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GoodWork is a young and fast growing non-profit, supporting employers to offer fairer opportunities to young people from marginalised communities.
We partner with progressive businesses to bring diverse talent into entry-level roles, giving young people the opportunity to prove themselves without requiring unpaid internships or elite degrees to get ahead. Our flagship early careers programme supports 18-25 year olds from lower socioeconomic backgrounds to build their employability skills, access tailored support and transition into sustained employment aligned with their goals.
Key Info
- Part time, 0.6 FTE. Working days and pattern negotiable.
- 8 month Fixed Term Contract from October 2024 (start date negotiable), with potential to extend.
- Salary: £22,800 pro rated (FTE £38,000) with 4% employer pension contribution.
- Hybrid (London), one day a week in-person with the team at Fivefields, with the option to spend up to 10 days per month in the office.
- 25 days holiday per year (pro rated), plus Bank Holidays and additional leave during our annual Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
- Appointment is subject to Enhanced DBS Check. GoodWork operates in line with safe recruitment practices and adherence to our Safeguarding Policy is essential.
About the role
We’re hiring our first Corporate Fundraising Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a key moment in our growth and shape our approach to corporate fundraising for the future. We’re aiming to generate £100,000 of corporate partnership income in the next twelve months, while laying strong foundations for growth from there.
You’ll report directly to and work closely with our CEO in expanding our network of corporate partners to increase our income, the opportunities we can offer young people and the scale of our impact.
You’ll be:
- Leading on identifying, researching, engaging and converting new corporate prospects and relationships. We work with a range of partners, including Wild Cosmetics, PA Consulting and Newsflare.
- Management of new business pipeline and prospect lists, including use and maintenance of corporate prospects data via Airtable.
- Proactive networking with early careers, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Corporate Social Responsibility leaders to develop new partnerships that grow GoodWork’s impact.
- Working with the CEO to develop our propositions, periodically refreshing our corporate offer with creative ideas, proposals and content to inspire decision makers.
- Maintaining and strengthening relationships with existing corporate partners in order to generate sustainable income and opportunities for young people.
- Getting involved with the delivery of our programme, to build your understanding of our mission and how we work with young people. This might involve mentoring one of our programme participants, supporting workshop delivery or interview coaching as a small part of your role, helping you stay close to the heart of what we do.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for someone with a track record of securing significant income and managing corporate relationships. There is scope for this to become a permanent, full-time position and for the successful candidate to become a key member of GoodWork’s leadership team as the organisation grows.
- A strong track-record in corporate fundraising, with demonstrable evidence of five-figure new business income generation.
- We will also consider candidates with proven business development experience in the private sector, with a well-articulated desire to move into the third sector and ability to rapidly build relevant knowledge and skills.
- Drive, ambition, strategic and creative thinking, with the ability to frame propositions to deliver mutual benefits for both GoodWork and our prospective partners.
- Tenacity and resilience, able to adapt and persist in the face of challenges and rejections.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills, with experience of managing stakeholder relationships and networking at all levels.
- Strong organisational skills and proactivity, able to work at pace and deliver to a high standard.
- Understanding of and alignment to our mission. You don’t need experience in the early careers, youth or education sector, however we expect the successful candidate to be able to clearly articulate their passion for our mission and desire to drive our work forwards.
We work with a diverse group of young people from marginalised communities. We particularly encourage applications from minority ethnic candidates and those who have lived experience relevant to our programme, particularly non-graduates and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ways of working
Our team works together in-person two days a week at Fivefields (Mon/Thurs) and we’d like our Corporate Fundraising Manager to join us for at least one of these days.
This contract is for 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours per week). We work flexibly, provided all our team can fulfil the requirements of their roles and collaborate effectively with colleagues. With this in mind, we’re open to requests to split these hours across three or four days of the week as best suits the successful candidate.
You’ll need to be able to attend occasional in-person events, including possible evening sessions for which time off in lieu will be given. You should also expect to attend regular in-person meetings with our London-based employer partners.
How to apply
- Apply via our online form by 09:00 on Monday 19 August. You’ll need to submit a CV of no more than two pages and answer the following questions in no more than 1,700 characters (about 250 words) each.
- Why are you a good fit for this role? Please tell us about your relevant personal and/or professional experience.
- Why do you want to work for GoodWork?
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a one-hour online interview between 27 August and 5 September.
- The final stage will involve an opportunity to meet the team, task and in-person pitch at our office between 9 and 16 September. If you get to this stage, you’ll be reimbursed for your time.
- An offer will be made subject to referencing and satisfactory completion of an Enhanced DBS check. The successful candidate will start as soon as possible, dependent on any notice periods in their existing role.
If you have questions that are not answered here, or requests for adjustments to the application process, please contact us via email and we’ll do our best to support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BACKGROUND
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the international Habitat for Humanity network. We tackle housing poverty around the world by working in partnership with communities and families to achieve their dreams of a safe and decent place to live.
“Home Equals” is a five-year global advocacy campaign, recently launched by Habitat for Humanity International and dedicated to achieving policy change, at all levels, to ensure that people living in informal settlements especially in the Global South have equitable access to adequate housing. Together, with partners, governments and communities, we can create lasting change so that people living in informal settlements have safe and secure homes.
As a global housing leader, Habitat for Humanity has a unique opportunity in ensuring that access to adequate housing is prioritized around the world. Together, we can advance policies that unlock the potential of people who deserve an equal shot at a decent home.
Purpose of The role
Habitat GB is seeking a dedicated and experienced Head of Advocacy to lead our efforts in advocating for policy change within the UK government (in particular targeting the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) to prioritise housing in international development. This pivotal role will play a crucial part in supporting Habitat for Humanity's global advocacy agenda which aims to promote equitable access to adequate housing worldwide, focusing on informal settlements in the Global South. The Head of Advocacy will be instrumental in building Habitat GB's profile and influence, establishing strong relationships and coalitions with stakeholders in the UK, identifying lobbying opportunities, providing strategic political insight, and ensuring systematic monitoring and analysis of the international development political landscape. By collaborating with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders, the successful candidate will drive meaningful change and contribute to addressing housing challenges on a global scale.
· Develop Advocacy Strategy: Lead the development of a comprehensive advocacy strategy aligned with Habitat GB's mission and the "Home Equals" campaign objectives, engaging key people in Habitat for Humanity's global advocacy team. This strategy should focus on advocating for policy change within the UK government to prioritize housing in international development.
· Delivery of Advocacy Strategy: Deliver activities to implement the advocacy strategy, working closely with Habitat GB’s senior leadership team and Habitat for Humanity's global advocacy team. Activities may include stakeholder engagement and coalition building, policy research and positioning, profile building, lobbying and political insight, and advocacy campaign, initiatives and events.
· Evaluation, Reporting and Learning: Establish mechanisms for systematic monitoring, analysis, and dissemination of political intelligence related to housing and international development issues in alignment with Habitat for Humanity International’s global metric tracking on advocacy impacts. Prepare regular reports on advocacy outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations for future action.
· Collaboration and Coordination: Collaborate closely with Habitat for Humanity's global advocacy team especially on G7 related advocacy and implementation of the Home Equals campaign, other affiliates, and external partners to align advocacy efforts, share best practices, and coordinate actions for maximum effectiveness.
· Leadership and Management: Manage, motivate and mentor UK Housing Advocacy Manager, with regular 1-2-1s, setting individual objectives, giving and receiving feedback, progressing people and plans. Role model our values in line with Habitat GB’s inclusive approach to people and culture.
These responsibilities outline the multifaceted nature of the Head of Advocacy role, highlighting the importance of strategic planning, relationship building, political engagement, and impact evaluation in advancing Habitat GB's advocacy objectives related to housing and poverty reduction.
Person Specification
· Bachelor's degree in international relations, public policy, political science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
· Experience in advocacy, policy analysis, or government relations in the UK, with a focus on international development, housing, or related issues.
· Experience in developing, delivering and implementing advocacy strategies.
· Proven track record of successfully influencing policy change and mobilizing support for advocacy campaigns.
· Experience of directly engaging stakeholders and decision makers through events, networks, meetings and other mechanisms.
· Experience working in a cross-cultural or international context is desirable.
· Experience in senior management roles, encompassing strategic management and team leadership.
Skills and competencies:
· Strong understanding of the UK government structure, policy-making processes, and key stakeholders involved in international development.
· Strong interest and commitment to tackle housing poverty.
· Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and persuasively in written and verbal formats.
· Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs, and civil society organizations.
· Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement advocacy plans, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing circumstances.
· Ability to collaborate with diverse teams across multiple locations.
· Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines and adapt to challenges.
· Enthusiastic, positive, and proactive with a solution-oriented mindset.
· Demonstrated interest in our work and commitment to continuous learning and development.
· Dedication to contributing to the inclusive, people-positive culture at Habitat.
The role and responsibilities will be carried out in a way which reflects:
· Habitat GB’s commitment to safeguarding children in accordance with the Safeguarding
Policy.
· A commitment to Habitat GB’s vision, mission, values and approach.
· A commitment to effective management of risk, by operating within the Charity’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and controls and by carrying out the risk management and assurance responsibilities of the role as set out in relevant Policy and Procedures.
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Job descriptions may be subject to change.
Flexibility
Habitat GB is seeking to rapidly expand its activities and impact to fight poverty across the world. This means that the organisation must be adaptable and flexible and have an ambitious, dynamic and flexible team. It is a requirement of the post holder to be flexible in terms of location (within reason), line management, and duties and responsibilities.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
Start your Habitat journey
We want the recruitment process to give you the opportunity to share your skills and experience, and to find out more about Habitat. You are welcome to get in touch and arrange an informal chat with a member of the team before submitting an application. To apply for the role, please send us your CV and a cover letter telling us about yourself, how you meet the person specification, and your motivation for applying – we don’t expect this to be more than two sides of A4.
The deadline for applications is 11 August 2024 (at 11:59 pm).
Interviews will take place online from the week beginning 19 August 2024. Selected candidates will be contacted to agree a suitable time for interview.
Please note that we do not reimburse any expenses incurred during interviews.
We’d prefer to hear directly from applicants – we won’t be working with third party recruiters on this role.
This post profile is not set in stone. It gives insight into the main purpose of the role, and expected responsibilities, but it might be reviewed in the future to meet the changing requirements of Habitat for Humanity GB – any changes will be made in discussion with the post-holder.
Habitat for Humanity requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of our code of conduct. The employment of this position will be subject to a satisfactory reference check and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
At Habitat for Humanity GB, we aim to build, develop and retain a talented workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills and experiences. We welcome and actively encourage applications from anyone who feels they’d be a good fit for our organisation, regardless of race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected characteristics.
Unfortunately, because of high volume of applications we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants. If you haven’t heard from us within a month of the application deadline, please assume that your application has not been successful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you know your way round online shopping sites like eBay and have a real desire to learn more about e-commerce? Then join Shelter as an E-Commerce Assistant and you could soon be embarking on a rewarding apprenticeship that will enable you to further develop.
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 team
It’s an exciting time to be joining Shelter. There’s a lot of change happening following the launch of our new brand, which has re-positioned the organisation and set the base for us to tackle what has grown from a housing crisis to a national emergency. We currently run a network of around 90 community charity shops across the UK - from small boutiques to large furniture shops. Our online offering has grown rapidly over the past two years, with significant turnover during the Christmas peak, success in the launch and promotion of new goods, plus the launch of our secondhand online shop – and we’re planning to expand further in the near future.
About the role
This is a great opportunity not only to see e-commerce in action, but to help deliver an e-commerce strategy, grow Shelter’s sales of second-hand goods and raise income to tackle the housing emergency. Day-to-day, you’ll be instrumental in supporting the E-Commerce Hub Manager and local area shops to maximise the hub’s financial contribution to support the work of Shelter through the effective management of volunteer, stock and premises. We’ll also rely on you to provide efficient warehouse operations and customer order processes for our online shop and help ensure a safe, clean and bright environment in which to work. Put simply, you’ll play a big part in all aspects of our e-commerce operations, including ensuring they’re efficient and delivery focused and that volunteers feel motivated.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About you
Self-motivated and well-organised, with lots of enthusiasm and the ability to work both on your own initiative and as part of a team, you’ll have some knowledge of using online sales marketplaces such as eBay. Good communication skills are important too, so you can respond effectively to customer queries and deal with emails and phone calls. You’ll also need knowledge of Microsoft Office. Above all, you’re keen to learn while playing your part in helping to tackle a huge social issue.
Any applications submitted without the supporting statement will not be considered.
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.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
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.
A wonderful opportunity as strategic and hands-on Head of Marketing, joining a small, award-winning charity that enrich and support the lives of people affected by dementia. This is a great role if you enjoy broad strategic thinking and hands-on implementation in a busy role. You will oversee the design and delivery of their marketing and communications activity, developing and implementing their marketing plan in line with the charity’s vision. Based in Central London (Hybrid) a couple of days a week, working either 4 or 5 days a week.
You’ll work with a lovely team and directly with the Executive Director on strategic vision. You will be empathetic, ideas-led and enjoy a test and learn approach. You are pro-active, a people-person and a comfortable decision maker.
I’m looking for someone with a blend of skills experience and personal qualities. You will have a wide range of experience designing and delivering brilliant marketing strategies, including B2B, and who is eager to use those skills in a purpose-led, charity environment. You will enjoy writing newsletters and social media posts, at the same time as managing marketing budgets and freelancers.
With a new product that is successfully through its testing phase, they are now in an exciting position to scale up and grow the team. You will work across the organisation, and with particular focus on helping significantly scale up the awareness, reach and impact of the product over the next 2 years.
- Salary: £40,000- £44,000 (dependent on experience)
- Fixed Term contract – 2 years (ask me for more info)
- Full Time role – open to requests for 4 days or flexible working patterns
- 25 days annual holiday plus 2 days December leave and Bank Holidays, Company pension scheme
- Hybrid working – maximum of 2 days pw in the office, currently based in Richmond, but moving to Central London workspace from November.
Please apply now to receive the job pack. Closing date: 9am Monday 19th August.
Interviews w/c 26th August (first stage virtual, 2nd stage in person).
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.
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JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until they find the cure. The charity are dedicated to their 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
You’ll join JDRF as a Special Events Manager and support the organisations mission by developing and implementing their Special Events strategy. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage and deliver high-impact events, ensuring they meet income targets while staying within budget. You will collaborate with teams across Philanthropy, Corporate Partnerships, and External Affairs to drive income generation and cultivate valuable relationships. You’ll also have the chance to innovate by identifying new initiatives and staying current with fundraising trends and competitor activities.
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference by managing high-impact events that directly contribute to JDRF’s mission to cure type 1 diabetes. You’ll collaborate with dedicated teams, driving income generation and cultivating valuable relationships. The position provides a platform for professional growth, allowing you to showcase your event management skills in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
The position will:
- Assist the Head of Special Events in the development and implementation of JDRF’s Special Events strategy to deliver engagement and income
- Support the Head of Special Events on large, high-profile Special Events by taking responsibility for delegated aspects of the events
- Lead responsibility for events including budget management, ticket sales, guest stewardship, fundraising and supplier management
- Develop a written plan and budget for each allocated event and report regularly to the Head of Special Events on event progress against budget, targets and objectives
Ideal skills and experience:
- Experience of managing successful Special Events within the charity sector
- Understanding of budget management, and track record of achieving and delivering income and expenditure budgets
- Ability to build relationships and steward high value supporters, senior volunteer committees and external suppliers
- Experience of managing projects from inception to completion
Benefits include:
- Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
- Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
Expert recruitment for fundraisers and charities.
About us
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
It has never been a more important time for Crisis. With homelessness reaching record levels and a new Government taking power, we have an opportunity to keep homelessness high on the political agenda and secure the delivery of policy solutions that we know can build a future free from homelessness.
This role will play a key role in supporting our political influencing and public affairs activity, to establish Crisis’ relationship with the newly elected Parliament, and crucially provide the secretariat to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Ending Homelessness.
Location: Based in our London office (we are open to a range of flexible working options, in line with Crisis’ Hybrid-Working Policy. The team works in the office together one day per week, we can be flexible on this but attending in-person meetings in Westminster and for APPG events will be required)
About the role
As Public Affairs Officer you will provide the secretariat for the APPG for Ending Homelessness, a well-established cross-party group, with broad interest and engagement from across the sector and who have successfully influenced Government on a range of issues relating to homelessness. The Public Affairs Officer will work with the APPG co-chairs and officers to agree a strategic programme of work and to deliver events, meetings and inquiries in adherence with parliamentary procedures. You will work with the wider Policy and Campaigns team to establish the APPG position on key homelessness and housing announcements, as well as managing the APPG communications via the website, mailing list and social media. Previous APPG activities have included inquiries into the previous Government’s commitment to end rough sleeping, homelessness amongst Ukrainian refugees and homelessness upon leaving public services.
You will also shape and help deliver Crisis’ public affairs activity, including in support of our national campaigns to secure the policy changes to end homelessness, and to increase awareness of Crisis more broadly. This includes shaping regular engagement with MPs and politicians to inspire them to work with Crisis, position us as experts, as well as delivering Parliamentary events and supporting our programme of activity at political party conferences.
The role sits within the campaigns team in the Policy and Social Change directorate, but you’ll collaborate with a wide range of teams across the organisation to identify public affairs opportunities and ensure people with lived experience are at the heart of our political influencing activity, including with Crisis frontline services.
We’re a passionate and supportive team, dedicated to our mission of ending homelessness.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have strong knowledge of parliamentary and political procedures, including experience of working with APPGs or similar groups of politicians. You will have excellent communication and organisation skills, attention to detail, and good ability to understand policy solutions and how best to communicate them to a range of audiences to inspire people to work with Crisis and the APPG.
Understanding or knowledge of homelessness or housing policy is desirable. You may have experience in; public affairs, policy, communications and public relations.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days and option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
Closing date: Sunday 4 August 2024 (at 23:59)
Interviews will be held W/C 13 August in person at our offices near Liverpool Street, London
Working with the Footwork Director and Advisory Board, the main purpose of the role is to oversee and coordinate overall delivery of Footwork’s new five-year strategy and to take a leadership role in maximizing fundraising opportunities. Footwork is a small but ambitious charity with an established reputation in global health networks and partnerships. The Resource Mobilisation and Strategy Manager will be responsible for maintaining and growing these links with a wide variety of stakeholders, including national governments, international NGOs, and funders. The post holder will also manage and coordinate Footwork’s governance, including primarily the convening of the Footwork Advisory Board and Technical Committee, and providing input to and coordinating relevant outputs and actions from these bodies as required. The role offers an opportunity to have a key role in developing and shaping Footwork’s profile and impact at an exciting time. In particular, the post holder will take responsibility for delivering the following goals.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
· To oversee and coordinate overall delivery of Footwork’s new five-year strategy;
· To manage and coordinate Footwork’s governance, including primarily the convening of the Footwork Advisory Board and Technical Committee, and to provide inputs to and coordinate relevant outputs and actions from these bodies as required;
· To prepare and publish the First Global Strategy for Podoconiosis through an open and consultative international process;
· To develop a communications and fundraising strategy, including support for the continuation of this role;
· To oversee the staging of the 2nd International Podoconiosis Conference in an endemic country.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Team Management and Leadership
· Provide management and leadership to achieve targets and objectives and drive the implementation of the strategic plan
· Ensure the availability of resources to achieve targets and objectives of the Footwork strategic plan
· Work with a range of stakeholders to develop and deliver an international conference hosted outside the UK.
· Work independently with minimal input for others to drive the fundraising and strategy forward
· Build effective relationships with, and command the respect of, the wide range of international stakeholders who will contribute to the 1st Global Strategy on Podoconiosis.
· Possess strong influencing, negotiating and communications skills, particularly with respect to managing potential podoconiosis champions.
Service Delivery
· Working within university policy and procedure, undertake day-to-day management of operational matters with regards to the Footwork strategic implementation. Plan and implement activities across the team to ensure the achievement of Footwork strategy targets and objectives.
· Ensure effective systems and procedures are in place to support the achievement of key performance targets in area of responsibility.
· Plan and implement improvements to systems and procedures in area of responsibility to ensure effective administration within area of responsibility.
· Maintain appropriate records and documentation commensurate with policy and procedure.
· Provide reports internally and externally as appropriate. To undertake analysis, interpretation and presentation of standard data to inform decisions related to subject area.
· Identify critical issues when resolving problems and use university policy and procedure to support the application of appropriate resolutions.
Policy and Procedure
· Contribute to policy decisions and improvement in area of expertise.
· Strategy driven - Able to understand the priorities of the Footwork strategy and plan and organize the activities and work required to meet the objectives within the timelines.
Customers and Stakeholders
· Resource mobilisation - Can present ideas and arguments orally and in writing to gain support and gain buy in from a range of stakeholders and use different medium for different audiences.
· Convening and coordination - Can prepare for and chair international meetings, remote and in-person. Can quickly and accurately synthesise information into fluent written documents.
· Proactively work with internal and external stakeholders, colleagues or collaborators to exchange information and provide data to inform decisions as necessary, showing appropriate sensitivity when needed.
To carry out any other duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
This Job Description sets out current duties of the post that may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.
INDICATIVE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Responsible for the achievement of:
· Creating and managing a strategic plan to ensure successful delivery of Footwork’s five-year strategy and specifically the Footwork goals identified in the strategic plan under the headings of:
· Improving Lives: Enable universal access to interventions to improves the lives of affected individuals and communities
· Bringing together: Bring together national, regional and global actors to strengthen coordination, collaboration and mutual learning
· Evidence-based advocacy: Harness evidence-based advocacy to accelerate the adoption and scale-up of intervention for treatment and prevention;
The specific responsibilities within these goals for this role are:
· Managing and coordinating Footwork’s governance, including primarily the convening of the Footwork Advisory Group and Trustees, and to provide inputs to and coordinate relevant outputs and actions from these bodies as required;
· Preparing and publishing the First Global Strategy for Podoconiosis through an open and consultative international process;
· Developing a communications and fundraising strategy;
· Overseeing the management and staging of the 2nd International Podoconiosis Conference in an endemic country.
The post holder reports to the Head of Department for Global Health and Infection, working under general direction within a clear framework the post holder will manage their own work to achieve their agreed objectives. The role holder will play a key role in supporting the Divisional leadership team to achieve the strategic and operational goals of the University, Professional Services & their Division. The post holder is expected to work collaboratively across the University and with key stakeholders to deliver single team working that efficiently and effectively supports the achievement of those goals and objectives.
Support achievement of the Division’s/Unit’s/School’s compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory compliance obligations, including (but not limited to): UKVI, Health & Safety, the Prevent Duty, data protection, Competition and Markets Authority requirements and equal opportunities, as appropriate to the grade and role. Additionally, to promote good practice in relation to University policy, procedure and guidance in relation to those compliance matters in respect of students, staff and other relevant parties.
Balance effectiveness and cost-efficiency in the management of the budgets you are accountable for, demonstrating compliance with Value for Money and Return on Investment principles to support the University’s strategic aim to achieve a world-class standard of teaching and research by managing our resources effectively and efficiently.
4. Person Specification
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
1. Substantial understanding of the fundraising landscape within and outside of the UK with awareness of the key issues in Global Health programme funding.
2. Knowledge of fundraising and organizational strategy implementation;
3. Understanding of the key tools, systems and strategies to employ to raise awareness and/or build successful fundraising campaigns;
4. Well-developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to present policy and procedure in a way that can be understood the audience.
5. Writing skills. Able to write and edit copy for web, print, social media and presentations targeted to different audiences.
6. Planning and organisational skills, including project management with the ability to drive an implementation plan to closure.
7. Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively influence in area of expertise, effectively contribute to team working to build and develop working relationships.
8. Analytical skills with the ability to generate effective solutions and make effective decisions
9. Convening and coordination. Can prepare for and chair international meetings, remote and in-person. Can quickly and accurately synthesize information into fluent written documents.
10. Effective IT Skills on MS platform. Experience using functional databases and different communication and social media platforms
11. Organisation. Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise workload and work effectively to deadlines.
ESSENTIAL ROLE-SPECIFIC CRITERIA
1. Experience of working strategically to secure a sustainable model for a charity, NGO or similar organization;
2. Proven experience of leading fundraising strategic campaigns and able to demonstrate success in securing funds from external funders;
3. Experience of liaison with senior actors in global health, including from national governments, international agencies, and funders;
4. Experience of convening and chairing international meetings with multiple stakeholders.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
1. Knowledge of the Higher Education sector.
2. Knowledge of Global Health and Neglected Tropical Diseases
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Salary: £29,500 (Full Time Equivalent) + £2,250 OTE
Reporting to: Fundraising Manager
Location: This role will require the applicant to work in our office in Eastleigh, Hampshire, UK, Monday - Wednesday, with the option to work from home Thursday and Friday. Flexible working hours.
About The Role
This is an exciting time to join African Adventures. With significant growth plans over the next few years, the Programmes Officer will oversee the planning, development and delivery of our core charitable programmes. They will work closely with our in-country teams to ensure we are directing funding to the right places in the communities we work with, and provide vital reporting information to help facilitate this. They will be the key link between the UK, Kenya, Ghana and Zanzibar, and provide regular updates on key focuses and project progress to ensure cohesion, and shared goals, across the teams.
About You
Demonstrating a passion for international development, you will have had experience working within a charity and a similar role previously. You will demonstrate a deep understanding of the logistics in planning and developing charitable programmes and have excellent communication skills. You will look forward and bring new ideas on how to further help the local communities we work in and be a champion for the African Adventures Foundation.
Primary Responsibilities
- Working closely with our in-country teams, manage the delivery of our current programmes such as ‘Food Security’ and the ‘Good Period programme’.
- Gather data and provide regular accurate reporting and updates to the Fundraising Manager.
- Liaise with our in-country teams to determine work required in our partner schools and gather quotations for this work.
- Ensure all volunteer work is appropriate for the nature of the group and costed accordingly.
- Be responsible for keeping the partner schools area of internal systems up to date (i.e. school information, planned work, wish-lists etc.)
- Provide on-going support and bring new ideas for the expansion of our programmes.
- Manage the planning and execution of larger one-off projects, such as WASH.
- Be the link between our in-country teams and our UK teams to ensure cohesion and programme goal alignment.
- Keep all African Adventures staff up to date with progress at our partner schools via email/internal newsletters, weekly team meetings, and occasional team training sessions.
- Occasional support to Fundraising Manager in other ad hoc tasks, such as grant writing and communicating with beneficiaries.
What We’re Looking For:
Skill/experience
Previous experience of working for a charity in a similar or transferable position - Essential
Currently working in, or previously held, a role with responsibility for the delivery and management of charitable programmes - Essential
Strong commitment to international development - Essential
Excellent organisational skills - Essential
Strong communicator and team player with ability to engage effectively with diverse groups of people - Essential
Excellent attention to detail - Essential
Positive, proactive attitude to problem solving - Essential
Strong IT skills, particularly 365 and CRM/booking systems - Essential
Excellent cross-culture communication skills - Essential
Passionate about international development, volunteering, travel and education - Highly desirable
Experience of working with international teams with the ability to navigate diverse cultures and ways of working - Desirable
Please note that if the number of applications for the position is particularly high, then we may decide to close the position early, so please apply as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role of Volunteering Manager will work to review and expand Concordia’s Volunteering programmes to ensure a variety of attractive opportunities both in the UK and abroad. They will ensure effective management and administration of all opportunities, initiate new partnerships with UK charities and hosts, and represent Concordia at international events and network meetings.
This role requires an individual with highly effective organisational and administrative skills, as well a strong aptitude to identify and act on new opportunities.
We are looking for a creative individual who possesses high standards, and a commitment to quality volunteering placements. The right candidate will communicate with passion and enthusiasm and have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
ROLE OBJECTIVES
- To maintain, review and develop current Concordia volunteering programmes and partnerships
- To actively research & seek out new partnerships for hosting volunteers coming to the UK and UK volunteers travelling overseas
- To ensure the creative promotion of inclusive and appealing volunteering opportunities to a wide audience
- Responsible for the recruitment, training and management of voluntary coordinators for delivery at our UK and overseas volunteering projects.
- To establish effective and proportionate user-led processes to ensure the smooth administration and induction of new volunteers
- To ensure effective monitoring and evaluation systems are in place and to ensure regular summary reports of impact and statistics are produced.
- To provide clear information, support and advice for all volunteers travelling abroad/coming to the UK
- To develop and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders, locally and internationally
- To coordinate delivery carefully and within budget
- To work with the senior team to ensure financial sustainability of programmes and responsiveness to new project and funding opportunities
- To deliver or commission volunteer training as required
- To input and manage personal and sensitive data, keeping all individual records up to date
- To work according to all Concordia’s policies, including data protection, health and safety, equity, diversity and inclusion and safeguarding
- To be available to work evenings, weekends and residentials where necessary
- To be a team player working cohesively with Concordia colleagues, volunteers and supporters
- To undertake duties and provide support to the Head of Youth Programmes on other tasks and activities as needed.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential experience:
- Highly organised professional with the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Significant experience in establishing and maintaining impactful international volunteering schemes
- Experience of creating new ambitious and inclusive programmes and opportunities for people of all ages, in particular young people
- Demonstrable and relevant experience in Health & Safety
Essential technical competencies
- An understanding of the data protection requirements in respect of volunteers
- Excellent IT skills, including experience of using Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of web-based platforms for recruiting volunteers and working with CRM databases
- Good knowledge of social media platforms and how they can be used to engage with stakeholders, both existing and potential
Essential Skills
- Ability to set and achieve ambitious targets
- Excellent communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts, including training and presentations
- Excellent administrative, planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise and manage workloads
- Ability to work on own initiative and in different teams working to the same purpose
- Sound decision-making
- Adaptable, innovative and ambitious in relation to volunteering
- Have an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of young people and adults at risk
- Have an understanding of and be able to demonstrate a commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Desirable Criteria:
- Charity VISA application processing experience
- Project management
- Emergency First Aid or First Aid at work
- Personal experience of international volunteering or community volunteering
Other
- Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as required
- Willingness and ability to undertake travel in the UK and abroad as required
- A full driving license and use of a suitable vehicle
How to Apply: Send cover letter stating how you meet the person specification criteria (no more than 2 A4 pages) and a CV.
Closing date for applications: 2nd August 2024
Shortlisting: W/C 5th August 2024
Interview Date: W/C 12th August 2024
to foster cross-cultural understanding by providing people with quality opportunities for international volunteering and work experience
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About You
Do you live and breathe social media? Are you an enthusiastic and proactive individual with a flair for
creativity? We are seeking a Social Media Manager to take the lead in driving our online presence across
various platforms including Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok and Instagram.
Your proactive approach will be instrumental in developing and implementing a dynamic social media
strategy that resonates with our target audiences. In addition, you will play a pivotal role in launching and
managing our presence on emerging platforms such as TikTok.
You will also be responsible for managing our online community – Connected Coaches – which currently sits
on Facebook, and providing support to our sister company 1st4sport in the development and execution of
its social media strategy.
The Role
As the leading charitable organisation for sports and physical activity coaches in the UK, our vision is to build a healthier and happier nation through great coaching, and we are looking for people who share in our passion and purpose.
Just as coaches are there for their participants, so we are here for the coach and we provide membership, learning and development, products, and services to support coaches in their coaching practice and everyday lives.
As Social Media Manager, you will be integral in developing and delivering UK Coaching’s communications activities through social media channels with the aim of increasing engagement with our target audience and building the UK Coaching brand.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications your duties and responsibilities will include to:
• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive social media strategy to increase engagement and awareness among our B2C and B2B target audiences – coaches, the coaching workforce and sector partners.
• Monitor, respond to, and engage with customers, partners, and complementary brands to foster meaningful connections.
• Create and manage social content calendars, scheduling and posting content across all platforms to maintain a consistent brand voice.
• Take ownership of each social media channel, providing innovative ideas, recommendations, and learnings to drive engagement and growth.
• Report and track social media KPIs, working with the Head of Marketing to set and achieve targets.• Analyse long-term needs of the company’s social media strategy and provide quarterly reports and recommendations to optimise performance.
• Create an analytics dashboard and use it to present performance against target updates on a monthly basis.
• Produce engaging and compelling content that aligns with our brand and encourages audience interaction.
• Collaborate with internal creative teams to develop visually appealing and impactful social media content.
• Build engagement within our existing community to drive user generated content and highlight the impact our learning and development has on inspiring communities and changing lives through sport and physical activity.
• Stay updated on social media best practices, technologies, and trends to ensure our strategies remain innovative and effective.
• Build and nurture relationships with industry professionals and influencers to expand our network and enhance brand visibility.
• Attend sector and organisational events and capture content for social media.
• Collaborate closely with our digital marketing consultant to ensure a cohesive approach to paid media campaign activities.
• Liaise with other departments and key stakeholders, such as Sport England and UK Sport, to create integrated online marketing strategies that drive results.
• Support the wider Marketing and Communications team when required. This may include tasks such as copywriting and website maintenance.
Requirements
To be considered for the Social Media Manager role your experience and skillsets will include:
Essential:
• Proven track record in managing social media strategies with demonstrable results.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and report writing skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, motivated, and well-organised with a keen attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of social media marketing and paid advertising techniques.
• Experience in delivering successful social media campaigns and growing audiences.
• Ability to create and execute social media strategies that resonate with target audiences.
• Proficiency in engaging and onboarding influencers to amplify brand reach.
• Hands-on experience in implementing and reporting on paid social advertising campaigns.
• Experience in developing visual content/graphics to support social media activity.
• Experience in using a social media scheduling and reporting tool (such as Sprout Social and Hoosuite).
• Use of analytics tools to monitor performance of social media to inform strategic decision-making, optimise content creation, enhance user engagement, and drive growth in brand visibility and followers.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic and creative thinker with the ability to generate innovative ideas.
• Strong planning and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively.
• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Requirements
Desirable:
• Commercial understanding and experience in driving business objectives through social media.
• Photography skills.
• Experience creating and editing video content for social media and ads.
• Experience in producing and/or sharing podcasts on social media
• Knowledge of UK Coaching or the sport and physical activity sector in the UK.
As an organisation we want to inspire not only great coaches, but we want to inspire our people to help drive change. If you are passionate about what you do and enjoy working collaboratively with likeminded people, then we want you to get in touch.
Salary and Benefits:
The starting salary for the position will be in the range £34,000 - £37,000 per annum depending upon experience and qualifications. Salaries are reviewed each year in April. This is a full-time role but could be flexible.
Our People!
Our People team is focussed on making UK Coaching a great place to work that’s both fair and inclusive for all. We do our best to help everyone be their best. From hiring fantastic people to offering great perks, from supporting continuous personal growth to creating a collaborative coaching culture - it all makes a difference!
Our Perks:
• 25 days holiday, increasing by one day per year, up to a maximum of seven years (32 days).
• A day off for your birthday.
• Contributory Pension scheme.
• Life assurance and income protection schemes.
• Enhanced sick pay and statutory maternity pay.
• Amazing family friendly policies.
• Life leave – five days available to help with matters that might arise in your personal life or to support your interests.
• A values led organisation that really listens and cares about its people.
• Outstanding city centre office.
• Flexible working.
• Modern business utilising the latest Microsoft products with continued and long term investment in technology.
After probation, you get even more, including:
• Access to a healthcare benefits scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Techscheme
How to apply
Please submit your letter of application and CV to our People team:
Closing date: Open until suitable candidate found
Alternative formats of the application form and job information are available on request.
To access further information on the organisation please refer to our website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Ecommerce Manager
Salary: £25,959 to £29,217 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Sunday
Location: Unit 11, Canal Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2PA
Are you an experienced ecommerce manager looking for an opportunity to support your local charity?
As an ecommerce manager, you will have a background in ecommerce operations and experience managing multiple sites. You will lead teams across various locations to optimise ecommerce operations and achieve strategic objectives and targets.
ellenor is a hospice charity in Gravesend providing palliative and end-of life care within the local community. At ellenor, we value inclusivity and focus on providing high-quality services with compassion and care.
We offer professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme (with the option for NHS Pension Scheme members to transfer their pension), an employee assistance program, discount schemes, a generous annual leave allowance, and much more.
Key Responsibilities of the role include:
· Collaborate with the Head of Retail to plan, set, and manage the annual ecommerce operating budget, taking corrective actions as needed.
· Ensure your teams are delivering as per the strategic plan and in line with company policies and procedures.
· Monitor and evaluate the performance of ecommerce operations.
· Oversee ecommerce performance, and management, ensuring compliance and maintenance of databases.
· Work with internal teams for campaigns and digital marketing.
· Ensure product offering and pricing is competitive across markets.
Essential requirements:
· Proven experience in managing, supporting, and resourcing a geographically dispersed team through setting and monitoring objectives and targets.
· Proven experience in managing and setting budgets.
· A good understanding of ecommerce management and the challenges of working within the voluntary sector.
· Sound knowledge of
· Excellent customer service skills.
· Good organisation and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workload.
How to apply:
By application form either online, downloadable from our website or by submitting a CV and cover letter. CVs without a cover letter will not be considered.
Application Deadline: Sunday 11th August 2024
Interviews will take place on Monday 19th August 2024
ellenor is committed to recognising and valuing people's differences and promoting an inclusive environment for everyone. We are committed to recruiting and retaining an outstanding and diverse team of individuals who will work together to support our patients and their families at one of the most difficult times of their lives.
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Programme Overview
The Refugee Employability Programme is a new initiative that offers enhanced support to defined cohorts of legally recognised refugees in the UK. Started in July 2023, the programme will provide tailored support for each participant focussed on gaining sustainable employment. Palladium will work with employers, local government, and other partners to ensure that individuals are fully supported with their employment and integration in UK society. The programme includes delivery of employability-focussed English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) tuition for some of the cohorts.
Palladium is responsible for delivering the programme in the South East of England.
Primary Duties and responsibilities:
As Delivery Manager, you will lead a team of Case Managers to deliver the Home Office Refugee Employability Programme across the South East, ensuring that customers receive an excellent service which is compliant with all contractual requirements.
This role will require travel to delivery locations where Case Managers are based.
Your main responsibilities will include:
· Maintain the core contractual KPIs by analysing exception reports daily and ensure all contractual activities are conducted by the delivery team within the Service Level Agreements.
· Accurately forecast performance against targets monthly, and proactively ensure contract compliance by addressing any shortfalls in either performance, process or capacity (staffing levels).
· Providing coaching and performance management to direct reports. Ensuring that coaching and performance management are in place consistently for all direct reports and all team members are able to meet their targets.
· Ensure the team is always provided tailored support. This includes regular visits to the Case Managers within the community to support with best practices, diary management and observational feedback.
· Oversee tasks and processes; ensure that the necessary operational processes and governance are in place and working well. Collaborate with the Quality and Compliance team to address any areas for improvement.
· Take responsibility for the quality and effectiveness of the services delivered from your allocated office(s) and source outreach venues for delivery of the service, This will include local agreements with organisations, referral partners and Job Centre Plus as applicable.
· Maintain high standards of integrity and conduct on the programme, with a particular focus on embedding safeguarding best practice across the team.
· Undertake recruitment when agreed with line manager and plan resources effectively to ensure the geographical spread of Case Managers meets the needs of service users.
· Collaborate with colleagues, suppliers and partners, building strong and effective working relationships to deliver excellent performance. This includes supporting the processes for co-location of services, accessing Adult Education Budget -funded training for service users, collaborating with local third sector organisations and engaging with employers.
Skills and experience:
Required
· Experience in a responsible management position in a comparable sector in the UK, ideally with remote or geographically dispersed teams
· Experience in running an operation to deliver stretching contractual performance targets or Service Level Agreements
· Proven skills in delivering high levels of performance through a team of Case Managers
· Strong influencing and engagement skills, with experience of building lasting and effective working relationships with a wide variety of external stakeholders
· A proactive approach to problem solving and high level of independence and professionalism to take the lead when needed
Desirable
· Leadership of a team in the field of employability, integration, refugee support or ESOL
· Exposure to the challenges experienced by refugees or asylum seekers, or personal lived experience
Key Competencies:
· Taking responsibility, driving tasks through to completion and achieving results
· Ability to motivate, challenge and inspire
· Proactive and solution focused, bringing both creativity and practicality to bear
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Use of management information to inform and drive performance improvement
· Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
· The determination and drive to make a positive difference and see the potential in everyone.
Location and compensation
This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you would spend a minimum of three days a week in one of the Palladium offices and / or with the team on location for this contract.
You will be required to travel to manage colleagues responsible for meeting and supporting customers. Your base office will be in Southampton, and travel costs for larger distances to other locations will be reimbursed by Palladium.
Compensation: You will receive a salary in the range 30-35,000 GBP per annum, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including private health insurance and up to 10% employer pension contributions.
Company Overview
You would be joining Palladium, a global impact organisation, with 3,000 employees in over 90 countries. We are a mission-driven business, for whom the impact of our work is as important as the commercial return; the common feature of all our work, regardless of contract size, is the requirement that it contributes to positive social and economic impact. We simply call this ‘Positive Impact’. For the past 50 years, we have been helping our clients to see the world as interconnected in over 90 countries- by formulating strategies, building partnerships, and implementing programs that deliver lasting positive impact. We are experienced in implementing large, complex programmes supporting skills and employment and are currently delivering 30 programmes for the UK Government.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital status.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or any other circumstance, please let us know.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Store Manager to join Barnardo's on a full-time permanent basis.
As a Store Manager you will manage the day to day running of our Leicester Store, leading a team of colleagues to maximise store sales and profits. By doing so you will play a crucial role in raising the funds for the amazing services and support Barnardo's provides for children, young people, parents, and carers across the UK.
Location: Unit 5 Sturdee Road Neighbourhood Centre, Sturdee Road, Leicester, LE2 9DA
Working Pattern: As the store is open 7 days a week, the successful post holder will be required to work 5 days out of 7 (total of 35 hours per week) on a rota basis which will include weekend and bank holiday working.
Please note the role will include moving high volumes of stock on a daily basis.
Some but not all key responsibilities are:
- Ensuring stock is generated over the door by members of the public and donors sign up to the Gift Aid scheme.
- Ensure that the high standard of service to customers that is expected by Barnardo's is maintained at all times.
- Implement promotions in the Store as directed by Head Office or your Area Business Manager.
- Maintain a high standard of presentation, both in the windows and the interior of the Store.
- Ensure there is adequate stock available on the shop floor, at all times, on all key lines
- Provide training, development, work reviews and appraisals for paid staff to enable them to perform their jobs efficiently and effectively.
- Create an organised and pleasant working environment for staff and volunteers.
- Actively recruit the correct/specified number volunteers to deliver the stores objectives and KPI's.
- Ensure all financial, cash handling and security procedures are adhered to as per the Barnardo's Manager's Manual and the relevant Retail procedures.
- Hold the shop keys, ensuring that the shop is secure whenever it is left unattended.
Ideal Candidates Must Haves:
- Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
- Experience of managing people
- Ability to liaise and respond to a variety of people from varying backgrounds.
- Ability to meet the needs of customers on a face-to-face basis, in order to generate sales and increase customer usage of the shop.
- Ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply up to four figures in order to maintain budgets and complete accurately weekly income/banking sheets.
- Ability to handle cash and reconcile accurately.
- Proven experience of meeting targets and KPI's.
- Basic IT skills.
The Retail section consists of more than 700 Barnardo's shops across the UK. These high-street stores are reliant on donations from the public and corporate supporters,and generate funds from the sale of these donated items. There are a wide range of shops, from traditional charity stores to book shops and furniture. The Trading division produces and sells a range of products, including cards and gifts.
The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.
* As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.
Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
About Barnardo's
At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.
Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates.
Our basis and values
Benefits
- Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
- A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
- Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Corporate University
*T&C's apply based on contract
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
Sense has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Business Development team as our Partnerships Executive. This is a full time, 12 month fixed term, position working 37.5 hours per week. This role will working flexibly between home and our office in King's Cross, London.
This role will play a key part in achieving the Corporate Partnerships strategy, which is at an exciting point as Sense expands its programmes to reach more people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities. Sense is committed to developing our Corporate Partnerships Portfolio and have identified corporate income as a strong growth area for the charity. The successful candidate will be working within the Philanthropy & Partnerships team which consists of philanthropy, trusts and foundations, and statutory funding, contributing over £3m to support programmes across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the initiative to expand Sense’s ‘talks and training’ offerings by establishing and maintaining relationships with EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) professionals and leaders of corporate staff networks.
- Assist Partnership Managers in the day-to-day management and nurturing of existing corporate partnerships, ensuring consistent support and service delivery aligns with Sense’s strategic goals.
- Conduct weekly research to identify corporate foundations and charity of the year opportunities, lead the application process, and support partnership managers by strengthening their pipelines.
- Actively participate in team discussions and strategy sessions, contributing to the development and implementation of the corporate partnership strategy.
- Assist in maintaining the CRM system by entering data on partner interactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of records to support effective relationship management.
- Assist in compiling status reports and updates for the corporate partnerships team, helping track against targets and outcomes.
Key skills and experience
- Familiarity with the principles of account management, including supporting the retention and growth of client or partner relationships.
- Experience assisting with the development of new business pipelines, from initial research to the support stages of deal closure.
- Ability to support negotiations and positively influence outcomes under guidance, contributing to the acquisition of new opportunities for income.
- Comfortable working under senior staff and supporting interactions with senior stakeholders, with the potential to occasionally represent the organization at events or meetings.
- Skilled at building long-term relationships with stakeholders internally and externally
- Excellent presentation skills in order to influence and persuade a wide range of audiences.
- Confident communicator with the ability to match opportunities to objectives.
For a full job description and person specification, please see the link below
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.
We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Falmouth & Exeter Students’ Union
Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £63,000-£65,000
Location: Falmouth and Penryn, Cornwall
Contract: Full time
Are you looking for a role as an ambitious and collaborative leader, passionate about student experience? If so, we’re looking for a visionary leader who work closely with our elected officers, trustees and other stakeholders to progress our strategy and long-term sustainability of the Students’ Union.
About the Students’ Union
We exist to represent over 8,000 of our members who are based mainly in Cornwall, but additionally we have a growing number of online and partnership students. Two-thirds of these are Falmouth University students and the remainder are from the University of Exeter. We are almost unique in the UK in serving two student cohorts from different universities some of whom share a campus. This presents an unusually complex context within which to exercise leadership. The students’ union operates across three sites. The Falmouth campus in the centre of town is solely for Falmouth’s Arts students, while Exeter’s medical students are based at a site in Truro. The Penryn campus is where most students are based and its successful operation is heavily reliant on a partnership between the two universities, FX Plus, a services company which delivers many of the central services on campus and the students’ union. The new CEO will have well-developed stakeholder management skills and the ability to engage effectively with complex partnerships in the interests of our students.
About the role
The Chief Executive will provide visionary leadership to ensure the long-term sustainability and strategic development of the Students’ Union (SU). Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive will drive the performance, development, and financial health of the SU, aligning its operations with its mission, vision, and values. This role requires fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture, supporting and empowering elected student leaders, and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across Falmouth University and the University of Exeter as well as, FX Plus and the wider community.
The Chief Executive will work day-to-day with full-time and part-time elected student officers to communicate and implement the SU’s strategy and priorities effectively. The SU serves a diverse student membership from both universities studying in Cornwall. These students, although from different universities, share their university experience outside the lecture and seminar rooms, making it essential to enhance their overall student life and community engagement.
Additionally, the Chief Executive will lead strategic planning, implement effective governance, and enhance the internal and external reputation of the SU, ensuring it meets the needs of its diverse membership and key stakeholders.
We're a democratic, membership organisation and all students at the are automatically members of the Union. Overall legal responsibility for the Students' Union rests with our Board of Trustees which is made up of four full-time Sabbatical Officers, four student trustees and three external trustees. The Sabbatical officers are elected each year by, and from, the student membership of the University. They take a year out of their studies (or immediately after graduating) to take on a fulltime paid staff role and to serve as a trustee.
Closing Date: Tuesday 27th August 8am
First Stage Interviews (Remote): Monday 2nd September
Final Interviews (In-person at the Penryn campus): Wednesday 11th September
How to Apply
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For an informal conversation about the role and application process, please contact our recruitment partners, Atkinson HR Consulting.