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We are seeking an experienced, passionate and creative Director of Strategic Communications. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will help provide collective leadership, advice and challenge to UKCF, and take responsibility for leading the delivery of our internal and external communication functions. You will be setting our communication direction, guiding the implementation of activity, ensuring measurable outcomes are achieved and telling the community foundation story effectively.

About UK Community Foundations 

UK Community Foundations (UKCF) is the membership body for 47 accredited community foundations which cover every postcode of the UK, and three international members in Ireland, Jersey and Bermuda.

Community foundations are local champions, bringing local bodies together to understand inequalities and find solutions. They use these local insights to inspire place-based philanthropy, transforming private wealth into community resources for both now and the long term.

Last year, the UKCF network collectively invested over £170 million into local groups and organisations that are tackling the biggest issues facing communities. 

At UKCF: 

• We put inclusivity at the forefront of all we do 

• Valuing diversity of thought and experience

• Ensuring all voices are heard

• Challenging and dismantling barriers wherever we find them

• We put relationships first  

• Everything we achieve will be done with and through others

• Demonstrating integrity, openness, honesty and care in all we do

• Empowering networks that support places to thrive

• We are ambitious for members and the communities they support

• Valuing future generations

• Focusing on underlying causes not symptoms

• Constantly challenging our knowledge and practice 

About the role 

This is a new role that follows a decision to focus our new organisational strategy for 2024-2027 on growing our external influence and that of our network of 47 community foundations across the UK. 

You will demonstrate generous leadership qualities and the ability to forge strong relationships and external partnerships, as we can have a far greater impact working with and through others.  You will also encourage and facilitate collaborative and integrated work with colleagues within UKCF and across the community foundation network.

Job specification  

External strategic communications 

Purpose: To enhance UKCF's communications, brand and external influence in order to engage and inspire key audiences, thereby supporting the effectiveness of our business development, grant programmes and strategic delivery. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Set out the strategic communications direction. You will play a crucial role in delivering our priorities of raising the profile of community foundations, promoting philanthropy and advocating on behalf of UK communities.

• Understand the most effective ways to influence within the context we work and resources available – being flexible and responsive to a rapidly changing environment and understanding the changing needs of our partners.

• Develop and oversee a cohesive and integrated strategic communications strategy and framework. 

• Elevate and enhance our brand, ensuring clear, consistent and impactful messaging that resonates with our diverse audiences and drives our organisational priorities. 

• Work closely with the interim Co-CEOs and Senior Management Team to develop and deliver the organisation’s external affairs strategy to extend our influence, public profile and achieve our policy and public affairs objectives. 

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the insights and learning from our members and our national grant programmes inform and drive our external communications outputs. 

• Work with our network to support and coordinate external messaging and communications that will amplify the broader network. 

• Work with MarComms leads across the UKCF member network to ensure the delivery of consistent, strategic coverage in earned media for community foundations and the impact of their work. 

Internal strategic communications 

Key responsibilities: 

• Line management of the Communications and Marketing Manager, as well as any other staff or contractors that are recruited on a temporary or permanent basis. 

• Manage UKCF’s communication and marketing budget, continuously seeking ways to improve efficiency and impact of investment. 

• Support a culture of continuous learning across UKCF, building confidence and skills in the team to effectively communicate our messages on external channels and to our members. 

• Contribute to the successful delivery of key events including biannual conferences, webinars and in-person policy and learning events, supporting the work of our Membership Team and Senior Management Team to engage our network and funders. 

• Ensure a high-quality delivery and consistency of communications and brand, reviewing and building out our brand resources for the UKCF team. 

• Communicate impact, learnings and outcomes of external relations and owned media activity to the Senior Management Team and Board as required. 

• Utilise strategic communications expertise to support UKCF’s public policy objectives and the work of our interim Co-CEOs to raise the network’s profile with local, regional and national governments.

Member of the Senior Management Team 

Key responsibilities: 

• Work in a collegiate manner with Senior Management Team colleagues, providing expert advice, challenge and support.

• Contribute to strategic reviews, planning and development of the organisation, and take the lead on identified projects as agreed with your line manager. 

• Work closely with the Senior Management Team and Trusts Manager to develop and deliver our business development plan to resource and grow our income. 

• Providing reports and advice to the Board and Committees, as requested by the interim Co-CEOs. 

• Provide highly effective line management, including regular supervision, annual appraisals and oversight of learning, development and wellbeing. 

• Work with the interim Co-CEOs and Finance Team to set annual budgets for the directorate and ensure they are managed effectively by the team to maximise income and control costs. 

• Provide excellent levels of service to members, press and partners.

Person specification 

Skills and experience:

• You are a strategic thinker, able to balance a wide range of competing priorities whilst supporting and inspiring the UKCF team. 

• You are an inspiring impact leader with a track record of creating and executing effective marketing strategies that engage and resonate with external audiences. 

• You are a skilled communicator with advanced interpersonal and influencing skills, with the capability to quickly build credibility with a diverse group of senior stakeholders and present complex issues in a clear and effective manner. 

• You have a proven ability to manage risks, work under pressure, deliver effectively at pace and meet external media deadlines. 

• You have experience acting as an expert communications advisor to a variety of external stakeholders. 

• Ideally, you have experience of leading a communications or marketing function for third sector or social impact organisations, with expertise in crafting impact narratives and utilising data storytelling to bring credibility. 

• You have a keen understanding of the UK media and political landscape, with experience in landing coverage and targeted communications in a range of media. 

• You have experience in how social channels can be used strategically to build trust and profile of organisations and their work. 

What we provide 

At UKCF, we put inclusion at the forefront of our work and believe in equal opportunities for all. That is why our recruitment process is anonymous and our salaries are transparent.

It is important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve, and we want everyone in our team to feel they belong. We ensure staff familiarise themselves with our company policies and procedures, uphold the Equal Opportunities and Anti-Harassment and Bullying policies, act at all times within the company rules and procedures and observe health and safety procedures to ensure personal safety when working remotely. We also have mental health first-aiders in place and a fantastic wellbeing service that provides bespoke support to all employees.

UKCF is a fully remote-working organisation with staff based across the UK, embedded in the communities we serve, stretching around the nation. Each member can be fully home based, work from the office of their nearest community foundation or combine the two approaches according to their situation and preference. 

UKCF is made of a small, friendly and supportive team. We make time to catch up socially as well as to work. We meet in person three times a year over a few days, visiting a different community foundation and region each time. This helps us to build on our strategy and working relationships, and to learn more about the vital projects and programmes our network supports. 

Holidays and benefits 

• 30 days holiday each year plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata) 

• Up to two days paid leave for volunteer days 

• Season ticket loans available 

• Enhanced pension scheme 

• Flexible working hours, 14-21 hours per week 

Role Overview:

The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a fantastic national charity as they look for an Events Manager to support them for an initial 4–6-month FTC.

The organisation are seeking a highly motivated and strategic event professional with a successful history of executing impactful events. The successful candidate will be responsible for the entire event lifecycle, from conceptual design to flawless delivery, collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure this event exceeds expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design a celebratory event that reflects the organisation’s spirit and goals.
• Create a detailed event plan, agenda, timeline, and budget to keep everything on track.
• Develop an engaging agenda with captivating sessions to keep attendees hooked.
• Oversee the entire event lifecycle with a well-defined project plan.
• Coordinate all logistical aspects, from venue setup to seamless execution.
• Ensure all deadlines are met to guarantee a smooth event.
• Prioritise inclusivity, accessibility, and environmental responsibility.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders – internal and external – to ensure everyone's on the same page.
• Work with internal branding, staff networks, and engagement teams to maximise impact.
• Coordinate community group involvement as needed.
• Secure and manage bookings for external speakers and groups.
• Partner with internal communications teams to develop and implement plans that drive event registrations and engagement.
• Create promotional materials and support materials for attendees.
• Manage the invitation and booking process, catering to individual needs like accessibility and dietary requirements.
• Lead the on-site team to ensure seamless event execution.
• Troubleshoot any issues that may arise during the event.
• Prioritise a positive and memorable experience for every attendee.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience in corporate or large-scale conferences is essential.
• Ability to design, plan, and execute engaging colleague meetings and events, taking them from concept to a successful completion.
• You're organized and detail-oriented, with excellent project management skills to keep things on track and meet deadlines.
• You excel at both written and verbal communication, building strong relationships with colleagues through clear and engaging messages.
• Able to approach challenges with innovative thinking and find effective solutions to keep things moving smoothly.
• You will stay calm and deliver results on time, even under tight deadlines.
• You have a track record of strong facilitation skills and can lead engaging and impactful meetings and events.
• You're a natural collaborator who thrives in an internal communications and engagement team environment.
• Desirable, if you have videoing and editing skills, you can use them to create even more engaging content for our initiatives.

What’s On Offer:

• A flexible working pattern with just 1-2 days a month in the organisations Birmingham head office.
• Competitive salary of £40,000 pro-rata for the successful candidate.
• 4-6-month contract.
• Opportunity to work for a fantastic and well-known organisation.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role.

Commitment to Diversity:

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

MLC have partnered with a Charitable organisation in central London to recruit an Operations Administrator within a newly created team. This is a full-time, permanent position with a wide range of operational responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Office administration, including facilities, office supplies and travel bookings
• Coordinate and provide secretarial support, including meeting minutes to the organisations board and sub-committee meetings
• Maintain and file documents, maintain the HR system and provide adhoc document management
• Provide adhoc support to senior leadership (reports, presentations), as well as support to the wider team

To be successful:

• Extensive administrative experience across multiple functions
• Minute taking and board administration management is strongly desirable
• Ability to multitask and proactively support a busy team
• An understanding of the Charity sector is strongly desirable
• This role requires Wednesday and Thursdays in the office in central London, and the third day is flexible

This role requires Wednesday and Thursdays in the office in central London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation making a real impact the vulnerable communities around the world. To discuss this role further, and your job search, please reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.

Job share considered.

Young Responders is an exciting new St John Ambulance project which has been made possible by funds raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery and awarded through Postcode Innovation Trust. The project aims to engage and empower young people from diverse communities who face the greatest health inequities to become active health citizens, through peer-to-peer learning and practical physical and mental health first aid sessions relevant to the challenges they face. Aimed at young people aged 14 to 25 (or 11 to 25 for broad access), who would not typically come through our doors. Young Responders will use existing St John young people and volunteers to deliver first aid training to young people from under-served communities. To deliver this ambition, young people and volunteers will become Community Champions who will deliver sessions that are local to young people and reflective of their needs and those of the community in which they live. The Facilitator will be responsible for directly leading and delivering first aid training sessions with community organisations and educational settings. This role will also offer pastoral support to those delivering sessions to support their welfare and wellbeing.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid, flexible working, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years, options to buy and sell holiday, free first/mental aid first aider courses, Blue Light and NHS online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, flu jab, eye care, mental health and wellbeing tools and volunteering days. 

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You:

• Experience in Youth Work or working with young people in a community context
• Experience of planning and/or the delivery of community-based training
• Experience of safeguarding and a willingness to undertake Safeguarding training relevant to the role
• Understanding of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and issues around social mobility
• Advanced planning, organisational and communication skills with the ability to establish strong working relationships at all levels

About The Role:

• Work collaboratively with the Project Coordinators, project team and Community Champions to plan the delivery of young responder first aid sessions in the community and deliver the sessions where a volunteer is not available
• Identify and build partnerships with local organisations and educational settings to support project delivery and promote the project within local communities
• Facilitate training to upskill young people & volunteers to become Community Champions
• Provide pastoral support and guidance to Community Champions and raise any concerns in accordance with St John Ambulance policy
• Ensure training sessions held in the community are risk assessed and registered in line with St John Ambulance policy

About Us:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response, Falls response, Night Time Economy and Homelessness outreach) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes).

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.

The Basics

Salary – £23,500 to £25,000 (pro rata if part time)

Location – Cardiff (daily travel to delivery sites)

Hours – Up to full time 37.5 hours (we are open to requests for part time and full time working)

Start - ASAP

Job overview

We are recruiting Lead Coaches across our delivery locations in England and Wales to join our squad in August for the new academic year. This is a frontline role where you will spend the majority of your time working with young people, building relationships with them and delivering our full programme of activities which includes rugby based activity sessions, employability workshops, career taster days and more.

You will be working with some of the hardest to reach young people who are most at risk of exclusion, in small groups of 8-10. We use rugby as a hook and mentorship as an anchor, using our four cornerstones (developing life skills, raising aspirations, improving physical wellbeing, focus on mental wellbeing) to develop young people throughout their time with us. We enable young people to be in a better position to enter sustained education, employment or training (EET) when they leave school.  

The delivery team always work in pairs, running our interventions across a variety of settings (including mainstream schools, Pupil Referral Units, Alternative Provisions, SEN schools, Youth Offenders Institutes, community centres and rugby clubs) working in the school timetable and between 3-7pm. While delivering our interventions is a big part of the job, you will also be responsible for supporting the team to ensure the successful collection of data, managing school relationships and delivering on partnership projects.

You do not need to be a rugby fanatic for this role, but you do need to be passionate about social mobility of the excluded. We are looking for someone with a youth work, teaching, mentoring or sports coaching background to help strengthen our team as we work towards our forward strategy.  

Applications

Just send us your CV to review!

Senior Finance Officer

Job Title:  Senior Finance Officer
Location:  Hybrid (with some travel required)
Job Type:  Fixed term until 31/03/2025 (subject to extension/becoming permanent)
Salary range per annum:  Band 4 (starting Mid–Mid2 (£34,772 - £36,262))
Closing date:  05/08/2024 9am (we reserve the right to close the role earlier)
Potential interview date:  w/c 05/08/2024

The opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated candidate to join our Operations team, under our growing Finance team at Standing Together.   If you are someone who shares our passion to improve the lives of some of the most vulnerable groups then we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a new Senior Finance Officer, who will support STADA’s Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, to bolster and develop our Finance function across the organisation; as the charity heads to meet the demands of its growth.

The Senior Finance Officer will work with the Head of Finance (and relevant internal and external stakeholders) to review existing systems, contracts and funding (income) arrangements; as well as explore and develop efficiency enhancing opportunities and contribute to building effective finance management processes and systems across STADA. They will support the delivery of several functions including: setting and monitoring of budgets, reporting of activity and funding across multiple funding streams, contribute to positive stakeholder engagement, oversee day to day financial activity and provide advice/guidance to inform development and delivery of our strategy and business plan. 

There is potential for line management within this role as it evolves. 

To fulfil this role, we are looking for someone who is passionate about ending domestic abuse. It is preferable if they have experience in providing line management support and supervision. They will have great organisational, analytical and adaptive communication skills. With a positive and inclusive style of working, they will be confident and able to work across a variety of teams (and other stakeholders) and  be agile to work on and demonstrate a solution focussed approach. For a full list of the personal specification, please see the job description attached.

About us

Standing Together was founded 25 years ago with the ambition to eradicate domestic abuse by transforming the way organisations and individuals think about, prevent, and respond to it. 

We are a national charity bringing communities together to end domestic abuse. Standing Together pioneered the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) approach in the UK, a multi-agency partnership model for keeping survivors safe and holding abusers to account. The Housing Team at STADA, focuses on responding to the housing and homelessness needs of victims/survivors of domestic abuse, through influencing national and local policy and practice, across all relevant agencies, but with a particular focus on the role of the housing and homelessness sector as a part of a Coordinated Community Response to domestic abuse. 

Benefits:

• 25 annual leave days Holiday plus all English bank holidays
• 1 day's leave for religious / cultural observation
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Training and development opportunities

Applicants must have the existing Right to Work in the UK and undergo a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (paid for by Standing Together), in-line with Charity Commission guidance.

Here at STADA, we do not discriminate in employment based on race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, national origin, marital status, medical history, parental status or genetic information. STADA is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We aim to have a workforce which is truly representative of all sections of society and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.  We welcome and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.

For more information

If you have any questions, or think you may be interested in this role, please contact us via email. 

Please also look at the job description and personal specification, which you can download from this page (on the righthand corner).

Interviews

Interviews will take place w/c 05/08/2024. We will email you if you’ve been successfully shortlisted to arrange an interview time.

REF-215 666 

Background

Chance to Shine is a national children’s charity. We change young people’s lives through cricket giving them the opportunity to play, learn and develop through the sport. We keep them physically active, teach them vital skills like teamwork, communication and leadership. And above all, they have fun.

Since 2005 our Chance to Shine Schools programme has helped reverse the decline of cricket in state schools with millions of boys and girls in over 13,000 state schools playing and learning through cricket. Chance to Shine Street supports young people in under-served communities to access and benefit from cricket in a free, inclusive, fun and fast-paced tape ball environment.

 Purpose of the Role

We are looking for a part time (22.5hrs per week/3 days) Operations Assistant on a fixed term contract for 3 years based out of our London office however with the option to work flexibly with some homeworking. 

The Operations Assistant at Chance to Shine plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of our programmes aimed at promoting cricket in schools and communities across the country. This role involves a variety of administrative and operational tasks to support our mission of inspiring young people through cricket and helping them develop valuable life skills.

Key Responsibilities

•       To manage the annual Coach Training calendar, including booking facilities, arranging hotels, and onboarding candidates.

•       To ensure resources are uploaded to the e-learning platform.

•       To provide customer support for the e-learning platform.

•       To disseminate data cleans to all delivery partners every half-term.

•       To assist with Chance to Compete and Open Days.

•       To coordinate regional meetings, midterm reviews, and end-of-year reviews.

•       To administer our bursary programme.

•       To support the rollout of an Apprenticeship programme.
•       To coordinate equipment and clothing requirement with our delivery partners through our preferred supplier. 
•       To support the Operations department with ad hoc tasks as required.

Key Relationships

•       Chief Executive and the Senior Management Team

•       Operations, Fundraising, Finance and Resources, Impact and Evaluation and Communications & Digital teams 

•       County Cricket Boards/Delivery Partners 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

•       A minimum of 1 year of experience in an administrative role
•       Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office)

•       Understanding of database management

•       Ability to analyse and interpret data

•       Problem-solving skills

•       Strong organisational and multitasking abilities

•       Time management

•       Excellent written and verbal communication

•       Ability to present information clearly and concisely

•       Strong customer service orientation

•       Keen attention to detail

•       Ability to adapt to changing environments and requirements
•       Flexibility in handling different tasks and responsibilities 

Benefits

·       25 days annual leave pro rata (with additional non-contractual time at Christmas when the office is closed)

·       8% non-contributory employer pension

·       Private medical healthcare

·       Employee health cash-back plan

·       Long-term sickness insurance

·       Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary

·       Season ticket loan scheme

·       Flexible working

·       Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

·       Generous sick pay

·       Volunteering 2 days per year pro rata

·       OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool

·       WeCare - 24/7 UK-based online GP, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance

Employment Programme Manager

Passionate about making a real difference? Want to help shape and grow a dynamic employment initiative that is reducing reoffending and changing lives by helping people who have served a sentence into work?

Position: Employment Programme Manager

Location: London, Woolwich SE18 6SW

Salary: £30 - £35k per annum

Contract: Permanent, full time 37.5 hours per week

About the organisation:

This is an Employment Consultancy with a difference; you will be working for a unique, award winning organisation that helps people that have served a prison sentence to re-enter the workplace by:

• Training serving prisoners as Recruitment Consultants, who then provide a candidate pipeline and work closely alongside the organisation.
• Take employers into prison to interview Candidates. Job offers are made there and then.

About the role:

As Employment Programme Manager you will support the senior team and work alongside the prison peer led team, helping recruiters in custody to identify and support candidates.

Key responsibilities include:

• Build strong relationships with the relevant prison staff.
• Support the London Programme Lead to engage employers and plan monthly interviews.
• Build relationships with local and national employers and to promote the service.
• Support the team to develop a strategy to identify and target local and national employers.
• Building relationships with local Probation offices and staff, DWP/Local Authority initiatives and Police & Crime Commissioner/Violence Reduction Unit and any other official and/or relevant third sector/voluntary organisations
• Keep up to date records monitoring the effectiveness of the programme.
• Case Management.

About you:

To be successful in the role of Employment Programme Manager you will need the following skills and experience:

• Be able and willing to work in Prisons and YOIs
• An empathetic and understanding approach when working with candidates.
• A good understanding of the barriers faced by people with convictions in accessing employment.
• An interest in employment, The Local Labour Market and Industry trends.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, including the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Strong administration skills with IT (MS Office) and well organised
• You will have strong writing skills and will be able to write good CV’s and Disclosure Letters.

Although not essential, experience of Recruitment or Case Management would be desirable.

If this sounds like you then apply today with an up to date CV, as well as a covering letter detailing why you feel you are suitable for the role and why you are interested in working in prisons and with ex-offenders.

In return:

As well as a great job with competitive pay and benefits, you will have the opportunity to be part of something that is truly innovative and has potential to become ground-breaking.

You will be joining a talented team of high performers in a role that has real social impact!

The organisation values equality, diversity, and inclusion. They are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. They positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy, maternity, or convictions.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Employability Manager, Employability Officer, Programme Coordinator, Recruitment Manager, Employability Trainer, Employment Skills Coordinator, Work Coach, Work Placement Officer, Employment Advisor, Employment Coach, Employer Relations Manager, Prison Tutor, Prison Education, Prison Offender Manager, Probation Officer, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Advocacy and Policy Manager

Lieu de travail : Au sein du projet : DIO SERA équipe, Antananarivo, Au sein de WaterAid: Département programme, Antananarivo

Contrat: 6 mois

Rattachement : Au sein du projet : Project Governance Senior Manager

Fonctions générales

Le Project Governance Senior Manager dirigera, accompagnera et facilitera la mise en oeuvre des actions de plaidoyer pour du projet, il/elle travaillera sous la supervision directe du Senior Advisor Governance and Policy. Il / elle aura la mission de résoudre les problèmes liés au politique et action gouvernementale, et sera une force de proposition, et orienté (e) stratégie dans ses actions.

Responsabilités

1. Soutenir le développement de la stratégie de plaidoyer de DIO SERA et diriger la réalisation de l'objectif convenu ;
2. Définir, coordonner et soutenir les activités et l'équipe de plaidoyer et de campagne à tous les niveaux du projet, selon les besoins ;
3. Travailler en étroite collaboration avec l'équipe de gouvernance et d'engagement communautaire pour résoudre tout problème ou défaillance du système, examiner et/ou élaborer une politique et assurer le système ;
4. Plaider au nom du projet et de ses parties prenantes auprès du gouvernement et/ou de ses représentants de toute Doléance justifiable ;
5. Gérer et faciliter l'application des politiques et diriger la nouvelle conception politique selon les besoins du projet ;
6. Administration et Finance ;
7. Leadership et gestion du personnel ;
8. Représentation.

L'Advocacy and policy manager aura le profil suivant :

• Minimum master en économie, droit public, sciences politiques, développement social, ou administration publique ;
• Au moins 5 ans d'expérience similaire dans le partenariat avec le gouvernement (national, CTD et STD) et les partenariats public-privé (PPP) ;
• Au moins 5 ans d'expérience dans la planification, le développement et la gestion de programmes ;
• Expérience avérée dans le renforcement des systèmes, la gouvernance, les cadres juridiques, la coordination sectorielle et intersectorielle, les mécanismes de financement public, la décentralisation ou des domaines connexes ;
• Expérience en mobilisation des ressources et communautaires ;
• Expérience dans la réalisation de campagnes de plaidoyer ;
• Expérience en gestion de partenariats ;
• Expérience dans la gestion de projets des organismes internationaux et expérience avec l'USAID seront un atout.

Connaissances, aptitudes et compétences requises :

• Fortes compétences analytiques et résolution de problèmes, avec la capacité d'évaluer des défis de gouvernance dans sa complexité et de proposer des solutions adaptées au contexte.
• Compétence en leadership avancée et capacité à mobiliser les parties prenantes au niveau régional et communal le cas échéant.
• Connaissance approfondie des questions de renforcement de secteur eau, assainissement et hygiène et démontrant un engagement envers les principes d'équité de genre, de diversité, d'inclusion et protection des personnes ;
• Connaissance approfondie des techniques et outils de renforcement de capacité, de facilitation, de formations notamment pour faciliter l'adoption d'une approche systémique pour le renforcement du secteur WASH ;
• Excellentes compétences en communication, négociation et facilitation pour engager efficacement divers intervenants.
• Familiarité avec les cadres et normes internationaux en matière de gouvernance WASH, tels que ceux du Sanitation and Water for All (SWA), est un atout.
• Capacité à penser stratégiquement et à traduire des plans de développement et des budgets.
• Capacités en développement et gestion de projets, y compris le personnel, la budgétisation et la gestion.
• Capacité à valoriser les données par des traitements informatiques.
• Maîtrise orale et écrite complète en anglais et en français (la maîtrise du malgache est fortement souhaitable).
• Aisance relationnelle avec toutes les éventuelles parties prenantes du projet, comprenant le gouvernement et les communautés bénéficiaires.

Les candidat(e)s intéressé(e)s sont priés d'envoyer leurs dossiers de soumission (CV détaillé avec 3 références professionnelles, lettre de motivation, prétention salariale mensuelle de base, photocopie légalisée du diplôme le plus élevé, copie du ou des certificat(s) de travail et dernière fiche de paie) au plus tard le 23 juillet 2024 à 17h, à l'adresse électronique , en mentionnant comme objet du mail « Advocacy and policy manager ».

Notre promesse sur le personnel

Tout ce que nous faisons est guidé par nos valeurs. Nous voulons que chacun soit traité avec dignité et respect, et nous défendons les droits et les contributions des personnes pour parvenir à un monde plus juste. Nous sommes passionnément engagés à être une organisation où chacun est le bienvenu, respecté, inclus et habilité à donner le meilleur de lui-même. Nous représentons et célébrons la diversité de notre personnel, de nos partenaires et de toutes les personnes avec lesquelles nous travaillons, afin de créer une culture où chacun peut atteindre son plein potentiel.

Please read the job description fully and only apply if you meet the criteria below.

The deadline for consideration is 12pm on Friday 26th July 2024. Applications after this time will not be considered.

Interviews will be on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th July 2024.

Job Description

Post: SEAS Advocate

Reporting to: SEAS Programme Manager

Hours: 37 hours per week

Area: West Kent (Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Malling, Tunbridge Wells)

Office-Base: TBC

Salary: £23,785.71 to £26,428.57 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Summary

Our SEAS Advocates are responsible for the day-to-day running of activities across the South East Autism Support (SEAS) Programme run by Advocacy for All. Our funding comes from the Kent & Medway NHS and Local Authority Partnership Trust. We facilitate a range of support for autistic adults without additional care and support needs in the community, including the Touch Base Project (crisis alternatives) and All Together Autistic (peer support groups).

The SEAS Programme employs the principles of self-advocacy – supporting individuals to be independent and to have their own voices be heard in conversations around their health and social wellbeing. It is not our role to offer advice or to provide direct or representational advocacy to our members. Instead, we offer a safe, adaptive environment for supported self-help through information, discussion, and lived-experience perspectives. We are committed to fostering a strong sense of autistic identity amongst our community of members, with person-centred and co-created ways of working.

Each of our SEAS Advocates will work across all of our projects, with a blend of one-to-one and group facilitation. Advocates will offer supported time-limited self-help for a caseload of autistic adults at risk of crisis across Kent and Medway, both face-to-face and via phone/Zoom. They will also run regular peer support groups, with each Advocate taking responsibility for communication, facilitation, advertisement, and growth of the offer across a particular geographic region.

As part of a small team, our Advocates will be expected to work autonomously and use their initiative to adapt and expand the SEAS offer. We support our Advocates to maintain high levels of quality and consistency through regular supervision, team meetings, and our Autism-Forward Training (AFT) offer.

About Advocacy for All

Advocacy for All is a locally rooted advocacy organisation with a strong history, which exists to give people a voice through one to one advocacy and self-advocacy groups. We believe that Bigger Voices = Better Lives.

Our approach is person-centered, empowering and rights-focussed. We place a strong value on supporting people to be as independent as possible. We believe that being fair, valuing diversity and involving people are extremely important.

Advocacy supports clients to express their views, assisting them in safeguarding their rights and ensuring that those who are particularly vulnerable or excluded have an opportunity to take forward issues that are of importance to them.

Autism-Forward Training (AFT)

We are committed to providing a professional, sustainable service for our members. As such, SEAS Advocates will be expected to hold, or be willing to work towards, a directly relevant autism- or advocacy-related qualification at Level 4 or above.

Advocates will be expected to identify a relevant course and educational provider, apply, and complete the course of study independent of their working commitments.

Advocacy for All will fund tuition fees and expenses up to the value of £2,500 p/a.

A temporary change of working pattern to 4-day working week while be considered for the duration of the training course by request.

We also provide a range of in-house training and e-Learning to support Advocates to develop new skills and maintain core competencies.

Some examples of suitable courses:

• Independent Advocacy Practice – Level 4 – City & Guilds
• Autism Studies – PCert – University of Kent

Geographical Responsibilities

You will have primary responsibility for arranging, facilitating, and growing the group offer in the following area:

West Kent - Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Malling, and Tunbridge Wells.

By March 2025, we hope to offer at least 2 monthly groups in each of these boroughs.

There will also be some travel outside of your area for 1:1 Touch Base project cases and to cover other groups, as required. We cover expenses over and beyond the equivalent of a return journey to your allocated office base.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To maintain a reasonable caseload of Touch Base interventions – offering 6 weeks of goal-oriented, one-to-one self-advocacy sessions to individuals across Kent and Medway both remotely (phone or Zoom) and face-to-face.
• To facilitate, sustain, and grow our All Together Autistic peer support group offer – with primary responsibility for passing across information in a timely manner, introducing new members to groups, and booking spaces/activities.
• To use own initiative to make links with local and regional organisations, in order to represent the SEAS Programme in the areas in which you run groups.
• To support with responding to enquiries from prospective members and professionals.
• To support with the production and coordination of e-bulletins, newsletters, posters, flyers, brochures, and other assorted materials for the SEAS programme.
• To support with the maintenance of records, databases and files, as needed.
• To ensure that all discussions and meetings concerning the client are focussed on their needs and aspirations. To involve members in discussions about their support in meaningful and appropriate ways.
• To communicate in such a way that the individual has a clear understanding of their rights & responsibilities, and are aware of what support is right for them.
• To work with each person / group identified who requires support to meet his or her individual needs. Support all individuals in a way that promotes dignity and respect.
• To empower individuals to challenge situations where they are not being offered adequate support, in order to foster independence and self-management in their ongoing mental health journey.
• To travel within Kent and Medway, as the needs of project dictate and occasionally on short notice.
• To support the ongoing development of the projects.
• To have an overview of the SEAS Programme and provide cover for staff, where needed.
• To work in line with Advocacy for All’s policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

Desirable Requirements

Education and Training

• A relevant Level 3 Qualification or higher (A-level or equivalent).
• A willingness to undertake training and continuing development.
• A full, clean UK driving license.
• A directly relevant Level 4 Qualification or higher (Certificate of Higher Education or equivalent).

Knowledge and Experience

• At least 1 year's experience of advocacy in a professional context.
• AND/OR at least 1 year's experience of working with autistic adults in a professional context.
• A high level of awareness about the needs of autistic adults, including what reasonable adjustments might need to be made in the workplace.
• An awareness of the importance of data protection and GDPR.
• An awareness (and a commitment to) the importance of equal opportunities.
• An awareness of adult safeguarding.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment.
• Experience of home/lone working.
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective administrative systems.
• At least 2 years' experience of advocacy in a professional context.
• AND/OR at least 2 years' experience of working with autistic adults in a professional context.
• Experience of working alongside volunteers and supporting them to work effectively.

Ability

• To communicate effectively and sensitively with autistic adults.
• To work in a person-centred, non-judgemental way at all times.
• To use initiative to work independently, identifying opportunities and challenges but also suggesting solutions.
• To recognise the importance of professional boundaries and clear guidance.
• To multi-task, manage own workload and meet deadlines in a busy environment where lone working might be required.
• To use Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
• To use online communication tools, including Zoom, Discord, and WhatsApp.
• To network and liaise with external stakeholders, including professionals, other organisations, and members of the public.
• To learn new things and be adaptable to changing circumstances.
• To work productively and enthusiastically as part of a team.
• To work flexibly and outside of office hours, as required.
• To travel freely across Kent and Medway, with a full, clean UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• To promote AfA and its values.
• To represent AfA and the SEAS Programme at events.
• To maintain and manage social media sites of various natures.
• To produce newsletters, e-bulletins and other publicity materials to a high standard.

Communication

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An ability to respond to enquiries in a professional and appropriate manner.
• Able to keep calm under pressure and prioritise accordingly.
• Familiarity with Zoom and online facilitation.
• An awareness of person-centered working.
• A commitment to innovation and a comfort with exploring new technologies.
• An ability to network and foster collaboration with outside organisations, to further develop the SEAS model.
• An understanding of social media and how to engage stakeholders through various platforms.

About Global Health 50/50

Global Health 50/50 (GH5050) provides rigorous data and insight in the pursuit of gender equality within global health and across sectors, systems and frameworks. 

Established in 2017, GH5050 operates as an independent, evidence-driven initiative with charitable status registered in the UK. Our ethos revolves around the principles of human rights, particularly in relation to gender equality, and we are resolute in our commitment to effecting meaningful change.

At GH5050, we embrace an authoritative, analytical approach, underpinned by a genuine concern for social justice and equity. Our work transcends borders, drawing upon a wealth of data-led insights to inform policy, shape discourse, and drive tangible progress. As a trusted source of information and analysis, we serve as both catalyst and convener, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to effect change.

While founded to monitor and act on inequalities and inequities in the global health sector, GH5050 is now embarking on an ambitious expansion into new sectors, including law and justice and finance and economics building upon our proven model of data-driven advocacy. By leveraging partnerships, engaging stakeholders, and amplifying marginalised voices, we aim to make enduring contributions to the global pursuit of gender parity and social justice.

Context

Through our flagship annual report and Gender and Health Index, GH5050 provides the only bird’s-eye view of gender, inclusion and equality in the global health sector today. The report assesses 200 organisations annually across a core set of variables on policies and practices to tackle power and privilege imbalances within the workplace, the gender and geography of organisational leadership, and whether gender is considered in any organisations' external-facing programmatic or policy work. Working with research and advocacy partners, supported by an advisory group, gender and health experts and a team of research consultants, GH5050 leverages the research data and evidence to engage with the assessed organisations directly.

Role Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the world’s leading research and accountability initiatives for gender equality. You will join a small and growing team of staff working at GH5050, taking responsibility for the Global Health workstream. The role will involve project design and management, conducting research and policy analysis, maintaining strong working relationships with partner organisations as well as with other GH5050 staff, dissemination, engagement and impact. These responsibilities will be exercised at global and in partnership at country levels. The post holder will take a leading responsibility for the management of research consultants contributing to the health workstream with the support of the Head of Research & Impact.

We are looking for a motivated, proactive, dynamic, collaborative and meticulously detail-oriented individual to join our team and encourage applications from people who meet the person specification and are interested in taking on the tasks and responsibilities of this key role in GH5050.

Role Responsibilities

• Project design and management: Project manage the full process of producing the GH5050 Global Health reports, policy briefs, case studies of organisational change, and a range of outputs tailored to meet the goals of the GH5050 Strategy. Oversee and take ownership for the processes from research and analysis to drafting and production of GH5050 outputs.

• Collaboration across GH5050 Ongoing collaboration with GH5050 colleagues including the research teams in other sectors, communications team.. Work closely with the finance officer on budgeting and financial reporting. 

• Team recruitment, leadership/management and research coordination: Hire, onboard and train teams of data collectors and provide regular support and quality control. Oversee and support the research team, develop detailed project plans, arrange regular project meetings, and ensure that project deliverables are met and produced in a rigorous and timely manner. 

• Consultant management and liaison: Identify and recruit consultants, and provide training and guidance as required, for specific tasks to produce GH5050 outputs. Supervise consultants’ work to ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs. Liaise with consultants on various tasks during the report production process.

• Conduct research, data validation and analysis: Undertake research and data collection for reports and other outputs, including literature research on organisational policies and practices, policy content analysis and workforce data extraction.

• Supervise research. Be responsible for the supervision of research consultants and data collection team; . Implement processes for ensuring research quality and validity is maintained. Ensure the timely delivery of quality, validated outputs, including on statistical analysis, writing, data validation, data visualisation, graphic design and layout, and the production of dissemination and communications materials.

• Database management: Manage, validate and clean large and complex datasets.

• Stakeholder management: Be a trusted first point of contact for organisations who are reviewed as part of the GH5050 report. This includes preparing and distributing formal communications to CEOs / Board Chairs and a designated focal point within each organisation, responding to queries, and managing the process of data validation with organisations. Support and engage the Health Advisory Council to optimise its value add.  Ensure that the Head of Research and Impact, and other members of the leadership team as needed, is engaged at critical points in the research process, including the development of new indicators, the interpretation of the data and findings generation.

• Report production: Prepare drafts of reports including in collaboration with professional writers when appropriate, to identify the key messages and key findings, data visualisations, background and other written contributions, such as forewords and quotes. Liaise with web designers, who will build data validation platforms and a new website to host the reports, and report design teams.

• Partnership building and management: Be responsible for ensuring a productive and equitable relationship with research and partners, and advisory/expert groups. Prepare reports for Trustees and funders.

• High-impact communication and dissemination: Work closely with the GH5050 communications lead as well as an external communications partner(s) to develop strategic communication and dissemination strategies for these research outputs. This includes preparing compelling key findings and messages from report research and developing a range of additional communications outputs for key stakeholders including launch events, presentations, policy briefs, op-eds and papers for peer-reviewed publications and ensuring the delivery of public events and launches. 

• Internal communications: Take responsibility for maintaining regular and comprehensive internal communications within the charity, reporting on progress and flagging any risks or challenges to project timelines. 

• While peer-reviewed publications are not a primary aim of GH5050, we encourage our researchers to publish in the academic literature and when they do so to practise equitable partnership practices in relation to authorship.

Person specification 

• PhD level qualification preferred. If Masters level qualification then equivalent and demonstrable relevant professional level experience 

• Experience conducting mixed methods research, including innovative methods of data collection, indicator development, database management, and qualitative and quantitative analysis and interpretation

• Experience in research project management, ideally within an academic or policy environment

• Experience in policy analysis and developing recommendations based on this analysis

• Knowledge of the global health landscape, and ideally a good understanding of the key issues relating to gender and equality of opportunity in the workplace, global development and organisational change 

• An emerging thought leader in the field of global health

• A network in the health sector which extends beyond academic actors to practitioners and thought leaders

• Experience in statistical programming (e.g. use of R) would be an advantage.

• Knowledge of gender and its relationship to: (i) the health sector; (ii) and/or the research/evidence methods in (e.g. policy analysis); (iii) and/or approaches to organisational change, would be an advantage.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and experience producing clear, concise, engaging and evidence-led written outputs such as reports, policy briefs, academic papers and op-eds

• Experience of effectively managing a team, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative professional relationships with a wide range of partners across diverse contexts, including whilst working remotely 

• Experience working independently and effective decision making to manage competing priorities and ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard 

• High level of proficiency in MS Excel and experience in using a wide range of software, including data visualisation packages 

Competencies

• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy including excellent organisational and planning skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

• Knowledge and experience in at least one research method relevant to the work of GH5050

• An organised approach to time management, including the ability to work to deadlines.

• Strong cultural competencies with experience in developing and maintaining research partnerships across a variety of settings and contexts

• A commitment to social and gender justice

All Staff are required to:

• Demonstrate commitment to GH5050’s organisational values, including exercising high ethical standards and research integrity, with attention to teamwork and collaboration 

• Ensure that they have read and understood all mandatory policies and procedures

• Uphold the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Anti-Harassment and Bullying Policies, ensuring effective implementation in all aspects of their work for the charity

• Act always within the charity rules, policies, procedures, and any other statutory requirements

• Be proactive, bring ideas, suggestions and contribute to the improvement and development of the charity

• Undertake training as required

• Attend staff and team meetings as required, including in-person at the Cambridge office at least one or two days per week

• Observe health and safety procedures in the workplace to ensure personal safety and to safeguard the interests and safety of colleagues and visitors

• To establish, foster and maintain close working relationships with other functions to allow swift resolution of issues and sharing of knowledge

• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as appropriate since all staff are expected to work flexibly within their skill level to respond to changing priorities

Our generous staff benefits include: 

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. In addition, we may provide 3 days leave over the Christmas and New Year period

• Flexible working arrangements – mainly remote working and with at least 1-2 days per week in the Cambridge office

• 5% employer pension contribution

• Employee assistance programme (EAP) via Health Assured 

• Professional development and training

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Communications Officer to join our team, based in London. You will be working on a part-time, permanent basis (up to 30 hours per week negotiable, Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekend work). In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £34,000 pro-rata.

About us: 

We’re a community hub in south Islington providing services, activities and events for local residents of all ages. We run after-school clubs, employment support, gardening for older people and much more. Our large, modern community centre on Central Street is a great backdrop for our varied activities, and we have several outdoor spaces for visitors to enjoy. Our aim is to alleviate poverty, social problems and poor health throughout the local area. We do this by delivering a wide range of services, and keeping our community centre open for those that need it.

The Senior Communications Officer role:

As our Senior Communications Officer, you will assist with the development and the delivery of the Communications Strategy through use of our various communications channels and functions: websites, social media, newsletters, leaflets, posters, press releases, events etc. You will also increase the visibility of St Luke’s and its brand to the wider community, with the aim to reach new target groups for membership, increase visitor participation in our events and activities and generate income from fundraising and commercial activities.

Responsibilities of our Senior Communications Officer will include:

• Support the Senior Communications Manager to develop and deliver the Communications Strategy for St Luke’s across the spectrum of communications disciplines: media and public relations, internal communication, brand marketing, advertising, marketing, social media and production of materials.  
• Design and produce key marketing materials promoting larger events at the Centre. Also oversee production of materials for all activities and events through structured templates and training to members of staff. This involves adherence to St Luke’s Brand Guidelines.
• To shoot and edit film assets and footage for our social media channels, managing our YouTube channel and giving people an insight into daily life at the Centre through our videos.
• To co-ordinate an online events calendar through our membership database, working with Service Managers to ensure events are publicised through the relevant channels including website, newsletter, social media, etc.
• Manage the website content (WordPress) and the membership database, Membership Works, co-ordinating other users who access the system and providing training where needed.
• Provide content for daily updates on social media channels, expanding our scope and keeping up-to-date with developments. Manage sponsored posts. Provide support for staff needing to update social media, including occasional drop-in workshops.
• Manage the photograph library, and assist if staff require specific photos for publicity. Arrange photographers for events and photo sessions at the Centre. Advise staff on GDPR rules around photography where necessary.

Essential Skills, Experience & Abilities we are looking for in our ideal Senior Communications Officer:

• Experience of contributing to and working in a team to deliver a Communications Strategy
• Experience and knowledge of managing and delivering campaigns to build a reputation
• Experience of writing articles, press releases and managing websites
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate confidently, effectively and creatively
• Excellent knowledge of the English language, particularly with regards to spelling and grammar
• IT Literate, with knowledge of using social media and design and digital software as well as standard office programs and databases
• Creative flair/mind and an eye for graphic design and understanding of current trends and visual communications
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and demonstrate initiatives in improving our communications’ systems
• Prioritisation and planning skills

Closing Date: we will close this vacancy when we receive a suitable candidate for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, to apply for this role please ensure that you upload a cover letter and include it on your CV.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to join us as our Senior Communications Officer, then please click apply today! We’d love to hear from you. 

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Financial Systems Manager to join our team based in Cheadle. You will join us on a full-time basis as part of an initial 1-year fixed term contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a competitive salary.

Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

As Senior Financial Systems Manager, the successful candidate will play an integral role in leading financial systems deployment to all Human Appeal Offices worldwide. This includes leading a team to provide training and supporting systems users, performing systems configuration and opening balances upload as well as ensuring successful completion of month end and year end close activities.

Benefits of joining us as our Senior Financial Systems Manager include:

• 35 days Annual Leave
• Matched pension contribution
• Employee discounts and memberships
• Prayer facilities 
• Opportunity to really make a difference! 

Key duties and responsibilities of the Senior Financial Systems Manager:

• Lead implementation of the global financial systems to Human Appeal Offices within schedule and budget
• Ensure that every financial system deployment are planned and managed according to best practice
• Ensure successful completion of month end close for all Human Appeal Offices within agreed timeline
• Ensure successful completion of year end close for all Human Appeal Offices within agreed timeline
• Design and build relevant financial reports for decision making and auditing
• Lead on training and supporting systems users to resolve issues within the agreed SLA
• Ensure a fully functioning Systems Administrator role for the global financial system
• Lead and oversee the global financial systems Implementation in all Human Appeal offices worldwide
• Lead end-to-end project management for every financial system implementation and enhancement project, including scoping, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
• Working with stakeholders to establish core requirements of new finance systems and ensure that the core requirements are continuously updated
• Leading the implementation and configuration of the global financial system for new Human Appeal offices within timescale and budget
• Managing security access to all finance systems including creation new user groups, and controlling access where required
• Develop user documentation and deliver classroom-based courses/online training
• Test new releases, functionalities and reports including coordinating user acceptance testing
• ?Business partnering with ICT and stakeholders throughout the organisation, to manage expectations and maintain systems integrity throughout
• Design, develop and maintain existing reports to deliver business critical information to Finance users and the Management across the organisation
• Become the main contact for HA to liaise with financial system vendor(s) to coordinate customisation work and escalate support case to them as necessary
• Lead the team travelling to overseas Human Appeal Offices as necessary to implement the financial system as required

What we’re looking for in our Senior Financial Systems Manager:

• Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent
• At least 3 years solid knowledge and experience of Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Navision/Business Central or similar system
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Navision/Business Central or similar system
• Intermediate level Excel
• MS Office Suite
• Fluent English, other languages a bonus

This would be an ideal role for an experienced Senior Financial Systems Manager looking to develop their career looking for a rewarding role within the Charity Sector!

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please click ‘apply’ today to become our Senior Financial Systems Manager– we would love to hear from you.

Disclaimer: Please be aware that due to the anticipated quantity of response, we will only be contacting candidates who are shortlisted to interview stage. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that unfortunately you have been unsuccessful this time. 

Role Purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and ambitious person to be a critical part of The Centre for Early Childhood team. The role will be highly involved in our exciting work with corporates following our Business Taskforce report launch in the Spring, as well as supporting the wider activity across the team.

You will drive the day-to-day delivery of a range of projects including campaigns, events, content, and partnerships. As you maintain the momentum day-to-day you will bring stakeholders along with you and always have an eye on the longer-term strategy. You will be comfortable prioritising workloads, thinking creatively and communicating plans to the wider team.

Key responsibilities will include:

· Working closely with the whole team to devise the plans to deliver ambitious, impactful work. This role is all about the ‘how’: connecting people, collaborating on a strategy, and making sure the work gets done.

· Thinking creatively about how all our activity has maximum impact and pushes our team towards our goals.

· Keeping the team on track and motivated, being clear on the key milestones and coordinating day-to-day activities – all to ensure delivery against the plan.

· Ensuring that work remains in line with agreed budgets and defined objectives.

· Identifying risks (both current and potential) and contributing to risk mitigation strategies.

· Coordinating and communicating with multiple stakeholders and partners to ensure everyone is aligned.

· During busy delivery phases, maintaining a meticulous attention to detail. 

· Adapting plans as needed throughout the process and sometimes at late notice.

· Playing an active role in the Centre team, working collaboratively to offer ideas on broader strategy and designing new projects.

· Preparing for key meetings, working with the team to develop the agenda, and then ensuring actions are captured and disseminated. 

· Undertaking other ad hoc duties as may reasonably be required - this will be a varied and occasionally fast-paced role.

Knowledge, experience, and personal qualities

· A passion for staying organised and keeping dynamic projects on track.

· An excellent communicator, both in writing and orally, able to tailor your content based on the audience. 

· A love of working collaboratively, across different teams and often with new partners.

· A high level of attention to detail – you enjoy a spreadsheet!

· A keen collaborator and confident relationship builder, able to manage a huge range of different parties (from charity sector / trustees / business leaders etc).

· A genuine team player who can influence and bring people alongside you.

· Agile: able to respond confidently and positively to changing scenarios.

· A love of thinking creatively and coming up with new solutions.

· An optimistic and energetic outlook, keen to maximise the positive change you and the team can deliver.

· Happy to take a “roll your sleeves” up approach and help with things not strictly in your job description. 

· The Centre for Early childhood has a vision to build a happier, healthier, more nurturing world transformed by our approach to early childhood. To enjoy this role, it’s important you feel motivated by this vision.

Our Company & Culture:

 The Royal Foundation is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to ensuring a positive, safe, and respectful environment which promotes the wellbeing and dignity of our employees, partners, suppliers, and those whose interests we represent. We are committed to promoting a positive and inclusive working environment that has a diversity of people and views, and one that supports our culture of collaboration and curiosity. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices, and external relationships.  We therefore welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you have the relevant skills and enthusiasm for the role, then we’d love to hear from you.  Please send your CV and a one-page covering letter explaining your motivation for applying and how you meet the skills and experience required for the role by clicking ‘Apply’ now.

• Salary:  Circa £50,000 DOE
• Location: Central London office three days a week, with flexibility to work from home the remaining two days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Holiday: 25 days per annum plus public holidays
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
• Benefits: Pension scheme (non-contributory), private medical insurance, life insurance, season ticket loan