Development Manager Jobs in Watford, Hertfordshire

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2024 – now 6 years in a row!

The role of an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator is to support the Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to ensure that Dimensions adheres to the Equality Act 2010, and achieves its EDI and vision-

Dimensions strives to be an organisation which reflects and responds to the diverse range of communities in which we work. We aim to create an inclusive culture that understands and respects the individual differences of the people we support and employ.

The EDI Coordinator will develop partnerships with Business support teams and Operational colleagues, work with external organisations, to support colleagues and ensure managers and teams have the knowledge and resources for colleagues of all backgrounds have a positive experience of working for Dimensions.

The hours available to work are 22.5 a week. The full-time salary is £24,502 pro-rata salary of £14,701.20 for 22.5 hours.

The successful candidate will be required to work core hours but there is flexibility on the days which can be discussed at interview stage.

Interviews will take place via Microsoft teams on the 21st October.

About the role - Your main duties will include: 

• To work with the Head of EDI to deliver the organisations EDI objectives.
• To work in partnership with Dimensions business support teams to ensure information, processes, systems etc. are as accessible and inclusive as possible for all colleagues
• To engage and participate in external EDI related network groups to develop our knowledge and understanding
• To support individuals, managers and the HR team with the internal reasonable adjustment process.

About you - The successful applicant will have: 

• Able to develop and retain positive working relationships with diverse teams.
• Possess key administrative skills – including taking meeting notes, and following up on actions
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels (both orally and in writing) and to build effective working relationships internally and externally.
• Possess good all-round IT skills

The rewards

• Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday. 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Pension scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Qualification scheme
• Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People' 
• Discounted health and dental cover 
• Life Assurance 
• Bike to Work Scheme 
• Season Ticket Loan

For more information visit www. dimensions-uk. org/careers

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Communications Manager

We are looking for an experienced Communications Manager to work for an important international charity.

Position: Communications Manager

Location: Remote

Contract: Initial fixed term of 12 months, with the potential to extend

Hours: Full-time (part-time or job-share arrangement considered)

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience

Closing Date: 13th October 2024

Please note that candidates for this role must have the right to work in the UK, and will be asked to provide evidence of this, we are unable to sponsor people who do not currently have the right to work in the UK.

About the Role

The Communications Manager role requires exceptional communications leadership that marries 1) charitable work in fascinating but complex places, 2) commercial marketing and PR, 3) internal communications that have the power to bring our disparate and culturally diverse teams together and 4) empowerment for artisan voices.

All of this with an exceptional eye for aesthetics. We work to protect and promote creativity, and the artisans we work with create beautiful pieces of work. For any communications output, there can be no compromise on creativity or aesthetic. Creativity and beauty are what we foster on the ground, and this should shine through in any aspect of our communications and work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contribute to advocacy for the global communications strategy with TM leaders and teams across our regions, ensuring it is implemented consistently.
• Engage and rally communications colleagues working in our regional teams to support the implementation of our global communications strategy wherever we work.
• Assess where capacity globally is lacking and help to build capacity where it is needed to realise the organisation’s global communications strategy, through training, mentorship and other forms of support.
• Participate in annual strategy review, with a view to optimising alignment with key brand objectives.
• Take ownership of international media enquiries and act as an advisor to the senior team and regional comms departments, in relation to press interest or opportunities.
• Foster appropriate media and press relationships and partnerships to promote the work of the organisation Mountain around the world.
• Using the global communications strategy, lead review and update of our key global digital communications channels and platforms, including the website, social media and newsletters.
• Review communications procedures and brand guidelines across the countries the organisation is active in, and work with in-country communications teams and management to update or create new procedures and guidelines in line with TM’s global strategy.

About You

We are looking for a Communications Manager with natural leadership qualities and an ability to build teams, whether directly under their management or within the wider organisation. You must have the ability, experience and judgement to work autonomously where required.

Key skills required for this role:

• Experience in a generalist communications role within a complex multi-national organisation.
• Experience in leading the implementation of a communications strategy.
• Demonstrable experience of high-quality copywriting in an organisation with complex messaging, and multiple diverse audiences.
• Experience writing, producing and managing social media strategies. Organic and paid.
• Experience in building press relationships and the ability to advise the senior team on how to manage press interest.
• Experience in developing stakeholder relationships both internally and externally.
• Experience in managing events and or tradeshows.
• Attested leadership in communications.

About the Organisation

The employer is a British charity that was founded in 2006. We believe artisanal heritage matters and has the power to transform lives. We support artisans to thrive and to revitalise traditions in regions of the world where artisanal heritage is endangered, and to connect people through heritage.

The employer is a fast-growing organisation with offices in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, and the Levant, and with over 400 international and local staff members worldwide. We combine a cultural heritage focus with a wide scope of activities; we support artisans to help revitalize their traditions by any means necessary, and to connect people across the world through heritage. The places where we work are complex and sometimes affected by conflict. They can generate significant media and public attention but also remain poorly understood.

You may have experience in areas such as: Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Communications, Digital Communications, Email, Marketing Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager, Communications Manager, Digital Communications Manager, Campaigns, Campaigning, Media, External Affairs

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

Your new company
An excellent opportunity has arisen within a large, global not-for-profit organisation based in the City of London. This is a permanent role, working as a Treasury Manager for a medium-sized team. This opportunity also offers hybrid working.
Your new role

• Cash management - monitor daily cash balances and cash flow projections to support operational needs.
• Banking relationships - cultivate and maintain strong relationships with banking partners, serving as the main point of contact for treasury-related matters. Coordinate bank account opening, closing, and management.
• Cash forecasting - develop and maintain cash forecasting models to accurately predict short-term and long-term cash requirements. Analyse cash flow trends, variances and risks.
• Financial reporting - prepare regular reports on cash positions, liquidity metrics, and financial performance for senior management and external stakeholders. Assist in the preparation of cash flow statements and other treasury-related disclosures for financial reporting processes.
• Risk management - identify, assess, and manage financial risks, including currency risk, interest rate risk and counterparty risk. Develop and implement hedging strategies to mitigate exposure to financial risks and safeguard the institute's assets.

What you'll need to succeed

• Professional certification such as Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is desirable.
• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is essential.
• 3+ years of experience within a treasury, cash management, or financial analysis roles is essential. Preferably within a global organisation or within the not-for-profit sector.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, banking operations and cash flow management.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Experience with the financial system Workday is preferred.

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We are Britain’s first rewilding charity on a mission to see 30% of our land and seas rewilding by 2030. Rewilding has recently moved from being a niche idea to playing a significant role in the fight against some of the biggest global challenges we face. Rewilding Britain has been at the forefront of this change since its formation in 2015, acting as a catalyst for debate and action, and demonstrating the power of working with nature to build a green economy where people and nature thrive. 

We influence policy, inspire public action and catalyse joined-up practical and financial support to help establish rewilding across Britain’s land and seas. Through our rapidly growing Rewilding Network we’re bringing together a community of rewilders - from land managers and farmers, to charities, community groups and national parks - to inspire and support each other to create a wilder, more prosperous Britain. It’s not too late - but we must act now.

We have a Vision and Strategy to 2030 and are in the process of evaluating the impact of our current strategic plan and defining our strategic objectives for 2025-2030. In 2025 we will also celebrate our 10 year anniversary. As we prepare for 2025-2030 we have an opportunity to develop an innovative approach to measuring impact that matches our Think Big, Act Wild ethos, our systems transformation approach and our core values. 

We are looking for a fixed term Impact and Evaluation Manager to help us to develop an initial impact and evaluation framework for the organisation. Reporting to our Chief Operating Officer, the aim is to be able to understand, evaluate and learn from our impacts and to track our organisational performance through appropriate data and metrics. It will build on an existing set of metrics that have been developed and provide the foundation for a longer term impact evaluation approach.

Role purpose: 

Lead the development of an initial impact and evaluation framework that will help us to track our progress, demonstrate achievements and ensure accountability.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Consult and work closely with staff and relevant external stakeholders to review current impact performance tracking across all organisation objectives and identify gaps in or improvements required.

• Lead the development and design of an initial impact and evaluation framework and data collection system for Rewilding Britain, including clearly defined and measurable outcomes linked to our Strategic Plan and Theory of Change. 

• Lead on the collation, analysis and communication of monitoring and evaluation data across the organisation and highlight any key trends. 

• Design a dashboard and reporting mechanisms for presenting the data in a way that is easy to use and understand.

• Contribute towards the continuous improvement of processes, data and our technology to enable the charity to collect and analyse impact and monitoring data on an ongoing basis.

• Champion good data practise for all internal databases to ensure data quality and centralisation of data. 

• Support the Fundraising Team in their work to identify, cultivate and inform existing and prospective donors and funding partners with relevant evidence and insights

• Support and collaborate with the wider team on evaluation and monitoring to instil a culture of learning and evaluation across functions

• Extract, interpret, summarise and communicate key stakeholder needs from evaluation and data outputs 

• Work closely with our Data Monitoring Project team to incorporate data from our emerging Rewilding Monitoring Framework into our impact and evaluation framework.

• Produce evaluation reports and the data, stories and case studies for a high quality 10 year Impact Report using this framework.

Skills, experience and behaviours

• Experience of designing, executing and embedding measurement frameworks.

• Experience of conducting quantitative and qualitative research.

• Experience of using insight from data and research to add value.

• Strong reporting skills using different outputs and mechanisms for different audiences.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interpret complex information for a range of non-specialist audiences 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a dynamic, collaborative and creative approach to problem solving

• Highly proactive, comfortable with autonomy and driven to make a difference.

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, as well CRM and internal communication tools.

• Appetite to be part of a fast-growing organisation that is rapidly expanding its systems and processes

This job description is not all encompassing and may change to reflect need. Your duties may be reviewed from time to time and revised and updated in consultation with you to reflect appropriate changes.

Terms and conditions and staff benefits

This is a full time, fixed term role for an initial 9 month period, with the possibility of extension. The salary is £37,000 to £42,000 f.t.e depending on experience.

There will be some freedom for the person to determine their own working arrangements each week, within limitations, providing the work is delivered.

Rewilding Britain employees benefit from 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part time roles), rising to 30 days over 5 years. A generous employer-matched pension scheme is also available.

We are a virtual team who work from home and/or co-working spaces. We will support you to achieve a suitable virtual working environment. Some meetings are held face to face across Britain, so a willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays is desirable.

Equality in employment: Candidates will be shortlisted and selected according to suitability for the post without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Use of artificial intelligence tools: Rewilding Britain does not accept cover letters, presentations or answers to recruitment questions whose content is AI generated and we will actively screen for this as part of our recruitment process. Rewilding Britain does not use AI tools to review candidate applications; real people will review and shortlist applications.

Rewilding Britain is not a licenced sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the provision of a valid right to work in the UK.

Trusts & Foundations Manager - Disasters Emergency Committee (London) £40,560 per year - Full-time, 3-year Fixed Term Contract

Are you ready to make a global impact? Join the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) as our Trusts & Foundations Manager and help us raise millions for humanitarian crises worldwide!

This new role is key to our 2024-2029 strategy, increasing funds for both emergency appeals and our core costs. You'll be at the forefront of our fundraising efforts, ready to spring into action when disaster strikes.

What we offer:

• Central London office location
• Hybrid working options (circa 2 days a month in the office, full time during appeals, with travel and accommodation paid for during this time)
• Opportunity to work with 15 leading UK aid charities
• Chance to make a real difference in global humanitarian efforts

Your role as Trusts & Foundations Manager:

• Lead strategic development of our trusts and foundations portfolio
• Secure five and six-figure donations for emergency appeals
• Develop compelling proposals and presentations
• Manage relationships with high-profile funders

You'll excel in this role if you have:

• Experience in securing large donations from trusts and foundations
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent writing and communication abilities
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

At DEC, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's raised over £2.4 billion since 1963. Your work will directly support people affected by disasters and conflicts around the world.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Join us in our mission to save lives and protect livelihoods in times of crisis.

Want to use your fundraising skills to make a global difference? Apply now and be part of our life-saving work!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven fundraiser to join Kew’s successful Development team. Through maximising income from trusts and foundations and achieving Kew’s fundraising targets, the Trusts and Foundations Manager will enable Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew to realise its goal to help end the extinction crisis and contribute to a world where nature is protected, valued by all, and managed sustainably.

This is a fantastic opportunity to actively participate in the implementation of the Trusts and Foundations strategy, helping to maintain and grow our income. The postholder will produce high-quality proposals, effectively steward existing donors, and establish and develop relationships with new funders to Kew. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across Development and Kew to deliver a world class fundraising function. This is an especially exciting time to join Kew’s fundraising team as we have recently begun the silent phase of a major comprehensive fundraising campaign which will build upon the Breathing Planet Campaign which raised £102.4m.

About You

An excellent writer with the ability to develop persuasive proposals, you will be responsible for making funding applications to trusts and foundations and providing funding impact reports as required. You will be an experienced fundraiser with a strong understanding of effective trust fundraising techniques, sound analytical skills and a meticulous eye for detail with experience of achieving financial targets. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong and effective relationships with funders and colleagues. You will be a strong communicator and creative thinker with the ability to work calmly under pressure and synthesise complex information to inspire a variety of audiences.

Whilst primarily based at Kew, there is the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements. 

Interviews are due to take place on 16/17 October.

About Us

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi!

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

About the Company: Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement, in the occupied Palestinian territory and Lebanon

About the Role: The Information Management Specialist will focus on the classification of organisational data, ensuring appropriate confidentiality levels, and implementing robust data loss prevention strategies. The role includes analysing and optimizing current SharePoint libraries and leading the development and implementation of an intranet to enhance collaboration and information sharing across the organization. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Information Classification and Data Confidentiality:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive information classification framework to categorize data based on sensitivity, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with various departments to identify and classify sensitive data, ensuring appropriate security controls and access levels are applied.
• Regularly review and update classification policies and procedures to maintain compliance with legal and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

 Data Loss Prevention (DLP):

• Develop, implement, and manage data loss prevention strategies and tools to safeguard sensitive information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
• Monitor and analyse data flows and user activities to detect and respond to potential data breaches or policy violations.
• Work with IT security teams to establish controls and technologies that prevent data leakage (e.g., encryption, access controls).

SharePoint Library Analysis and Optimization:

• Analyse current SharePoint libraries to assess the organization, security, and accessibility of information.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize SharePoint libraries, including metadata management, document version control, and access permissions.
• Ensure that SharePoint libraries are aligned with the organization's information classification framework and DLP strategies.

Intranet Development and Implementation:

• Lead the planning, development, and implementation of an organizational intranet to enhance internal communication, collaboration, and information sharing.
• Define and document the intranet’s structure, features, and functionality, including user roles, content management, and search capabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to ensure the intranet meets user needs and supports organizational goals.

Data Security and Compliance:

• Ensure all data management practices comply with relevant legal, regulatory, and organisational policies.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities in data storage and transmission.
• Maintain documentation of data security protocols, risk assessments, and compliance activities.

Training and Awareness:

• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees about data classification, confidentiality requirements, and data loss prevention practices.
• Create awareness materials (e.g., guides, FAQs) to support employees in understanding and adhering to information management policies.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Support:

• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Audit & Risk and Fundraising teams to align information management initiatives with broader organisational strategies.
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users regarding SharePoint and the intranet.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

Experience & Certifications/Qualifications:

• Higher level qualification in Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience in data classification, data loss prevention, or information security.
• Expertise in SharePoint administration and optimization.
• Strong understanding of data governance, privacy laws, and compliance standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• ·Experience with intranet platforms and content management systems (CMS).
• ·Knowledge of information security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001) and DLP tools.
•  Familiarity with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• ·Certification in information governance or security (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)).

Flexibility:

• ·Able to work flexibly in emergencies and to meet specific deadlines including some evenings and weekends.

Ethos:

• Support the mission & values of MAP.
•  Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
• ·Represent and be an ambassador for MAP.
•  Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• ·An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
• ·Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
• ·Commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.  
• ·Able to work some evenings and weekends.
• ·Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination.

Other desirable experience:

• Experience of not-for-profit/INGO environments
•  Experience with humanitarian issues, particularly those in Palestine.

MAP has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by MAP‘s personnel against the people they serve. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected candidates will be required to comply with MAP's PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process. 

Closing date for applications: 16 October 2024, 23:59 (BST)

Organisation: Scriptoria Sustainable Development Solutions

Contract: Full time, permanent

Location: Flexible (UK only): remote and/or London office, plus possible business travel

Salary: £35,000

Start date: ASAP

Are you a friendly and outgoing communications professional interested in working for the Communications Services team in a value-driven company that’s focused on doing good? If you’re creative and highly organised with demonstrated experience producing first-class social media and online digital/video content, and confident coordinating and delivering a range of communications projects, then this is the job for you.

Who are we

Scriptoria is a values-driven, ethically focused company with a strong international reputation for excellence. We specialise in helping third-sector and research clients around the world with their work to tackle sustainable development, poverty reduction, health, and climate and environmental issues. We work with governments, foundations, research institutes and international development organisations globally. The company is made up of four service-delivery teams: Communications, Training, Data and Software, and Consulting.

Who we are looking for

Our Communications Services team is seeking a talented Communications Officer, Social Media and Digital, with a background in sustainable development, science or health communications. The successful applicant will be educated to degree level with at least a 2:1 or 1st class honours degree.

You will need to be creative with the ability to produce social media campaigns, digital content and videos, and lead the development of engaging websites to tell our clients’ stories. Plus, you’ll need to be highly organised and able to juggle multiple tasks to coordinate and deliver a wide range of engaging communications materials. You should also be open to travel, as the role could require you to visit projects in Africa or Asia.

What you will do

You’ll lead our social media and digital services for international development and research organisations around the world, as well as coordinating and providing advice on a range of other communications projects – covering topics such as climate change, health, poverty reduction, social equity, agriculture, water resources management, and green cities. You’ll need to think strategically and creatively, respond effectively to emerging trends, and help our team develop and grow.

Your role will include:

• Leading social media and digital communications services: you will conceptualise, coordinate and deliver social media campaigns, videos, websites, newsletters and other digital products for our clients – leading innovative content strategies that drive engagement.
• Content creation: you will create social media content and assets, graphics, videos and animations. You will also develop design templates and mock-ups, format presentations and Microsoft Word documents, produce event materials and make website updates.
• Project management: you will be the main point of contact for specific clients and projects, gathering requests for new products and services, and coordinating content development and graphic design work with other team members to ensure that projects are delivered efficiently and effectively. This may lead to overseas trips for some clients.
• Managing Scriptoria’s social media and website: you will lead Scriptoria’s external social media marketing and ensure our website and digital landscape remains dynamic and up to date. You will test and advise the team on new tools or programs.
• Business development as part of the team: you will explain our work to potential new clients, showcase our many successful projects, increase the amount of digital work flowing into the company, and so ensure that Scriptoria’s Communications team moves from strength to strength.

Working at Scriptoria

This role offers the opportunity to get involved in a variety of projects, gain experience in different areas and contribute to the diverse range of services that Scriptoria provides. As a small and collaborative team, we are looking for an enthusiastic team player who is happy to support a variety of tasks and develop further skills, as needed, in the role.

Our staff have the flexibility to work wholly or partly from home or from our office in Tooting, South-West London, during regular operational hours (08:30–17:30; 40 hours/week). If working from home, staff must have a working environment suitable for holding video-call meetings with clients. Wherever you work, you will interact regularly with other team members to share skills and exchange ideas.

You will have 25 days of annual leave per year, plus UK public holidays.

Key skills and experience required

1. A 2:1 or 1st class honours degree in a subject area relevant to our work. A postgraduate qualification would be an advantage.
2. A minimum of five years’ work experience in a communications role.
3. Extensive knowledge and use of social media channels (X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram etc.), marketing platforms (e.g. for newsletters) and management tools (e.g. Hootsuite).
4. Experience using a range of tools to create digital communications materials (e.g. Canva and video editing software; Illustrator and Premier Pro would be an advantage) and content management systems (e.g. WordPress).
5. Understanding of the digital landscape, emerging trends, tools and best practices in social media and digital communications (including SEO, UI, UX, Information Architecture).
6. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing social media, digital and campaign strategies, and using reporting and analytics tools – with proven success in driving engagement and followers.
7. Strong creative flair with a strong understanding of best-practice design principles.
8. Strong project management skills and the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and cope flexibly with a range of jobs to meet (and exceed) client expectations.
9. Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with strong attention to detail.

Desirable characteristics

• Motivated and driven, with a strong desire to expand and build the company’s social media and digital communications services work, including building a team around you.
• Innovative, able to think outside the box and develop inspiring campaigns and products that stand out and showcase our clients’ amazing work.

How to apply

Please email the following to apply:

• CV and a one-page (one-side) cover letter. In your cover letter please (a) explain briefly why you would like to work for Scriptoria and why you’re the type of person we are looking for, and (b) outline how you meet the criteria for the job, making clear reference to the numbered list above. Please include examples of your most relevant experience, using specific examples wherever possible.
• A statement of when you would be available to start work, where you saw this job advertised, and confirming that you have the right to work in the UK.

Please apply by 16 October 2024, 23:59 (BST)

N.B. By submitting your application to us you agree for Scriptoria to retain your details in line with GDPR. These will only be used in relation to recruitment.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on a rolling basis. Invitations to interview may be sent to candidates before the closing date for applications. Our advice is to apply early.

Please note: if you do not receive a response from us within six weeks of the deadline then we have not decided to proceed any further with your application.

WHAT IS START NETWORK?

Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation.

Our current membership is made up of nearly 100 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability.

OUR SOLUTIONS

DECENTRALISNG & LOCALLY-LED ACTION: Shifting power and resources and decentralising decision-making to locally led networks and organisations.

EARLY & RAPID FINANCING: Building a global financing system that reduces risk, anticipates, and acts ahead of predictable crises.

COMMUNITY-LED INNOVATION: Incentivising innovative, locally led, and contextual solutions and learning from them together with people affected by crises.

For more information about Start Network and what we do, please visit our website. 

OUR VALUES

WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST: Communities come first in our decision-making and programming.

WE ARE BRAVE: We have great ambition and are willing to explore new things and take risks to achieve it

WE OPERATE COLLECTIVELY: We leverage the value of working as a network, sharing risk and resources, and learning together.

WE ARE INCLUSIVE: We see the value in diverse perspectives and work to remove the barriers that prevent voices from being heard.

WE ARE OPEN: We work transparently and with integrity, building mutual trust in all levels of our work, from governance to programming.

WE ARE ETHICAL: We behave and operate based on key principles of anti-racism, non-discrimination, and anti-colonialism. This is a work in progress.

JOB PURPOSE

The Grant Management and Finance Advisor role is based in the Finance Team and works closely with the Resource Mobilisation and Programme teams. The role contributes to the effectiveness and impact of our work by supporting the sound financial, grant management, and administrative practices across Start Network. The post holder will ensure that the financial and administrative systems and procedures for the programmes and budgets are of high quality and compliant with donor and legal requirements.

JOB PURPOSE

This role is based in the Finance Team and works closely with the Resource Mobilisation and Programme teams. The role contributes to the effectiveness and impact of our work by supporting the sound financial, grant management, and administrative practices across Start Network. The post holder will ensure that the financial and administrative systems and procedures for the programmes and budgets are of high quality and compliant with donor and legal requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

GRANT MANAGEMENT & REPORTING

The role will be responsible for the end-to-end grant management cycle for a number of large and / or complex grants from institutional and corporate funders. This includes the following accountabilities:

• Work with fundraising and programme teams to manage the smooth running of donor preliminary assessments, start up and close out processes

• Support grant monitoring calls working with Programmes, Resources Mobilisation and Operations functions.

• Support the development of specific subaward grant processes where appropriate. Manage sub-grants to member and non-member organisations from contracting to reporting, recording, compliance, and managing financial risk as appropriate.

• Manage donor financial reporting, set up systems and process to ensure reporting is compliant, timely and accurate.

• Compile donor financial reports and payment requests ensuring accuracy with Start Network financial systems and work with finance team to develop a consistent process for reconciliation of donor financial reports.

• Support in advising Resource Mobilisation, Finance, Programmes, and Operations teams on best practices in grant management processes as required.

• Review and provide advice on donor agreements to ensure feasibility from an operations perspective.

  GRANT ADMINISTRATION AND TRAINING

• Support on grant tracking processes, establishing and managing a grant management tracker and calendar. Work closely with the resource mobilisation team to maintain trackers and to communicate key dates.

• Support for financial reporting and grant management training for Start Network peers and members.

  FINANCIAL AND BUDGET MANAGEMENT

• Manage complex grant budgets, ensuring all stakeholders are accurately informed and  grants are drawn down appropriately

• Support on the development of grant management procedures

• Develop processes to ensure smooth payment to grantees. Work with the Finance team to support implementation of these processes.

• Support preparation of team specific and project budgets as required for presentation to prospective donors and or governance committees

• Support on development of grant specific management reports to inform financial decision making.

• Meet regularly with budget holders for financial monitoring of grants, to advise on and take decisions on reallocation of funds where required.

• Monitor income and fund transfers from donors and where relevant- grant custodians.

• Work with the resource mobilisation teams to support donor-related internal and external audit requirements

• Working with the finance team, support on development of processes to ensure consistency of  grant financial management (ICR, FX rates, salary postings)

• Support  on monitoring of financial risk related to exposure on sub-grant agreements. Support with preparation of policies and papers to be presented to the FAC and R&C committees.

• Support and advise from a grant management perspective on wider finance team initiatives.

PERSON PROFILE

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Working knowledge of institutional and international donors, grant management, compliance and audit processes

• Proven ability to develop and manage complex budgets, and to draft high quality financial reports for colleagues and donors

• Knowledge of and ability to work with financial systems, and experience of setting up and implementing administrative and financial processes

• Demonstrable experience of managing multiple deadlines requiring attention to detail.

• Experience of capacity building of colleagues and or partner organisations

• Experience of building relationships across diverse teams and geographies

• Excellent communication skills in English; ability to communicate complex technical issues information to a range of audiences

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office 365, specifically Excel

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Communication: Able to convey complex information concisely to different audiences

• Strategic Thinking: Deliver results with awareness of impact on others internally and externally by considering the positions and perspectives of relevant stakeholders

• Collaboration: Actively promote collaboration by spotting and breaking down barriers to siloed working, connecting colleagues, teams, and initiatives.

• Leadership of self and others: Willing to share own expertise with others in the organisation and network, both formally and informally

• Ability to adapt and learn: Balance the need to follow systems and processes with the courage, identifying when systems and processes do not align with the mission, suggesting alternatives

• Getting things done the Start Network way: Deliver results in pursuit of our mission by holding yourself to account for your work, taking decisions relevant to your role and supporting colleagues whilst having fun

World Jewish Relief created the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to refugees in the UK.

STEP provides a bespoke employment programme that addresses the complex barriers that refugees face when preparing for, and ultimately finding work in the UK.   We now have an exciting opportunity for Team Managers to join the STEP team, to oversee a team of 15 to 20 Remote Employment Advisors who provide employment support to refugee clients across the UK.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing effective leadership, guidance, and support to a team of Employment Advisors 
• Monitoring and management of workflow for STEP Employment Advisors
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to enhance the performance and professional growth of team members. 
• Quality assurance of STEP programme delivery 
• Management of the referral process for STEP participants 
• Monitoring and Reporting (programme outcomes and budget) 

About you

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Proven experience in a supervisory or team leadership role, preferably within a refugee support or employment-related context.
• Strong understanding of the refugee context in the UK and the challenges faced in accessing jobs, education, and training. 
• Demonstrable ability to motivate, develop, and manage a team, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and stakeholders. 
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively. 
• Competency in speaking another language is desirable e.g. Amharic, Arabic, Dari/Pashto, Dinka Farsi, Kurdish, Ormo, Somali, Tigrinya, Turkish

​Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 23 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays.
• Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
• Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
• Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
• Season ticket / travel to work loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• On Friday the office closes at 3pm.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role. You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must share our desire to assist those who need help based on their vulnerability, not their identity, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.

To apply

Please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th October

This well known, international charity are looking for an experienced project manager to plan and deliver a number of integrated and brand campaigns for both on and offline channels incl brand toolkits, assets and content. This is a freelance contract for between 6 and 12 months.

You will need experience of working across a number of different internal teams including brand, marketing, fundraising and digital as well as managing external agencies and/or internal creative and design teams, putting together comprehensive campaign briefs, being able to oversee the creative development process and manage all stakeholder interaction through to delivery.

You will need a background in marketing for the Not for Profit sector and ideally experience of leading teams.

Key to this role is proven experience in:
- brand and integrated marketing campaigns across on and offline channels
- working with external agencies
- not for profit
- a valid working visa for the UK
- hybrid working in a London based office

Closing date for applications: 20 October 2024, 11.59 PM (BST) 

Organisation: Scriptoria Sustainable Development Solutions

Location: Remote or Hybrid (London office) 

Salary: £23,796 per year (pro rata), paid monthly 

Experience: No experience required 

Degree needed: 2:1 or first-class honours 

Start date: ASAP 

Who we are 

Are you a high performer who wants to learn more about data, software and digital projects? Are you looking for a paid internship with a value-driven company focused on international development, climate change and poverty reduction? This is your chance to work with a small and fast-paced team working to make the world a better place through their digital systems and data management and analysis services. 

What we're looking for 

We are looking for a quick-thinking, organised, insightful and analytical intern to join our consulting team. As an ethical organisation, Scriptoria does not believe in unpaid labour, so this position is a paid role with the real opportunity to turn into a full-time job for the right candidate. You won’t be doing coffee runs or endless photocopying, you will be a pivotal part of the team making a serious contribution to the work we do.

You will have at least a 2:1 or first-class honours degree and your English language, writing and communications skills will be excellent. An interest in sustainable development with the desire to create a positive change in the world is essential. A science-related degree could be beneficial, and a Master’s degree is an advantage but not essential.

Your role as an Intern in our Consulting Team 

As a member of the consulting team (after sufficient training) you will be given the opportunity to work on some of Scriptoria’s exciting international consulting projects alongside senior team members. The work will be varied and will involve working closely with our team of developers to conceptualise and design our specialist project-management software for international development and research organisations. You will therefore have excellent communication skills to translate the needs of the clients into actionable instructions for the data team. As an individual, you need to see data science and technology as tools for problem solving and enjoy the analytical and “detective” work involved in applying them.

• Salary: Annual gross salary of £21,673.60 per year (pro rata), paid monthly  

• Location and hours: Home (UK only) or office-based in South London. Our standard working hours are 8.30am to 5.30pm every day with one hour for lunch (1pm to 2pm).   

• Annual leave: 33 days’ holiday pro-rata in each complete calendar year including statutory and public holidays   

• Sick pay: Up to 5 days’ paid sick leave per year, after which the UK government’s Statutory Sick Pay scheme will apply   

• Pension: Pension contributions: 3% employer’s and 5% employee’s contribution (employees can contribute more if they wish)   

This internship is full time (40 hours a week), five days per week for a six-month period, with an initial one-month probation. Our intern will be given regular reviews to track progress and a formal assessment after 1 and 3 months.

Flexible working location 

Our staff have the choice about whether to work from home or from our office in Tooting, SW London, or a mixture of both, during regular operational hours. If working from home, staff must have a working environment suitable for holding video-call meetings with clients.

Wherever you work, you will interact regularly with senior team members to gain new skills and exchange ideas.

Are you an experienced fundraiser looking for an opportunity to manage a team and drive forward the future of Virtual Events fundraising at a loved national children’s charity? Then look no further! 

Salary 

The salary for this position is £43,617 per annum. 

Key Responsibilities

This is a varied role where you will: 

• Lead the virtual events team in the planning and delivering of bespoke events and social media challenges.  
• Collaborate with fundraising, marketing teams and external agencies to develop new and existing products.  
• Deliver exceptional supporter experience.  

If you’re an innovative individual, looking for your next role, we want to hear you.  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We’re looking for someone with: 

• Previous experience working with fundraising.  
• Experience delivering social media challenges and other virtual events.  
• Strong project management skills.  
• Stakeholder management skills.  
• Knowledge of paid social marketing delivery, tracking and optimisation.  
• Experience developing innovative new products.  

About The team 

Virtual events raise significant income and the team is a crucial part of the mass participation department, which sits within public fundraising.  The mass participation department is also responsible for 3rd Party challenges events, bespoke events, gaming and streaming, and product development, raising £6m per year overall.   

How to apply 
 

Please click on the apply button in the top right hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. 

Closing Date: Monday 14th October   

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)  
• A flexible approach to working arrangements.  
• Access to our enhanced pension scheme  
• Life assurance 
• Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme. 

About Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity

Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 750 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you.

Along with being awarded the ‘Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023’, we were delighted to be recently awarded the 'Charity Times Fundraising Team of the Year 2023.'  

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people or those with long-term conditions, LGBTQ+ communities, and those from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Further information on our EDI strategy can be found on our website. 

As a Level 2 Disability Confident Committed Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process. For more information on this please contact us.

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.

About us Strides Katherine Price Hughes House (Strides KPH) is an Independent Approved Premises commissioned by the Ministry of Justice. Approved Premises (APs) contribute to the effective risk management of men released from prison by providing an enhanced level of supervision, monitoring and rehabilitation within the community.

The post requires experience of working with complex and vulnerable people and an understanding of residential setting within the Criminal Justice System.

Job Description

Strides is looking for a reliable and experienced Residential Assistant to join our team. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the supervision of residents in accordance with policy and practice under the direction and guidance of managers and relevant staff where necessary. Deal with routine issues raised by residents on a day-to-day basis.
• Staff and supervise the Approved Premises during designated shifts, referring serious incidents to designated on-call Manager and adhere to the procedure of completing incident reports as necessary.
• Ensure enforcement of Approved Premises rules and deal with any breaches in accordance with procedures. Respond appropriately to abusive or aggressive behaviour.
• Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes
• Liaise with Key Workers, Deputy Manager and Manager as appropriate to share issues concerning residents.
• Process information and maintain records including inputting information on the database system by recording any significant occurrences relating to residents during shift.
• Contribute to the work with substance misusers in accordance with relevant policies, practices and protocols e.g. dispensing/recording medication, drug/alcohol testing if requested by the management team
• Answering the telephone and door and deal with any callers to the Approved Premises including monitoring the work of contractors’ accordance with procedures.
• To monitor and record residents’ movements in and out of the building.
• Contribute to the maintenance of a healthy, safe and productive work environment, including familiarising and using appropriate health and safety equipment. Monitor and record Health and Safety checks and related issues.
• Create effective and maintain effective working relationships.
• To represent the Approved Premises and West London Mission in a professional and competent manner. To attend supervision and appraisal meetings as required.
• Participate in training and development activities.
• Report any maintenance or security issues in accordance with procedures.
• Conduct curfew checks, wellbeing checks, fire alarm tests, room searches, clearing of residents’ room as required and monitor CCTV equipment.
• Maintain an active presence in the AP at all times. Regularly engage with residents in a pro-social manner. Contribute towards the protection of residents, e.g. monitor in line with risk assessments.
• Support the arrangement and delivery of purposeful activities for residents within the premises and undertake effective induction of residents.
• Undertake First Aid if a resident is injured or self-harms.
• The Approved Premises managers may require such duties commensurate with the responsibilities of the post and grade as.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We seek Residential Assistants who can demonstrate the following competencies to a high level. We will be looking for evidence of all the following key competencies during the selection process, if you are shortlisted.

Client focus

Demonstrates consideration and respect to all stakeholders and acts in accordance with Strides' diversity values.

Organisation and planning

The ideal candidate is self-motivated with a high level of time management and is able to meet conflicting deadlines whilst still producing a high level of quality.

Proactivity and initiative

Demonstrates an ability to challenge the current operating procedures with suggestions of their own.

Communication

In both oral and written format, the ideal candidate will demonstrate clarity and concise delivery using appropriate language.

Team Work

Self-aware, approachable and reliable. Is able to build lasting working relationships.

Administration and IT

Able to manage databases (or information) accurately in paper and electronic formats, and is compliant with data protection laws and confidentiality.

Reasoning and problem-solving

Ability to respond appropriately to challenges and implement new ideas to solve and overcome problems.

Work with external agencies

Liaises and works well with external agencies and contacts.

Please use your application to demonstrate your capacities in relation to each of the criteria listed in the sections below. Please address the criteria in your application in the order they appear.

Experience

Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including English and Maths), or equivalent qualification or relevant work experience with the ability to evidence high level numeracy and literacy skills needed to read, understand and interpret policies and the ability to write reports and correspondence for internal and external stakeholders.

Experience of working with a diverse range of people who have understanding of a range o social and persona difficulties, ideally those with experience of the Criminal Justice System.

Experience of working in a residential setting

Experience of working with people with challenging behavior

Knowledge

An understanding of the underlying issues which contribute to offending behaviour

Understanding of the risk management of service users

Understanding of good Health and Safety practice

Understanding of good anti-discriminatory practice

Skills & Abilities

Good oral, written, administration and IT communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to relate to residents in both support and authority roles

Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively

Commitment to the values of Strides and an understanding of its ethos

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £29,269.00 per annum

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Islington, N5 2EA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person