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We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high impact education programme which include practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping 52,000 young people each year at its 41 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.
We are seeking a talented Interim Assistant Director of Programmes and Delivery, fully committed to our widening participation cause, to join the Senior Leadership Team for 8 months.
In your role, you will ensure that our centres are working effectively, that the high quality of programme delivery to young people is maintained across the network, and that targets are monitored and met. And of course, you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people and helping them achieve their ambitions.
As a member of our Senior Leadership Team you will also play an active and key role driving forward the broader objectives of the charity including its growth plans. As a charity with social mobility as its core objective, IntoUniversity is wholly committed to equality of opportunity. We work with children and young people from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we believe that our staff team should be similarly diverse and representative.
The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be, and we recognise that we have much more to do in this regard. We are committed to building a culture where students, staff and volunteers are valued for the unique people they are. We therefore encourage applications from candidates from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. In particular, we actively and warmly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, male candidates and candidates with a disability as they are currently under-represented within IntoUniversity.
Contract
This is an interim role from September 2024 to May 2025. This role can be either full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) - responsibilities will be adjusted proportionally for part-time candidates.
Start date
September 2024 (or as otherwise agreed)
Working hours
09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday.
We are a delivery organisation providing frontline educational services for young people. The role will be based at one of our centres. We are an organisation with team members at different stages of their career, including many in their first roles: We are committed to nurturing talent and providing a developmental culture for all. Our central operations team works in-person 4 days per week (or 3 days for a 0.8 FTE staff member) with 1 day from home.
Location
The role could be based in one of the following offices, with regular travel: Bradford, Birmingham, Bristol, Clacton, Great Yarmouth, Hull, Kirkby, Leeds, Leicester, London, Manchester, Norwich, Nottingham, Weston-super-Mare.
Salary
- £52,000 from September 2024.
- Plus additional London contribution of £2,600 for London-based candidates.
- (Pro rata for part-time candidate).
Annual leave
- 36 days (33 days leave inc. bank & public holidays + 3 closure days, two in December and one in July)
- + up to 5 days additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5)
Staff benefits
- Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
- Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to medical and legal support
- Life Assurance scheme with AIG including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
- Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
- Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Slavery is the fastest growing crime in the world. There are thought to be 50 million people enslaved worldwide and, based on our own research using police data, more than 100,000 victims in the UK alone.
Justice & Care is an anti-slavery organisation working internationally to address slavery and human trafficking, provide release and care for victims, dismantle criminal networks and bring perpetrators to justice. It works to protect communities at risk from traffickers and spark systemic change by working with policy makers and other key stakeholders.
Our Purpose: Joining forces to end modern slavery.
Our Values: As an organisation we have a set of core values that underpin and inform all we do:
• We are collaborative
• We are courageous
• We are experts
• We are relentless
• We are pioneering
This role
Justice and Care is at an exciting moment with the imminent launch of a new ten-year strategy and we are looking to build a finance function to support this growth.
We are recruiting for an experienced Programme Finance Manager to manage and oversee the outworking of key financial processes at Justice & Care. With a particular focus on support for our international projects funded by the US State Department and UK Government but with responsibilities also for our UK audit process and income/expenditure forecasting, this is a broad and varied role.
This is a new role and will be line managed by the Finance Director but will work closely with in-country finance leads, programme teams, the Development team and wider global teams
Your main responsibilities will include;
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Collaborate with country finance leads and the programmes teams to develop detailed and well planned budgets for funding proposals including full cost recovery
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Monitor programme spend against budget, advising programme leads on financial and compliance decisions and producing numeric and narrative financial reporting in various formats, predominantly institutional donors such as the US State Department
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Project manage, forecast and monitor expenditure for UK programmes.
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Liaise with grants managers and project leads to ensure compliance on restricted grants.
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Lead on project management of the UK audit process.
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Delivering regular funder income and expenditure forecasting.
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Regular financial analysis as required to support strategic decision making.
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Manage and respond to finance related queries, becoming the finance point of contact for the UK team.
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Assist in the annual budget process, forging great relationships with budget holders.
Please visit our website to view the full job description and for details of how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting a part-time Senior Employment and Social Security Policy Officer
(hybrid working - 21 hours, £37,616 pro rata)
Maternity Action is the UK’s maternity rights charity dedicated to promoting, protecting and
enhancing the rights of all pregnant women, new mothers and their families to employment,
social security and health care.
We are seeking an experienced policy professional to lead our employment and social
security policy work.
About us
We are a small charity that has grown over the past four years. We have a longstanding
commitment to working from home, and we offer our staff genuine flexibility. 23 of our 27
staff work part time, and staff are located across the UK.
We have an active programme of policy and campaigning to protect and strengthen the
rights of low-income pregnant women and new parents. Our in-house legal team delivers
advice and casework support to over 3,500 pregnant women and new parents across the UK
each year and our 50+ online information sheets are viewed over 1.3 million times.
About our policy and campaigning work
Maternity Action’s vision is a society which fully respects the rights of all pregnant women
and new parents to employment, social security and health care.
To achieve this vision, we undertake thoughtful research and policy analysis which is
grounded in the lived experiences of pregnant women and new parents, and which draws on
the expert knowledge of our legal team and evidence from our advice services. Our work
influences law and policy with the aim of reducing poverty, improving health and advancing
equality and human rights for all pregnant women and new parents.
We prioritise issues affecting low income and marginalised women and have an active
programme of research, policy and campaigning work on employment, social security and
healthcare.
Key areas of campaigning on employment rights include ending pregnancy and maternity
discrimination in the workplace and promoting a more equitable framework for maternity and
parental leave. Our work on the cost-of-living crisis is highlighting the underinvestment in
maternity pay and maternity benefits, the limited support available for migrant mothers and
calling for improved financial support. We have an on-going campaign and programme of
work around NHS charging for maternity care, which affects some of the most socially and economically vulnerable women in the UK.
Our policy and campaigns work has a strong focus on partnership working with voluntary
organisations, health professionals and unions to support women to exercise their rights. We
convene the Alliance for Maternity Rights and the Maternity Entitlement Group to promote collaborative campaigning on employment rights and on charging for NHS maternity care.
We work closely with a range of voluntary organisations in our policy and campaign work,
including smaller frontline organisations working with marginalised women.
About you
We are looking for an experienced Senior Employment and Social Security Policy Officer to
undertake policy analysis, campaigning and research on employment rights affecting
pregnant women and new parents, including maternity discrimination, precarious work,
health and safety, maternity and parental leave and flexible working.
You will be able to form relationships with Government, Trade Unions, business groups, Equality and Human Rights
Commission and voluntary sector organisations. Working with staff across the organisation
you will be able to communicate about employment policy effectively to a wide range of
audiences.
You will have an understanding of the social security system as it relates to pregnant women
and new parents, and an ability to analyse policy developments relating to the Department
for Work and Pensions.
We particularly welcome applications from Black and minority ethnic candidates and from
people with lived experience of pregnancy or parenting, low income or migration.
The role
This is a hybrid role to be delivered from home and our office in Finsbury Park, London.
Total hours to be worked each week is 21; other than Thursday, which is a core day, we are
flexible about start/finish times and days worked, within normal business hours. Hours can
be spread across three, four or five days. All staff are required to travel within the UK
occasionally.
Please send us a covering letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria and your CV.
Applications close 9am Monday 15 th July 2024. Virtual interviews will be held during the
week beginning 22 nd July.
We are looking to appoint our first Chief Financial Officer to help drive change across the institution, to lead its financial strategy and enhance its financial stability enabling us to realise our ambitions to be the world’s leading design museum.
It’s an exciting time join the Design Museum’s senior leadership team. We have recently set out our vision and five-year strategy that focuses on how we can realise the transformative potential of design. Over the past two years we have substantially increased programming throughout our landmark building which is buzzing with energy and purpose. We have established Future Observatory as the national centre for design research for the green transition and been accorded IRO status in record time, the first independent museum to be recognised in this way.
As part of the dynamic senior leadership team, the CFO will work closely with the board and CEO/Director to drive change across the organization. This role will be responsible for leading financial strategy, leading strategic thinking about future income generation, and enhancing the organisation’s financial and operational stability to enable the museum to realise its ambitions. Leading the Finance and People teams this role has the key levers to shape the future of the museum.
The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant and be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience in a leadership role;
- Experience at Board level and ability to work in collaboration with Trustees and colleagues;
- Understanding and experience of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls
This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. We are looking for an inspiring and engaging leader with a highly strategic, financially and commercially astute mind, strong innovation and commercial flair with excellent business and negotiating skills. You will have proven leadership experience in a multifaceted organisation where the management of operational excellence has been integral to the success of the organisation. You will have an understanding of and interest in the opportunities to grow organisational success through appropriate strategies for people development as well as the ability to ensure a supportive and inspiring working environment.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role we very much look forward to hearing from you.
Please submit your CV, with a supporting statement describing why you would be the best person to join this team and make the Design Museum the best it can be.
Recruitment timings
Application deadline: Sunday 14th July, midnight
Shortlisting: approx. 18th July
First stage interviews: w/c 22nd July
Second stage interviews: w/c 29th July
Prospectus are delighted to be helping London's Air Ambulance, the charity that provides advanced trauma care across the capital in their search for a Senior Face to Face Fundraising Officer. They operate a helicopter and rapid response vehicle service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, carrying out critical care procedures at the scene. A global leader of rapid response and critical care, they bring the hospital to the roadside to ensure that seriously injured people receive urgent treatment immediately.
The successful candidate will support the development, management, and optimisation of London’s Air Ambulance Lottery and Regular Giving programs which has phenomenal success via face-to-face fundraising. An exciting opportunity which will see the successful candidate working closely with the Operations Team, paramedics, doctors, and pilots to develop and deliver training to face-to-face fundraisers that brings the work of London’s Air Ambulance to life. The post holder will also work closely with external agency partners, as well as internal stakeholders and various teams within the charity.
The successful candidate will thrive on collaborative work, excel in presenting compelling narratives which inspire other fundraisers to do the same. An analytical mindset is essential, along with the ability to grasp facts and data to manage projects effectively. This role is the vital link between key internal charity stakeholders and external fundraisers, trainers, and account managers and therefore a thorough understanding of the sector and or campaign management via a similar role within the charity or private sector will be key.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Flora Cunningham at Prospectus.
If you are interested in applying to this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
We are proud to be partnering with a great grant-making organisation. They are looking for a Digital Communications Officer to support the team on a full-time basis for 5 days a week (35 hours per week) for 10-weeks.
Offering hybrid working (up to 2 days a week in Central London office).
You will plan and manage content and developments across all digital channels including website, X/Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. You will coordinate and manage the content and distribution of our monthly newsletter and work with the communications team to deliver our weekly internal newsletter. You make best use of analytic tools to report on digital performance and make recommendations to improve the Foundation’s response and engagement online. You will work with colleagues across the wider organisation to plan and co-manage multi-channel campaigns. You will liaise with key external stakeholders and contacts.
This role requires excellent written communication skills and ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences and platforms where a large proportion of your professional experience has been planning and delivering engaging content across digital channels. It also requires good working knowledge and professional experience of using content management systems (ideally Umbraco) and understanding website best practice, social media platforms (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Facebook) including using scheduling tools and understanding the different algorithms, and email marketing platforms (ideally Mailchimp) with an understanding of what makes for engaging emails.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you.
Internal Communications Officer
About the Role
We are looking to appoint an Internal Communications Officer who will play a critical role in developing and shaping the organisation’s internal communications for the staff of the Connexional Team.
The post holder will work closely with Senior Managers to ensure that the Team’s values, mission and updates are effectively communicated to all Team members working across several sites and from home, to foster a cohesive and motivated work environment.
The successful applicant will strive to create an environment where communication fosters a sense of community, aligned with the Church’s mission and values to create an engaged and informed Connexional Team.
In this crucial role, the Internal Communications Officer will be responsible for establishing and managing channels for staff feedback to leadership, producing engaging content for various channels, and organising and delivering internal events.
The successful applicant will also provide support and training for staff on communication tools and practices, encourage staff to be ambassadors of the Church, and plan and approve regular communications to be sent out to employees including staff newsletters and newsletters from Team members.
About You
The post holder will have at least three years’ experience of working with an internal communications context within an organisation and will have the ability to develop and implement comprehensive internal communications strategies that align with the organisation’s values.
You will be able to articulate messages clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, that are tailored to various internal audiences. Exceptional writing, editing and proof-reading skills for a range of communication channels are a must for this role.
You will also have strong organisational skills with the ability to lead projects, work collaboratively and be proficient in digital communication tools and platforms.
The successful applicant will have strong interpersonal and listening skills with experience in building relationships with key internal stakeholders.
You will also have the ability to develop a deep understanding of the Methodist Church’s mission, values, and objectives to ensure alignment in all communications.
If you have the skills, abilities and experience contained in the role description, we are keen to hear from you.
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
If you require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please email our HR team (contact details available on our website).
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 5 July 2024
Interviews will be in London on Monday 15 July 2024
N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Grade & Salary: £23,969 pro rata (Full time equivalent £29,961)
Hours of work: 30 per week (across 4 full time days or five 6-hour days) Note that occasional evening and weekend work will be required for attendance at events. There may be a requirement to attend meetings and other activities outside of normal working hours.
Contract: Permanent
Accountable to: Director of Business Development & Innovation
Functional Responsibility: Communications
Job Purpose: To manage the digital outputs for BWW Mind across all social media channels and our website.
Based at: Mock St, Westminster with some home working and occasional travel across Brent, Wandsworth & Westminster
Main Responsibilities
• To be responsible for effective online marketing of the services and projects run by BWW Mind and ensuring that BWW Mind has a strong digital presence in the communities that we serve.
• To increase the reach and impact of BWW Mind’s profile and visibility through influential marketing, communications and PR in Brent, Wandsworth & Westminster.
Specific Responsibilities:
Publicity & Marketing
• Be responsible for regular social media posts relating to BLG Minds services, projects, news and events across all channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
• Identify local groups and organisations to align our communications with, ensuring that tagging and appropriate hashtags are used to extend our reach.
• Work closely with the Communications and business development teams to identify and communicate key news items which can be shared online and assist in the production of offline promotional materials where required.
• Support the Business Development & Engagement Officer to promote and communicate fundraising campaigns, events and new areas of focus.
• Be responsible for maintaining the BWW Mind website, creating and updating engaging content (using Wordpress)
• Produce Facebook and Google ads in line with promotional requirements of our services/projects.
• Identify and manage any issues arising on BWW Mind's social media feeds (in consultation with more senior staff as required), particularly where there is a reputational risk.
• Be involved in capturing images and video during events and activities for promotional purposes.
• Ensure that the organisation’s branding is upheld in all aspects of online communications, and that our outputs online comply with National Mind’s brand guidelines.
Communications
• Ensure that queries and comments presented through our social media channels are responded to in a timely way.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation and communicate with staff and volunteers to find out more about services and projects generating news stories.
• Edit information provided by staff and partners to communicate news clearly and effectively through the various online systems.
• Work with partner organisations including local press online contacts to ensure joined up digital communications.
• With other members of the Communications team, plan and organise activities to raise awareness of BWW Mind, tying in with other notable calendar events such as Mental Health Awareness Week.
• Alongside the Communications team, ensure that staff have an awareness of corporate guidelines with regards to use of email, social media and web content.
• Through the induction process, be involved in ensuring that new staff understand the importance of communications and how they can contribute to our organisational outputs.
Monitoring, evaluation and strategic direction
• Using Google analytics and statistical information generated on the back end of the different social media platforms, extract relevant data which identifies key trends and reasons why interaction may have increased or decreased and provide this to the DoBDI monthly, and assist in the production of quarterly reports for dissemination to committees and SMT.
• Work closely with internal staff to gain an understanding of which online approaches are most effective in reaching audiences and gaining buy in.
• Create systems to ensure that as an organisation we can ascertain the impact of our communications and focus our approaches accordingly.
• Contribute to communications and marketing work plans and be involved in developing a marketing and communications strategy.
This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of department development.
Benefits: Hybrid-working if nature of role permits Learning and development opportunities Cycle to work scheme (interest free lone paid back 12 months period) Employee Assistance Programme (A 24-hour helpline from Health Assured to support you through any of life’s issues or problems) Free eye test Flexible working - core working hours 10.15 - 4pm (depedent on nature of the role)Interest free loan, those in financial hardship
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Our Board and CEO are looking for an inspiring, solutions-focused, and forward-thinking leader. You will bring strong relevant experience in developing, delivering, and growing an all-age person-centred holistic programme. As an accomplished communicator, you will bring a proven track record in building and maintaining strong working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
About Katherine Low Settlement
Katherine Low Settlement is a busy, local charity that has been serving Battersea and the wider Wandsworth community since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities and enable people to challenge and find ways out of poverty and isolation.
We run a range of our own community services to support older people and children, young people, and their families from refugee communities. We campaign for social change. We incubate and support other charities and social businesses to thrive. Each week we work with 30+ charities and community groups supporting more than 1,000 people.
Role Purpose: Lead strategic direction and operational management of KLS’ Refugee Family Programme, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, responsive service delivery, and community impact maximization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide clear leadership and management for KLS’ Refugee Family Programme, integrating previous projects into a cohesive, holistic approach.
- Manage programme budget and financial development, supporting fundraising efforts for sustainability.
- Lead the strategic planning and expansion of the Refugee Family Programme, enhancing community outreach, advocacy, education, mentoring, and club initiatives.
- Conduct ongoing horizon scanning and environmental analysis to identify growth opportunities and evolving community needs.
- Cultivate and sustain effective networks and partnerships to empower program participants.
- Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer to implement robust processes and systems for continuous improvement and impactful reporting.
- Serve as a public ambassador for KLS, promoting organizational awareness and mission alignment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure program excellence and alignment with organizational vision.
- Develop and recommend strategic program concepts and specifications, guiding program development through research, planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Ensure financial viability and sustainability of program delivery models, emphasizing quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
- Oversee resource deployment across program teams, ensuring effective budget management and resource utilization.
- Engage actively with stakeholders to inform and shape person-centered service design.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with program beneficiaries, fostering community engagement and trust.
- Ensure program compliance with legislative requirements, good practice guidelines, and organizational policies.
- Promote a proactive culture of continuous improvement in program procedures, systems, and controls.
- Foster collaboration and partnership opportunities with external organizations to enhance program impact.
- Contribute strategically to organizational capacity building, resilience, and sustainability.
- Generate evidence of program impact, utilizing lived experience examples to support external communications and fundraising efforts.
- Collaborate with fundraising lead to develop compelling cases for support for potential funders.
- Represent the organization at external networks, forums, and events as required.
- Exemplify KLS’ values as a senior leader, promoting a positive, collaborative, and inclusive organizational culture.
Administration:
- Recruit, train, manage, and support program team members, conducting regular supervision sessions, appraisals, and training.
- Implement performance management and quality systems to evaluate program effectiveness and efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to KLS’ safeguarding policies and procedures across the program team, acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date member and project records using Salesforce.
- Manage program budget in collaboration with Senior Leadership and Finance Director, monitoring income, expenditure, and financial reporting to the Board of Trustees.
- Supervise the use of Salesforce database, ensuring data accuracy, integration with KLS’ systems, and compliance with data protection regulations.
Safeguarding:
- Embed safeguarding best practices across the program team, ensuring appropriate management and recording of safeguarding concerns.
Skills and Experience:
- Extensive leadership experience in strategic development of services for refugee communities, emphasizing education access, justice, and community integration.
- Proven ability in service planning and delivery for vulnerable groups, with a focus on children and young people.
- In-depth knowledge of refugee community issues, education rights, and barriers to access.
- Expertise in safeguarding, health & safety, and advocacy support.
- Track record in strategic resource management and stakeholder relationship building.
- Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills.
- Financial acumen in program costing and budget management.
- Problem-solving and strategic planning capabilities with a creative approach.
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social justice.
Personal Qualities:
- Self-motivated with effective leadership and a proactive attitude.
- Resilient, adaptable, and results-driven.
- Collaborative with high integrity and attention to detail.
- Passionate about social justice and education advocacy.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
- Committed to KLS’ values and mission.
We are looking for a visionary, solutions-oriented leader with a knack for creating comprehensive, client-centric programs. If you excel in communication, stakeholder engagement, and driving growth, this role is perfect for you.
Dates
Closing Date for Applications: 21st July 2024
Interview Date: TBC End of July
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university
Philanthropy & Global Engagement
Regular Giving Officer
Salary from £33,558 to £38,541 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £41,404 pa inclusive of London allowance
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a world-renowned institution for the study of the social sciences in their broadest sense, from economics, politics and law to sociology, anthropology, information systems, accounting and finance.
The School is entering an exciting period in its 125-year history. LSE 2030 will deliver a new strategic direction that will preserve and build on LSE’s status as a world leading social science university that educates brilliant minds and creates knowledge that can transform global societies for a global impact.
In November 2021, LSE publicly launched a major new philanthropy Campaign – Shaping the World – to underpin the LSE 2030 goals. Over 80% of our £350 million Campaign goal has already been raised, generating huge momentum within the School and among our global network of supporters. There couldn’t be a better moment to join us.
LSE’s Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE) division engages with alumni, supporters and friends, volunteers, organisations and the wider community to support their lifelong relationship with LSE, to further the strategic aims of the School and to increase philanthropic income for agreed School priorities. Within PAGE, the Regular Giving team coordinates, plans and delivers a program of activity to encourage gifts to the School in support of strategic priority areas.
The Regular Giving Officer will help deliver a diverse, multi-channel regular giving programme, with a particular focus on implementing donor journeys for key audiences. They will also play a key role in creating stewardship content and ensuring an excellent donor experience for all donors to the regular giving programme.
The Regular Giving Officer will have proven experience of:
• Planning, gathering and creating content for regular giving and/or stewardship collateral demonstrating the impact of philanthropy, such as direct mail appeals, impact reports and donor e-newsletters.
• Coordinating and writing thank you letters and other bespoke communications.
• Strong project management and planning skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities.
• Collaborative working and building effective relationships with internal and external colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers to meet objectives.
• Using data and systems effectively to record, track and plan their work.
We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.
If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 15 July 2024 (23.59 UK time).
Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
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!
Civitas Charity Recruitment are delighted to be working with a central London Diocese involved in a range of projects assisting the local communities from poverty alleviation and social welfare improvement . An exciting opportunity exists for a Fundraising Officer to join the team. As Fundraising Officer, you will work closely with the Trusts Fundraising Manager to drive grants income growth and develop and implement fundraising strategies to maximise income from Trusts and Foundations. There will also be a opportunity to gain exposure to other areas of fundraising including appeals. This is a great opportunity to enter the sector or for those with some experience to develop further. This is a full-time, permanent role located in Central London. Hybrid working (2 days from home) in Central London.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking candidates with excellent communication skills and great project management experience. You will work to develop compelling written applications for asks and build a network and pipeline. Previous Fundraising experience is not essential for this role however would be an advantage. You will be able to confidently engage with a range of stakeholders, including senior staff and trustees. Your personable approach will allow you form effective working relationships and motivate colleagues across the organisation. You will be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with fundraising CRM systems e.g., Donorfy would also be an advantage although again, not essential. You will be able to prepare and maintain detailed reports on projects, including key performance indicators, income and expenditure budgets. We are seeking passionate candidates who are looking to develop their career in the charity sector and who share a passion for social welfare and community development.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.
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!
Job Title: Money & Energy Adviser
Reports to: Money & Energy Advice Service Lead
Location: Based at home/preferred place of work, with travel across the region as required
Hours: 37.5 (full time) or 17.5 hours (part time) Monday to Friday. Hours to be agreed with successful candidate. Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post
Contract: Full or Part-time, fixed term contract, ending 31 March 2026
Salary: Two jobs (1) 35 hpw £27,000 pa (2) 17.5 hpw £13,500 pa pro rata
(plus expenses, pension, and generous annual leave)
To deliver money and energy advice service for kidney patients struggling with their energy and water bills and other costs of living challenges. You will provide subject matter expert support within our Patient Support Services team, and will work closely with our Patient Support & Advocacy Officers to develop and grow this service in your area.
Summary
To raise awareness of the service and build strong relationships with kidney patients, professionals, and other kidney stakeholder groups in your defined geographic region.
Key responsibilities
• With support, establish the Kidney Care UK Money & Energy Advice Service in the region for patients and carers at risk of fuel poverty to access independent support on money and energy matters
• Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Money & Energy Advice Service across the region, effectively managing an ongoing caseload
• Provide practical advice to patients, assessing their needs and identifying sources of support to resolve financial, practical and psychosocial challenges.
- Activities will include creating budget plans, completing income maximisation checks and benefit claims, carrying out switching exercises and Home Energy Surveys (this is not an exclusive list of tasks)
- Responsible for identifying cases where FSA approved advice is required, and supporting patients in the referral of their case to our approved partner organisation or other appropriate regional/national services
• Act as a gateway to local information and access to:
- Kidney Care UK Patient Grants service, raising awareness of the service and supporting applications
- Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Service, to ensure patients have access to reliable and accurate patient information relating to kidney disease, patient pathways, models of care, and patient choice
- Kidney Care UK Counselling Service and other appropriate services to meet patients’ emotional and physiological needs
• Work closely with local Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Officers to ensure that patients receive expert advice in all areas of need, with smooth, effective handovers ensuring that patients feel supported and part of the Kidney Care UK ‘family’ at all times
• Maintain records on the Kidney Care UK database to support service delivery and communications with patients, and facility effective reporting to Kidney Care UK and our funders
• Raise awareness of Kidney Care UK and the benefit of its full range of Patient Support Services amongst kidney patients, their families, carers and professionals across the region
• Provide insight on patients’ concerns and unmet needs to inform Kidney Care UK research, campaigns, and new service development activity
• Work in a way that respects the personal, social, cultural and spiritual needs of the individual and maintains the confidentiality of information they may have shared with you
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 164 years we’ve grown from one site in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the Southeast as well as a global education and outreach programme. With around 700 employees and 1,000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals since we were founded. We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership.
The Philanthropy and Trusts team sits within the Philanthropy, Philanthropy & Commercial (PP&C) team. Our aim is to engage and cultivate new supporters who can make a significant difference to Battersea, while also managing relationships with existing partners.
We are looking for a Philanthropy and Trusts Officer to join us. They will contribute ambitious yearly income targets across the team by managing a mid-level individual giving programme and a small trust mailing programme, managing financial data and reporting as well as supporting the Philanthropy and Trusts teams in in their wider fundraising efforts.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 4th July 2024
Interview date(s): 15th – 17th July 2024 (1st round); 22nd – 23rd July 2024 (2nd round, if applicable)
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: circa £50,000k pa plus benefits
Hours: 37.5
An exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced HR professional to join our dynamic, growing mental health charity as Head of People and Culture.
Think Ahead supports people living with mental health problems by supporting a strong and thriving mental health workforce. We are experts in recruitment, professional training and leadership development for mental health practitioners in the NHS and local communities, ensuring the right people can deliver the right support at the right time.
Our flagship programme has recruited and trained 1000 mental health social workers, and we are extending our reach to ensure that we can support NHS and other employers to recruit and retain key people right across the mental health workforce.
We are now looking for a motivated, ambitious leader to support our dedicated Senior Leadership Team at an important time in our organisational development. You will already have experience in HR management roles, and you are likely to be qualified to CIPD Level 7 or to be working towards it.
You will contribute to the development and implementation of strategic HR initiatives that support Think Ahead’s business objectives and growth plans whilst creating positive sustainable change; and you will have day to day responsibility for the full range of HR functions across our dispersed in-house staff team.
Our vision and inclusive values are at the heart of everything that we do. You will play a key part in promoting Think Ahead’s values, ensuring employees have the means to contribute and that their voices are heard.
You will lead and champion diversity, inclusion, equality and wellbeing throughout the organisation to encourage employee engagement and maximise the positive impact of an anti-discriminatory culture.
And you will create and embed a culture of continuous learning that is committed to supporting employees to achieve high quality performance.
We work flexibly from high quality offices in Central London (Chancery Lane/Farringdon area) and expect people to come into the office at least one or two days per week.
We are open to conversation about flexible working options, including part-time hours.
We have excellent employee benefits, including 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), office closure over Christmas, flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm, a matched pension scheme with up 7% employer contributions, an employee assistance programme, a cycle to work scheme, a secure cycle store in the building, a volunteer support scheme, and training and personal development opportunities for all our staff.
If this sounds like the just the opportunity and challenge you’ve been looking for to complement your skills and experience, we will look forward to hearing from you.
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We are proud to be partnering with a great grant-making organisation. They are looking for a Digital Communications Officer to support the team on a full-time basis for 5 days a week (35 hours per week) for 10-weeks.
Offering hybrid working (up to 2 days a week in Central London office).
You will plan and manage content and developments across all digital channels including website, X/Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. You will coordinate and manage the content and distribution of our monthly newsletter and work with the communications team to deliver our weekly internal newsletter. You make best use of analytic tools to report on digital performance and make recommendations to improve the Foundation’s response and engagement online. You will work with colleagues across the wider organisation to plan and co-manage multi-channel campaigns. You will liaise with key external stakeholders and contacts.
This role requires excellent written communication skills and ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences and platforms where a large proportion of your professional experience has been planning and delivering engaging content across digital channels. It also requires good working knowledge and professional experience of using content management systems (ideally Umbraco) and understanding website best practice, social media platforms (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Facebook) including using scheduling tools and understanding the different algorithms, and email marketing platforms (ideally Mailchimp) with an understanding of what makes for engaging emails.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you.