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We are seeking an experienced, passionate and creative Director of Strategic Communications. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will help provide collective leadership, advice and challenge to UKCF, and take responsibility for leading the delivery of our internal and external communication functions. You will be setting our communication direction, guiding the implementation of activity, ensuring measurable outcomes are achieved and telling the community foundation story effectively.
About UK Community Foundations
UK Community Foundations (UKCF) is the membership body for 47 accredited community foundations which cover every postcode of the UK, and three international members in Ireland, Jersey and Bermuda.
Community foundations are local champions, bringing local bodies together to understand inequalities and find solutions. They use these local insights to inspire place-based philanthropy, transforming private wealth into community resources for both now and the long term.
Last year, the UKCF network collectively invested over £170 million into local groups and organisations that are tackling the biggest issues facing communities.
At UKCF:
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We put inclusivity at the forefront of all we do
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Valuing diversity of thought and experience
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Ensuring all voices are heard
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Challenging and dismantling barriers wherever we find them
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We put relationships first
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Everything we achieve will be done with and through others
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Demonstrating integrity, openness, honesty and care in all we do
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Empowering networks that support places to thrive
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We are ambitious for members and the communities they support
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Valuing future generations
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Focusing on underlying causes not symptoms
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Constantly challenging our knowledge and practice
About the role
This is a new role that follows a decision to focus our new organisational strategy for 2024-2027 on growing our external influence and that of our network of 47 community foundations across the UK.
You will demonstrate generous leadership qualities and the ability to forge strong relationships and external partnerships, as we can have a far greater impact working with and through others. You will also encourage and facilitate collaborative and integrated work with colleagues within UKCF and across the community foundation network.
Job specification
External strategic communications
Purpose: To enhance UKCF's communications, brand and external influence in order to engage and inspire key audiences, thereby supporting the effectiveness of our business development, grant programmes and strategic delivery.
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Set out the strategic communications direction. You will play a crucial role in delivering our priorities of raising the profile of community foundations, promoting philanthropy and advocating on behalf of UK communities.
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Understand the most effective ways to influence within the context we work and resources available – being flexible and responsive to a rapidly changing environment and understanding the changing needs of our partners.
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Develop and oversee a cohesive and integrated strategic communications strategy and framework.
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Elevate and enhance our brand, ensuring clear, consistent and impactful messaging that resonates with our diverse audiences and drives our organisational priorities.
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Work closely with the interim Co-CEOs and Senior Management Team to develop and deliver the organisation’s external affairs strategy to extend our influence, public profile and achieve our policy and public affairs objectives.
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Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the insights and learning from our members and our national grant programmes inform and drive our external communications outputs.
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Work with our network to support and coordinate external messaging and communications that will amplify the broader network.
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Work with MarComms leads across the UKCF member network to ensure the delivery of consistent, strategic coverage in earned media for community foundations and the impact of their work.
Internal strategic communications
Key responsibilities:
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Line management of the Communications and Marketing Manager, as well as any other staff or contractors that are recruited on a temporary or permanent basis.
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Manage UKCF’s communication and marketing budget, continuously seeking ways to improve efficiency and impact of investment.
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Support a culture of continuous learning across UKCF, building confidence and skills in the team to effectively communicate our messages on external channels and to our members.
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Contribute to the successful delivery of key events including biannual conferences, webinars and in-person policy and learning events, supporting the work of our Membership Team and Senior Management Team to engage our network and funders.
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Ensure a high-quality delivery and consistency of communications and brand, reviewing and building out our brand resources for the UKCF team.
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Communicate impact, learnings and outcomes of external relations and owned media activity to the Senior Management Team and Board as required.
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Utilise strategic communications expertise to support UKCF’s public policy objectives and the work of our interim Co-CEOs to raise the network’s profile with local, regional and national governments.
Member of the Senior Management Team
Key responsibilities:
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Work in a collegiate manner with Senior Management Team colleagues, providing expert advice, challenge and support.
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Contribute to strategic reviews, planning and development of the organisation, and take the lead on identified projects as agreed with your line manager.
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Work closely with the Senior Management Team and Trusts Manager to develop and deliver our business development plan to resource and grow our income.
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Providing reports and advice to the Board and Committees, as requested by the interim Co-CEOs.
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Provide highly effective line management, including regular supervision, annual appraisals and oversight of learning, development and wellbeing.
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Work with the interim Co-CEOs and Finance Team to set annual budgets for the directorate and ensure they are managed effectively by the team to maximise income and control costs.
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Provide excellent levels of service to members, press and partners.
Person specification
Skills and experience:
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You are a strategic thinker, able to balance a wide range of competing priorities whilst supporting and inspiring the UKCF team.
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You are an inspiring impact leader with a track record of creating and executing effective marketing strategies that engage and resonate with external audiences.
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You are a skilled communicator with advanced interpersonal and influencing skills, with the capability to quickly build credibility with a diverse group of senior stakeholders and present complex issues in a clear and effective manner.
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You have a proven ability to manage risks, work under pressure, deliver effectively at pace and meet external media deadlines.
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You have experience acting as an expert communications advisor to a variety of external stakeholders.
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Ideally, you have experience of leading a communications or marketing function for third sector or social impact organisations, with expertise in crafting impact narratives and utilising data storytelling to bring credibility.
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You have a keen understanding of the UK media and political landscape, with experience in landing coverage and targeted communications in a range of media.
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You have experience in how social channels can be used strategically to build trust and profile of organisations and their work.
What we provide
At UKCF, we put inclusion at the forefront of our work and believe in equal opportunities for all. That is why our recruitment process is anonymous and our salaries are transparent.
It is important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve, and we want everyone in our team to feel they belong. We ensure staff familiarise themselves with our company policies and procedures, uphold the Equal Opportunities and Anti-Harassment and Bullying policies, act at all times within the company rules and procedures and observe health and safety procedures to ensure personal safety when working remotely. We also have mental health first-aiders in place and a fantastic wellbeing service that provides bespoke support to all employees.
UKCF is a fully remote-working organisation with staff based across the UK, embedded in the communities we serve, stretching around the nation. Each member can be fully home based, work from the office of their nearest community foundation or combine the two approaches according to their situation and preference.
UKCF is made of a small, friendly and supportive team. We make time to catch up socially as well as to work. We meet in person three times a year over a few days, visiting a different community foundation and region each time. This helps us to build on our strategy and working relationships, and to learn more about the vital projects and programmes our network supports.
Holidays and benefits
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30 days holiday each year plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata)
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Up to two days paid leave for volunteer days
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Season ticket loans available
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Enhanced pension scheme
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Flexible working hours, 14-21 hours per week
Please add a cover letter that showcases your relevant experience in influential roles that have provided strategic communications and marketing either in the charity sector or elsewhere.
Every UK community should have access to an agile community foundation, known for identifying local need and providing resources that empower change.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Action for Conservation is a grassroots charity using pioneering approaches to inspire and empower young people from diverse backgrounds, between the ages of 12 and 24, to become the next generation of environmental leaders. We have recently embarked on an inspiring and ambitious new, three-year project funded through the National Lottery Community Fund: Intergenerational Action for Nature and Climate. This will see us working across two sites, Grow Wilder in Bristol and Heartwood, near Matlock in Derbyshire, and using our proven intergenerational land stewardship approach to restore biodiversity and connect young people to nature, empowering them to become life-long climate activists and advocates for nature.
The role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a part of the project from the very beginning, playing a key role in its success. You will work closely with other members of the project team, as well as our partners Avon Wildlife Trust, to support the development and successful delivery of the project at Grow Wilder in Bristol.
Through regular online engagement and monthly visits to the Grow Wilder site, you will support us in facilitating an intergenerational co-design process, using eco-cultural mapping and other participatory methods. Involving key stakeholders, including Avon Wildlife Trust, a Youth Leadership Group of young people aged 12-18 living locally to Grow Wilder, land knowledge holders and the wider community, this process will enable participants to collectively develop an ambitious vision for the future of Grow Wilder. One of the outcomes of this process will be a shared plan for restoring nature and improving biodiversity at Grow Wilder, which will be implemented throughout the lifetime of the project and beyond.
Working in collaboration with our partners Avon Wildlife Trust, you will be responsible for coordinating all project activities, providing high-quality administrative and organisational support to the project team. You will also lead or support a variety of engaging sessions, webinars and hands-on activities with the project partners, young people, community groups and other project stakeholders.
Start date: as soon as possible, ideally mid/late October
Contract: Fixed-term for three years, with scope to extend subject to funding
Starting salary: £28,121.27 - £29,317.92 (FTE , pro-rata if working part time) depending on experience
Location: Bristol. This role requires regular travel within Bristol and the South West region, as well as occasional national travel
Working hours: full-time (35 hours) or part-time (21 hours). This role requires regular evening and weekend work, as well as occasional residential stays/work. Time off in lieu (TOIL) can be taken for work outside of usual office hours.
You can apply for this position on either a part-time or full-time basis.The role requires a minimum commitment of 3 days/21 hours per week. If you are applying for the position on the basis of working more than 21 hours per week (up to full-time), in the rest of your time you will be supporting the delivery of our core programmes for young people (WildED, Summer Camps and the Ambassador Programme) in the South West region.
Key responsibilities (you can see the full job description and person specification in the Recruitment Pack):
- Support the South West Programme Manager and Land-based Projects Lead to design and facilitate an intergenerational co-design process, using eco-cultural mapping and other participatory methods, to develop a future vision for Grow Wilder.
- Plan, coordinate and deliver monthly visits of the Youth Leadership Group to the Grow Wilder site.
- Facilitate the activity of the Youth Leadership Group outside of Grow Wilder visits to ensure young people are equipped with the skills, knowledge and confidence to engage fully with the project.
- Plan, coordinate and deliver school/youth group visits and community nature restoration action days at Grow Wilder.
- Support monitoring and evaluation activities to understand the impact of the project and facilitate learnings.
- (If applicable) Support the delivery of our core programmes for young people, helping young people to experience, connect with and take action for nature.
What we are looking for
Essential skills and experience are listed as (E) and desirable ones as (D). If you don't have all of the skills and experience listed below but think you will be a good fit for the role, we would encourage you to apply.
Essential
- Working with, engaging, motivating and supporting young people from diverse backgrounds, ideally aged 12 to 18
- Facilitating in-person and/or online group events and activities, including practical activities in an outdoor setting
- Organising events and activities from start to finish, including liaising with partners, managing logistics, safeguarding, health and safety and risk assessments
- Environmental knowledge demonstrated through post-secondary education and/or relevant work or volunteer experience
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to plan ahead, work across multiple tasks and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines.
- A positive, proactive and self-reliant approach to work with proven ability to work independently, problem-solve and take initiative to achieve results
- Good teamwork skills and willingness to help out colleagues
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills, ideally using Google Workspace applications or equivalent
- Commitment to working with young people as equal partners and supporting their leadership
- Willingness to work outside of usual office working hours to meet the needs of the young people we work with
- Commitment to Action for Conservation’s vision, mission and values
Desirable
- Supporting young people with additional needs
- Monitoring and evaluating programmes and activities, including using Salesforce to record data
- Good understanding of qualitative research methods, such as interviewing, surveying and co-design
- Good understanding of how to remove barriers to participation that young people, particularly those from minoritised and marginalised backgrounds, experience
- Knowledge of the area you will be working in and its unique challenges and opportunities
Why work with us?
You’ll be joining a young, mission-driven team who truly love what they do. Working with young people is always rewarding, sometimes challenging and never boring, and you’ll get to experience first-hand the positive impact that your work has. We work hard whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance and spend lots of time outdoors.
In 2023, we were recognised by Escape the City as one of the top progressive places to work from over 13,000 nominations, after a rigorous assessment across multiple criteria, including Mission, Impact, People, Planet and Innovation.
Some of the benefits of working at Action for Conservation include:
- 33 days of annual leave (including public holidays), plus one additional day for each year served up to a maximum of 38 days
- Up to 5 days of paid professional development leave and up to 4 paid volunteer days each year
- A workplace pension with 3% employer contributions
- Access to flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Regular team and organisational away days in the great outdoors
- Joining a growing organisation with the possibility to progress within the team as opportunities arise
- A robust training package and a development plan to support your progression and career aims
- Opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge as part of your work
- Opportunities to share your voice and shape the direction of our work
- Seeing the impact of what you do, as you transform young people's lives.
HOW TO APPLY
The deadline for applications is Monday, 26 August at midnight. To apply, complete our online application form. For further details, see the Recruitment Pack.
We will hold first interviews on 10-12 September and second interviews on 16-17 September. Both rounds will be held remotely via Zoom.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
Diversity is one of our core values as an organisation and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. Currently, the environmental sector is the second least diverse in the UK, with just 4.8% of employees from ethnic minority backgrounds. We also recognise that the climate and ecological crisis disproportionately impacts minority and/or marginalised communities – yet these voices are largely underrepresented in the sector. If the environmental movement is to succeed in creating a greener future that supports society as a whole, we need diverse voices at the heart of our programmes. We, therefore, encourage people from demographics that are currently underrepresented in the environmental movement to apply.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
We particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds or living with a disability or long-term health conditions. We will offer an interview to any candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds or living with a disability who opt into our Guaranteed Interview Scheme when applying and who meet the essential criteria for this role.
If you would like further information, support with access requirements, such as an adjustment to the application or interview process, or an informal chat, please get in touch.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role: 2 year Fixed Term Contract
We are seeking a dynamic individual to provide inspirational regional team leadership for designated Regional and Area Associations and their volunteers. In this role, you will drive the delivery of outstanding member benefits, sports, and leisure events at a local level using local insight. You will lead your Region through a period of change and the role is expected to evolve with the exciting reform work we are currently undertaking across the organisation. With this in mind, the current responsibilities listed may change as the reform work progresses.
About Us: We are a not-for-profit membership organisation with over 124,000 members. Our vision is to inspire our members to explore new ways to be active and healthy. Our four organisation values are Passionate, Progressive, Supportive, and Social.
Closing date: Midday - Wednesday 31st July 2024
We are a not-for-profit, membership, organisation for over 124,000 colleagues from the civil service and public sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in South Gloucestershire. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering South Gloucestershire. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata for part time employees
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; 9am on Monday 29th July 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
We look forward to hearing from you.
NB:
If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Artswork Professional Development team contributes significantly to Artswork’s income generation and successful reputation. We provide in person, online and asynchronous training for organisations and individuals working within the creative industries and beyond. Recent clients have included Southbank, Shakespeare’s Globe and Bristol Beacon. We are now seeking a Customer Relations & Finance Lead to join our learning team which works on one of the three key strands of the organisation.
You will need to be highly organised, detail orientated with a background in financial administration and have experience of working within a customer focussed environment.
As a dynamic team focussed on growth, we are looking for someone who will also bring ideas and contribute to the overall direction and strategy of Artswork Professional Development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role: 2 year Fixed Term Contract
We are seeking a dynamic individual to provide inspirational regional team leadership for designated Regional and Area Associations and their volunteers. In this role, you will drive the delivery of outstanding member benefits, sports, and leisure events at a local level using local insight. You will lead your Region through a period of change and the role is expected to evolve with the exciting reform work we are currently undertaking across the organisation. With this in mind, the current responsibilities listed may change as the reform work progresses.
About Us: We are a not-for-profit membership organisation with over 124,000 members. Our vision is to inspire our members to explore new ways to be active and healthy. Our four organisation values are Passionate, Progressive, Supportive, and Social.
Closing date: Midday - Wednesday 31st July 2024
We are a not-for-profit, membership, organisation for over 124,000 colleagues from the civil service and public sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in South Gloucestershire. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering South Gloucestershire. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; 9am on Monday 29th July 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
We look forward to hearing from you.
NB:
If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Learning Facilitator
We are looking for an experienced learning facilitator to design and deliver learning programmes utilising high-level people skills, facilitation skills and a coaching approach to ensure entrepreneurs have a transformative and valuable experience.
This is a remote role offering flexible working, with part-time hours considered and an amazing benefits package.
Position: Learning Facilitator
Location: Remote (North & Midlands)
Hours: 35 per week/flexible working, typical hours 9am-5am or 10am-6pm. We would be willing to consider a part-time role for the right candidate
Salary: £31,160 - £34,050 pro-rata (depending on experience)
Contract: 12 months, fixed-term
Closing Date: Thursday 8th August at 9:00am. We are shortlisting on a rolling basis and they role may close sooner than advertised
Interview Date: Friday 16th August
The Role
This crucial role provides the interface between the organisation, stakeholders and the entrepreneurs, providing a learning experience that meets entrepreneurs where they are at, helping to reveal what they don’t know and explore, and develop, what they do.
You will design, plan, and recruit social business leaders for high quality learning programmes, supporting them to start, develop and scale organisations that have social benefit whilst also contributing to their personal development as leaders of change.
This is a remote based role, requiring working from home approximately 50-70% of the time per year with travel in the North/Midlands regions of approximately 30% per year.
About You
With knowledge of the social enterprise, charity, and business sector, you will be able to curate and tailor learning programmes to meet the needs of each cohort. You will have the ability to engage with programme contributors, and design and deliver high-level themed interactive sessions to meet those needs. You will have an awareness of different learning styles and be able to adapt learning sessions to meet those needs.
You’ll have a track record of supporting leaders and/or their ventures to thrive through interventions such as coaching and innovative workshops, experience in producing digital content to support similar aims and knowledgeable about different (social) enterprise business models.
You will succeed in the role if you believe in the potential of social entrepreneurship to create social change and are willing to work collaboratively as part of a fun yet focused team.
About the Organisation
Helping 1,000 people a year develop the skills, strengths and networks they need to tackle society’s biggest problems, the charity run courses that equip people to start, scale and strengthen organisations that make a positive difference. This is not a traditional school, learning is inspiring, action-based and accessible, supporting people in other ways too, such as funding and mentoring.
Working here is engaging, exciting and demanding. If you are someone who enjoys creating solutions and contributing your ideas, you’ll enjoy working here.
Benefits include:
- 25 days’ annual leave (pro-rata) + UK bank holidays
- 5% employer contribution to your pension
- Learning & development opportunities
- All staff have access to Wisdom, an employee wellbeing app
- Opportunities to train in First Aid and Mental Health First Aid
- Wellbeing initiatives hosted by our Wellbeing Committee
- Free eyecare vouchers
- Regular online socials & weekly catch-ups
- Team away days twice a year
- Flexible working is welcomed!
- Teams based around the UK (as well as in India)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Annual season ticket loan
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment processes, including assistance with reading this page, please let us know
The organisation is committed to eliminating discrimination and actively encouraging diversity amongst the workforce by developing a staff team that mirrors the rich diversity found in the student population. The charity will not discriminate with reference to age, gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, marital status or disability. However you identify, we would like to hear from you. In this commitment to continue to diversify teams, freelance staff and programmes.
You may have experience in other areas such as Learning, Learning and Development, Teaching, Learning Facilitator, Learning and Development Facilitator, Teaching Facilitator, Learning Programme Facilitator, Programme Facilitator, Education Facilitator.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Unfortunately, due to our limited capacity we are unable to provide feedback to candidates not shortlisted for interview.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Head of Finance – Global Shared Services
About Us:
At Future CFO, we are committed to excellence in financial consulting, offering bespoke solutions to our clients who are predominantly in the not for profit and social impact space. As a forward-thinking organization, we are looking for a dynamic Head of Finance to join our senior management team. The Head of Finance will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of Future CFO clients. This includes financial planning, budgeting, reporting, analysis, strategic decision-making and donor reporting. The Head of Finance is responsible for managing, supervising, and directing financial activities that our charity clients buy into. Other duties include strategic support and advisory to the management personnel and their Board members ensuring finances are used beneficially, developing the financial strategy, assessing investments, and ensuring
legal and regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate will have Non Profit and NGO experience and possess a blend of strong financial accounting skills and the ability to manage complex month-end processes across clients that are based globally. The individual will possess excellent
communication abilities to liaise effectively with various teams and clients. They will be confident and a self-starter with excellent people skills, possess a passion for growth and creating a powerful and connected team culture.
Key Responsibilities:
● Oversee and manage the entire month-end closing process across various clients, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded, and deadlines are met.
● Be involved and proactive in comprehensive financial reconciliations that are performed for each client.
● Coordinate with various teams and clients to ensure a smooth flow of financial information and to support decision-making processes.
● Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting, managing and complying with government reporting requirements and tax filings.
● Develop and implement financial policies and procedures that improve efficiency and internal controls across Future CFO and aligned to the various clients.
● Prepare and review financial statements and reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements as well as be key lead of client audit.
● Manage comprehensive donor reporting, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting to donors, grant providers, and other stakeholders.
● Liaise with external auditors, facilitating audits and implementing recommendations as required.
● Monitor financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts, identifying trends, and recommending actions.
● Process standardization for running effective finances across our clients, working with other Future CFO leaders to create KPIs and contract management procedures.
Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) is highly preferred.
● Excess of 5 years experience in a financial management, with a strong background in financial accounting and month-end closing processes.
● Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and standards, with the ability to oversee and ensure accuracy in financial statements and reports.
● Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
● Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with an aptitude for building relationships with internal teams and external clients.
● Audit experience is desirable but not essential.
● Proficiency in financial softwares and advanced Excel skills.
What We Offer:
● A dynamic and supportive work environment where you can develop your career.
● Competitive salary and benefits package including Health Insurance.
● Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
● A culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and work-life balance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week over 5 days
Salary: £52,265 - £65,286 + company car and competitive benefits
Location: Home based with travel across UK
Closing date: 23:59 Sunday 4 August 2024
Are you a passionate and experienced operations leader with a commitment to animal welfare? This is a unique opportunity to join our senior leadership team as the Head of Rehoming and Foster Service Operations and make a real difference in the lives of animals.
More about the role
As our Head of Rehoming and Fostering Service Operations, you'll oversee our national network of 12 rehoming facilities and foster services, managing a dedicated team committed to finding loving homes for pets in need. This is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and drive continuous improvement in our crucial services.
In 2023, we helped nearly 6,000 pets find loving homes, but thousands more need our help. That’s why we’ve invested £1 million in our Rehoming and Fostering directorate, with the ambitious goal of rehoming over 10,000 pets annually by 2026. In this pivotal leadership role, you'll witness the impact of your efforts every day, knowing you're directly improving the lives of animals.
You'll collaborate with a supportive senior leadership team and receive ongoing professional development to refine your skills. This role allows you to thrive in a positive work culture where you can build strong relationships with colleagues and drive our mission forward.
What You’ll Be Doing
At Blue Cross, we understand a fulfilling career matters. We offer the chance to play a key role in animal welfare by leading innovative rehoming and fostering services. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading our national network of rehoming facilities and fostering services, managing a team of Operations Managers.
- Championing collaboration within the Rehoming and Fostering leadership team, ensuring smooth transitions for new services across our centres.
- Driving continuous improvement in operational practices, focusing on efficiency, income generation, and cost management.
- Building and maintaining a strong reputation for Blue Cross rehoming and fostering services.
- Developing and analysing data to benchmark practices and demonstrate their effectiveness.
- Fostering a healthy and positive culture within the Rehoming and Fostering team.
- Contributing to the wider Blue Cross leadership team with a collaborative spirit and willingness to share expertise.
- Networking with key stakeholders to foster collaboration and support for our rehoming and fostering initiatives, both internally and externally.
Want to know more? We've attached a detailed job description that outlines the role and responsibilities in greater depth.
About You
You will be a passionate leader who can navigate complexity with ease. While extensive experience within the animal welfare sector remains important, the primary focus for this role is on operational leadership with a strong emphasis on collaboration and inclusivity.
Your experience in the animal welfare sector, ideally multispecies, will be invaluable. You'll leverage your proven track record to optimise operational efficiency and effectiveness.
You'll foster a collaborative and supportive environment, empowering your team members to reach their full potential. This aligns perfectly with your experience as a sector leader, influencing and delivering strategic initiatives.
Open communication is key, and you excel at using data analysis to make informed decisions that benefit both the team and the organisation.
Building strong relationships comes naturally to you. You'll create a positive and inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and heard. You're a skilled communicator who inspires and motivates your team, fostering a sense of ownership and accountability. Your strong networking skills will be essential in fostering collaboration with key stakeholders in support of our rehoming and fostering initiatives.
Your experience in performance improvement management and delivering animal welfare services within a complex organisation will be instrumental in achieving this.
In essence, you're a change champion with a passion for animal welfare who thrives on building and nurturing a high-performing team.
To effectively fulfil this role, you will be required to travel to various sites. A full driving license is therefore essential.
Desirable Animal Welfare Experience
- Animal welfare qualification
- Leadership/lean qualification or equivalent experience
- Leading in a commercial environment, delivering sustainable services or profit-making services
- Working in cross sector animal welfare working groups and forums
- Media and public speaking
- Responsibility of physical asset management
- Managing multi-million-pound operational budgets
Blue Cross Benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can. With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Life assurance
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to a GP via MetLife
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- Claim for professional fees
- Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'Why work for us' page on our website.
How to apply
Apply via the link to the vacancy on our website and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 4 August 2024.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
What happens next?
We appreciate your application! We aim to contact all applicants as soon as possible with the outcome.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual conversation on Microsoft Teams. This is a chance for us to learn more about you and your interest in the role, and an opportunity for you to ask questions about Blue Cross and the position.
Following your first interview, if shortlisted, we'll invite you to the final stage at our Burford site. Here, you'll gain a deeper understanding of Blue Cross through a tour and meet some of our team. We'll also invite you to complete a psychometric assessment to understand your work style and preferences, discussing your results with you before your second interview.
FUNCTION:To manage the effective implementation of programme delivery and development in your areas. This role will work with staff, schools and corporate partners to ensure that we deliver impact for the girls and young women we serve.
WHERE THE ROLE FITS: Reporting to: Co-Executive Director - Programmes (Interim) Direct Reports: Network Managers (x3)
PAY BAND: £33,600 per annum
CONTRACT: Permanent
HOURS: 5 days per week, 37.5 hours
LOCATION:Home based with regular travel across Merseyside, Tyne and Wear, Tees Valley Regions. Candidates will be required to reside within the region.
WHAT WE DO
Young people from lower income families are 40% less likely to go to University than wealthier peers (Dept for Education, 2020) which can have a lifelong impact on earning potential. Covid-19 has deepened inequalities (Social Mobility Foundation, 2022) and negatively impacted on young people's wellbeing (GirlGuiding, 2020). We believe that no girls should have their futures limited by their gender, sex, ethnicity, background, or parental income and they should be supported to realise their ambitions, to discover their self-worth, and to develop their capacity to shape their world and their futures.
We work in communities of least advantage across England to deliver two core programmes to achieve this vision. Through our mentoring programme we connect 14-19 year old girls with a mentor and a wider network of role models who are women and deliver opportunities which help them to build life skills and nurture their ambitions. Based on the idea that 'you can't be what you can't see', our mentors often help girls to broaden their horizons and create a more positive vision of their futures. After the programme, the mentees can join a free, lifelong network of support - our Ambassador Community, which offers further opportunities to reach their goals, build their confidence and to share their voices and experiences.
Our programmes help girls and young women to develop the knowledge, skills, self-belief and opportunities to thrive, and to be supported as part of a network that champions them and ensures their voices are heard.
THE ROLE
Purpose: To manage the effective implementation of programme delivery and development of Merseyside, Tyne and Wear, and Tees Valley Regions. This role will work with staff, schools and corporate partners to ensure that we deliver impact for the girls and young women we serve.
Manage The Girls’ Network mentoring (and other) programmes in your region:
Partnership development:
- Develop effective partnerships with new schools, recruiting them into The Girls’ Network’s programme to enable your team to meet regional targets. Maintaining relationships for successful renewals.
- Collaborate with fundraising colleagues during the engagement process of new corporate partners, to ensure regional targets and needs are met e.g. income, mentor numbers, programme content.
- Oversee delivery of mentor opportunities for the region’s corporate partnerships, ensuring Memorandum of Understanding are met, referring any issues of concern to the Fundraising team for support and guidance.
- Provide relevant information to fundraising and Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning colleagues on any Tier 1 partners in the region, to enable production of evaluation reports
- Lead on delivery of the region’s awareness events, acting as the key contact person.
- Collaborate with the Fundraising & Communications team on key campaigns, e.g. International Womens’ Day, to reach key audiences and help build awareness and support income generation.
Mentor Community Development:
- Work with programme colleagues and the fundraising team to identify regional mentoring needs and coordinate the implementation of a mentor recruitment and engagement plan in your region, ensuring your region has an appropriate amount of mentors to run programmes.
- Lead on the implementation and delivery of the region’s events, acting as the key contact person.
Safeguarding support and leadership:
- Provide day-to-day safeguarding support for the Programme team in the North of the country – escalating issues to the Safeguarding lead where appropriate.
- Provide feedback on key safeguarding risks or issues, and needs for development or training to the Safeguarding Lead
Monitoring and evaluation:
- Oversee the collection of regional data and ensure that your staff keep Salesforce up to date with mentee, mentor, schools and partners relationships to effectively track the progress, and impact of mentoring relationships.
- Periodically evaluate and report on the progress and impact of The Girls’ Network initiatives in the region.
- Hold overall responsibility for regional targets, reporting to Senior Leadership Team.
- Manage and allocate the budget for the mentoring programme in the region, to cover workshops, celebration events, travel etc
Line Management of region’s Network Managers:
- Manage Network Managers in the region, through regular 1:1s and accountability of reporting.
- Support the wellbeing and professional development of your regional team.
- Cover or support with programme delivery when needed.
Grow our network in your region:
- Identify opportunities for growth in North region and work with Senior Leadership Team to develop regional strategy
- Advocate and promote The Girls’ Network at every opportunity to raise awareness of the charity and encourage community members to become mentors
Programme Leadership within The Girls’ Network Team:
Learning & Development
- Provide shadowing opportunities to Network Managers in other regions.
- As agreed with the Co-Executive Director - Programmes (Interim), travel to other regions to provide targeted training to other Network Managers.
- Coordinate Network Managers’ induction and recruitment.
- Contribute to The Girls’ Network culture of shared learning
Responsibility for an additional workstream:
- Each senior network manager is responsible for progressing aspects of programme workstream to timelines agreed with the accountable member of Senior Leadership Team. These may vary with need over time. Workstream to be agreed with Line Manager, but may include worksteams such as:
- Programme Process and Resource Development
- Safeguarding
- Sales Development etc
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
Essential skills, knowledge and attributes:
- You are deeply passionate and driven to achieve equal opportunities for all and will keep the girls we work with at the heart of everything
- You have excellent project management skills, are target oriented and will work towards achieving the Obejctives and Key Results of the role
- You care about the details and have excellent organisational skills, as well as being able to understand and drive towards the bigger picture
- You are excellent at managing a variety of stakeholders both face to face and at distance/online. You have the ability to create and maintain strong relationships with a variety of people from senior leaders in schools, local authorities, corporate organisations, line reports and volunteers
- You have line management experience
- You are flexible in your approach to working with a small organisation and understand the time and resources it takes to deliver
Desirable skills, knowledge and attributes:
- Have experience using a Customer Relationship Management system / Salesforce for tracking communications and income, and to create reports
- You have a high standard of computer literacy (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and are able to adapt quickly to new systems as required.
- You are proactive, solution focused and quick to learn
- You are able to plan and prioritise your own workload, supporting others to do the same
- You have experience of safeguarding young people.
OUR BENEFITS
We want to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives and in their wider career, so that they feel proud of the part they play at The Girls' Network. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity in employment and to developing working practices and policies that support work-life balance.
Benefits:
- Pension scheme; employer contribution of 3% and employee of 5%
- 27 holiday days per year, plus public holidays (pro-rata)
- Extended and comprehensive sick pay policy
- Enhanced Family Leave pay policy
Learning & Development:
- Annual training budget for development upon completion of your probation period
- Professional development support and allocated time off for training
- Continual learning and development through team days and whole staff training.
The Way We Work:
- Flexible working policy: we respect that people have commitments and provide flexible working hours through discussion
- A positive and supportive team culture, regular check-ins and optional social events
- Working from home allowance to support you with essential tech needs
- We support you with a Girls’ Network buddy who you can reach out to beyond the induction period.
OUR VALUES
- We are young-person centered: our work and our decisions are centered around the girls and young women that we serve
- We are curious: we listen, we learn, and we do something about it
- We are unashamedly ourselves: we are authentic and celebrate each other for who we are
- We are ambitious and courageous: we know that might mean doing things differently or taking a risk. We acknowledge our strengths and when we need help
- We believe in the power of connection: that we can achieve more by working together.
YOU CAN'T BE WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE
We want to ensure that our team is inclusive and representative of the girls we work with, so we particularly welcome applications from individuals who have experienced of one or more of the following: being from a low-income family; have received free school meal; being the first in your family to go to University; identify as Black, Asian or another ethnic minority background. We have an active and cross organisational Equity, Diversion and Inclusion Strategy in place. We are a proud supporter of Show the Salary and The Halo Code.
HOW TO APPLY
Please visit our website for further information, the candidate pack and details on how to apply.
- Final deadline: 9am Friday 9th August.
- Interviews will be help online on Tuesday 13th or Wednesday 14th August.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Programme Coordination and Project Delivery
- To work closely with the Director of Strategy and Programmes to coordinate and support the delivery of all our programmes to achieve the outputs and outcomes agreed with our funders.
- To support with event management both online and face to face including providing technical support to participants on platforms for online training, including driving all courses hosted on Zoom, and providing excellent customer service to all engaging with our work.
- To support evaluations through providing and analysing data to use in reporting to funders and stakeholders.
- To lead on programme administration and funder updates, including tracking key data on platforms including Arts Council Annual Survey, Julie’s Bicycle, Illuminate and Salesforce.
- To support with the administration of programme activity by attending and writing minutes for key meetings, drawing up programme contracts, aiding with diary management, filing, liaising with key personnel, and conducting phone or zoom conversations as needed.
- To support with the financial administration of our programmes through invoicing and managing participant expenses.
- To take part in training and attending any networking events as required, including potential out-of-hours events such as our 3-day residentials, to represent Cause4 externally when required.
- To contribute to Cause4’s overall business development when required, and being pro-active in terms of personal development, working alongside the line-manager to build key objectives for growth within Cause4.
Marketing and Communications
- To oversee and manage the day-to-day communications of our programmes, including managing our dedicated programme inboxes, liaising with participants, trainers and partners as needed.
- To set-up and publicise key events, projects and training opportunities on all programme websites and relevant platforms, including Eventbrite.
- To support the Programmes team to achieve public-facing training sales targets for our programmes through implementation of the marketing plan.
- To support with communications and marketing by curating social media content (SmarterQueue), programme newsletters (Mailchimp), graphics (Canva), and blogs.
- To support updating the website on a regular basis with support from the web designer and to be a coordinating lead and contributor in writing for key publications such as the digital Now, New and Next publication.
- To research and develop our audiences and networks, in line with our priority areas, regularly updating our databased to ensure key contacts are in place.
- To lead on the analytics of our marketing data, collating vital information from SmarterQueue, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google Analytics.
This is a remote (home) working role, with opportunities to meet with the Cause4 team at regular events throughout the year in London, Cambridge, and other locations.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
To deliver the role, we’d expect you to have the following skills and experience:
- Some existing project management experience in the arts, heritage or culture sectors, or an equivalent role where your skills can be transferred to the above responsibilities.
- Demonstrable commitment to Cause4’s values.
- A broad understanding and interest in the arts, culture and heritage sectors in England.
- A thorough approach to research and attention to detail and exceptional writing skills with the ability to write in different forms and styles.
- The ability to manage budgets and a track record of achieving targets.
- An ambitious individual that is keen to develop knowledge and skills for future leadership roles in the cultural sector.
- IT literate with experience of working with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Experience of database administration is also desirable, as is confidence in managing online platforms such as Zoom or Teams.
- Thrives on working to tight deadlines, and able to turn work around within a short time span where demands are liable to change at short notice.
- Excellent social skills, able to operate with diplomacy, tact and empathy.
- Outwardly focussed and interested in new developments and sector trends,
- Ability to think laterally to maximise opportunities to promote the work of the organisation, with a commitment to tackling multiple priorities.
- Conscientious, positive ‘can-do’ attitude, and a team player who is also able to work independently and show initiative.
- Passionate commitment to the work of charities, and a strong awareness of sector potential in a challenging funding context.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
Founded in 2007, KHULA Education is an award-winning South African NGO working in partnership with rural schools and underserved communities in deep rural South Africa to ensure children and youth can access a quality education and economic opportunity.
Over the past 17 years, KHULA has transformed schools that were previously failing into schools that compete at the national level; supported hundreds of young people to access tertiary education opportunities; and helped hundreds more on the path to employment. Each year, we support over 6,500 children, youth and more than 300 teachers.
About the Role
KHULA Education is seeking an experienced and dynamic fundraising leader to lead KHULA’s fundraising and communication efforts in the UK and South Africa. The postholder will join us at an exciting time and help us to continue our growth trajectory which has seen our annual budget increase from £250,000 to £1 million in the past several years. Supported by the South Africa based CEO, and working closely with the UK Board of Trustees, the postholder will be joined by a new Fundraising Officer who you will line manage.
We’re looking for an entrepreneurial individual with strategic vision who will play an active part in developing KHULA’s future fundraising strategy. 70% of the role is focused on fundraising directly for our work, 30% on managing KHULA’s communications including donor newsletters and social media content (this may evolve with the recruitment of an Officer).
Key Responsibilities
- Steward, retain and grow the support of our existing donor portfolio: KHULA has an existing portfolio of donors including trusts, foundations, corporates, major donors, individual and regular givers, the majority of whom are based in the UK or South Africa. The post holder is responsible for managing these relationships, including bespoke reporting for trusts and major donors, leading donor meetings and involving our Board and CEO as appropriate.
- Donor prospecting and new business: researching and generating new donor leads as well as acting on opportunities provided by our Board and others, converting prospects into supporters of our programmes.
- External communications: creating our quarterly e-newsletter to a database of ~2,000 supporters, managing our social media channels and the Annual Report, in addition to other ad hoc external communications.
- Fundraising innovation: leading on innovation in our fundraising approach, including creative campaigns to increase donations/recruit lapsed donors, developing products and offerings whilst considering cost effectiveness and ROI. Of particular interest is how to harness the giving potential of guests who are exposed to KHULA Education’s work when they visit Fugitives’ Drift Lodge in Rorke’s Drift.
- Financial management and admin: maintaining our donor database, working with the CEO to prepare our annual budget and fundraising forecasts.
Person Specification
Ideally you’ll have held a role with a similar scope of responsibilities around fundraising and communications, however you don’t need to have held a director level role before. Experience in a smaller charity and team is beneficial as you’ll need to be comfortable with both the strategic development side and inputting into wider planning, as well as being a leader who is willing to role up your sleeves and ‘do’.
We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who demonstrate most/all of the following attributes:
- A proven track record of personally delivering income of at least £1 million per year, including new business
- Experience in a fundraising leadership role and confidence in working alongside and advising at board level
- Experience in successfully fundraising from trusts, foundations, major donors and corporates, with experience in other areas (events, legacies etc.) also welcome
- Excellent proposal and donor communication writing skills (written samples of previous work will be requested)
- Self-motivated and able to work autonomously with a largely virtual team
- Comfortable acting in the capacity of charity ambassador, establishing new relationships and identifying new funding opportunities
- Ability to travel to occasional donor and board meetings (x3 per year), in/around London and annual trip to South Africa for 1-2 weeks.
Application Process
We are keen to fill this role ASAP and therefore encourage candidates to submit the below documentation at your earliest opportunity. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the application process early should we find the right candidate. Unless we close the application process early, the final date for receiving applications will be Friday 9 August at 13:00 BST.
- Your CV
- A cover letter explaining your suitability for the role
- Up to 3 writing samples (preferably examples of fundraising communications e.g. donor proposals, reports etc.)
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the first stage Zoom interview on a rolling basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role outline and purpose
Ensuring the delivery of The Trussell Trust’s vision to end the need for food banks in the UK by developing an in-depth understanding of Trussell Trust food banks in their area and using coaching and assist to build and hold productive relationships to:
· Develop and execute a strategic plan for reducing the need for food banks’ services locally.
· Work alongside local partners to increase public will for long-term solutions to end the need for food banks.
· Develop and manage strategic relationships with key stakeholders to assist evidenced-based policy change at a local level and feed into activity to drive policy and practice at UK wide and national levels.
Responsibilities
· Assisting trustees, staff and volunteers within food banks to develop their plans to end the need for their services locally through the strategic key areas of operations, volunteering, data, participation, church engagement, governance and stability, financial inclusion, stakeholder engagement, local influencing, referral pathways and signposting.
· Assist food banks to operate in a safe, legal and dignified manner (through calls, visits, training, meeting facilitation and our risk management and self-assessment processes) and assist the facilitation of good practice within the network and wider organisation (through cluster meetings, regional forums, road shows, webinars, peer support and internal meetings).
· Contribute to the development and promotion of support available to food banks through the Trussell Trust (including use of the digital hub, toolkits, partnerships and expert advice) and assist food banks with grant application processes, as required.
· Develop and manage positive relationships with relevant external stakeholders, including local councils and anti-poverty networks, to ensure the Trussell Trust vision is understood and able to influence local decisions, whilst supporting and empowering food banks to foster these relationships locally.
· Work with food banks to ensure that local churches (including church leaders) are connected to and have an understanding of the importance of ending the need for food banks in local communities.
· Support the development, and lead on aspects of delivery, of projects with food banks and external partners that contribute to ending the need for food banks.
· Ensure the voice of our network is heard throughout the organisation through reporting, information sharing and participation in additional working groups and projects.
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
· Competent and efficient use of IT, particularly the main Microsoft Office programmes. Previous experience of Salesforce or similar CRM system is desirable.
· Experience of working innovatively and creatively.
· Experience of complex problem solving and responding to crisis situations.
· Strong organisational skills and experience of managing competing priorities within challenging timescales.
· An appreciation and understanding of the significance of Christian faith within our food bank network, and the ability to build effective relationships in contexts where Christian faith plays a major part, and in which people of all faiths and none collaborate to make a difference together. Food banks in our network are typically governed by or run in partnership with local churches from across a wide range of denominations and traditions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CEO
UK Community Foundations
Fully remote-working, with regular travel across the UK, with ability to commute to London on a regular basis
£110,000 to £130,000 per annum
UK Community Foundations (UKCF) is the national membership organisation for all accredited community foundations across the United Kingdom. Our members bring together people and organisations wanting to make a positive difference to communities through place-based philanthropy.
For over 30 years the UKCF network has distributed millions of pounds towards smaller, locally based organisations. Our 47 UK-based community foundations provide vital support to every postcode in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Our network of community foundations managed over £811 million in community-focused endowments, being invested by communities for communities. This has risen by 14% since 2020, showing a drive for more sustainable support at a local level. In 2023 over £170 million in grants were distributed by community foundations. Our mission is to provide inspirational leadership and advocacy at the national level by delivering training, resources, and a national profile to enhance and sustain their support of local communities and we are now seeking a new CEO to lead this mission.
This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational strategic leader, who can continue to increase the impact and influence of community foundations nationally and inspire the team and diverse network.
We are looking for:
- A values-driven leader, with clear experience of building and supporting a diverse, high performing team and culture that empowers staff teams and external stakeholders.
- Strategic leadership of an organisation that exists to add value to a diverse membership, network or similar structure.
- Evidence of delivering impactful, inclusive change with a result orientated and collaborative approach.
- A key external ambassador, able to influence at high levels across Parliament, the civil service, the private sector, civil society and the media.
For further information about this exciting opportunity, please review the dedicated microsite by clicking 'apply'.
UKCF is committed to diversifying the background of its workforce and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.
Closing date: Sunday 1st September (midnight)
Interviews with Prospectus: 9th-16th September
Interviews with UKCF: w/c 23rd September