Community Manager Jobs
Active Communities Network are launching a new project, The ACN Way, which will be delivered across the UK. This project is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund for five years starting October 1st 2024. The project will build a network of 500 groups that are better connected, unified and more vocal with the aim of being actively involved in decision making and are better understood by policy makers and commissioners.
The Regional Network Lead is a new post which will work with an array of Voluntary and Community Sector groups operating in North of England. The post will offer specialist mentoring to organisational leaders and capacity building services to improve the skills, confidence and positioning of an array of youth and community groups who lack a voice as well as supporting connections to others and broader systems.
The project aims to amplify these unheard groups who deliver such vital services. As part of a UK wide team, the post will contribute to working with strategic bodies, elected representatives and funders to create transformative system changes based on our locality and person-centred based approach. The post holder is expected to provide their specialist support to 20 groups per annum in their region, developing organisational development action plans and leadership development.
Duties and Accountabilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with grassroots groups who join the network to ensure they are supported.
- Work alongside each grassroots group to develop tailored organisational development actions plans and leadership development. Working closely with the leadership of the group by providing specialist mentoring to identify areas where organisations can be supported with training and development.
- Organise network events within the region with the aim of expanding the network and connecting groups
- Manage multiple stakeholder relationships within the region with the ability to adapt to meet the needs of the stakeholder.
- Work with the wider UK team and organisational partners to ensure groups are provided with the best support suitable to them.
- Continuously working with local stakeholders to understand changes within the local landscape which might impact on network groups to allow support to be adapted as and when required.
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Support those who Care
This is an exciting opportunity to join our new service supporting Carers across City of London to improve their health and wellbeing, and access support that meets their needs.
The team work holistically with Carers to understand their individual circumstances and level of need. You’ll carry out home visits and community-based meetings, co-produce support plans, and develop effective relationships with Carers, families, and professionals. You will also support Carers to complete written forms and applications, draft letters, and advocate with third parties.
You’ll build on your local knowledge to signpost and facilitate access for Carers to support services, including financial and benefit advice, housing, health and safety home systems, and leisure and social activities. You will also support the development of escalation plans so that Carers are prepared for unforeseen circumstances that would impact negatively on ability to care.
Together with colleagues, you will plan and deliver the service’s activity package, including coffee mornings, drop-in sessions, activities, online and face to face groups, and peer support forums. There will also be opportunities to promote the service by attending meetings and forums, and to deliver training sessions to professionals and community organisations so that they have the skills to identify Carers.
Applicants should have relevant personal or professional experience of working with Carers and/or vulnerable adults or children in a social care, health, education or voluntary and community sector. You’ll need a practical understanding of barriers faced by Carers, and an awareness of cultural differences and access to services.
You should be an excellent communicator and able to motivate and empower others. Full or part-time positions available.
Do a job where you make a difference
We offer our employees:
· Inclusive values-based environment
· Competitive remuneration package
· Workplace pension scheme
· Generous 31 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
· Opportunities for hybrid working
· Benenden Health Care
· Death in Service Benefit
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
· Development opportunities
· and more
Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.
Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.
Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: F1128 Sale
Hours: 37.5 hour per week
Salary: £24,825 per annum
Job Type: Open ended
Closing Date: 6 September 2024
About Us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
Oxfam Purpose
To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering
Trading Purpose
To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering
About our Oxfam Shops
Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.
The Role of our Shop Managers
Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.
The role of the shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence.
Often the only paid member of staff, our managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.
Please note the interviews will be held on Wednesday the 12th September 2024. Candidates will need to be available on this day.
Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Key Skills and Competencies required
- Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
- Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
- Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
- Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
- Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
- Excellent communication skills.(E)
- Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
- High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
- Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
- Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
- Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
- Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
- IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
- Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here). (E)
- Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)
How to apply
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.
For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description.
A thriving diverse Oxfam:
It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.
To do that:
- We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
- We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
- We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.
Charity People is delighted to be supporting FareShare in recruiting for an Internal Communications Manager who will join this amazing organisation in a role that is vital to strengthening its ability to promote its work across its internal operations and wider network to ensure that staff are engaged, understand the impact of their work, and can communicate the work of FareShare consistently.
The UK's leading food distribution charity, FareShare, works across an extensive network to strengthen communities by taking the millions of tonnes of good food wasted by the food industry each year and redistributing it to over 8,000 frontline charities and community groups. Powering school breakfast clubs, older people's lunch clubs, homeless shelters, and community cafes to make a difference, FareShare's work has an enormous impact on the lives of the millions of individuals in the UK who are struggling to afford to eat while tackling the environmental impact of food waste.
With a formidable campaigning voice, the organisation is also adept at collaborating with food partners and charities within their space to achieve significant change at government level.
Internal Communications Manager
Contract: Permanent, full time role (35 hours per week)
Salary: £38,000 to £43,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid - home based with ideally at least one day per week in the London office
Closing date for applications: midnight on Thursday 5th September
First stage interviews: week commencing 16th September
Second stage interviews: week commencing 23rd September
Working closely with the senior leadership team, including the Head of Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs, as well as with the wider Communications Team and FareShare's network of 18 independent organisations, the Internal Communications Manager will be responsible for enhancing FareShare's internal communications and strengthening connections across the internal network. The role will include the following core elements:
* Developing and implementing internal communications strategies, including a schedule of activities for the year
* Designing and managing internal communications channels and content
* Driving employee engagement through innovative and compelling storytelling
* Measurement and analysis of the effectiveness of internal communications activities and initiatives
* Support of change management processes by providing clear, concise, and timely communication
* Acting as a liaison between FareShare and its network partners
* Developing and distributing communications materials that keep network partners informed and engaged
* Fostering a culture of open communication and feedback across the organisation; creating platforms and spaces for staff to share ideas, concerns, and successes
* Organising and leading internal campaigns and initiatives to create and foster a sense of community within the organisation
* Recognising and celebrating staff achievements and milestones through internal communications
* Assisting in the planning and delivery of internal events such as conferences, and awareness activities with key stakeholders.
Working across a range of internal audiences, this is a really engaging position working with a talented and supportive team. We'd love to hear from individuals with the following skills and experience:
* Natural storytelling ability with a creative flair; you will be able to articulate complex ideas in an engaging and accessible manner
* Passion for creativity, excellence, and innovation in your work
* A team player who brings a positive and collaborative approach
* Extensive experience in internal communications, preferably in the not-for-profit or food sectors
* Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing internal communications strategies that drive engagement
* Experience managing internal communication channels, including intranets, newsletters, and internal social media
* Proven experience in change management and supporting organisational change through effective communication
* Strong experience in stakeholder management and the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organisation
* Experience working with network partners or multiple locations to ensure consistent communication.
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice 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.
Are you experienced at delivering health or social care at a high quality to adults with complex needs and learning disabilities?
Are you a natural leader? Do you motivate others? Inspire them?
The Scheme Manager role offers a first step into a management career for those with great experience within housing and social care. We are supporting a fabulous organisation as they grow in Hertfordshire.
We would like to hear from you if you are looking for a role where you can finish each day knowing that you’ve made a real difference in people’s lives, and can bring to that role experience of:
- Managing a residential scheme from a practical logistical perspective
- Being experienced in working with agencies and local authorities
- Most importantly, experience of working with adults with learning difficulties
Successful candidates will be placed onto a management programme and also offered the opportunity to complete recognised qualifications. Extensive training is provided, meaning that you feel fully equipped for this next stage in your career.
Please submit your CV to us in the first instance. Provided your CV meets the requirements of the role, we will call you for a more detailed conversation and provide a full job description. We’ll discuss the recruitment process with you and support you every step of the way.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
In order to apply please, submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.
We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as Assistant Manager and working in our Edinburgh Dalry shop. You will be pivotal in assisting the Shop Manager in leading and empowering a team of volunteers to engage with the local community on Shelter's cause, maximising the contribution of gifts of time from volunteers, the gifts of products from our donors and the gift of income from our customers.
You will be the ambassador of Shelter on the high street; raising vital money for our cause. If you want to make a real difference to people at risk of homelessness, this is a unique opportunity to do just that.
About Shelter Scotland
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet over a million people in Scotland struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter Scotland we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, childcare vouchers, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
At Shelter Scotland, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. In addition to this, we encourage an approach to involving people with personal insight of housing issues and homelessness in our recruitment processes.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Unifrog’s mission
We’re on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to young people finding and applying for their next step after school. We're achieving this by bringing all the available information into one single, impartial, user-friendly platform that helps students to make the best choices, and submit the strongest applications. We also empower teachers and counsellors to manage the progression process effectively.
Our outlook is global - we work with schools and universities all over the world, from the US to New Zealand, and from Italy to Hong Kong. We want to make it so that young people can compare every opportunity taught in English, wherever it is in the world, and have all the support they need to make successful applications.
We have a clear social purpose, and we’re hugely ambitious. We already work with over half of UK secondary schools, and hundreds of international schools. We are growing rapidly in terms of the number of our customers, in terms of how much they use our platform, and in terms of the breadth of products we offer (check out this video to hear more about the Unifrog platform).
Our team is at the heart of our business and is integral to our success. We work hard to foster a culture of openness, happiness and innovation, and we commit to helping every individual learn and grow so that they can reach their full potential. We want to hire talented people, whatever their background. If you are excited by our mission and are ready to work hard, please don’t hesitate to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
We believe in the power of diversity. If you are from an ethnic minority background, we would like to strongly encourage you to apply.
What you’ll do
As an Area Manager, your role is to increase our partner numbers and support engagement with our existing schools and colleges, helping them to make the most of the Unifrog platform. Excellent customer service is at the heart of what we do, and you will make sure that all interactions with Unifrog are positive and successful.
You will cover your own area of the country - the Midlands and East Anglia region - with occasional travel to these locations (on average 1-2 days per week).
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Meeting with potential partners at schools and colleges (in person and via video call). You’ll demonstrate the Unifrog platform, convey our mission to level the playing field for students and look to secure their ongoing subscription.
- Supporting schools with constructing their long and short-term careers strategy, then reporting on the impact of the Unifrog platform each academic year.
- Maintaining outstanding relationships with existing partner schools, which includes delivering remote and in-person training to ensure they make the most of the platform.
- Developing an excellent knowledge of Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) within the UK and consulting with schools on how to support their students.
- Proactively working to foster a sense of community amongst our Unifrog partners and always thinking about how we can promote the sharing and embedding of Unifrog best practice across our partner schools.
- Achieving sky-high resubscription rates.
- Working collaboratively with Unifrog Account Managers to devise strategies for success with schools and colleges.
What we’re looking for:
Resilient, and motivated to exceed targets:
- Our sales and resubscription targets are achievable but ambitious. You’ll need to be determined to meet and exceed them.
Sales experience:
- You’ll be responsible for meeting sales targets for your region. Sales experience is favourable but not necessary
Strong communication skills:
- You’ll be in frequent communication with lots of different people, both within Unifrog and externally – this will be in person, written, over the phone and via video call. You’ll need to be an outstanding communicator.
Personable, with a track record of excellent relationship management:
- At Unifrog we’re known for our excellent customer service. You’ll need to provide fantastic support for your partner schools and make sure your team is doing the same.
Sector insight:
- You will be working with schools and colleges across your region that will have different contexts and priorities; you’ll need to be quick to understand how we can support them
Attention to detail:
- It’s important you have the skills and discipline to carefully check your communications to schools and to find new opportunities to support schools in your area
Proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in:
- You need to be excited about going beyond the core responsibilities detailed above to improve what we do and make it a success.
- You will be joining a team of highly motivated people who are passionate about our mission of helping students to find the best next step for them after school. If this excites you and you’re an energetic person who is willing to learn, we’d love to hear from you.
Working together
You’ll work alongside two Account Managers who will be responsible for maximising the engagement of current partners, while you concentrate on growing the partner base within the same geographical area. You’ll be line managed by the Head of UK Sales. You will also have daily contact with the wider Unifrog team, including our Partner Success, Marketing and Finance teams.
Key benefits
Head to our jobs page for a full list of the excellent benefits we offer our team.
- Join one of ‘the best organisations to escape to’ and help transform careers and destinations in schools.
- Become part of a committed, dynamic, and growing company. We want to build our team for the long term: if you do well, we will do our best to make sure you want to stay at the company for a long time.
- Professional development is important at Unifrog. You will define your own 6-month objectives and will be supported by your line manager and the rest of the team to achieve them. You will have an annual training allowance to spend on what you need to grow and progress.
- Influence the company’s direction: we love to promote great ideas, wherever they come from.
Key details
- £40,350 per annum (Grade B), plus:
- Unlimited commission, OTE of £60,000.
- Team incentive bonuses.
- A share in a company-wide performance bonus.
- Full-time.
- Maternity Cover - fixed term up to 12 months
- 28 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays) pro rata.
- Working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 4:30pm on Friday – some days you may need to start earlier but you can finish earlier as a result.
- All travel expenses covered and car allowance paid.
- Full UK driving licence is essential.
- Candidate ideally based in the Midlands or the surrounding areas.
- Start date: no later than w/c 16th December 2024.
- We can only consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Application process
- Deadline: 10:00am (BST) Friday 6th September 2024.
- Stage 1: Application form (~1 hour) ✍️
- Visit our website to upload your CV and complete the questions and tasks below. Please note that we do not review CVs at this stage of the application process so please be as specific as possible about your experience.
- i. With reference to examples of your experience, what would make you an excellent candidate for this role? (250 words)
- ii) A school we are hoping to partner with have concerns about the budget available for Unifrog. What would be your approach to securing a partnership with them for this academic year? (250 words)
- iii) Tell us about a time when you had to manage conflicting priorities whilst meeting targets. What was your approach? (250 words)
- Stage 2: Phone task (15 minutes)
- A short role play task over the phone. We will schedule these tasks throughout the application window so we encourage you to apply early.
- Stage 3: Video call interview (45 minutes hour)
- Short pre-preapred presentation (15 mins)
- Standard Q&A from a panel of three, including questions about your experiences and how these relate to the role, and scenario questions based on common situations you might face (plus time for your questions) (30 mins).
- Video call interviews will be held w/c 16th September 2024.
- Your answers are an opportunity to let us know more about your motivations and experience. While we understand that candidates might want to use AI to improve parts of their application, we strongly encourage you to write your answers independently.
- Please note, we compare all answers to an AI generated answer. Where we suspect AI has been used to write the majority of the answer, this will be taken into consideration when scoring
Inclusion and diversity at Unifrog
- Within the company we try to foster a culture of innovation, and a happy working environment, both because this is the right thing to do, and because we think this results in the most effective team. To this end we believe in open communication, celebrating successes, supporting each other, not being afraid to be wrong or to fail, and promoting good ideas wherever they come from.
- As a platform that supports teachers and students from a huge variety of backgrounds it’s important that our team and leadership reflects this diversity. This is something we are actively working towards and prioritising. We want to embed diversity, equity and inclusion across everything we do, continually evaluating policies and practices to make sure they are inclusive and equitable.
- To make sure everyone’s voice is heard and people have the opportunities to learn to be better allies in the workplace, we encourage the team to share what they’re celebrating, facilitate training and group discussions, and seek regular feedback about what more the company could do to help people feel included.
- To ensure that our recruitment process is consistent and fair, we anonymise your application and therefore do not see your name, personal, educational or professional background. We also randomise the order of responses. That way no candidate is disproportionately advantaged or disadvantaged by where they show up in the group.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for an inspirational person to join us as an Assistant Shop Manager in our Shelter Furniture shop in Preston. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.
You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people.
Your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
We’re looking for someone friendly and personable, who can work well as part of a team and is proficient using Microsoft Office application and other systems used.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension, and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support, and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A CV OR A COVER LETTER AS THESE ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Please complete and upload the application form via Breathe HR. Your application will be rejected without a completed application form (Please see vacancy documents at the bottom to download the form)
If you have any problems with attaching the form, please send it to talent @ bookmarkreading . org
At Bookmark Reading Charity, we exist to change children’s life stories through the joy of reading. Bookmark Reading Charity is seeking a flexible, experienced and dynamic PR & Communications Manager to lead our public relations efforts, manage key partnerships, and work with ambassadors to grow and enhance our profile and achieve our marketing goals. This role is essential to driving forward our wider strategy and ensuring that our message reaches a broad audience, ultimately contributing to the charity's key performance indicators. You will be managing our communications strategy in close collaboration with the Head of Marketing & Communications.
Key Responsibilities:
Public Relations:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive PR, communications & partnerships strategy to increase awareness and visibility of Bookmark’s brand, mission and reputation.
- Build and deliver Bookmarks external communications calendar, driving reach and depth to support the Marketing team’s KPIs and objectives.
- Help create and implement a plan for communicating Bookmark’s strategy, impact, and school programs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to secure coverage in national and regional media.
- Write and distribute press releases, pitch stories, engaging content and manage media inquiries.
- Monitor and report on PR activities, measuring the impact on brand awareness and engagement.
- Manage relationships with any external pro-bono PR agencies.
- Own and manage the charity's crisis communications strategy.
- Provide leaders where needed with trusted communications advice and guidance on external communications.
Partnerships:
- Identify and establish strategic partnerships with corporate sponsors, educational institutions, and other non-profits to support Bookmark’s goals.
- Negotiate and manage partnership agreements, ensuring mutual benefits and alignment with the charity's objectives.
- Collaborate with partners to develop joint campaigns, events, and initiatives that promote volunteer recruitment and fundraising.
- Manage and maintain positive relationships with media contacts, influencers, and key stakeholders to secure media coverage and maximize brand exposure.
Ambassador Programme:
- Create, manage and expand a network of ambassadors, including authors, celebrities, and influencers who advocate for the charity.
- Develop and implement strategies to effectively engage ambassadors in PR activities, events, and campaigns.
- Coordinate ambassador appearances, endorsements, and social media collaborations to amplify our message.
Marketing Integration:
- Work closely with the Head of Marketing & Communications to align PR, partnership, and ambassador activities with the overall marketing strategy.
- Contribute to the development of content and messaging that resonates with target audiences across all communication channels.
- Support the achievement of marketing KPIs, including volunteer registrations, completed applications, and brand awareness metrics.
- Identify and lead projects to improve Bookmark’s external communications.
- Collaborate with support teams to supply communication support for various initiatives, including program launches, corporate announcements, and crisis management.
Person Specification:
Experience:
- Proven experience in a PR, communications, or similar role, ideally within the charity, education, or non-profit sectors.
- Demonstrable success in securing media coverage, managing partnerships, and working with high-profile ambassadors.
- Experience in developing and executing PR strategies that align with wider marketing goals.
Skills:
- A degree in marketing, communications, media, or equivalent experience or qualification.
- Proven experience in external communications, either in a PR team, or at a PR agency, with some experience of managing contractors or an agency.
- You’ll have outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills with excellent attention to detail, and ideally, experience in a B2B, third sector, or commercial environment.
- You’ll have the ability to craft compelling stories, press releases and pitches.
- You have experience of working directly with the media, with relevant media contacts a very big advantage.
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to develop and execute plans that deliver measurable results.
- Proficiency in using PR and communication tools and platforms, such as media monitoring services and CRM systems where needed.
Attributes:
- A proactive team player, willing to learn and seek out information, with strong relationship-building skills.
- Excellent communication skills: the ability and confidence to communicate with people at all levels, both inside and outside of Bookmark Reading Charity.
- Passionate about literacy and education, with a commitment to Bookmark’s mission.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and you can work under pressure.
- You’re comfortable working at all levels of an organization and working with confidential information.
- Creative and proactive, with a solutions-oriented approach to challenges.
- Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
Contract type: Permanent, Part-time- two days a week
Salary: £16,800 (42,000 per annum FTE)
Reporting to : Head of Marketing & Communications
Location: Bookmark Reading Charity, Charles House, 5-11 Regent Street Saint James's, London SW1Y 4LR. Flexibility around coming in but minimum one day per week based at the Bookmark office is encouraged.
Hours: 15 hours per week
Deadline: 11 September 2024 11:59pm
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Part time - 15 hours per week [over 7 days to include Sundays]
£23,436.25 FTE - £9,501.18 pro rata
Location - Ashby 2 , 65 Market Street, Ashby de la Zouch
We offer many enhanced benefits including:
-28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays
-Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%
-Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers
-Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass
Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.
We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our Ashby 2 Shop. Are you self motivated with strong interpersonal skills and thrive on challenges and opportunities that come with assisting in the running of a shop? Can you assist the Shop Manager in driving sales and profits and able to work closely with staff and Volunteers to ensure we deliver the best level of customer service.
We are looking for someone who loves working with people and has the ability to lead in the absence of the Shop Manager, inspire and empower people around them. We are looking for someone who is friendly and positive in their approach and can instill an energy to those around them. Have you got a creative ability that you can bring to the role?
You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise vital funds needed to support our frontline work.
It is important that you have retail experience and good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.
If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way, and support your Shop Manager to be the best, then this is the place for you!
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The Children's Society is committed to Safer Recruitment and as such a range of pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with recommendations made by the Bichard Enquiry, and current best practice. To include a basic DBS check, these will be required before employment can commence.
This vacancy closes at midnight on Tuesday 3rd September 2024. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Tuesday 20th August.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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Are you a creative, collaborative and forward-thinking fundraiser, who can help the National Youth Choir grow our support and share inspirational music-making with even more young people and audiences?
The National Youth Choir is looking to appoint a Senior Development Manager. Working within our Development Team and the wider National Youth Choir community, the successful candidate will lead on our Trust, Foundation and Corporate fundraising streams, including a highly successful portfolio of established funders and identifying and developing new relationships. As part of this role you will manage the cultivation strategy to proactively inspire and engage funders, enhance their engagement with the National Youth Choir and support us to develop sustainable income streams.
Primarily you'll have a strong track record in fundraising from Trusts and Foundations and some experience in corporate fundraising. You’ll also be confident in undertaking prospect research and tracking these through the use of a CRM system (ideally Access/ThankQ).
You may already have an interest in choral singing, music or creative opportunities for young people – or you may bring transferable expertise and ideas from a relevant field and be enthusiastic about using these to contribute to our vision and mission.
We want to be a relevant and more representative organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from across the UK, and particularly from applicants who are from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes candidates from Black, Asian and other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or who identify as D/deaf or disabled.
- Salary: £37,000 per annum
- Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time)
- Location: Flexible (national) – the post-holder can be based remotely from home, or can work from our Durham office, with travel to activities, events and meetings across the UK
Full details are available in the job pack which can be downloaded on our website. Please apply by submitting a completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form to the specified address by 12 noon on 5 September 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting a leading children's charity, who are focused on improving the lives of children and young people. They are searching for a Senior Development Manager to join their team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in securing funding from trusts and foundations and other relevant sources to grow programmes and initiatives.
As Senior Development Manager, you will lead income generation activity and pipeline management. You will identify and pursue funding opportunities, including trusts and foundations lottery bodies and research councils. You will cultivate and maintain productive relationships with a portfolio of existing funders and new high-value funders. You will also prepare and oversee high-quality funding pitches, proposals, applications and reports.
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- Proven track record of generating multiple five and six figure partnerships though charitable funders and other relevant sources.
- Experience of identifying opportunities and leading the development of new proposals alongside colleagues and partners.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement effective and fundraising strategies
- Excellent pitching and bid-writing skills, combined with a meticulous attention to detail.
If this role sounds of interest to you and you want to have a chat and review the full job description, please contact Dominic at Harris Hill at [email protected]
Salary: £53,457
Permanent, Full-time
Location: London with hybrid working
Deadline - Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please send your CV to Dominic ASAP.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Being an Individual Giving & Gifts in Wills Manager at St Wilfrid’s
We are delighted to offer the opportunity to join us as our Individual Giving & Gifts in Wills Manager.
This is a wonderful chance to support us by leading a small, close-knit team responsible for developing and delivering our individual giving fundraising strategy. You will also be focusing on donor development and acquistion, as well as retention and database management.
You will have proven experience in marketing and developing fundraising strategies within a charity setting. You will need to be confident in giving, setting and managing campaigns and annual budgets, and working towards income targets.
Qualifications and Experience
- Fundraising experience at a senior level (Essential)
- Experience of developing funding propositions, campaigns and securing significant funds (Essential)
- Experience of working with CRM system or database to maximise income generation performance (Essential)
- Full driving licence with access to a car with business insurance cover (Essential)
- Right to work in the UK (Essential)
Please visit the careers page on our website or see the attached job description for a full person specification.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at St Wilfrid’s
We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected. Creating an inclusive workplace is a core part of our aim to ensure St Wilfrid’s is a great place to work and a compassionate and caring place to be.
We want to hire talented people and to make sure our processes don’t exclude or disadvantage people with disabilities or different needs. Please let us know what would help you apply for our role – we’re happy to be flexible with our process to make sure you can shine. To do this you can call 01243 775302, or pop in and ask at Reception for HR.
We guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role.
What we offer you
All Hospice employees are offered the following benefits:
- Annual Leave – Our generous holiday entitlement starts at 27 days per year plus bank holidays and increases with service
- Healthcare – Access to a contributory health plan for you and family members, covering a range of benefits including eyecare and physiotherapy
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Access to free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling and Legal Support
- Continuation of existing NHS Pension Scheme Membership – And recognition of reckonable service for certain benefits
- Generous Pension – With 7.5% employer contribution for staff not in the NHS pension scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme – Should the worst happen while you’re working with us, your loved ones will receive a lump sum payment equal to two times your salary (or the NHS Life Assurance Scheme if applicable)
- Free on site parking – At our beautiful, purpose built Hospice in Bosham
- Subsidised food – Our catering staff provide a range of high quality meals at low prices for all staff members when on site at the Hospice
- Staff discount – In all our community charity shops and eligibility for the Blue Light Card discount scheme
Interview information
This will be a two-stage interview process.
First stage interviews are scheduled to take place on the 16th and 18th September 2024 at St Wilfrid’s Hospice, Walton Lane, Bosham, Chichester. Second stage interviews will be held w/c 23rd September 2024.
Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications have been received
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Leading international development audit & assurance specialists seek experienced senior manager for fast-growing Trusts & Foundations team.
The Senior Manager will lead meetings with foundations and beneficiaries (virtually and in person). Coordinate and lead audit teams and review audit reports, work with multiple stakeholders which can include multiple international development agencies and partners.
You may be required to perform international travel depending on the requirements of the assignments. Acquire knowledge of the development sector and the activities of the international donor community. Contribute to the success of our clients and to the development of beneficiaries, while working as part of a multicultural and multilingual team in the heart of vibrant London.
The role of senior manager is both challenging and rewarding and offers travel experiences that very few other roles can match.
Responsibilities
• Assist in the management of global framework contracts
• Prepare audit plans based on a full understanding of the terms of reference and the applicable grant contractual conditions
• Lead opening meetings with clients and auditees and clearly present audit findings at closing meetings
• Demonstrate an ability to identify issues and areas of non-compliance on an assignment and write a detailed, precise, and clear assignment report
• Lead assignments in various countries (both in-country and remotely) acting as the client focal point
• Be prepared and able to travel and lead international assignments when required
• Coordinate in-country audit teams performing fieldwork, ensuring regular management
oversight of the work being conducted
• Perform reviews of audit reports and manage the timely delivery of reports to clients
• Participate in writing bids/proposals
Essential skills
• Strong written and spoken English skills and excellent presentation skills
• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / DEC / CIMA or equivalent);
• Demonstrable professional audit experience
• A genuine interest in international development and working in a multi-cultural context.
• An ability to communicate in a professional, constructive, and respectful manner
Desirable skills
Experience of working or volunteering internationally, ideally for an international
organisation such as a foundation.
Behaviours
• Be prepared to be out of the office on international assignments multiple time a year
• Ability to conduct assignments in a sceptical but constructive manner
• Be able to manage time effectively
22.5 hours per week, [over 5 days, could include Sundays]
£23,436.25 FTE - £14,251.77 pro rata
We offer many enhanced benefits including:
-28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays
-Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%
-Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers
-Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass
Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.
Location - Castle Bromwich, West Midlands
Do you like being creative? Or looking for a hidden treasure? Have you got Retail/Management experience? Are you looking for a new challenge in 2024?
We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to help lead our team in the Castle Bromwich shop. You will be working with volunteers in a creative environment, working with donated goods to maximise sales and net contribution of the shop.
You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise the vital funds needed to support our frontline work. You will need to be driven and focused on making money, and have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.
As an Assistant Shop Manager you will support the Shop Manager to lead a team of diverse volunteers. You will need great people skills and be confident at working with people from different backgrounds creating a welcoming and positive experience for all of our staff, volunteers and supporters.
If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way then this is the place for you.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our shops and services.
The closing date for applications is at midnight on Friday 6th September 2024. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Friday 23rd August.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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