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We are looking for an experienced and creative Communications Manager to take on a key role in our rapidly growing organisation. As Communications Manager, you will lead all aspects of our communications and marketing activity with key stakeholders and with the general public. You will be developing and implementing the organisational Communications Strategy which will increase our profile as an organisation, maximise our reach and impact, and raise awareness of the vison, mission and aims of Black Thrive Global.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Senior Communications Manager
Reports to: Black Thrive Global CEO/Director of Programme and Strategy
Manages: 1 x Comms and Engagement Lead, 1X Comms Project Officer, contractors, freelancers and volunteers
Geographic focus: All
Salary: £41,000- £48,000
Hours: 37.5 per week (flexible working available)
Benefits: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension contribution , employee assistance program
About Black Thrive
Black Thrive Global (BTG) evolved from the work of the Black Thrive Lambeth Partnership, established in 2016. We exist to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and well-being of Black people so that the thriving of Black communities is the norm.
Our guiding principle is that Black communities should be at the forefront of reimagining, redefining, and co-creating a society where systemic racism and other oppressive systems have been dismantled so that they have fulfilling lives. We have two priorities – building a Black Thrive Research Institute and embedding race equity in systems change.
Purpose of the role
We are looking for an experienced and creative Communications Manager to take on a key role in our rapidly growing organisation. As Communications Manager, you will lead all aspects of our communications and marketing activity with key stakeholders and with the general public. You will be developing and implementing the organisational Communications Strategy which will increase our profile as an organisation, maximise our reach and impact, and raise awareness of the vison, mission and aims of Black Thrive Global.
Working closely with the Directors, the CEO and the staff, you will create a compelling, coherent and consistent narrative that joins up all our communication channels, key messaging around core BTG work, and plan strategically for key dates linked to activities and events corelated with our aims and mission. To do this, you will work with staff across our organisation and with the communities we represent to increase our engagement with the general public and key stakeholders. Our communications will be both reactive and proactive and the post holder will provide quick responses to emerging media stories.
Duties and responsibilities
- Oversee Black Thrive’s communication activity, co-ordinating that activity and planning for all communications channels, including website, social media and external newsletters. This role includes marketing Black Thrive to different audiences to raise the profile of the organisation in support of its strategic aims.
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Deal proactively with media enquiries, maintain the media database and log enquiries, monitor media coverage.
- Implement effective external communications strategy to develop a consistent and coherent narrative for Black Thrive; amplify and support the work of the organisation among the general public, potential strategic partners (including but not exclusive to academics, community partners and local decision-making bodies); and provide clear goals around communication and brand awareness.
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Evaluate and monitor communications activity – developing KPI’s in line with our Communications Strategy, and ensuring the information is used to build on success and to develop strategy and outputs.
- Lead on the management and delivery of the communications calendar.
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Manage and lead the Communications Team staff.
- Work with the Black Thrive staff team (and with external agencies as appropriate) to develop and maintain website content and upload website content.
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Implement a social media strategy that is integrated with wider team projects and ensure consistent messaging is shared across all platforms.
- Work with the Directors and staff team to support proactive and reactive media relations and social media output.
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Work with the Directors, CEO, team members and freelance staff to manage and coordinate the production of Annual reports.
- Provide oversight of publications and materials, ensuring brand guidelines are followed.
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Produce engaging content for internal and external blog posts, newsletters and other forms of media to be shared across all platforms.
- Provide in-house design for publications and promotional materials as required.
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Produce regular e-newsletters.
- Oversee the work of freelancers and volunteers as required.
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Manage the communications budget.
- Act as a brand guardian and champion: Developing core messaging guidelines to include organisational style guide, tone of voice, etc. and advising others to ensure that all content and messaging is on brand.
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Spend up to 10% of time supporting corporate business, such as strategy and administration.
- Occasionally work at weekends and in the evenings when required.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Communications Manager
E=Essential, D=Desirable
Experience
- Experience of raising organisational profile through developing and delivering creative, engaging social media and digital communications. E
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Experience of working in a creative communications role with autonomy. E
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Experience of brand development and communications strategy design and implementation. E
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Experience of managing a WordPress website CMS, including Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), site navigation, Gutenberg page structuring, [and content updates with basic HTML knowledge *] and uploading website content. E
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Experience of writing press releases, media statements, web content, handling media enquiries and briefing and supporting with media interviews. E
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Ability to write regular content for website, weekly email news summary and monthly subscriber newsletter. E
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Experience of planning, delivering and supporting range of events,including assemblies and capturing images for publication. E
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Experience managing and mentoring staff E
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Experience in the use of CRM systems D
Ability, skills, knowledge
- Commitment to equality for all people as well as good knowledge and understanding of the experiences of Black people of African and Caribbean descent and a strong drive to address the factors which negatively impact upon their health and wellbeing. E
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Excellent writing skills and ability to consistently create content that is clear and engaging. E
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High level of digital competence and creativity to support strategic goals .E
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Ability to work at speed through ambiguity and uncertainty and remain calm under pressure E
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Possess excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with a variety of people at all levels. E
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Ability to work across teams and build relationships with stakeholders E
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Ability to work independently, plan and prioritise own work to deadlines and ensure delivery of key objectives. E
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Ability to manage budgets and report on spend when appropriate D
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Demonstrable competence in Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign. E
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required but we will treat applicants who have a criminal record fairly and will not unreasonably discriminate because of a conviction or other information revealed.
Please ensure your cover letter shows how you match the requirements for the job and why you are interested in this role with Black Thrive Global.
It is your opportunity to let us know who you are.
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As part of our continuing commitment to environmental sustainability and improving the quality of life for beneficiaries through environmental initiatives, we are currently seeking an Environmental Programme Officer based in Birmingham.
Position: Environmental Programme Officer
Reports to: Director of Programmes and Partnerships
Status: Hours of Work: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Terms of Employment: Permanent (subject to 6-month probationary period)
Salary: £24k-£30k dependent on experience
Location: Office-based, Birmingham
Deadline for Applications: 30th September 2024
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until the vacancy is filled. The vacancy, therefore, may close sooner than the deadline date.
Islamic Help is a UK-based international relief and development organisation that has developed rapidly since being established in 2003. Our programmes aim to help and empower disadvantaged communities in the UK and abroad; some of the key areas we work in are emergency response, WASH, education, livelihood and environment conservation.
What We Offer
Islamic Help acknowledges that our employees are our most valuable resource. Therefore, we provide a variety of benefits aimed at promoting their professional growth, as well as supporting their mental and physical well-being, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Holiday entitlement of 30 days per financial year (for full-time employees; includes bank holidays entitlement – due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work on bank holidays)
- Personal learning and development opportunities.
- Automatic enrolment into our workplace Pension Plan (option to opt out).
- Employee Assistance Programme for support with health & wellbeing, financial matters, and any other assistance.
- Free office car park for staff.
- Prayer facilities in the Mosque located below our office (Brothers and Sisters).
The Role
Key Responsibilities
- To support the charity in the development of a climate action strategy
- Develop and oversee Islamic Help’s climate change advocacy campaigns and projects.
- Liaise with relevant UN Agencies, attending forums, submitting reports and ensuring Islamic Help is represented on relevant wider coordination platforms.
- Work in consultation with the Director of International Programmes & Partnerships and various sustainability experts, to assist with the development of the Children’s Eco Village programme in Tanzania including site management, child-focused programmes, budgeting and fundraising.
- To identify individual programmes and priorities for children in the Eco Village for their development as well as environmental projects for the general development of the Children’s Eco Village
- To develop fundraising strategies in consultation with the team for the Children’s Eco Village as well as the projects within it
- Assist Islamic Help’s offices worldwide with materials and resources including sustainable practices as well as progress reports on ongoing projects and feedback on completed projects.
- Develop a climate action volunteering programme to get more people involved in Islamic Help’s environmental projects as well as campaigning and advocacy.
- To identify funding opportunities, locally, nationally and internationally that will contribute to the development of Islamic Help’s climate strategy including corporate and institutional markets.
- To develop Islamic Help’s environmental policy and lead on implementation of green and sustainable initiatives for the HQ and international offices
- To identify partnership opportunities, locally, nationally and internationally, for joint climate campaigns, with a view to build and broaden Islamic Help’s capacity e.g. skills, expertise, etc.
- To represent Islamic Help at climate events and conferences.
- Perform any other duties assigned by your line manager that are appropriate to your role within the organisation.
Attributes
Essential
- A degree in an either international development-related studies (must have environmental-focused module) or environmental sciences.
- A passion and unwavering commitment to climate and environmental issues.
- Be effective in a fast-paced working environment.
- To undertake all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent and wholly accountable manner.
- Have the ability to travel to various locations across the world to manage the progress of environmental programmes and to represent Islamic Help on various platforms including UN conferences and global environmental events.
- To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by the line manager.
- To promote and adhere to all IH policies and codes of conduct.
- Experience of working on Programme Quality, HR, Safeguarding and Risk.
- Excellent oral and written English.
- Must have driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience of working within INGOs and Partner/Field Office Management.
- Experience of working in-country within the countries that IH operate within.
- Knowledge of any of the following languages is an advantage: French, Arabic and Urdu.
How to Apply
To apply, please email your CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements for
the post to our HR department.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
You must have proof that you have the right to work in the UK.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability.
Deadline for applications: 30th September 2024.
NOTE: Interviews will be on an ongoing basis and the vacancy may close before the deadline date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting time for Tender, with both the demand for and reach of our work expanding significantly in recent years. Having set up our Adult Services department in 2019, we have seen both the breadth and depth of our work with adults expand significantly. Following a recent organisational restructure and the development of a three-year strategy which we are implementing in 2023 – 2026, we are anticipating further growth in our adult training work.
We are therefore looking to expand our Adult Services team, with a Projects Coordinator to support the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to coordinate the delivery of a range of adult training projects to a varied group of beneficiaries. You will play a key role in ensuring that the projects are planned and delivered smoothly, communicating regularly with settings and the facilitators delivering the training, and ensuring projects are properly recorded, monitored, and evaluated. You will be part of a direct team of five in Adult Services, and a wider team of dedicated, supportive people with a shared commitment to preventing domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Role Purpose
The main purposes of the Projects Coordinator role are:
- Coordinating the administration of all aspects of the Tender’s training programmes for adults across the organisation
- Supporting the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to manage relationships with Tender’s internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, workshop leaders, teachers/carers, delivery partners and other service professionals
- Monitoring and evaluating the impact of Tender’s training sessions
Main Responsibilities and Duties
Project delivery
- Developing and coordinating the delivery of training projects for adults across all settings, including digital projects, to ensure successful delivery of projects
- Coordinating development days and developing resources and content with the Head of Adult Services, in order to grow and tailor the content for sessions with adults
- Collaborating with the Children and Young People’s (CYP) Services department to coordinate the delivery of training projects for adults in CYP settings
- Monitoring the progress of projects to ensure projects are delivered to plan and on time
- Coordinating the evaluation of projects delivered to adults to ensure learnings from projects are assessed and shared
- Working with the Tender team to ensure effective and efficient use of time and resource during delivery
- Working with the Communications Coordinator to create publicity for projects in a range of formats, including website content, newsletters, information sheets and social media posts
Relationships
- Supporting the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to manage relationships with settings to facilitate the delivery and success of adult training projects
- Supporting the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to manage relationships with other stakeholders involved in the delivery of projects, including workshop leaders, youth leaders, partner organisations, and professional specialists, to ensure stakeholders remain engaged in and committed to the projects’ success
- Working with colleagues to manage information flows and communication to ensure knowledge of and learnings from projects are known and understood across Tender
Administration
- Completing all mandatory training, and proactively seek opportunities for ongoing professional development
- Logging, tracking and updating project management documentation (including project booking, securing contracts, carrying out risk assessments) to facilitate transparency of decision-making and accuracy of reporting
- Following monitoring and evaluation procedures to ensure the results of projects are recorded accurately and in a timely manner using specified systems, including Salesforce and SharePoint
- Participating in training and other learning activities to develop relevant professional skills and knowledge
- Undertaking any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and competencies required of the post requested by the line management
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
PR and Communications Manager
Reporting to: Head of Communications
Responsible for: Communications Officer
Based: Our Head Office is based in London, but we have an agile working policy enabling people to work at another UK location up to 4 days/week. Permanent remote working in the UK is possible and we welcome applications from people based in other parts of the UK.
Terms: Full time (35 hours/week), permanent.
Salary: £34,424 - £45,448 per annum
About the role
The main purpose of this role is to lead on the delivery of a broad and engaging PR and communications strategy for the BSA, and several of its programmes, to raise the profile of the organisation’s work and its spokespeople.
They will create engaging content for our digital channels, as well as work on national PR campaigns, develop social media strategies and produce thought-provoking case studies.
They will work on key aspects of the British Science Week PR and events campaign and will lead the British Science Festival’s media relations work. They will also oversee the communications plans for our Policy, Partnerships and Impact programmes, including For Thought, Sciencewise, and Future Forum.
They will line manage our Communications Officer and provide support and advice to the wider communications team, especially on PR and media relations activity.
Key responsibilities
The main responsibilities of this role are to:
- Deliver the BSA’s corporate communications strategy, by developing integrated, multi-channel communications plans and activities;
- Manage a programme of profile-raising PR and media relations for the BSA and its spokespeople;
- Develop the PR and communications plan for British Science Week, including leading on the stakeholder launch event;
- Lead on the PR and media relations plan for the British Science Festival, by liaising with the researchers and academics involved;
- Deliver the communications plans for our Policy, Partnership and Impact programmes, including our annual thought leadership summit, For Thought, the BSA’s work on Sciencewise, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in Science, and Future Forum;
- Oversee the use of our corporate brand, our corporate tone of voice and lead on the content creation of our owned social and digital corporate channels;
- Play an active role in evaluating the success of our communications campaigns;
- Line manage the Communications Officer, offering support and guidance as necessary, and ensuring their Learning and Development needs are met;
- Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation on content & ideas for the various programmes we run.
About you
The PR and Communications Manager role will suit someone who has a passion for showcasing the impact of an organisation with stakeholder audiences.
We are looking for someone who is proactive and creative, with an eye for detail. You should be a compelling storyteller, with experience in developing engaging content in various media.
Ideally, you will have a background in media relations or PR, but if not, a sound understanding of the UK media landscape is essential.
You do not need a background in science to apply for this role – we are looking for someone who wants to communicate messages and deliver excellent content.
You will have the opportunity to work with a range of stakeholders in this role, including some of the BSA’s beneficiaries, our partners and sponsors, the press and media, as well as contractors. You need to feel comfortable meeting and talking to new people.
You will occasionally work at events, so a professional manner is a must, and a willingness to travel to other parts of the UK from time to time.
The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 15 September 2024.
Interviews are due to take place w/c 30 September 2024.
You will be informed as soon as possible after the application deadline whether you have been selected for interview.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of the British Science Association’s commitment to being a Disability Confident employer, all disabled* applicants who meet the ‘essential criteria’ for this vacancy will be offered an interview under our guaranteed interview scheme.
If you wish to apply under the guaranteed interview scheme, you will be asked to indicate this when you submit your application by selecting ‘yes’ in the relevant box when asked during the application process. Applicants do not need to state any further information or declare their disability at the application stage.
Whether you are applying under the scheme or not, if you are successful in being shortlisted, we will ask candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions to let us know if they need any adjustments during the recruitment process.
While we try to ensure that everyone finishes work on time, and can vary their working hours in line with our agile working policy, from time to time the job entails working extended hours and occasional weekends, for which no overtime payments are made. The BSA operates a time off in lieu policy for weekend working and some other out-of-hours instances.
Only applicants who have a legal right to work within the UK will be considered. You will be asked to bring along proof of nationality and/or proof of ability to work in the UK.
You will also be asked to declare any previous convictions in line with your rights under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975.
This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted. It is the practice of the Association to examine job descriptions from time to time and to update them to ensure they relate to the job as then being performed, or to incorporate whatever changes are reasonably required, in discussion with the postholder.
A copy of our Privacy Notice is available on the vacancies page of our website.
*The Disability Confident scheme’s definition of disability is in line with the Equalities Act 2010: “a physical or mental condition which has a long-term and substantial effect on your daily life”.
Further information about our Disability Confident commitments can be found on the Disability Confident page of our website.
Our commitment to EDI
For the BSA's vision to come to fruition, we need to help science become part of culture, including those who are currently least engaged. We need to be able to engage with people in groups that are poorly represented in science, and that’s why equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) needs to be central to our activities.
The BSA has established three objectives for our work with EDI:
- Develop our staff and internal systems to ensure the BSA reflects the society we want to see, and develops inclusive culture and policies;
- Change our programmes to increase their relevance to audiences who are traditionally under-represented in science engagement activities, and empower people to run science engagement activities for their networks and communities;
- Influence other organisations and individuals in the science engagement to sector to develop and improve their EDI practices in capability and audience development to reach new audiences.
We recognise that in many settings, at the BSA and beyond, EDI can be seen as an add-on or ‘fix’ to the regular work. Our aim is for EDI to be the heart of everything we do.
No agencies please.
Alexandra Palace is a major event, heritage and cultural destination and Park in North London.
The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational advice to the Director of Finance and Resources alongside championing continuous improvement of financial management across Alexandra Palace. The role spans financial management, strategic finance & business planning, and leadership.
This is a full time, permanent role.
The salary is £70,000 pa
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Financial Management
- Develop the annual budget strategy with the Director of Finance and Resources
- Provide an expert, long term view on all areas of finance
- Oversee the preparation of annual statutory accounts
2. Strategic Finance and Business Planning
- Develop the organisation’s financial strategy in support of the Vision
- Lead the review of finance systems, processes and procedures
- Support the implementation and reporting of the organisation’s strategic risk framework
3. Leadership
- Provide leadership and direction to the finance team
- Develop financial awareness across the organisation
Person Specification
Essential
- Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent)
- Membership of a recognized professional accountancy body
- Proven experience in a similar finance role at a senior level
- Experience motivating, leading and developing a team
- Ability to influence and build credibility with colleagues and senior leadership
Desirable:
- Knowledge and experience of: Charity Accounting, Managing CAPEX budgets, managing fundraised income, business planning processes
This is not an exhaustive list. Please see the JOB PACK for further information
To apply please send a CV and a cover letter summarizing how you meet the requirements of the role
The closing date for application is 9am on Monday 16 September
Our mission is: To repair, restore and maintain the park and palace for the recreation and enjoyment of the public forever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Since 1899, Birmingham Settlement has been working to create opportunity and choice – connecting and empowering people through action, activities, and shared learning to build and sustain wellbeing for all.
Debt & Welfare Benefits Adviser / Debt & Welfare Benefits Trainee Adviser
Salary: £28,216 pa for experienced adviser.
£23,500 for trainee (review after 6-months)
35 hours per week, 25 days A/L + contributory pension scheme
Birmingham Settlement has an opportunity to join our Money Advice Team, either as an experienced Debt & Welfare Benefits Adviser or a Debt & Welfare Benefits Trainee Adviser.
As an experienced Debt & Welfare Benefits Adviser you will already have a background in providing effective, high-quality debt and welfare benefits advice to a wide range of clients in differing circumstance. As a Trainee you will have a basic knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting people experiencing debt and benefit problems along with some experience in an advice service or customer facing setting along with the ability and willingness to undertake training and development.
Based at our Newtown office with outreach work in other areas of the city, you will be adaptable with excellent communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to manage your own workload.
You will be joining a long established and professional Money Advice Team providing specialist advice with a holistic approach that covers all areas of debt and welfare benefit along with training to build and continually improve money management and financial capability.
This is a great opportunity to join a progressive charity making a real difference to people’s lives – see our website.
For an informal discussion about the roles call Jelena Dukic
For an application pack visit our website and click on Vacancies
Closing date for applications: Tuesday,10/09/2024 at 5pm
Interviews: Monday, 16/09/2024
Birmingham Settlement is committed to Equality of Opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Registered charity number 517303
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Job Description: Volunteer Manager
Reporting to: Regional Manager
Location: Speke, Merseyside
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35hrs
Salary: £23,620 – £24,329
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.
About FareShare
FareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to nearly 9,500 frontline charities and community groups.
The food we redistribute is nutritious and good to eat. It reaches charities across the UK, including school breakfast clubs, older people’s lunch clubs, homeless shelters, and community cafes. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.
Every year, more than three million tonnes of food go to waste in the UK, enough for 7 billion meals. Meanwhile, the cost-of-living crisis is driving millions into food insecurity. FareShare has a plan to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis using England’s surplus food.
We are fortunate to benefit from the support of major retailers, the media, sports ambassadors, and a groundswell of public engagement. As a result, there has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.
FareShare’s Strategy & Vision
Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.
Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting front line charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.
Our Purpose: We are doers. We are a community. We change lives.
Our Values: Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead
Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen
Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries
Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger
Focus – on providing the best service possible so that we deliver and achieve the most for our clients/customers.
The role
We are looking for someone dynamic and engaging, with excellent communication and volunteer management skills, as well as a commitment to delivering a high-quality service in line with our mission and core values. In addition, to working with the team in the FareShare Regional Centre you will also work closely with the FareShare National Volunteering Team. You will work together to provide a consistent volunteer experience across the FareShare network, which is enjoyable, rewarding, and safe for our volunteers.
You should be self-motivated, with experience of working within volunteer management and able to manage ad-hoc corporate groups, short term volunteering schemes as well as long-term and regular volunteers. Additionally, you should be able to deliver end to end volunteer recruitment activities and provide on-going supervision and support to volunteers, ensuring that their training needs are met. You should also be able to develop and deliver a range of local volunteer engagement activities. Furthermore, you should have experience promoting and championing the role of volunteers, so that they are respected and valued for their contribution to the organisation.
Main areas of responsibility
Volunteer recruitment
- Develop and implement a regional volunteer recruitment strategy that will deliver an extensive pool of diverse and engaged volunteers to ensure the operational needs of your FareShare Regional Centre are met in a timely manner.
- Recruit, build and maintain relationships with a wide range of regional volunteer sources, ensuring regular engagement leading to long term partnerships.
- Regular liaison with the FareShare National Volunteering Team to capitalise on national initiatives.
Volunteer engagement and communication strategies
- Develop and deliver a regional engagement programme that ensures all volunteers have a rewarding experience, whilst effectively contributing to FareShare’s overall development
- Promote volunteering, internally and externally in collaboration with the FareShare national team and ensure that the impact of volunteers is celebrated.
- Deliver the FareShare National volunteer induction programme to maximise the engagement and contribution of each volunteer.
- Develop and deliver volunteer training, which ensures all volunteers are able to meet their potential and complete their volunteer roles effectively.
Policies and procedures
- Implement volunteer management policies and procedures in line with guidance from the FareShare National Volunteering Team.
- Develop new volunteering policies and procedures in collaboration with the FareShare National Volunteering Team.
Making FareShare a destination for volunteering
- Enhance the experience of volunteering at your FareShare Regional Centre by delivering robust policies, together with effective engagement and communication programmes, so that volunteers enjoy what they do and can feel proud of their contribution and become ambassadors.
- Liaise with FareShare Nationals Marketing & Volunteering Teams to promote and publicise case studies and examples of volunteer success stories.
- To engage with other FareShare Regional Centres and the FareShare National Volunteering Team on a quarterly basis to deliver UK wide volunteering activity and share good practice.
- Work alongside the FareShare National Volunteering Team to evaluate volunteer experience and establish annual benchmarks for the FareShare Network, including volunteer satisfaction, conversion, retention, training, etc. This will be used for development of recruitment and engagement strategies.
Experience
- Developing and delivering successful volunteer recruitment, training and engagement programmes.
- Building relationships with external organisations and associations to create and promote volunteering programmes.
- Managing projects and associated budgets.
- Monitoring and evaluation of volunteer programmes.
- Reporting on volunteer programme metrics
- Experience of working with volunteers / adults with additional support needs (Desirable).
- Experience of delivering effective marketing and communications campaigns (Desirable).
- Experience of using volunteer management systems (Desirable)
As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with these criteria that we consider either as being essential or desirable in this role.
Essential Criteria
- Good time management with ability to manage workloads, set priorities and meet deadlines.
- IT literacy, in particular for Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- A commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding.
- An empathy with volunteers and an understanding of their needs.
- Willingness and ability to travel in the UK.
- Hold a clean UK driving licence and have access to a car
Desirable Criteria
- Strong presentation skills to promote FareShare as a destination for volunteering.
- An understanding of, and enthusiasm for, FareShare’s mission and strategy.
- A commitment to continuous professional development.
Competencies and behaviours
- Flexible and non-judgemental approach to people and work
- Able to demonstrate being a Team player
- Eligible to work in the UK
Benefits
Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
Employers pension contribution
Employee Assistance Program
Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
Season ticket loan
Charity People is thrilled to be working with Flint House Police Rehabilitation in the exciting recruitment for a Fundraising and Engagement Manager. A brilliant opportunity for an ambitious Manager to build a team and make an impact for a wonderful rehabilitation centre for retired police officers
Job Title: Fundraising and Engagement Manager
Location: hybrid working with expectation being in the office for core three days a week in Goring-on-Thames (near Reading)
Contract: Permanent and full time
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Benefits: Free onsite parking, lunches provided, access to gym, 36 days per annum rising by 1 every 5 years to a maximum of 42 days - office closed between Christmas and New Year
About the organisation
Flint House Police Rehabilitation is a registered Charity offering rehabilitation services to ill or injured serving and retired police officers suffering from a wide variety of physical and mental health conditions.
Every year Flint House treat over 3,000 police officers. Located just outside Goring on Thames in our beautiful Flint House and set in 20 acres of ancient woodland, this newly created role will play a crucial role in developing the fundraising team and implementing fundraising strategies to support our mission and ensure the financial sustainability of the Charity
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans and strategies to achieve revenue targets and support the Flint House strategic plan and mission.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with individual donors, major donors, corporate partners, foundations, and other potential supporters.
- Plan and coordinate fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives to engage donors and raise awareness of the charity's mission.
- Write compelling grant proposals, solicitation letters, and other fundraising materials to secure funding from foundations and grant-making organizations.
- Work to create effective fundraising campaigns and materials, including digital and print collateral, social media content, and email campaigns.
- Manage donor stewardship and recognition programs to ensure donors feel valued and engaged with the organization.
- Utilize donor management software / databases to track donor interactions, manage donor information, and analyse fundraising data.
- Provide regular reports and analysis on fundraising activities, goals, and outcomes to the Executive Team and Trustees.
- Stay informed about trends and best practices in fundraising, philanthropy, and non-profit management, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Manage a team that supports our donor engagement and communications strategy
About You
This is a great opportunity for an able and enthusiastic person to make their mark in a busy and successful department.
- Experience in non-profit fundraising, development, or related field, with a proven track record of success in meeting fundraising goals and securing major gifts - annual fundraising income of upward of £1 million.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and effectively communicate the charity's mission and impact to diverse audiences.
- Excellent writing skills, with the ability to craft compelling fundraising appeals, grant proposals, and other donor communications.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in donor management software, Microsoft Office, and other relevant fundraising tools and technologies.
To kickstart the application process, please contact Seema Choudhury today with your CV or profile. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. If you require any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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The individual in this position will be responsible for planning, developing, and executing a variety of events, from large-scale mass participation events such as the Midnight Walk to more intimate special events like galas and Pro-Am golf tournaments. The main objective is to inspire and engage supporters to raise funds and awareness for the hospice’s services across North Yorkshire.
To succeed in this role, the Events Fundraiser must demonstrate strong organizational skills, adaptability, and excellent communication capabilities. They will need to manage all aspects of event planning, including conducting risk assessments, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. In addition, the role requires close collaboration with the Community and Events Manager, other income generation teams, and various stakeholders such as participants, sponsors, and local communities to ensure the successful execution of events.
The position also involves post-event analysis to capture lessons learned, thereby improving future events. Moreover, innovation is highly valued, with an emphasis on developing new event concepts that align with the organization's strategic goals. The role also demands a strong focus on community outreach and supporter engagement, with the aim of deepening relationships and expanding the supporter base.
Key requirements for this role include experience in event planning and delivery, proficiency in marketing techniques, particularly in digital and social media, and a proven ability to manage budgets and meet fundraising targets. The ideal candidate should also possess excellent time management skills, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a commitment to the values and mission of the organization.
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Benefits (subject to eligibility) include: -
·35 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays, pro-rata)
·Health Cash Plan
·Annual leave purchase scheme
·Comprehensive Induction Programme
·Refer a friend bonus scheme
·Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 8%
·Lifestyle discounts and savings
·Cycle to work scheme
·Employee Assistance Programme
·Access to staff support
·Free group life assurance
·Free DBS check
·Free car parking at Crimple House and Burton House locations.
You will be joining an organisation that is driven, caring, and responsive and you will be playing an important role in enabling us to provide our highly valued services to the people of Harrogate, Hambleton, Richmondshire, and District.
At North Yorkshire Hospice Care we believe that children, young people and adults should never experience abuse of any kind. Every member of our organisation has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all who encounter our services. We aim to keep people safe and to operate our services in a way that protects them; to make reporting concerns as easy as possible and respond quickly; to listen to all worries and work in partnership with individuals and agencies. All our staff and volunteers receive annual training on both adults and children/young people’s safeguarding. This impacts our recruitment processes and we have adopted a number of safer recruitment practices, which our HR and People team can talk through with you.
We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being obtained including but not limited to identity checks, DBS clearance at an appropriate level for the role, verification of right to work in the UK, employment references and employment history. Costs of pre-employment checks will be met by the organisation.
North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a registered charity in England and Wales (518905) with a family of services operating as Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’, Saint Michael’s Hospice, and Talking Spaces. North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (2121179).
For more information on the role, please contact us and we can arrange for you to have an informal discussion, or please click Apply. A full Job Description and People Specification is available if required. Please be aware we reserve the right to close a vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Unfortunately, we are not currently able to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.
Please ensure that you answer all supplementary questions as part of your application. Failure to do so will result in an automatic rejection and your application will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job overview
Ashford and St Peters NHS Trust has an active registered charity (charity number 1058567) dedicated to raising funds to support patients and staff, enhancing our hospital environment by providing supplement equipment or additional services above and beyond those the NHS can provide. This role represents an opportunity for an experienced individual with the right talents to shape and develop the vision and strategy for the charity and the evolution of fundraising within the Trust.
We are looking for a fearless implementer of transformational change; an experienced and dynamic individual who has excellent interpersonal skills, experience of building brand and developing awareness. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate using a variety of media to promote and help our charity grow are a must.
Main duties of the job
The Head of Trust Charity will act as lead in all fundraising activities and, as such, will be a highly developed specialist in fundraising techniques. They will be expected to be pro-active in identifying and developing new opportunities in order to maximise appropriate charitable fundraising throughout the Trust. They will be the lead specialist on high profile fundraising appeals and, by sensitive and appropriate means, procure charitable income which meets agreed financial targets and timescales. This will require excellent communication, persuasion and negotiation skills.
The successful applicant will design, implement and manage an integrated business development and fundraising strategy comprising of high-net worth, corporate, trusts & foundation, social & impact investment, membership activity to agreed income & expenditure targets, utilising a range of fundraising products and methodologies which maximise cost benefit returns.
The post holder will make effective contribution to reaching the Trust charity’s vision and strategic objectives and raise the profile of the Charity both internally and externally within the trust and wider Alliance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Be the first point of contact, and the Charity’s expert, for all new fundraising offers and initiatives to ensure that, before accepting them, such offers are appropriate for the hospital’s capital planning requirements, risk profile and public relations protocols.
- To develop the Trust Charity brand and corporate experience so that the charity becomes the preferred partner of choice for the donor community.
- To design, implement and manage capital and revenue appeals in support of major charity build projects to agreed income and activity targets, in association with appointed consultants.
- To ensure all activities are conducted in full compliance with charity law, fundraising legislation and best practice, data protection and compliance, adding value to and enhancing the Trust Charity brand.
- Review and maintain appropriate fundraising policies and protocols which conform to the requirements of the hospital’s internal and external auditors, charity law, data protection and the Institute of Fundraising’s Code of Conduct.
- Act as key point of contact for NHS charities together, maintaining accurate contact details for the trust and ongoing membership.
- Build and maintain relationships with Charity leads in neighbouring trusts and other NHS organisations.
- To develop a Trust Charity communications plan, which involves both internal and external communications to facilitate the efficient working of the Charity, utilising all media to further develop the Trust Charity brand.
- The post holder will be required to use their gravitas and specialist expertise to influence a range of senior colleagues on a wide range of complex communications issues.
- To establish and maintain effective cooperative working relationships with all stakeholder groups, internally and externally, at all levels.
- To develop, implement and oversee the Trust Charity annual grant application programme ensuring an equitable and transparent process which supports and empowers those clinicians/managers/staff that apply for funding.
- To assemble and publish an annual impact report which notes funds dispersed and the impacts upon users including health economic indicators.
- To oversee the publication of monthly management accounts and of quarterly financial reports to the Charitable Appeal Committee.
- Be a participative member of the Charitable Funds Committee, including the preparation of reports and briefings.
- Advise the Charitable Funds Committee on all matters pertaining to fundraising activities, fundraising schedules and budgets and spending plans of individual funds.
- Through the Charitable Funds Committee, build a working relationship with the Clinical Divisions, key departments and individuals within the Trust.
- Build a good understanding of local healthcare delivery issues, priorities and plans, including central capital and business planning and make judgements on what options are appropriate for fundraising appeals.
We are the dedicated charity for Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Individual Giving Manager (Parental leave cover role)
Are you passionate about bringing art to everyone? Do you believe in the power of digital to transform lives?
We're looking for an Individual Giving Manager to join our friendly and dedicated team to help us to achieve our fundraising ambitions across multiple channels of individual giving.
We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries, particularly individuals who experience physical, mental, or social barriers to accessing the arts.
About Art UK
Art UK is an art education charity on a mission to make the art in UK public collections accessible to everyone – for enjoyment, learning and research. It enables a global audience of five million people a year to learn about the UK’s national art collection by digitising artworks and telling the stories behind the art. In addition to innovative engagement tools such as Tagger and Curations, Art UK is currently working on new initiatives including a major learning programme, making this a truly exciting time to join the organisation. Art UK is the operating name of the Public Catalogue Foundation, a charity registered in England and Wales (1096185) and in Scotland (SC048601).
About you
You will be a confident and persuasive communicator who is completely at ease engaging with supporters and stakeholders at all levels. You will have a sound knowledge and understanding of individual giving, particularly mid-value and low-level giving. You will understand the value and importance of high-quality donor stewarding, be well-organised, and comfortable working accurately with data. Additionally, you will have experience writing compelling content on and offline. You will be full of initiative with the ability to work independently and autonomously.
At Art UK you will be well-supported within a team focused on achieving Art UK’s fundraising goals, comprising:
- the Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive, Trustees and Philanthropy Board
- the Head of Development, who oversees all fundraising activities at Art UK but has a particular focus on researching and applying to grant-giving trusts and public sector bodies
- the Development Officer, who supports activities across all income streams including donor stewardship and communications, prospect research, and CRM database management
You will promote equality and diversity in all aspects of your work – with the public, colleagues and external partners.
This is an exciting time to join Art UK's Development team, as it is going through a period of growth and change. You will be responsible for leading the development of our individual giving programme into a multi-faceted, campaigns-focused programme.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and execute an effective and sustainable individual giving plan and budget in line with the overall Art UK fundraising strategy, to grow income from new and existing donors and achieve annual targets
- Provide high-quality, tailored stewarding for new and existing supporters, ensuring they feel valued and understand the impact their contribution makes
- Lead on donor research, prospecting, cultivation and conversion activities to develop a pipeline of individual giving at all levels
- Pitch giving opportunities to prospective donors through bespoke presentations, meetings and events
- Create targeted campaigns and bespoke donor journeys
- Create compelling written content for digital and print media
- Plan and deliver fundraising and stewarding events, including attending events where possible
- Monitor campaign effectiveness and produce regular reporting on performance against targets
- Ensure donations are processed quickly and donors are thanked for their contribution
- Contribute to other areas of fundraising including small grant applications, research, and supporter communications
- Keep abreast of the latest fundraising practices, legislation and technology opportunities
Necessary skills
- Essential: Ertners
- Essential: Experience creating, implementing and evaluating fundraising strategies for individual giving
- Essential: First-class written and spoken communication skills, and the confidence to engage and work effectively with a range of people
- Essential: Experience creating successful bespoke proposals or asks for prospective donors
- Essential: Experience planning and managing fundraising events
- Essential: Experience undertaking data analysis and effectively utilising supporter data for campaign purposes
- Essential: Copywriting, proofing and editing skills
- Essential: Experience working with CRM databases to a high level of accuracy
- Essential: Excellent awareness of fundraising best practice and legislation, particularly in relation to donor data including GDPR
- Essential: Self-motivated, with exceptional time management and organisation skills
- Desirable: Experience leading on low-level giving fundraising/crowdfunding campaigns
- Desirable: Active interest in the visual arts and awareness of UK art collections
- Desirable: Experience working with a diverse range of audiences
- Desirable: Experience working on projects with a broad range of partners
Contract terms
- 0.8 FTE (4 days a week)
- 15-month fixed-term contract, October 2024 – December 2025
- Salary £35,000 per annum pro rata
- Three-month probationary period
- One-month termination clause
- Work from home, anywhere in the UK
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus regional Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Paid Christmas closure period (Christmas Day to New Year’s Day)
- Flexible working hours
- Workplace pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Above statutory paid sick leave
- Enhanced paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Monthly wellbeing hour
- Trained Mental Health First Aider’s
- Regular staff socials, both virtual and in-person
- Eye tests paid for up to £35, glasses subsidised up to £30
Application
Please visit our website to download the application form. To apply, please submit your completed application form by 9am on Tuesday 10 September 2024. If you are experiencing issues downloading the document or require support in completing your form, please contact us.
Forms must be sent in MS Word or a format compatible to MS Word. Please do not send PDFs. Applications sent as a PDF will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held via video call on Friday 20 September 2024. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion please note that we redact some details from applications ahead of the shortlisting stage to ensure the removal of unconscious bias. Details that we redact include (but are not limited to) references to protected characteristics, names of educational institutions and indications of political affiliations.
Art UK is the operating name of the Public Catalogue Foundation, a charity registered in England and Wales (1096185) and in Scotland (SC048601). For more information, please vist Art Uk website
Art UK is a charity – the online home for the UK's public art collections
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Our eComm business is entering its third successful year of trading and is continuing to grow exponentially through building a forward-thinking digital presence, captivating wider audiences, and energising our brand through curated products, innovative partnerships, and unforgettable experiences. We are now moving into Licensing and very excitingly collaborating with a children’s character, first launched in 1971. To bring this incredible opportunity to life, we are looking for an innovative and entrepreneurial Licensing Manager.
Location: Canning Town Warehouse, Unit 4 SEGRO Park, London, E16 4ES. Working from home is an option in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy, with the expectation you will work onsite one day per week and attend regular offsite meetings as well.
About the role
As the Licensing Manager, you will work closely with the Head of eCommerce, shaping the strategy and delivering a new part of our eCommerce business, that could become a significant financial income stream for Crisis.
We will be starting from the ground up, testing and learning as we go and creating meaningful collaborations across a spectrum of opportunities – there is no road map!
Having just agreed a long-term collaboration with an amazing global children’s brand, allows us to be ambitious from the get-go, creating fantastic opportunities and excellent standards in how we work with brands that is second to none.
You will develop processes related to acquiring, maintaining, and protecting licenses for Crisis’s products, services, or intellectual property, and be responsible for all licensing activities, including new business development, negotiating terms, ensuring compliance, and managing relationships with licensors, licensees, and internal stakeholders. As a new income stream for Crisis, there will be a lot of internal and external stakeholder liaison, development of processes and cross organisational collaboration on external opportunities.
Skills, knowledge, and experience vital to succeeding in this role:
You will have a background in licensing, corporate partnerships, or administration, ideally working in a start-up environment and with a total ‘can do’ attitude.
A strategic thinker with great interpersonal and written skills, proven ability to create solid relationships both internally and externally. A problem solver, always looking for the win win solution and a desire to be part of something new and exciting where you can have huge impact building a new income stream, work with a fantastic major brand from day one and seeking the collaborations with partners that you’d love to bring to life.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
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
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
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Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
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Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
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28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
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Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
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Two-days (pro rata) wellbeing days
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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 do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 15 September 2024 23:55
Interview date and location: Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 September 2024
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role sits within Mind's Social Impact Directorate. Our vision as a directorate is to create the best impact as a federation for our beneficiaries and investors by:
-Demonstrating value in all that we do
-Improving lives and making a measurable difference to our beneficiaries
-Thinking and working together as a Federation
-Addressing social injustices
-Drawing innovation from existing and emerging local delivery, and investing in best practice via partnerships
-Better understanding and articulating the collective impact we have as a Federation and deploying our resources to enable this
-Building a compelling case for support for our funders and to influence decision makers
-Working with partners to harness and amplify local, regional and national lived experience that can help communities and services to develop and thrive
-To develop equitable partnerships and to use our resources for the greater good of the mental health sector through innovation and working in coalition.
Team information
Will you join us?
As part of the Evaluation, Performance and Research team, you will work across the organisation to guide, challenge and provide practical support for the planning and implementation of Mind's strategy.
You will conduct high quality research and evaluations of Mind's work, monitor our organisational performance, and transparently share our impact and learning, in order to mobilise the change needed to achieve our strategic ambitions.
Key duties and responsibilities
The post holder will:
-Conduct in-house evaluations of Mind's flagship programmes and other charitable activities - using mixed methods - to help the organisation understand and improve its impact.
-Conduct high quality research projects that will produce insights on strategically important topics and support the analysis and synthesis of internally and externally produced research work.
-Support the commissioning and contract management of external evaluation and research providers.
-Work with the Head of Evaluation, Performance and Research to conduct robust analysis of organisational performance in order to inform strategy development and corporate planning.
-Contribute to regular monitoring of organisational performance - including quarterly performance reporting and production of annual reviews.
-Facilitate meaningful involvement of people with mental health problems in evaluation and research projects.
-Manage budgets for restricted-funded evaluation and research projects.
-Design and deliver training on research methods for Mind staff - helping them to become better consumers and producers of evidence.
-Synthesise and present insights in an accessible and engaging way to ensure that teams across Mind have access to reliable, relevant, and timely evidence to inform their work.
-Synthesise analysis organisational performance data to support trustees, Directors and internal governance groups to scrutinise implementation of Mind's strategy - ensuring that they have access to reliable and timely insights to inform their decision making.
-Support the continuous improvement of Mind's policies and ways of working relating to research - including updating Mind's Research Framework, as appropriate.
Interviews: Likely to be w/c 16th September
Mind's equity statement
Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.
St Marylebone Parish Church is pleased to be partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in our search for a Head of Finance & Operations to join our team on a permanent basis. St Marylebone Parish Church is a monumental Grade 1- listed building and a place of active and engaged Christian witness that has been creating, naming and shaping community for almost 1,000 years.
As Head of Finance and Operations you will lead the lay staff team and help establish and deliver a strong strategic vision for the parish church through providing strong leadership to the finance, administration and operations of the parish church day-to-day.
The Organisation:
Today’s parish church – the fourth to have served the parish – is not only home to a diverse worshipping congregation, but to a flourishing Centre for Psychotherapy and a long-established innovative NHS Primary Care Practice. In addition, there are two parish Academy schools, the Outstanding The St Marylebone CE School and the UK’s only Church Special School, The St Marylebone CE Bridge School.
The present Parish Church, erected between 1813 and 1817, is renowned for its world-class music and community engagement. Everyone is welcome here and the building is open 365 days a year. In 2024, St Marylebone Parish Church was named UK Church of the Year and the UK’s Best Church Open for Visitors by the National Churches’ Trust.
The key duties of this Head of Finance & Operations are as follows:
- Lead on the development and execution of financial strategy, financial planning, budgeting and cost control.
- Ensure that resources (money, people and property) are managed effectively and efficiently in support of the strategy, aims and objectives of the parish church.
- Manage the running of financial operations including the preparation of management accounts, cash flow forecasts, out-sourced payroll, tax returns, creditor payments and investments.
- Manage budgeting and planning processes, providing all appropriate financial data, and supporting budget-holding staff in all areas.
- Manage the preparation of statutory accounts and be the main contact with external auditors.
- Work with building and maintenance team to ensure that St. Marylebone’s parish church is well maintained, preserved and presented.
- Manage the administration associated with the PCC, monitoring actions and helping to prepare meeting agendas.
- Work with HR to lead the personnel function for all PCC employees.
- Support the Heritage, Events and Volunteer Manager in their efforts to bring in more and different visitors to the parish church.
- Work with the Building Manager to ensure that Health and Safety matters and security are managed effectively.
- Work closely with the Technology and Operations Manager to ensure that the IT, AV and other systems serving the parish church operate effectively.
- Work with the Community & Development Manager, to support fundraising activities.
The successful candidate will have:
- A full accountancy qualification, or equivalent qualification by experience.
- Previous experience within a Cathedral, Major Parish Church or elsewhere in the charity sector.
- Expert understanding and knowledge of SORP.
- Experience in budgeting and cost control, including provision of reports and analysis to an audience with different levels of financial literacy.
- Experience in managing and motivating teams.
- Confident financial leadership skills, capable of directing financial strategy and delivering highest quality financial management.
- Empathy and excitement for the parish church’s purpose, vision and priorities.
Candidates must live within a commutable distance from our offices in St Marylebone, although opportunities to work from home will be on offer for up to two days per week.
The deadline for applications is on Sunday 8th September, but applications will be under continuous review in advance of this date, so apply today to avoid missing out!
Project Manager, Policy Fellow
Terms: full time; 3 year contract
Salary: £36,400 - 46,000
Location: Remote working, with the opportunity to work from co-working space if desired and quarterly in-person team away days.
Start Date: September 2024, sooner possible
Line Manager: Programme Manager
Closing Date: 6 September 2024. On submission of your application, please add ‘Project Manager 2 - 2024’ in the subject line.
You must have the right to work in the UK or Germany. Please note that the advertised salary range in sterling is based on United Kingdom employment terms and conditions. Salary offers for positions based in Germany take into account local tax and social security regulations, which may result in different net salary outcomes compared to those in the UK.
About BASIC
BASIC is an independent think tank whose mission is to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear weapons risks and interconnected security threats, for generations to come. Founded in 1987, we have 36 years’ experience of convening meaningful dialogues across complex political divides, and a reputation for generating innovative, high-quality research and policy advice.
BASIC is a fast-paced, inclusive, and rewarding environment in which to work. We have experienced >5x growth since 2017, and our intention is to continue this growth trajectory. We have an exceptionally positive team culture.
BASIC sees its role as one of drawing together different perspectives within the nuclear weapons / security debate and pushing the boundaries of policy discussions. We cherish our independence and freedom of speech. We are independent, receive no core funding from any state, and our project work is funded transparently.
Role Description
The Project Manager is an adept and organised professional, esteemed within the nuclear policy community for their level. Responsible for overseeing a discrete package of work, they must demonstrate a clear understanding and alignment with broader programme goals, strategies, and objectives. The role will report to the Programme Manager.
Taking charge of project deliverables, the Project Manager will navigate the entire project cycle, from generating fundraising ideas to developing them further and building knowledge of funding relationships. The Project Manager should possess a solid understanding of global security and conflict resolution, coupled with a proven ability to design, and execute high-quality project management and research. The ideal candidate is an established researcher with a specialisation in nuclear weapons issues, in particular the Non-Proliferation Treaty regime, and an emerging track record of policy relevant publications.
The Project Manager will kickstart and manage BASIC’s new project: the Nuclear Transparency Index (NUTRI). The Nuclear Transparency Index (NUTRI) will be an online index maintained by BASIC that will assess the transparency of all States that possess nuclear weapons (both those recognised by the Non-Proliferation Treaty and those that are not). Looking at nuclear transparency in its various aspects, the index, using a series of metrics, will enable ranking and comparison of changes over time. The Project Manager will need to apply creative thinking to the development of a transparency framework, and strong analytical and critical thinking skills to assess the implementation of each metric by the states under review.
The Project Manager should also possess the skills to promote their work at relevant multilateral forums, expand their network in their area of specialisation, benefiting BASIC, and be capable of line managing other team members within their project.
This role necessitates a formal project or programme management qualification – BASIC will provide the Project Manager with such training and qualifications if they do not already possess one. The Project Manager will collaborate with their line manager to identify a professional development plan, closing skills gaps and aspiring to become an internationally respected leader in their field.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
1. Project Delivery
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Manage project timelines, budgets, and reporting requirements
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Line manage, mentor/coach, and provide pastoral care for the project team: policy fellows, project assistants and interns
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Write high-quality, policy-relevant research reports, op-eds and briefings
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Organise international roundtables, workshops and other events with track 1 and 2 participants
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Manage relationships with stakeholders and build BASIC’s network and reputation
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Independently represent BASIC at international meetings
2. Fundraising
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Develop a project, by independently and confidently scoping funding opportunities
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Liaise with the Programme Manager on funding priorities and opportunities
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Manage projects with minimal day-to-day manager input.
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Develop new and existing relationships with funders
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Write and edit funding applications
3. Communications
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Collaborate with various stakeholders including international partners to build strong relationships.
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Facilitate dialogue and cooperation among diverse stakeholders.
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Promote our / their work confidently and internationally
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Confidently use online social media platforms, and if possible, press contacts
4. Office support
Applicants will need to be able to support the running of the organisation and colleagues with a range of administrative tasks wherever required.
Role Requirements
Essential Criteria for the role
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Educated to Master’s level – or demonstrate the equivalent in work experience
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7+ years of work experience in a think tank, research institute, NGO, foundation or government working on international security issues
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Demonstrated ability and track record in leading the creative development and delivery of policy projects to a high standard, in the UK or internationally, including budgeting and reporting
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Passion and commitment to our organisational mission of promoting dialogue to advance global security
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Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from a variety of professional and cultural backgrounds and with broad variations in seniority and function
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Excellent analytical and methodological skills, and an organised approach to research
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Well-developed interpersonal skills, including evidence of working successfully as part of a team
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Strong track record of previous fundraising experience and success
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Experience organising policy roundtables and workshops
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Willingness to travel internationally when required
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Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail
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Good personal network in their research area
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Previous line management experience
Desirable Criteria for the role
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Formal programme/project management qualification
Please note that, due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to acknowledge receipt of all applications and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you have not been successful.
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