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ID: 1261 Head of Corporate Partnerships

Salary:

- Starting at £46,796 FTE per annum, raising to £54,186.

- If office based, additionally, £3,679 Inner London Weighting FTE per annum

- If home based, additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum

Location: Either homebased or based at our Head Office, London, N1 7GR.

If office based, we typically work 2 days a week in the office. Our office space is wheelchair accessible.

Hours:  Full-time (37 hours per week).

Contract: Permanent

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:

Family Action is a national charity committed to building stronger families and supporting people through change, challenge and crisis.  Since the charity was founded in 1869, we have continued to help children and families overcome the challenges they face through a wide range of practical, emotional and financial support. Today we work with more than 60,000 families in some 200+ community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through our national helpline, FamilyLine, which offers free and immediate support to adult family members, and through national schemes like the National School Breakfast Programme.

This is an exciting time for an experienced corporate partnerships leader to join our high performing corporate partnerships team. Family Action is currently undertaking a major brand review and will soon be launching a new website, with income generation a key priority. We have several existing high value partnerships including with Barclays, NewDay and Poundland Foundation. For new business opportunity, our broad range of services allows alignment with partners across many sectors. Our working culture is flexible, fun and open, with excellent opportunities to collaborate with colleagues with a range of specialisms, from brand, to marketing and communications, to fundraising, as well as our colleagues delivering Family Action’s services.

Main Responsibilities:

• Leading the team in planning and delivering new business activity, drawing on business need, our organisation strategy, sector trends, meeting agreed annual income targets. 
• Ensuring account management of all corporate partnerships is delivered with skill and diligence. Leading the team in maximising the impact of partnerships through outstanding relationship management.
• Embedding corporate partnerships in the strategic development of the organization, promoting and advocating for current and prospective partners in strategic discussions at Family Action. Integrating and aligning corporate partnerships activity with wider organisational priorities.
• Proactive and supportive line management of the corporate partnerships team, which currently comprises 3 x Corporate Partnerships Managers, 1 x Fundraising Officer and the Toy Appeal Temporary Assistant (Christmas)

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):

1. A proven fundraising leader with an in-depth understanding of and experience of working on a wide variety of corporate partnerships
2. Demonstrable experience of successful new business work, securing 6 and/or 7 figure opportunities.
3. Extensive account management experience, ideally across a range of sectors
4. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak confidently both formally and informally to a range of audiences as well as strong writing skills.
5. A commitment to social justice and a passion for helping families to thrive.

Benefits:

- annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays

- up to 6% matched-pension contributions

- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment

- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions

- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers

- cycle to work scheme

- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:

· Complete: the Application Form and send to submission inbox 6 (information on advert document below)

· Closing Date: Monday 2nd September 2024 at 9:00am

· To learn more about Family Action: Recruitment Pack (access via our website)

First Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 9th September.

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email Heather Kearney

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an in person interview.

* Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Operational Support Coordinator

We are delighted to share this new and exciting opportunity for an Operational Support Coordinator to join a dynamic organisation.

Position: Operational Support Coordinator

Location: Holyoake House, Manchester 

Salary: £33,570 per annum (pro-rated to 21 hours - £20,142)

Hours: Part-time, 3 days a week (21 hours)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Midnight, Friday 20th September 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 30th September 2024, in Manchester

Benefits: Flexible working options, pension scheme, discounted travel to work schemes, employee wellbeing assistance programme including free eye tests, personal and professional growth and development, including coaching and trade union.

We reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be found before this date. Applicants are required to submit a current CV and cover letter.

About the role:

As Operational Support Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in the Operational Support Unit, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the organisation’s various processes. This role involves working closely with various teams to promote cross-functional collaboration and supporting the delivery of our operational plan through digital coordination, project management and process improvement.

As an organisation we are led by our unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead on the end-to-end project management for cross-functional initiatives, ensuring clear communication and tracking timelines; Utilise digital coordination tools like Asana to manage resource planning, evaluate team capacity, and monitor progress.
• Facilitate communication channels across departments to stay informed about progress and potential roadblocks of our operational plan.
• Develop and manage a centralised reporting system that consolidates key metrics, performance indicators, and resourcing plans from across the organisation; Provide Leadership Team and managers with comprehensive data on organisational performance and trends for informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with the Research Officer and Digital Team to identify and implement technological solutions that enhance efficiencies for the organisation and its members in line with the tech and digital strategy.
• Identify, develop and implement process improvement initiatives that span multiple departments, to streamline operations and promote cross-functional collaboration.
• Assist in the business development programmes, supporting the trial of new products.
• Participate in the AI squad, contributing to technology and efficiency initiatives.
• Coordinate and chair monthly operational meetings; record accurate minutes of meetings and ensure all matters arising and actions are dealt with by the appropriate person within agreed timescales; Provide administrative support at other relevant meetings as appropriate.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will be enthusiastic about the organisation and its mission, and you will have experience working as an Operational Support Coordinator in another organisation.

• Experience in process improvement, operational support or project management 

• A positive and proactive attitude with the ability to identify operational challenges and issues, take initiative to develop and implement effective solutions 

• Strong interest in technology and methods for efficiency improvement 

• Demonstrate an agile approach to project management and adapt to changing priorities 

• Attention to detail, good organisational and administrative skills 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams 

• Highly developed IT skills with the ability to use a variety of computer systems, and proficient in Microsoft Office applications

About the organisation:

As the voice of the UK’s co-operative movement, we empower and support co-operative enterprises with specialised knowledge and expertise, to grow the co-operative economy and create a fairer society. From football clubs and farms to convenience stores and pubs, there are more than 7,000 co-operatives in the UK, each owned and controlled by their members and based on a set of shared principles and values. By promoting shared wealth through member ownership, we are committed to enabling anyone in the UK to form, or join, thriving and sustainable co-ops.

As an organisation we are led by our unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Other roles you may have experience in could include Operations, Operations Support, Operational Support, Admin, Project management, Project Manager, Operational Support, Operational Support Officer, Admin Support, Administration Support, Senior Administrator, Senior Admin etc.

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

Charity People is thrilled to be working with Flint House Police Rehabilitation in the exciting recruitment for a Fundraising and Engagement Manager. A brilliant opportunity for an ambitious Manager to build a team and make an impact for a wonderful rehabilitation centre for retired police officers

Job Title: Fundraising and Engagement Manager
Location: hybrid working with expectation being in the office for core three days a week in Goring-on-Thames (near Reading)
Contract: Permanent and full time
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Benefits: Free onsite parking, lunches provided, access to gym, 36 days per annum rising by 1 every 5 years to a maximum of 42 days - office closed between Christmas and New Year

About the organisation

Flint House Police Rehabilitation is a registered Charity offering rehabilitation services to ill or injured serving and retired police officers suffering from a wide variety of physical and mental health conditions.

Every year Flint House treat over 3,000 police officers. Located just outside Goring on Thames in our beautiful Flint House and set in 20 acres of ancient woodland, this newly created role will play a crucial role in developing the fundraising team and implementing fundraising strategies to support our mission and ensure the financial sustainability of the Charity

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans and strategies to achieve revenue targets and support the Flint House strategic plan and mission.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with individual donors, major donors, corporate partners, foundations, and other potential supporters.
• Plan and coordinate fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives to engage donors and raise awareness of the charity's mission.
• Write compelling grant proposals, solicitation letters, and other fundraising materials to secure funding from foundations and grant-making organizations.
• Work to create effective fundraising campaigns and materials, including digital and print collateral, social media content, and email campaigns.
• Manage donor stewardship and recognition programs to ensure donors feel valued and engaged with the organization.
• Utilize donor management software / databases to track donor interactions, manage donor information, and analyse fundraising data.
• Provide regular reports and analysis on fundraising activities, goals, and outcomes to the Executive Team and Trustees.
• Stay informed about trends and best practices in fundraising, philanthropy, and non-profit management, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Manage a team that supports our donor engagement and communications strategy

About You

This is a great opportunity for an able and enthusiastic person to make their mark in a busy and successful department.

• Experience in non-profit fundraising, development, or related field, with a proven track record of success in meeting fundraising goals and securing major gifts - annual fundraising income of upward of £1 million.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and effectively communicate the charity's mission and impact to diverse audiences.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to craft compelling fundraising appeals, grant proposals, and other donor communications.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in donor management software, Microsoft Office, and other relevant fundraising tools and technologies.

To kickstart the application process, please contact Seema Choudhury today with your CV or profile. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. If you require any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out.

For over thirty years, Charity People has been dedicated to recruiting talented individuals for non-profit organizations. We are proud to partner with charities, universities, and institutes that promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Join us in making a difference in the charitable sector.

The Parish of Mother of Unfailing Help, which comprises Leeds Cathedral and the Church of the Holy Rosary, Chapeltown, is looking to recruit a dynamic and experienced individual to play a key role in the running of this busy Cathedral Parish.

The role  will include some evening and weekend work.

The post holder will play a key role in establishing the operational infrastructure necessary to support the running of a wide range of activities at Leeds Cathedral, Cathedral House, Wheeler Hall, Holy Rosary Church and the newly refurbished Holy Rosary Community Room.

This is a new role whichrecognises the evolving demands of parish life and the advantages of introducing lay involvement in the operational management of our parish structure. The role requires excellent people management skills and will have day-to-day line management responsibility for a small team. It has a particular focus on facilities management and a key aspect of the role will be improving income generation from Wheeler Hall and the Holy Rosary Community Room as well as the day-to-day administration of the Parish, including the parish finances and administration associated with the Sacramental Programmes. The role promises to be very rewarding and would suit an applicant who is looking for the variety of a broad role, who thrives on collaborating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and who enjoys taking ownership of tasks. It is suited to someone who is adaptable and willing to work in a challenging environment.

The Parish is funded primarily through the offertory collection (donations) from parishioners. Some specific works may be grant-funded. We are part of the registered charity of the Diocese of Leeds. It is therefore essential that the postholder is mindful of the good stewardship of parish resources, is comfortable working to tight budgets and seeking value for money at all times.

The primary location of work will be Leeds Cathedral, which as well as being the Mother Church of the Diocese of Leeds, is home to the celebrated Diocese of Leeds School Singing Programme and Keyboard Studies Programme. This makes the Cathedral a particularly busy and often musical place to work!

Would you like to work flexibly, remotely, and with a small, friendly team? We're looking for someone to help us with our ambitious plans to support bullied children and their families. 

The Head of Income Generation and Partnerships will help us to identify new partners, support and grow existing partnership arrangements, and explore innovative ways to boost commercial training income.

Why work for Kidscape? 

• We support flexible working 
• We work remotely
• We're a family-friendly employer
• We're friendly and approachable 
• You'll be contributing to an incredible cause

What are we looking for? 

• Demonstrable knowledge of creating compelling partnership and funding applications 
• Well-proven community fundraising techniques and approaches 
• Knowledge and understanding of managing consultancy work 
• Innovative and challenging spirit 

You can find out more about what we're after in our job description and person spec.

When does it close?

The vacancy closes at 23:59 on the 16th September. Interviews will be held online on the 3 rd October. 

If you can no longer see the vacancy on CharityJob, head to the Careers page on our website and it'll be there!

This is an exciting time for Tender, with both the demand for and reach of our work expanding significantly in recent years. Having set up our Adult Services department in 2019, we have seen both the breadth and depth of our work with adults expand significantly. Following a recent organisational restructure and the development of a three-year strategy which we are implementing in 2023 – 2026, we are anticipating further growth in our adult training work.

We are therefore looking to expand our Adult Services team, with a Projects Coordinator to support the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to coordinate the delivery of a range of adult training projects to a varied group of beneficiaries. You will play a key role in ensuring that the projects are planned and delivered smoothly, communicating regularly with settings and the facilitators delivering the training, and ensuring projects are properly recorded, monitored, and evaluated. You will be part of a direct team of five in Adult Services, and a wider team of dedicated, supportive people with a shared commitment to preventing domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Role Purpose

The main purposes of the Projects Coordinator role are:

• Coordinating the administration of all aspects of the Tender’s training programmes for adults across the organisation
• Supporting the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to manage relationships with Tender’s internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, workshop leaders, teachers/carers, delivery partners and other service professionals
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of Tender’s training sessions

Main Responsibilities and Duties

Project delivery

• Developing and coordinating the delivery of training projects for adults across all settings, including digital projects, to ensure successful delivery of projects
• Coordinating development days and developing resources and content with the Head of Adult Services, in order to grow and tailor the content for sessions with adults
• Collaborating with the Children and Young People’s (CYP) Services department to coordinate the delivery of training projects for adults in CYP settings
• Monitoring the progress of projects to ensure projects are delivered to plan and on time
• Coordinating the evaluation of projects delivered to adults to ensure learnings from projects are assessed and shared
• Working with the Tender team to ensure effective and efficient use of time and resource during delivery
• Working with the Communications Coordinator to create publicity for projects in a range of formats, including website content, newsletters, information sheets and social media posts

Relationships

• Supporting the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to manage relationships with settings to facilitate the delivery and success of adult training projects
• Supporting the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to manage relationships with other stakeholders involved in the delivery of projects, including workshop leaders, youth leaders, partner organisations, and professional specialists, to ensure stakeholders remain engaged in and committed to the projects’ success
• Working with colleagues to manage information flows and communication to ensure knowledge of and learnings from projects are known and understood across Tender

Administration

• Completing all mandatory training, and proactively seek opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Logging, tracking and updating project management documentation (including project booking, securing contracts, carrying out risk assessments) to facilitate transparency of decision-making and accuracy of reporting
• Following monitoring and evaluation procedures to ensure the results of projects are recorded accurately and in a timely manner using specified systems, including Salesforce and SharePoint
• Participating in training and other learning activities to develop relevant professional skills and knowledge
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and competencies required of the post requested by the line management

Role description

We are looking for two self-motivated individuals to lead our programme delivery. One Programme Manager will be based in London with potential travel required across different locations in England, most likely Reading and Birmingham. The other Programme Manager will be based in Reading with potential travel required across different locations in England, most likely London, Birmingham, and the SE of England.

At the forefront of the organisation, you will be responsible for delivering all programmes allocated to you. Working alongside the Director of Programmes, you will be responsible for leading conversations related to retention and expansion of partnerships to drive our mission.

Our programme delivery involves maintaining partnerships with schools and universities, supporting our volunteers to become highly effective coaches, and managing programmes end-to-end from initial planning through to impact evaluation.

As well as delivering programmes in schools, once qualified as a coach, you will have the opportunity to be a professional coach to young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds currently at university or in the early stages of their career. 

You will also be responsible for the retention and renewal of partnerships within the region. You won’t have responsibility for generating new partnerships, but will be expected to support the CEO and Director of Programmes with identifying new opportunities and partners where you can.

You will flourish in this role if you enjoy thinking quickly, responding to challenges!

Programme coordination and delivery: 

• Coordinate and run multiple in-school and online programmes (core and peer to peer) across the region. 

• Set timelines for programme start and finish dates. 

• Oversee programme quality and communicate with school staff  weekly to provide feedback after sessions. 

• Facilitate in-school or digital workshops for groups of pupils (KS1-5). 

• Plan and organise graduation trips to a local university for pupils on the programme.

• Coordinate and allocate coaches to school programmes, communicating with them weekly and when needed arranging transport for them to schools.

• Collect data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, such as pre and post programme questionnaires, attendance records, and pupil and coach feedback.

• Report regularly to the Director of Programmes on key performance indicators and  programme updates.

• Build and maintain relationships with coaches, pupils and teachers.

• Collect data and write impact reports and case studies.

• Once qualified Coach on our Lifecycle programmes.

Volunteer recruitment and management:

• Recruit and retain volunteer coaches (meeting minimum requirements set termly). 

• Manage volunteers and Head Coaches.

• Deliver coach training to volunteers in person and online. 

• Create a thriving community of social mobility advocates among university  students and young professionals. 

• Develop and maintain relationships with universities, corporate partners and others.

Contributing to the development of the region and wider organisation:

• Ensure retention of schools within the region by delivering high quality programmes, and leading retention, renewal, and expansion conversations with partners.

• Support a strong and supportive network of schools, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), universities, corporate partners and others.

• Ensure the retention of volunteer coaches (meeting minimum targets set termly).

• Maintain relationships with coaches, pupils and teachers.

• Contribute to programme design, take part in a working group and whole team meetings.

• Content generation  for social media and marketing materials. 

• Running pupil and school leader focus groups.

• Carry out other tasks that are within the scope and spirit of the role.

Person Specification

Essential characteristics and experience: 

• Passion for social mobility. We have big aims and are looking for those who share our desire to make education fairer in the UK so a person’s background does not determine their future.

• Ability to think on your feet. Volunteer management and working with young people can be unpredictable, so you will need to be comfortable working reactively to solve challenges at short notice.

• Programme or project management experience. 

• Experience with young people. Comfortable running a session or delivering a workshop with a group of young people from age 8-18.

• Relationship building and facilitating. This is a public-facing role so you will be involved in communicating and delivering workshops to groups as well as communicating our mission to a wide range of stakeholders (business leaders, senior members of MATs, universities etc.).

• Experience of coaching or willing to complete a Level 1 Coaching Qualification.

• Experience of sales or partnership management/development.

• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal - and experience of making presentations to diverse audiences.

• Ability to think and plan strategically to achieve successful organisational outcomes.

• Clear analytical skills, and ability to plan ahead and supervise and support operations.

• Ability to make quick and clear decisions.

• Excellent planning skills to ensure effective use of resources and budget.

• Carry out other tasks that are within the scope and spirit of the role.

Desired characteristics and experience: 

Volunteer recruitment and management:

• Understanding of the specific barriers to social mobility and the context for pupils we work with. 

• Experience of sales or partnership management/development.

• Experience of working in education settings.

• Experience of working with and empowering people who have faced challenges in their lives.

Key details

Benefits:

• An opportunity to contribute to a young, exciting charity with scope to input widely and take on new responsibilities.

• Salary of 27,000-£33,000 pro-rata (plus £3,000 London weighting where applicable).

• 28 annual leave days (pro-rata).

• Fridays off during non-term-time (pro rata for team members spending majority of their working week at CoachBright i.e. 3 days or more).

• The opportunity to become a certified coach.

• Access to a £100 individual annual CPD budget in addition to CoachBright’s standard training offer which includes safeguarding, health and safety and diversity, equity and inclusion training).

• Access to a 24-hour employee assisted helpline facilitated independently by Health Assured.

• Access to BrightHR perks which includes an array of discounts in various areas such as retail and technology. 

Key Information:

• Permanent contract.

• Remote role with travel to schools across England. 

• Full-Time/part time position, 35 hours per week pro-rata (with some weekend/evening hours required during volunteer recruitment and training periods which will be acknowledged in TOIL). 

• Reporting to the Director of Programmes.

• Start date as soon as possible.

Job title: Head of Corporate Partnerships

Manager: Director of Income & Engagement

Direct reports: 4

Location: Hybrid work with 40% from Breaking Barriers’ office in London (71-91 Aldwych, WC2B 4HN)

Salary: £50,000 - £54,000

Hours: 5 days per week (37.5 hours) but open to part-time (26 hours minimum), and flexible working arrangements.

Contract: FTC for 1 year (maternity cover)

Overall purpose

The Head of Corporate Partnerships is a key leadership role within the Income and Engagement Directorate. Breaking Barriers’ relationship with corporate partners is the USP upon which our growth and success as an organisation has been built. The Head of Corporate Partnerships has accountability for generating income, impact and influence from the private sector, and for leading a high-performing team to achieve ambitious growth and scale for refugees around the UK.

As Breaking Barriers has grown from a start-up organisation to a now 60-strong team raising c. £4m and supporting more than 1,200 refugees annually, our corporate partnerships have expanded beyond our original London base to be nationwide partnerships with a wide range of businesses and employers. Our corporate partners have been crucial in enabling our growth and will be crucial to delivering upon the ambition of our 2030 goals. The Head of Corporate Partnerships is an essential role that will make this ambition a reality.

You will lead a team to deliver outstanding partnerships management of a range of strategic and multi-faceted relationships with a portfolio of c.50 businesses alongside leading strategy for business development. Leading by example you will own a number of our key relationships to drive growth, whilst bringing your experience to bear to coach your team and ensure structures and processes are in place to enable high performance.

You will be:

• a creative and strategic thinker who doesn’t feel bound by traditional approaches to charity / corporate relationships,
• a keen collaborator, working closely with colleagues in our Services directorate to deliver high impact employability programmes for our refugee clients, and with the Head of Philanthropy and Head of Public Engagement to identify and drive cross-fundraising opportunities,
• an outstanding communicator, comfortable and confident in your ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders across the worlds of CSR, DEI and employability, and across the private, public, and third sectors representing Breaking Barriers at a senior level.

The Head of Corporate Partnerships will be part of Breaking Barriers’ Joint Leadership Team and will have overall strategic and budget responsibility for Corporate Partnerships. They will be a visible leader within the Income and Engagement Directorate and across the organisation, and will contribute to a culture of creativity, growth, innovation and entrepreneurialism that will drive us to achieve our 2030 goals.

This is a hugely exciting opportunity to join an entrepreneurial organisation with an enviable track record of growth, and a leadership team and Board prepared to back investment in fundraising. The Head of Corporate Partnerships will be someone driven and excited by the opportunity to develop further a function operating to the highest standards and generating impactful and innovative partnerships with a diverse group of businesses. They will be motivated to ensure that all people of refugee background in the UK have a fair chance to gain meaningful employment and will be ambitious to play a central role in helping Breaking Barriers to achieve it's 2030 goals.

To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.

Other considerations

• As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

How to apply

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:

• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
• Any experience you would like to highlight
• Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
• Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Sunday 29th September. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background. 

If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).

Who are we looking for?

We’re seeking an Interim Training Manager for a 6-9 month contract, with the potential to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate.  This is a unique opportunity to lead and enhance our training programmes within the charity sector.
In this role, you’ll ensure our training initiatives meet their objectives, stay on budget, and deliver exceptional outcomes.

You’ll leverage your excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills to build strong relationships and drive strategic development. Ideally, you’ll have experience as a trainer or in L&D, and a solid understanding of mental health would be a significant bonus.

If you’re ready to step in and lead with expertise and passion, we want to hear from you!

About the role

Working closely with the Programme Officer for Training, the Training Manager will manage the training function, leading the delivery and continuous improvement whilst managing key relationships ranging from associate trainers who deliver training on behalf of Student Minds to external organisations who wish to purchase training. This role has responsibility for income generation within the organisation and management of the trainer network.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and continuously improve the training function, ensuring objectives and outcomes are met on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Lead detailed programme planning, including risk management and budget oversight, in collaboration with colleagues.
• Drive income generation, develop pricing models, and lead marketing strategies for training programmes, working towards annual financial targets.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, coordinate professional development for trainers, and assure the quality of training delivery.
• Stay informed on sector developments, adapt training content accordingly, and represent the training programmes at external events.
• Support the implementation of digital systems and contribute to website development for training-related content.
• Collaborate with the team on cross-organisational events, provide consultative feedback, and uphold the organisation's values, including EDI practices.

For the detailed job description please download our Recruitment pack.

Details

Hours of work: 30 hours (4 days) / per week
Contract: 6-9 months (Temporary)
Full-Time Salary Range: £28,552 - £32,445 per annum
Pro-Rated Part-Time Salary Range: £22,841.6 to £25,956 per annum (based on 30 hours per week, equivalent to 80% of a full-time role)

Why work for us?

• Meaningful Mission: Join a team committed to ensuring no Student should be held back by their mental health.  
• Nurturing employee wellbeing is central to our culture. That's why we provide each team member with 10% wellbeing time, approximately 3.5 hours a week, to invest in activities such as gym sessions, yoga, extended lunch breaks, or simply taking a rejuvenating walk. Join us and experience a workplace where your health and happiness are valued.
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: We value diversity and inclusion, and we actively promote equity in our recruitment process. We use priority interview scheme for candidates from ethnically diverse backgrounds and employ blind shortlisting techniques to ensure fairness and eliminate discrimination.
• Transparent Recruitment Process: Instead of collecting CVs, we use an application form to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all.

How to apply?

1. Download the recruitment pack in the document section, where you’ll find more information about the role including responsibilities and person specifications. 
2. Complete the Equality Monitoring Form.  
3. Download and complete our application form which is available in the document section below. 
4. Upload your completed application form. 

Application deadline: 8th September
Interviews: 18th September
Start date: as soon as possible

Student Minds is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Greenwich Music School drives creative, artistic, and personal growth through exceptional, accessible music lessons for all.

This flexible role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community across the region, and is perfect for those seeking a rewarding part-time position with the freedom to balance work with other commitments.

Location: Fully remote or hybrid (up to 50% on-site in Greenwich, London)
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £16,200 (£27,000 FTE) 
Reports to: CEO 
 

About Us:

Founded in 2016 by professional musicians and educators Bethan and Ed Scolding, Greenwich Music School is a registered charity and a centre of excellence in music education. We believe in the transformative power of music and are dedicated to making high-quality music education accessible to all, particularly those who face barriers to learning.

Our impact is best expressed by the students and families we serve:

• “It feels kind of good to be the first one in my family to learn a musical instrument.” - Laksh, 10
• “What amazing work you are doing to bring the chance of learning music to people that may not be fortunate enough to access it. I hope this donation helps someone else to enjoy that too.” - Samantha, supporter and parent 
• “Mia has been offered a gifted and talented place in her secondary school. Thank you for your support and for the excellent teaching.” - Parent

With a team of 40 outstanding teachers and over 650 students with weekly lessons across multiple venues, we have rapidly grown into a beacon of quality and positive change in South East London. We have ambitious plans to continue expanding our impact over the next years. 

As an innovative startup we are constantly looking for aspects of our work and service that can be improved or enhanced, in the service of our community. 

Join us and be part of a mission that changes lives through the power of music.
 

The Role:

As the Student Services and Operations Co-ordinator, you will be the first point of contact for all new enquiries and for queries from enrolled students and parents. You will be the voice of Greenwich Music School, embodying our values of positivity, creativity, quality, and respect. Through smooth communication and efficient scheduling you will create opportunities and solve problems for learners, enabling them to discover and achieve through music. 
 

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Service and Enrolment Coordination:

• Act as the first point of contact for new enquiries, enrolled students, parents, and teachers. 
• Ensure all messages are responded to within two working days, consistently providing timely support by maintaining an ‘inbox zero’ approach. 
• Efficiently manage and prioritise a high volume of incoming queries to ensure a consistently smooth and supportive customer experience, from initial contact through to enrolment and ongoing student engagement.
• Liaise with CEO, Principal, teaching team and other specialists as necessary, including for specific streams such as bursary applicants and students with SEND, ensuring they receive the support they need.
• Track contact through our CRM and process data securely.
• For candidates based in or near Greenwich, the role may also include assisting student performers at our concerts and events, printing and packing, opening up teaching rooms for hire, moving and setting up equipment.

Scheduling and Lesson Management:

• Schedule and manage an efficient lesson timetable each term, accommodating individual lessons, group courses, and early years classes.
• Update and adjust schedules as necessary, taking into account multiple variables to ensure optimal use of resources and teacher availability.
• Efficient use of technology including the lesson booking and calendar platform, Slack, Google sheets, Zoho CRM, and other apps and services as required (training provided). 

The role may also include other administrative tasks and assistance within reason, to ensure the smooth running of the charity. 

About You:

• Highly Organised: You excel at managing multiple tasks efficiently and can handle a high volume of communications with ease.
• Excellent Communicator: You have strong written and verbal communication skills and can engage professionally with students, parents, and teachers.
• Tech-Savvy: You’re comfortable learning new software and tools for scheduling and communication
• Self-Motivated: You work well independently, taking initiative to solve problems and improve processes.
• Empathetic: You understand the diverse needs of our community, particularly those requiring special support, and can navigate these with sensitivity and care.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours to suit your schedule.
• Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission in a supportive, community-focused environment.
• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making music education accessible to all.

Place of work: We welcome applications from candidates based anywhere in England & Wales. Travel to our London office will be required every 4-6 weeks for which travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with our expense policy.

Salary: £48,000 pro rata annum (£28,800 for 0.6FTE) (plus London Weighting of £2,271 pro rata if applicable)

Working hours: Part-time 22.5 hours per week (can be over three days, or split over five; other flexible working patterns considered including flexibility during school holidays for the right candidate)

Application deadline: 15th August 2024

Interviews: 2nd October 2024

About the opportunity

The Head of School Marketing will lead and deliver comprehensive, cross-organisational marketing initiatives that result in an increase in the number of schools partnering with Action Tutoring. This role will define, deliver and adapt marketing strategies that effectively communicate the charity's value proposition to schools, leading to increased interest and sales. The role will oversee all marketing activities to schools; lead and support school market research and analysis; utilise analytics to measure campaign effectiveness and will be accountable for both school marketing and the initial stages of the school sales funnel (converting qualified leads into booked sales calls with our programme department).

Key responsibilities 
 

• Strategic direction - set, adjust and operationalise a comprehensive cross-organisational school marketing strategy. 
• Lead qualification - develop and implement effective lead qualification processes to ensure that generated leads are nurtured and converted into opportunities that move down the funnel.
• Conversion strategies create and execute strategies that not only attract leads, but enhance conversion rates.
• Campaign management – Work alongside the Marketing Manager, their team, colleagues across the wider Marketing and Communications department and whole organisation to plan, implement, and oversee school marketing campaigns across various channels.
• Market Research and Analysis - Conduct regular market research to identify trends and opportunities, understand the competitive landscapes and analyse data to inform school marketing strategies and optimise campaign performance.

Person specification 
 

Essential qualifications and experience criteria:
 

• Significant experience shaping and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies to engage a range of audiences, with experience in B2B marketing ideally with schools. 
• Proficiency in lead generation and demand generation techniques and technical skills to engage a range of audiences.
• Experience designing and delivering campaigns that drive conversion of leads into sales opportunities (e.g. booking of a sales call).
• Able to work across multiple teams and departments working entrepreneurially, managing projects, ensuring the timely generation of content and delivery of messages to achieve maximum impact.
• Able to collaborate and influence others to support you and your team in growing sales pipelines by attracting customers through the top of the funnel.
• Enthusiasm for and experience of using data and evidence to inform and improve processes and ways of working.
• Right to work in the UK.

Please see the job description to see more responsibilities and requirements of the role. 

How to apply: Please submit a completed application form.
In the form you will be asked to reflect on the statements below:

1) Briefly describe a previous campaign that you designed and delivered which drove the conversion of leads into sales opportunities (or equivalent objectives). What were the results of this campaign?
2) Please share the experience you have had managing projects across multiple teams, explain how you met objectives and ensured the project team balanced any additional priorities.
3) Summarise what school-specific experience you have, or how you would seek to develop this knowledge?

Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents—please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.

As the Helping Rhino Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of the charity’s fundraising goals through multiple income streams. There will be a focus on stewarding and growing the charity’s major donor database (both individual and corporate), delivery of successful engagement and fundraising events and producing creative online appeals. The role will also require the successful candidate to drive income from legacies and guide the Charity and Fundraising Administrator to deliver our community fundraising and every day giving targets.

The role will be supported by the CEO and the Charity and Fundraising Administrator.

This is a fantastic opportunity that would suit an individual with a proven track record of achieving ambitions fundraising targets and someone who will play a key role in the growth of Helping Rhinos over the next 5 years. We are looking for someone currently working in a similar role or someone who has experience of multi-stream fundraising and is ready to step up to deliver an initial target of £600k in year one, rising to £5m in 5 years.

The Operations Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting the Finance, HR, and IT departments by ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of these critical teams. As a central hub within the organisation, the Operations Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and streamlining various processes, managing a range of administrative tasks, and facilitating effective communication across departments. This role is essential for enhancing efficiency and driving productivity, allowing each team to focus on their strategic objectives and contribute to the overall success of the charity.

In this position, the Operations Coordinator will identify opportunities to improve workflows and implement solutions that optimise departmental operations. By fostering collaboration and information sharing among teams, the Operations Coordinator helps to ensure that organisational goals are met, and that the charity can continue to deliver on its mission. This role offers the opportunity to be at the heart of the charity’s operations, providing vital support that enables the charity to make a meaningful impact.

During peak operational periods, Coordinators at The Brilliant Club will be called upon to offer assistance and support to different teams as the need arises. This fluid role emphasises the importance of cross-team collaboration and adaptability, providing the coordinator with opportunities to contribute to various projects and initiatives across the organisation. This dynamic environment fosters professional growth and skill development while ensuring the efficient functioning of all departments and the Charity as a whole.

The role will best suit someone who:

• Essential – capable of adapting quickly to new systems and interfaces.
• Essential – able to balance priorities effectively to complete tasks to time.
• Essential – ability to understand and follow process consistently and confidently, record outcomes where required, and escalate complex cases where necessary.
• Essential – good level of written and spoken English, including asking clarifying questions where needed to ensure that tasks are understood.
• Essential – confident, clear and calm approach to customer service.
• Essential – high level of attention to detail.
• Essential – confident in using digital systems for delivery.
• Essential – able to spot inefficiencies in systems, and suggest and implement improvements.
• Essential – understanding of safer recruitment process in the education sector.
• Essential – proactive with a willingness to help the wider team and suggest solutions to emerging issues.
• Essential – adhere to information security policies included in the charity’s ISO 27001 manual and complete information security training
• Has a demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission

Are you an accomplished Fundraiser, looking for a flexible, part-time hybrid role? Would you be exited to fundraise without a high-pressured environment? We want you to take charge of this dynamic and varied job opportunity, joining a successful, supportive teamwhere there is real fulfillment and opportunity to springboard your career. 

If you are a team-player, able to work remotely, have experience in fundraising at all levels including grant bid writing and prospect development, have creative ideas and a real huger to raise money for a great cause, this could be the job for you. 

We are a small, fast-growing local charity supporting families with disabled children, based in Berkshire. We have great contacts locally and a high profile in our community.

The role is circa 16 hours a week, with a salary range of £38K - £42K (FTE) pro rata and dependent on experience. 30 days annual leave (pro rata), flexible working hours and pension.

ORGANISATIONAL INFORMATION

We are a multi award-winning charity supporting disabled children and their families in Wokingham, Berkshire. Our mission is to improve the lives of disabled children, young adults and their families in our area. We achieve this by providing accessible play activities in our purpose-designed community centre as well as providing parent/carer support and offering a service to young, disabled adults, sourcing life-fulfilling opportunities for them in whatever form that may take. Our work is underpinned by core values of integrity, enthusiasm, inclusion and team-work.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

This is an exciting opportunity to join our small and friendly team and take on responsibility for raising much-needed funds to enable our service to continue to thrive. The organisation is not high-cost, the target being £130,000 a year, much of which is sourced through the hiring of our space to other groups working with disabled children. As Head of Fundraising, you will report to the charity’s CEO as well as working closely with our Head of PR and Centre Manager. This is a diverse and rewarding role where you will be able to see the direct impact of your work and the families you are helping. You will also be able to develop the charity’s overall fundraising strategy and will play a crucial role in the future of this important organisation, described by many of its users as a life line.

BENEFITS:

· generous annual leave allowance of 30 days p.a.

· bank holidays

· employer pension contribution.

For the full job description and person specification, please see the attached document below