Data Support Manager Jobs

Salary: Up to £55k (dependent on experience), plus generous pension scheme, flexible working culture 

Term: Permanent 

Reports to: Director of IT, digital and content

Background:

Our vision is a world where data is at the heart of understanding and decision-making.

Founded in 1834, the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) is one of the world’s leading organisations advocating for the importance of statistics and data. We’re a professional body for all statisticians and data scientists – wherever they may live. 

We have more than 12,000 individual members in the UK and across the world. As a charity, we advocate for the key role of statistics and data in society, and work to ensure that policy formulation and decision making are informed by evidence for the public good. 

The membership of the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) constitutes a preeminent source of statistical expertise. Members work with RSS staff to support our work across areas such as policy development, education, training, statistical communication, and statistical literacy. Many of these activities result in content outputs that are distributed across a range of platforms – reports, articles, blogs, events, etc. In addition, we produce Significance magazine, the Real World Data Science platform, and a range of renowned academic journals. 

We are looking for someone to coordinate our content across the Society, ensuring outputs and derivative products are tailored and targeted to meet the different needs and interest levels of different audiences. Our membership and wider audiences are expanding, and the post holder will develop and implement a content strategy that sets a framework for content that is both aligned with RSS policy objectives and strategic goals, and targeted at and adapted for different audiences to ensure the widest possible reach.    

The RSS is a small organisation and the post will require a mix of hands-on content creation and editorial leadership. The post holder will be responsible for a range of key platforms and publications, including the RSS website which is due to be redeveloped. They will oversee management of RSS journals and Significance magazine, and lead our content programme to deliver wider content-related objectives across the organisation.

An initial priority will be reestablishing and developing Real World Data Science. The Head of Content will work as an editor, commissioning content - eg case studies - from data scientists and attracting funding to ensure future sustainability. They will ensure a regular flow of content and consider the future of the platform in the context of a strategic review of content across the RSS.

Discovery work has been undertaken in preparation for the development of a content strategy. The post holder will implement quick wins that have already been identified, including questioning what we produce and why, and improving how we share content and measure impact. They will build on this to develop a strategy and enable a more strategic approach to content across the RSS.

Pension and benefits: Our defined contribution pension scheme can be joined after three months in post. Your contributions of up to 8% of salary will be double matched by the Society (making a maximum contribution by the Society of 16%). A training budget, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and employee assistance programme are also available.

Location: The RSS office is in central London. We offer flexible working arrangements and this is a hybrid role with on average two days a week working in the office. In person attendance for certain meetings is required, including all-staff/team meetings and governance/committee meetings that take place in person. Limited travel within the UK and internationally may be required. 

Working hours: 35 per week full-time. Applications for job shares, part-time and flexible working will also be considered.

Holidays: 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays and an additional shut down between Christmas and New Year. 

Probation: This post is subject to a six-month probation period.

Job purpose: Providing strategic leadership and working in an editorial capacity to support the development and management of the Society’s content. 

Key responsibilities: 

Understanding needs and the changing external environment

• Work with wider RSS staff to develop our understanding of the preferences and needs of key internal and external audiences to better align content to those preferences and needs.  
• Keep track of related print and online publications, react to industry changes and ensure further and future development of RSS content. 
• Monitor and respond to emerging trends in statistics/data science/AI to ensure that content remains timely and relevant.  

Development of strategies and plans 

• Work with the Director and other colleagues as required to develop a content strategy for the RSS encompassing current and future websites and publications that support the organisation’s objectives. 
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• Lead the creation and delivery of a fully-costed plan for content development, maintenance and review that aligns with key strategic goals and activities. 
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• Support development of the content-specific elements of strategies and plans across the organisation. 

Content creation and editorial 

• Create or commission accurate, engaging, up-to-date and challenging content that fulfils particular editorial briefs, establishing and liaising with editorial boards to ensure technical integrity of published content. 
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• Write content in line with content strategy and plans, ensuring delivery to time and quality. 
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• Lead and manage RSS colleagues and contractors to develop and deliver print and online outputs aligned with strategic content plan.
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• Identify relevant experts within the RSS membership and engage them in content creation initiatives, formalising a network of contributors and providing editorial support and advice.  
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• Collaborate with RSS volunteers, staff and external providers to ensure the delivery of projects and content outputs to agreed deadlines.  
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• Develop editorial policies, introducing innovations and adapting to change as necessary.
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• Develop and oversee editorial and sign off processes and guidelines that are proportionate to the size of the organisation and risk involved, to ensure editorial standards. 
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• Provide training on editorial issues / content development across the organisation. 

Content evolution

• Liaise with third-party organisations and funders to identify topics/areas of mutual interest to provide additional sources of support/funding for new content initiatives including new journals.  
• Work with colleagues to explore and develop opportunities to extend the reach of the RSS brand and sub-brands and to grow users, contributors, partners and sponsors. 
• Work with colleagues to identify and develop sponsorship opportunities, and support colleagues in sales meetings with potential sponsors. 
• Monitor and pursue fundraising opportunities to support delivery of strategic content plan, working with colleagues as appropriate. 

Management 

• Monitor and report on progress and performance against targets. 
• Project manage content projects, including establishment of new products, and organisation of workflows to maintain a steady, efficient flow of new, published content and a full pipeline of submissions. 
• Ensure that content commissioned is suitable, of high quality, and sufficient volume. 
• Support management of the contract with our journals publisher 
• Line manage staff. 

Interfaces with other teams and groups 

• Convene and lead a cross-RSS content group to share and review content plans and outputs and identify opportunities for synergy and collaboration. 
• Work with heads-of and other teams across the organisation to support their content-related objectives.
• Work with staff responsible for business development to capitalise on content development opportunities. 
• Work with policy and comms team and key RSS fellows to repurpose policy outputs for use across different content platforms to amplify impact and engagement with key audiences. 
• Liaise with all staff to ensure content on the RSS website is engaging and uptodate, working with the Web team to ensure delivery. 
• Work with events team, member support manager and RSS Sections and Local Groups to deliver one-off or series of events aligned with strategic content plan. 
• Provide editorial leadership, advice and support across the RSS.  

Person specification: 

Essential 

• Educated to degree level or equivalent. 
• Significant experience working with different forms of content at a strategic and operational level. 
• Familiarity with developments within data science and AI. 
• Experience of editing publications and commissioning content.
• Experience leading and managing staff and contractors.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people. 
• Excellent organisation and planning skills – ability to identify and respond to changing priorities. 
• Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and delegate work to ensure completion to time and budget.
• Ability to present ideas/concepts clearly and concisely, particularly in written form. 
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to persuade, inspire, influence, achieve results through others. 
• Ability to establish and develop an extensive network of external contacts in the industry as a source of content, comment and opinion.
• Demonstrable ability to innovate and think creatively. 
• Numeracy ability to produce, monitor and assess estimates/costs and work within budget. 
• Ability to make sound commercial decisions and identify commercially viable/profitable projects. 
• Collaborative team worker – works with colleagues to achieve strategic, operational and editorial objectives. 
• Ability to work effectively and achieve results in a changing environment. Ability to lead a small team with great flexibility and imagination to achieve short-term and long-term business objectives. 
• Ability to work on own initiative within corporate and RSS guidelines/directives. 
• Knowledge of current website practices, industry trends, and editorial opportunities. 
• Excellent skills in written English (writing, editing, sub-editing and proofreading) and excellent oral communication skills in English 

Desirable 

• Interest in or experience of statistics, research, or other aspects of the Society’s work 
• Experience working with editorial boards staffed by volunteers 
• Scientific background or experience. 
• Understanding of UX and UI design 
• Experience using Content Management Systems (CMS) 
• Experience using Google Analytics 4 
• Basic understanding of tools such as GitHub, Quarto, R/Python Markdown

How to apply

Please submit your CV via the email address on our website with a supporting statement/letter telling us: 

• Why you should be considered for the role and how it fits with your career plan 
• How your skills and experience align with the responsibilities and person specification 
• Three examples of your work in relevant publications 

Closing date: 31 January 2025 

We have an exciting opportunity to lead our experienced Merton IDVA team, working 37.5 hours a week. This role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working, you will work from home, Merton Civic Centre and Victim Support Office near Old Street station.

Do you want to lead a committed and inspiring team? Do you want to help make a real difference every day?

Do you want to contribute to change & improve the quality of lives of domestic abuse survivors?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on safety and customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles)
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
• Clinical supervision and group reflective practice

About the role:

This is a hybrid role, working from home, the Merton Civic Centre with travel to the Victim Support office in Islington. As the Merton Domestic Abuse Service Manager, you will: -

• Work in partnership with other professionals to ensure that risk management and safeguarding duties are effectively met.
• Develop and maintain effective partnership working with statutory, private and voluntary agencies to address the issue of domestic abuse.
• Represent the service at operational multi-agency meetings, feeding back initiatives and outcomes to the team and contribute to the evaluation of the quality of activities these services offer.
• Provide a single point of proactive and regular contact for a range of professionals involved in the case of the service user.
• Comply with child protection and information sharing policies, ensuring that service users and colleagues understand and comply with the service's safeguarding framework.
• Manage a small case load focusing on high risk survivors of domestic abuse to provide, medium to long term service, based on thorough risk assessment and individual support and safety planning.
• Contribute to regular service reviews which include monitoring data, evaluations, intake and output policy, and practice and work load reviews for the whole service.
• Attend regular contract management meetings with the Merton Commisisoners
• Effectively manage and develop a high quality, innovative and pro-active domestic abuse team.

You will need:

• A passion for working with victim/survivors and a thorough understanding of gender based violence and abuse.
• A thorough understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and harmful practices and its impact on men, women, children, families, and communities.
• Experience of managing a team delivering front line support to victims or domestic abuse or vulnerable people to a high standard
• A track record of demonstrating and delivering a non-judgemental, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory approach to empowering victim/survivors of domestic abuse

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Are you looking for a flexible role in a position that can really make a difference? If so, maybe you could be our next Finance Manager.

Possability People is a pan-impairment disability charity based in Brighton. We work with people with a number of health conditions, including mental health, as well as older people. We support people through a number of services and projects with a passionate and dedicated staff team. We empower and enable those we work with to live the lives they choose.

The Finance Manager is a key member of our team. You will be responsible for the accounting and financial management of the charity and its trading company. You will be responsible for reporting on the financial performance to Trustee Board and the Finance Sub-Committee.

In liaison with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will lead on agreeing departmental and overall budgets. You will be responsible with the CEO for ensuring a high quality and effective working of the charity including compliance with all its financial policies and statutory requirements.

This role can be worked flexibly; at home, hybrid, or in our office in Kemp Town Brighton, and on the days and times that suit you, whether that’s mornings, afternoons, or even evenings.

Part time post 18 hours per week, 0.51 full-time equivalent FTE)

Salary £40,000 per annum (pro-rata)

Closing Date: Friday 10 January at 9am

Interview: To be confirmed, but likely Thursday 16 January

TO APPLY please visit our website.

Volunteer Opportunities also exist in various areas in the organisation. It would be great to hear from you.

We actively encourage applications from disabled people in accordance with a policy of equal opportunity. We guarantee an interview if you demonstrate you meet the essential criteria and have let us know you’re a disabled person.

Registered Charity No. 1114435, Company Ltd. By Guarantee No: 05706441

We’re here to prevent children from becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to change things. We need to inspire and connect with youth justice services across England and Wales to spread what works and make our country safer for some of our most vulnerable children. We are looking for someone to lead on making this happen.

We are making good progress building the evidence of what works within and around youth justice to reduce violence, with new Practice Guidance and implementation resources due next year on diversion and focused deterrence. But the big risk is that we publish these resources and nothing changes. That’s where you come in! 

Key responsibilities include: 

Working out the best way to make this change happen by getting more senior leaders within policing to use our Guidance, toolkit, research and implementation tools to inform day to day operations and strategic decision making. 

Developing great relationships with senior leaders and frontline police officers, generating a strong understanding of key policing issues, needs and behaviours, and building credibility and trust with the sector.

Supporting the scoping and commissioning of behavioural insights research to support effective evidence mobilisation plans and strategies.

About you: 

You understand the policing sector. You really understand how police forces’ work, from Chief Constables to frontline officers. You have experience working in/with police, ideally in a role that worked with young people who are vulnerable to or involved in violence. You might have previous experience of supporting a police force to reflect on and adopt evidence-based practice.

You are fascinated about change and are experienced in making it happen. You have outstanding analytical judgment alongside the emotional intelligence and experience needed to identify the right opportunities for change, then make them happen. You understand why people find change difficult. You come alive talking about how people make decisions and why they do the things they do. 

The wide salary range reflects our flexibility to tailor the role to the right candidate’s experience, with the exact responsibilities and leadership level decided during the interview process. 

You’ll have a passion for organising and a flexible approach. You will help ensure that meetings and events take place in suitable venues, at convenient times, and are accurately minuted. You’ll liaise with the external premises facilities team as and when necessary to ensure the smooth and safe running of the office environment. You’ll also act as the main point of contact for external contractors such as our phone/ internet providers. 

You’ll support the CEO with diary management and help us ensure Board meetings, volunteer events, and staff meetings/activities take place throughout the year. Our Board meet six times a year on a Tuesday evening, so you’ll need to be available for those.

Overview of the Projects Manager – South Asia role and the team

The Projects Manager – South Asia will join the projects team and interface with new and existing project partners in areas where the Church is persecuted and/or suffering. This role is responsible for identifying, evaluating and overseeing projects in South Asia that align with Barnabas Aid’s mission and objectives. It involves managing the entire project lifecycle, from proposal evaluation and grant administration to monitoring and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of suffering Christians through effective grant management.

At Help for Heroes, we believe those who serve our country deserve support when they are wounded. Every day, men and women have to leave their career in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds; their lives changed forever. We help them, and those still serving, to recover and get on with their lives.

And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).

As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are:

Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic. 

We have an incredible opportunity for a Senior Legacy & In Memory Manager to join our team.

Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.

About You

Do you have a passion for legacy and in memory giving? Do you have knowledge of legacy administration and have team management experience too? If so, this may just the job for you!

About the Role

Contributing over 50% of the organisation’s fundraised income, this role is crucial for Help for Heroes. Working with your team, you’ll be responsible for the organisation’s legacy marketing strategy and administration, as well as the in memory giving strategy, maximising both income sources so that we can deliver more services to veterans. You will be able to make a significant impact and will use your expertise to drive forward the programmes. There’s lots of scope and potential for someone to make a real difference and achieve considerable success! 

About the Team

The post holder will be working as part of the Individual Giving team in the Commercial Directorate which includes Supporter Care, Individual Giving and Legacy & In Memory. Across all our relationships, we build trust and engagement with our supporters and with each other. The quality of how we deliver our objectives is just as important as the end results. We are known for our expertise, supporter focus and collaboration. We’re friendly, supportive and like to get things done!

In this role you will:

• Build and manage a fast paced and highly effective new business pipeline
• Engage, pitch and win new business opportunities with high value corporates at a partnership value of approx. 150k+ 
• Account manage, steward and maximise income from our current partners and ensure accurate reporting and impact data for each partner 
• Collaborate across Carers Trust to build exciting and creative propositions for partners and prospects, alongside the Head of Corporate
• Work with the Head of Corporate and Exec Team to engage high level corporate stakeholders and maximise our new business and account management opportunities. 

Our ideal candidate:

• Will have a strong track record of securing new business opportunities in a charity or sales role
• Will have experience in account managing relationships and creating financial uplift within that partnership 
• Experience in building and managing a pipeline of opportunities through the sales cycle 
• Strong interpersonal and pitch building skills 
• Good experience in relationship management internally and building connections to have a positive outcome on a project or partnership
• Capacity to take initiative and identify opportunities.
• Financial literacy sufficient to present project budgets and corporate partnership costings 
• Self-motivation with enthusiasm for working flexibly as part of a team 

Download the information packs below to find out more. 

• Permanent, 4 or 5 day per week (28-35 hours)

• Hybrid working – with minimum of 40% (approximately two days a week) at CMS House, Oxford

• Starting salary £41,794-£43,835 pa FTE depending on experience, with a generous pension contribution: up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary

• CMS offers 36 days of annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

• CMS supports the mental wellbeing of its employees and offers a generous rewards and wellbeing package, including:

o access to 24/7 employee assistance programme with qualified counsellors

o regular wellbeing coffee mornings

o support on menopause for women

o up to three volunteer days a year

o up to three family emergency leave days a year

o retreats and resources for prayer life

We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from women and individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as set out in the job description and person specification.

Talk to us first?

If you would welcome an informal discussion about the role before applying, please contact Justine Nola, People and Culture Manager.

Your role

We are looking for a self-starter who is able to work independently with high level of resilience to lead on CMS’s safeguarding function. You will have experience regarding disclosure and case management of safeguarding and leading a core group. You will work directly with the Director of People and Learning as well as the part-time Strategic Partner Safeguarding Manager on developing safeguarding policies and procedures that will be implemented across the organisation. The post holder’s key responsibilities will be to embed the safeguarding policies and procedures, manage disclosures and casework and to organise training (UK and internationally).

This role requires experience working in a national and/or international safeguarding role, and experience in an international mission, humanitarian or a transferrable international sector involving different stakeholders, authorities and international strategic partners.

The organisation you’ll be joining

Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.

What you’ll need to succeed

The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience of successfully of working in a safeguarding role. It is essential that the successful candidate has a safeguarding qualification or equivalent experience in this field, with experience of delivering training, running or assisting in safeguarding investigations, case management and reporting. It is also a requirement for this post holder to be a committed and practising Christian and be committed to the vision, aims and values of CMS, which are detailed on the CMS website.

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.

Our commitment to you

Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme which CMS is a member of as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

Closing date

We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 5th January 2025

Interviews are planned to be held on Wednesday 15 January 2025 at CMS House, Oxford.

To apply

Please send your application form and CV by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ.  CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed application form, which is available to download from our website.

Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.

As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.

•  Do you love planning and are you happiest when a job is completed well?

• Do you enjoy tackling complex challenges?

• Would you like to work alongside an amazing team to achieve common goals?
  
  We’re looking for a skilled project manager to support our dynamic and creative Communications and Fundraising team at BMS World Mission.
  
  About you: The successful candidate will be a highly organised and approachable individual with experience of managing projects from planning to completion. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills who thrives in a collaborative environment.
  
  About us: BMS World Mission is a Christian mission organisation founded in 1792, today we work in over 30 countries across four continents. We are passionate about making Jesus known around the world and transforming the lives of those we serve.
  
  Why this role matters: This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of all BMS projects and publications. You will project manage new initiatives and support colleagues in successfully delivering their projects. This role will also involve managing our production schedule, creating deadline dates and overseeing the final stages of projects including printing and mailing.
  
  This role is a great opportunity for an experienced project manager to work in a supportive environment, being part of a vision that truly matters. If you are called to a role where teamwork is key and you can make a real impact, this is for you.
  
  We will have a lunchtime virtual drop in session for questions on Thursday 19 December at 12pm. Contact us for the link to this meeting.

Overview of the Projects Manager – Central Asia role and the team

The Projects Manager – Central Asia will join the projects team and interface with new and existing project partners in areas where the Church is persecuted and/or suffering. This role is responsible for identifying, evaluating and overseeing projects in Central Asia that align with Barnabas Aid’s mission and objectives. It involves managing the entire project lifecycle, from proposal evaluation and grant administrant to monitoring and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of suffering Christians through effective grant management.

An exciting opportunity to become part of the Senior Management Team (SMT) at Schoolreaders, a dynamic and fast-growing charity based in Bedford. Schoolreaders is a national charity tackling poor literacy through a network of volunteers who provide one-to-one reading support to children in primary schools across the country. We are the largest national in-school child literacy charity, supporting over 28,000 children in over 1,400 schools every week. We have ambitious plans to grow and support many more children in future, so it’s an exciting time to join us.

We are looking for a committed individual to join Schoolreaders to be part of the SMT and wider charity, delivering this vital support to children. As Head of Business Support, you will be coming on board to develop and manage the structure and team that deliver the support functions for the charity, helping keep everything running smoothly. Your team will consist of employees, contractors and third parties where necessary, and you will co-ordinate them to deliver a seamless set of services. At this time the role will line manage two officer roles within the charity, manager several third parties (including HR and IT) and work alongside the Head of Finance.

The Head of Business Support will oversee compliance, governance, HR, IT, facilities, and administrative functions. We don’t expect you to be an expert across all these areas – you might have a strong background in one or two but have the ability to manage these functions and others in the team and have a meticulous eye for detail. You will be expected to have a good understanding of compliance, IT, health & safety and HR to enable you to lead the day-to-day delivery across these disciplines.

Reporting into the charity’s CEO, you will be part of the Senior Management Team (SMT). As part of this you will directly input into the charity’s strategy and annual planning process.  The Head of Business Support will also manage the delivery of change within the organisation, tracking projects and raising risks and issues to the SMT.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

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1. Day to day oversight of the delivery and development of corporate services functions, to include:

a. Compliance, ensuring that Schoolreaders is compliant with all relevant legislation, data management and safety standards. (H&S, GDPR etc)

b. Risk, ensuring effective systems and processes are in place for managing risk, owning key policies and their review, engaging with staff with information and training, liaising with the Board and with the Director responsible for Safeguarding and being the main point of contact for whistle blowing.

c. Business Support, monitoring and driving forward internal projects, overseeing the review and management of policies, and managing administrative and other support functions.

d. IT, supporting and maintaining systems, hardware and software, ensuring they are secure and up to date, continuing to develop new functionality in partnership with our external IT providers

e. HR (managing both internal and external resources) to support recruitment, starters and leavers, staff welfare, processing payroll, leave and sickness and the training and development of people.

f. Facilities, managing office spaces, supporting home workers and overseeing health and safety.

g. Producing and leading on the annual Culture Review, collating scoring and feeding back to trustees.

h. Finance, assisting the Head of Finance, approving spend where necessary.

2. Line management of two Business Support Officers, covering

a. Compliance

b. HR Support

c. IT Support

d. Finance

3. Development of yearly plans and budgeting for all corporate services.

4. Manage relationships with external suppliers and ensure value for money.

5. Owning the programme of change across all services to ensure we remain on track to deliver our ambitious growth objectives.

6. Establishing and maintaining office procedures.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Sally Wrampling (CEO)  for an informal conversation.

To apply for the post, please submit your CV with a covering letter outlinging how you meet the job requirements / specification.

Compassion UK is hiring!
Senior Analyst who will lead with data and serve with purpose!

Are you a data expert who feels called to make a difference? At Compassion UK, we’re seeking a Senior Analyst to bring advanced analytics expertise to our mission of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name.

About the Role:

As a Senior Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our strategies through data-driven insights. This is not just a technical role, it’s an opportunity to directly influence our ability to steward resources wisely, champion our supporters, and inspire action for vulnerable children worldwide.

Your projects will range from digital analytics and decision-making tools to developing best practices in test-and-learn activities. You’ll take the lead on significant initiatives, guiding our data strategy and fostering a culture of excellence within the analytics team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Uphold and work within Compassion UK's Christian ethos, culture, and values.
• Use data to create actionable insights that deepen our understanding of supporters.
• Develop digital analytics capabilities and data-driven decision-making tools.
• Champion supporters as partners in a global movement, ensuring they feel known, loved, and ignited to action.
• Collaborate with the Analytics team to enhance data reporting and insights capabilities.

What We’re Looking For:
This senior role requires exceptional skills and expertise. The ideal candidate will bring:

• Expertise in Data Analysis Techniques: A solid understanding of preparing data, deriving insights, and presenting actionable recommendations to diverse audiences.
• Advanced SQL Skills: Confidence in writing complex SQL queries to extract and summarise data from databases.
• Proactive Project Leadership: A track record of successfully designing and executing projects, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Passion for Growth: Desire to learn, develop new skills, and share knowledge to support the team’s success.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience with tools like KNIME, R, Python, or Power BI.
• Familiarity with data visualization best practices and Google Analytics.
• Knowledge of data science techniques for supervised/unsupervised learning.
• Experience working with CRM systems.

Qualifications:
A degree or equivalent experience in a numerate subject is essential. You must demonstrate a strong intuition for working with numbers and ensuring outputs are accurate and reliable.

Why Join Compassion UK?
At Compassion UK, we combine professional excellence with a deep sense of purpose. Every project you lead will contribute to empowering children and their communities. You’ll work within a supportive and faith-driven environment, continually growing and making an impact that matters.

If this role sounds right for you, apply today on our website!

Important Information:
As we approach the festive season, please note that our offices will be closed during this time and will reopen in the New Year. We kindly ask for your understanding, as our responses may be slower than usual while we take time to celebrate and recharge.

The application deadline for the Senior Analyst role is 16 January 2025. Following this, we will shortlist candidates and invite successful applicants to proceed to the assessment stage. Interviews are planned to take place during the week commencing 27 January 2025.

To comply with our obligations under the Immigration, Asylum, & Nationality Act 2006 we cannot consider applicants who do not presently have permission to work in the United Kingdom.  We are only able to consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work visas.

Role Overview:

The Women’s Service Programmes Co-Ordinator will play a key role in delivering high-quality 1:1 and group social mobility programmes aligned with Baytree’s mission to support women in education and social inclusion. Working collaboratively with the Social Mobility and Education Teams, you will ensure the smooth delivery of Baytree’s services across key areas like Education, Employment, Family, Finance, and Well-Being. This role involves recruitment, participant engagement, programme administration, and supporting monitoring and evaluation to ensure programmes meet quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Please review full job description and person specification attached for all details. 

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Create materials to promote Women’s Service programmes and manage programme marketing.
• Manage inbound referrals and conduct initial calls to understand participants’ needs and goals.
• Maintain waiting lists and manage onboarding data in line with confidentiality policies.

Participant Relationships

• Act as the first point of contact for participants, ensuring effective communication on programme details such as timetabling and attendance.
• Provide clear and concise information about Baytree’s services and support participants in accessing appropriate programmes.

Programme Timetabling & Administration

• Develop termly timetables in collaboration with the team based on participant needs and feedback.
• Accurately enter participant and programme data into relevant systems and manage programme registers.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation by gathering feedback and reporting on outcomes.

General Support

• Work collaboratively with the Women’s Service team on programme development, materials, and readiness for external reviews.
• Attend team meetings, one-to-ones, and contribute to Baytree’s continuous improvement efforts.

Standards and Quality

• Ensure implementation of best practice to safeguard children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• Adhere to Baytree’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion policies, Health & Safety guidelines, and other internal procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and demonstrate Baytree’s core values: Love & Respect, Person-Centred, Safe & Welcoming, Professional & Trustworthy, and Collaborative & Positive.

Person Specification:

Experience

• Customer-facing experience (Essential)
• Experience in marketing/promoting programmes (Desirable)
• Strong relationship-building and community engagement experience (Essential)
• Experience working in the voluntary/community sector or education settings (Desirable)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Canva or similar design tools (Essential)
• Data entry and information management experience (Essential)
• Experience working with minority or marginalised groups (Essential)

Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of barriers facing migrant and low-income women (Essential)
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload (Essential)
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Non-judgemental, patient, and empathetic approach (Essential)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and data security (Essential)

Competencies/Behaviours

• Understanding of organisational objectives and priorities (Essential)
• Ability to make effective decisions and support continuous improvement (Essential)
• Strong team player, capable of building effective internal and external partnerships (Essential)
• Commitment to delivering a high-quality service and meeting deadlines (Essential)