting out how your knowledge and experience meets the person specification, and CV.