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If you love involving your colleagues and local communities in feel-good fundraising and enjoy seeing your endeavours translate into transformations in patient care and colleague wellbeing, then this is the job for you!
LSCft Charitable Fund is the charity linked to the Trust which covers donations for patients, service users, carers and colleague’s wellbeing.
The post is an important link between the Trust and the local community, facilitating fundraising across corporate and public initiatives, stakeholder and corporate giving and launch our corporate and sponsorship opportunities to local businesses as part of our fundraising plan.
Due to our expansive geography, many of our colleagues who work here are also residents, families of service users and patients, carers for their loved ones and may be service users themselves. Their wellbeing is essential. Raising funds for the Charity will include looking after and enhancing their wellbeing.
You will require experience of fundraising, bid writing and charity law and display considerable energy and enthusiasm to inspire colleagues, patients, service users, families, visitors and the local community to choose LSCft as their preferred charity in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
You will also work with local businesses, colleagues and volunteer networks to develop fundraising initiatives, activities and events. You will ensure that fundraising ideas and high profile events are in place to generate funds to desired targets in the first year of launch.
The ideal candidate will have an outgoing personality, extensive fundraising experience and proven ability to create plans, strategies and income across different platforms. You will be a keen people person, be good at motivating, influencing and encouraging charity activities and be confident in your approach and able to work with minimal supervision, taking ownership in this role as our expert in the field of fundraising.
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated People professional to join our HR team as a Head of People & Development.
The postholder will be tasked with overseeing the operational delivery of the HR service within the Students' Union, with a headcount of 87 Non-Student and 145 Student staff, ensuring they are providing a high-quality service covering areas such as recruitment & selection, onboarding, performance management, learning & development, reward and remuneration (including payroll) and employee relations.
This role is being supplemented by a Director level post to take on strategic responsibilities, however the post holder is expected to influence how the service functions and will have the opportunity to recommend improvements to overall service delivery.
The role holder will also be expected to realise benefits achieved through the continued implementation of an HR information system designed to streamline processes and automate transactions.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement HR systems and processes aligned with the organisation's overall goals.
2. To support the organisational culture to promotes inclusivity, engagement, and high performance.
3. Oversee HR operations including recruitment, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and HR compliance.
4. To support managers in addressing cases related to dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance, and redundancy.
5. To deliver appropriate learning and development activity aligned to the overall learning plan.
6. To manage the payroll bureau service.
In order to gain a better understanding of the role, please check our Job Pack which contains the essential criteria and person specification.
About you:
You must have:
- Significant HR management experience, with a proven track record of success.
- Extensive knowledge of HR principles, including UK employment legislation.
- Strong people management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and integrity.
You ideally have:
- Professional HR qualification, such as CIPD.
- Experience in change management and organisational development.
- Experience in pay and reward.
- Proficiency in HR software management.
About us:
King's College London Students' Union (KCLSU) is an independent charitable organisation that works to further the interests of approximately 36,000 students at King's College London. KCLSU offers a fun, social and flexible work environment attracting talented professionals who want to make an impact on a diverse student body.
We welcome you to join us.
Benefits of working for KCLSU include:
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Pension Contribution
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
- 34 days annual holidays including Bank holidays, volunteering days and wellbeing days
- Discounts at KCLSU venues
- Wellbeing allowance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- "No meeting Friday" ethos
- KEATS Learning Platform & LinkedIn Learning subscription
- Death in Service
- Access to KCL Libraries
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
At KCLSU, EDI is at the heart of everything we do and we endeavor to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post.
Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for this role you must:
- Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e.a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
- Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
- Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union
- Trustees should not apply for a role whilst in their term of office, or should their application be accepted or progressed to the interview stage.
- Ex-Trustees can apply for student staff (non-administrative) roles, as soon as they finish their tenure. Ex-Trustees can apply for career staff / permanent staff roles, only after a year has passed of them being a trustee. Applications submitted within the year should not be accepted or progressed to the interview stage.
KCLSU is an independent charitable organisation that works to further the interests of approximately 36000 students at King's College London. Join us!
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Are you a creative and dynamic professional with a talent for fundraising and event planning? UK Muslim Film is looking for an enthusiastic and strategic Fundraising and Events Manager to lead impactful initiatives and organise events for industry and beyond. If you’re ready to inspire and make a difference, we want you on our team!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Not Beyond Redemption, a charity providing mothers in prison with free Family Law advice and representation to help them re-establish and maintain contact with their children during their sentence and upon release.
Mission:
Not Beyond Redemption was established by leading Family lawyer, Camilla Baldwin, to ensure that family law advice and representation is available not just to those who could afford it, but also to those who need it most. Maintaining a healthy and supportive relationship with family while in prison is crucial to reducing reoffending rates and improving rehabilitation.
If you are looking to join a rapidly expanding charity with a close-knit team and have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of those affected by maternal imprisonment, then this role is for you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Executive Support:
- Manage the Founder’s inbox, draft and send emails on their behalf, and schedule appointments.
- Arrange and coordinate meetings for the Founder with internal and external parties.
Financial Management:
- Oversee online accountancy and manage payments through the online banking platform.
- Create cashflows and budgets to forecast income and expenditure, ensuring financial stability.
- Manage the relationship with the part-time accountant/bookkeeper, overseeing the production of annual accounts and reports.
- Handle organisational memberships and subscriptions (e.g., Information Commissioner’s Office, and Living Wage Foundation).
Operations Management:
- Organise monthly clinics at different prisons, coordinating with staff at prisons and partner law firms.
- Coordinate the remote clinics, ensuring that the clinics are staffed with volunteers.
- Arrange and coordinate staff travel arrangements.
- Conduct DBS checks for employees and volunteers.
Payroll Administration:
- Set up payroll online using Xero, which automatically generates monthly payroll, pension filings, and PAYE submissions.
- Process pensions and PAYE.
Fundraising Support:
- Collaborate with the Head of Fundraising to identify Charitable Trusts and Foundations for potential applications.
- Assist in drafting funding applications and meeting with Charitable Trusts and Foundations to secure donations.
- Provide updates for funders to communicate the impact of their support.
- Keep fundraising documents updated, including the application tracker, fundraising calendar, and donations spreadsheet.
- Manage donation processes, ensuring accurate recording, acknowledgement, and stewardship of donors.
Communications and Marketing:
- Manage and curate content for the organisation’s social media platforms.
- Design compelling marketing materials to promote the organisation’s initiatives, including the annual Impact Report.
- Ensure the website is up to date.
Trustees and Board Management:
- Act as the main point of contact for the board of trustees.
- Coordinate and manage Trustees' meetings, compiling board agendas and associated paperwork.
- Prepare minutes for Trustees’ meetings.
- Communicate with Trustees throughout the year to keep them updated on all activities.
Event Coordination:
- Plan and execute fundraising events and charity initiatives.
- Participate in networking or awareness-raising events, ensuring we have presentations and staff available.
Research and Data Analysis:
- Conduct ongoing research on maternal imprisonment to ensure up-to-date knowledge of statistics and trends.
- Send out questionnaires to clients to collect qualitative and quantitative research.
- Collect data from client feedback to assess our impact and identify areas for improvement.
Please read the Job Description for more information.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
If you are interested in applying and are passionate about the work we do but are not sure you have all the skills and experience, please do still apply. We are open to candidates learning on the job and we will support the development of the successful candidate.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Proficient in office/administrative/charity work with at least one year’s experience.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines and under their initiative.
- A strong communicator with persuasive written and verbal skills.
- Experience/knowledge of financial controls and budget management
- Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
- A resourceful problem solver with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A team player with a positive and proactive attitude.
- A can-do attitude with a desire to learn and develop skills.
- IT skills- excellent experience with MS Office.
- Passionate about our mission of supporting women in prison.
Desirable:
- Experience using Xero.
- Experience in developing and building high-value partnerships.
- Experience in public speaking.
- Experience in organising and hosting events.
Our Culture:
At Not Beyond Redemption, we value collaboration, integrity, and dedication to our mission. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all team members can thrive. In this role, you will work closely with our legal team.
This is a rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a real difference. We look forward to hearing from you!
Providing mothers in prison with free Family Law advice and representation to protect their relationships with their children.
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The Head of Support Services will work with the Director of Support Services to create a positive, supportive culture of personal growth, underpinned by a holistic and empowering health and wellbeing approach.
Supported by the trustees, the CEO, staff and service users, the postholder will be a leader and will provide a constant stimulus for self-improvement in a learning, supportive and diverse environment. A candidate with a proven track record of delivery, they will provide high level and efficient management of Betknowmore UK support and community programmes, including all three primary services, GOALS, New Beginnings and Peer Aid, as well as bespoke projects which include the development of Hubs within key London Boroughs and creating digital activities.
The postholder will work to ensure impactful service provision and outcomes; recruit, train and supervise a team of staff/mentors/volunteers to deliver support and community activities; and oversee service integration and collaboration with the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN) partners and other key stakeholders.
A key aspect of the role will be to work closely with people presenting with gambling-harm issues and/or people impacted by someone else's gambling. The Head of Support Services will oversee sustainable recovery interventions which may include structured psycho-social 1:1 and group activities, counselling and therapy, peer and mentoring support, with services co-produced by clinicians and health professionals, and insight and knowledge from experts by experience.
The candidate should demonstrate previous experience of management and oversight of similar programmes of work, within mental health, addiction or community NHS or voluntary sectors.
Experience of gambling support and treatment and/or harm minimisation programmes is desirable, but not essential.
Working with other members of the Senior Management Team, they will input into the management of the charity, as well as supporting grant, contract and tender submissions, operational management, governance, performance and contract monitoring and outcome reporting. This will include financial planning and budgeting.
Adherence to health and safety, and equal opportunities and diversity policies is expected at all times.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
Development and Delivery
- Manage the strategic and operational performance of services to agreed standards and targets with the Director of Support Services and CEO.
- Provide management oversight to service teams and ensure the activities they are leading on are delivered to set quality and outcomes, that they are safe and operate in positive environments, and adequately supervised, monitored, audited and reviewed.
- Provide management oversight to the charity’s portfolio of programmes and projects, including those within the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN)
- Ensure strategic & performance coverage of all areas of service delivery outlined in the services’ SLAs.
- Review service delivery and implement necessary changes, to ensure high quality service, reflecting best practice and clear impact for all service users.
- Conduct regular supervision with staff and service users about service effectiveness and maximise client involvement in service design and development.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Produce a monthly service review, linked to the charity’s strategy and business plan.
- Manage monitoring and evaluation framework and oversee CMS/CRM systems.
- Liaise with external support networks, such as universities and research organisations, to aid data management requirements.
Line Management
- Ensure staff are recruited, supervised and developed in accordance with Betknowmore UK systems and processes, in particular annual planning and review and objective setting.
- Support the provision of staff training to the highest standard and in accordance with Betknowmore quality assurance standards
- Provide HR support and on-going staff line management.
- Liaise with Clinical Supervisor to ensure staff have adequate support and resources.
- Contribute to the development of services knowledge and practice, by keeping up to date with current research and practice and ensuring that the clinical and support approach of the teams reflects such current information as appropriate.
Partnerships Building and Collaboration
- Develop our operational and strategic relationship with external partners and stakeholders to maximise the success and impact of Betknowmore UK services.
- Co-ordinate Betknowmore UK contribution to service-related networks ensuring attendance at relevant operational and strategic meetings and provide feedback and sharing of information.
- Represent the organisation at events, webinars and other meetings to inform service development and promote best practice in service delivery.
Financial Management
- Oversee budgets and expenditure related to the services and help meet targets.
- Provide oversight to petty cash and day to day expenses.
- Assist with other fundraising associated with service development as agreed with Senior Management Team.
Health and Safety Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff, clients and other beneficiaries is intact.
- Oversee Betknowmore UK premises and risk assess external sites, ensuring all working environments work correctly to policies and procedures.
- Ensure that Betknowmore UK Diversity and Equality policies are upheld.
General
- Attend regular supervision sessions with the Director of Support Services.
- To operate with clear professional & confidentiality boundaries to work within the organisations code of conduct.
- To carry out other duties commensurate with the post.
The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) - Disclosure
Betknowmore UK aims to promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. Betknowmore UK welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Criminal records will be taken into account for requirement purposes only when the conviction is relevant. As Betknowmore UK meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013) by SI 2013 1198. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions.
Qualifications or Relevant Experience
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development relevant to the role purpose and level
- Two years minimum experience in a similar role
Essential Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of mental health or drug, alcohol or gambling support and recovery services
- Ability to manage complex support and training services
- Experience of establishing a positive recovery culture, aiding sustainable behavioural change
- Experience of working with complex addiction and/or high support needs service users (group and 1:1 work)
- Experience of safeguarding lead and procedures
- Demonstrable track record of achieving successful outcomes and performance indicators at management level in a comparable national/ international organisation
- Good understanding of IT applications and database
- Commitment to continuous learning and development
- Experience of multi-agency working and maintaining positive relationships
- Ability to work with service users with multiple needs across diverse/emerging communities.
- Experience in helping people to acquire life-skills including budgeting, healthy life choices, employment/education advice
- Commitment to the charity’s principles and willingness to work within policies and guidelines
- Be able to organise and prioritise your work working as part of a team or by yourself
- An understanding of the principles of user involvement
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to keep accurate records
Desirable Skills
- Experience of working within NHS settings
To find out more about this role, a Q&A webinar will be held on Wednesday 31st July at 7pm. Please register your interest here
Please ensure you can answer Yes to the above questions before applying.
If you would like to find out more about this role, we are holding a Q&A Webinar on Wednesday 31st July at 7pm. Please register your interest https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkceqgqDgrH9alfQVZdSyHj1Zoae-GLVGO#/registration
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an arb-solutely epic fundraiser? Can you make a tree-mendous impact for our 40th birthday celebrations? Will you root out the best opportunities for securing more donations?
At the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum we are dedicated to furthering public enjoyment and knowledge of Westonbirt, the National Arboretum, and to secure it's sustainable future. We exist to shine a light on the unique environment of Westonbirt Arboretum, encouraging and enabling more people to connect with the arboretum and its life-enhancing impacts, today and for generations to come.
We’re seeking an enterprising and accomplished Fundraising Manager to join our team at a pivotal moment in the charity’s history, with the opportunity to work on a stand-out campaign that will secure the legacy of Westonbirt Arboretum.
Our fundraising approach is due for a shake up, after we’ve spent the last couple of years refocussing our efforts and consolidating our approach. We’re looking for a candidate that can continue to build on our successes, boosting the donations and opportunities we already have, but importantly can take the lead on launching a stand-out year of fundraising to celebrate our 40 years as a charity. It’s a role that needs creative vision and dedicated delivery to make 2025 everything that it has the potential to be.
We’re embarking on an intensive 3-year fundraising strategy that will enable Westonbirt Arboretum to achieve their 10-year vision. We work with a bid writing agency to secure all major grants, and we’re looking for a Fundraising Manager that can add equal attention to our individual giving strategy. The successful candidate will manage our existing fundraising real estate including our benches, leaves for life, and Wills & legacies campaigns, while adding a fresh view on opportunities for our birthday celebrations next year. You will Chair our Joint Fundraising Committee with our partners at Forestry England; lead on the pipeline development; project manage activities across trust & grant fundraising, individual giving, major donors and appeals; and support the CEO with awarding grants and reporting the impact.
The role reports to the CEO and is responsible for developing and implementing our fundraising strategy as well as managing relationships with key stakeholders.
If you are a [tree]top Fundraising Manager with a successful track record of managing fundraising activity, the skills to deliver and monitor campaigns, and a proven ability to exceed agreed fundraising targets - then this is the job for you!
Essential skills & experience
- At least 3 years of experience in fundraising
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in managing stakeholder and funder relationships.
- Strong understanding of a range of fundraising methods and tools and best practices, with the ability to create engaging and effective fundraising appeals.
- Events project management and delivery
- A thorough understanding of relevant legislation/charity law affecting fundraising practice.
Desired skills
- Experience of communicating charity impact to stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in managing expenditure budgets or allocating grants
- Experience managing a fundraising team.
- Proficient in Raisers Edge CRM and Office 365 software suite.
We aim to recruit passionate, friendly and enthusiastic staff who are motivated to really make a difference to the stewardship and legacy of the site. Not only is this a rewarding career move, this is the also the chance to be part of a small but immensley effective team, with the following additional benefits:
- 25 days p/a plus 1 goodwill day per year and bank holidays
- Complimentary Joint Membership
- Generous pension contributions
- 20% staff discount in the Shop
- 10% staff discount at the Kitchen, Pantry and Smokehouse
- 2 x annual salary Death in Service Benefit
- Access to annual Westonbirt Events
- Holiday Buy & Sell scheme
The Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
All applications and communication will be treated as confidential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
“One of the best concerts I've ever experienced. Genuinely lost for words at the end.” - Audience member (March 2024)
Tenebrae is one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles, renowned for its core values of passion and precision. Since the choir began in 2001, we have aimed to move and inspire audiences all over the world through dramatic programming and immersive experiences.
The choir performs around 60 concerts each year across the UK, Europe, the US and further afield, including at some of the world’s most prestigious concert venues and festivals. Alongside its busy concert and recording schedule, the ensemble delivers a rapidly growing Learning & Connection programme, working with hundreds of children, young people and amateur singers across schools and other community settings. In the past 5 years Tenebrae’s programme of activities has grown considerably, but in order to maintain this we now need to grow all areas of our fundraising. For the right candidate, this role offers the opportunity to make a transformational difference to Tenebrae’s artistic scope and financial sustainability as we approach our 25th anniversary in the 2026-27 season.
The Development Manager will be responsible for:
- Working with the CEO to refresh and implement our 3-year fundraising strategy;
- Fundraising from Trusts, Foundations, individuals and corporates to support the charity’s core costs as well as artistic and educational initiatives;
- Working with our Development Board to identify new challenges and opportunities.
A full list of duties can be found in the job specification.
Location
After an initial period of office-based training, we are happy to consider flexible and remote working in order to facilitate other commitments such as caring responsibilities, although ideally you will be based in our office in Hammersmith for at least 2 days per week.
Hours
We are advertising this as a full-time position at 35 hours per week plus a one-hour lunch break each day. However, for the right candidate we would be happy to discuss the possibility of working part-time (4 days per week) or compressed hours. Our standard office hours are 09:30 - 17:30, Monday to Friday. On occasion you may be required to attend weekend or evening events, for which you will be entitled to time off in lieu (TOIL).
In order to apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) detailing your suitability for the role.
Applications must be received by no later than 9am on 29th July 2024. Interviews will take place in London on Wednesday 7th August. Please indicate in your email if you are unavailable and we will endeavour to find another time.
At Tenebrae we believe that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, regardless of their age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. If you feel you are qualified for this role then we would love to hear from you, regardless of your background or circumstances.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hours: 1 day a week (8 hours)
Reporting to: CEO and Brand Ambassador
Location: London office based (office in central London near Bank station)
Salary: 1 day a week pro-rata of £30,000 (£6,000) – Overtime is compensated either by pay or time off in lieu
Holiday: Pro-rata of 30 days a year excluding bank holidays plus holiday office closure (before New Year’s holidays) and 1 day of annual mental health leave
Contract: 18 months temporary contract (including 6 months probationary period)
Main purposes of the job
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Managing The Vavengers social media channels. Mainly Instagram, X, and LinkedIn with development opportunities on Facebook and TikTok.
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Co-managing our Squarespace website, keeping it up-to-date and accessible for our range of audiences.
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Creating a range of graphic design artwork in digital and print, including but not limited to: social media assets, event branding, marketing materials and educational resources.
Key tasks
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Planning and executing creative content across The Vavengers media channels. Telling the story of the organisation and our community, engaging with supporters and growing awareness on relevant topics.
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Keeping our external-facing touchpoints up to date and on brand: website, social media, printed materials and merchandise.
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Providing or sourcing designed materials for the team and our community.
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Exploring creative engagement opportunities for The Vavengers.
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Being flexible and reactive to the needs of the small organisation, knowing when to prioritise your role or fulfil different tasks for the benefit of the team.
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Documenting events and campaigning activities for social media and charitable marketing purposes.
Key objectives
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Active social media accounts that engage new and historical followers.
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A strategic approach to social media. Using a test and learn approach to reach high-levels of engagement, both following trends and creating them!
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A consistent, trustworthy and high-quality visual and written brand that is recognisable as The Vavengers.
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Becoming a core member of The Vavengers team and community through building meaningful relationships.
Skills
Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Hootsuite, Squarespace, Writing, Editing, Social Media, Videography
The Vavengers
We are The Vavengers. We listen, we support and we take action. We educate, collaborate, aid and empower. We are a survivor, migrant and female-led organisation, standing with and for every woman affected by Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) and all other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) - let’s help end it together. Our work takes 3 forms: campaigning, direct support, and awareness raising and education.
Equality commitment
Our sector is under-representation of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments, as well as those with lived-experience of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting. We particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.
The Vavengers is a proud Living Wage Employer, Certified Halo Workplace and member of the Sunflower Network for Hidden Disabilities, as well as a member of the Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about this role please get in touch.
The Vavengers is a female, migrant and survivor-led organisation working to end Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and all other forms of GBV.
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Executive PA
Reference: JUN20247465
Location: Flexible in England
Salary: £26,379.00 - £28,319.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
This is a Permanent Full-Time role for 37.5 hours per week.
The role can be based at home – where a suitable home working environment is in place – or from any RSPB office, located at different locations across the UK. The role may require occasional travel to an RSPB office or to support meetings in central UK locations.
The RSPB is looking for an Executive Personal Assistant (Exec PA) to join the Income and Conservation Investment directorate, providing vital support to the Executive Director and wider leadership team, as well as facilitating the smooth running of the 300 people strong directorate.
About ICI
The Income and Conservation Investment (ICI) team are dedicated to generating income, long term support and system change to help protect and restore nature. The directorate comprises of teams responsible for membership & supporter fundraising, legacies, commercial sales, high value partnerships, business engagement and conservation investment. This is a great opportunity to support a key strategic function within RSPB and would suit someone who is eager to work in a fast-paced environment, to learn about and support income generation and enable others to be the best they can be.
What's the role about?
As Executive PA, you will provide assistance to the Executive Director of Income and Conservation Investment (ICI), managing their busy inbox and diary and proactively helping them to stay on top of actions and deadlines. You will also play an important role at leadership team meetings, ensuring their smooth running by producing agendas and capturing actions. You will be a key point of contact for colleagues across the directorate and around the RSPB so we are looking for someone with a positive and approachable manner who enjoys working with others and is able to efficiently prioritise and problem-solve. A typical day might include tasks such as:
- Supporting the Executive Director through inbox and diary management, booking travel and accommodation, compiling agendas, gathering meeting papers, collating actions and reminders
- Working with the Board and Council Coordinator to ensure papers are drafted and submitted within set timeframes and follow the correct process.
- Building and developing effective relationships with people across the organisation and externally on behalf of Executive Director. Ensuring confidential and sensitive matters are handled appropriately.
- Organising monthly directorate briefings and other engagement activities, sourcing interesting and relevant content to help inspire colleagues and showcase the work of teams across the RSPB.
- Facilitating various meetings, including that of the leadership team by working with the meeting chair to produce agendas, gather papers, book guest presenters, capture actions and generally ensure meetings run efficiently.
- Understanding, sharing and implementing best practice from across the organisation, for example, Information Management principles, new digital tools or ensuring meetings are inclusive and accessible.
- Working closely with the Executive Board PA group to improve processes and provide cover during times of absence.
- Supporting the leadership team with recruitment and induction of new staff and volunteers, following appropriate policies and procedures where applicable.
- Working in line with the RSPB expenses and purchasing policies, file expense claims and raise purchase orders.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- At least one years experience of providing PA support to Director and/or senior management
- Experience of providing dedicated personal administrative support to senior staff.
- Knowledge of the Microsoft O365 suite, particularly SharePoint, PowerPoint and collaboration tools
- Able to make the best use of time particularly when under pressure from competing priorities, prioritising and delegating tasks effectively, during periods of both low and high demand.
- Able to proactively identify and solve problems and respond quickly to change
- Able to identify and act on opportunities for continually improving ways of working and create efficiencies
- Able to communicate effectively with people from all levels of the organisation as well as external stakeholders
- Able to organise meetings and events, of varying scales, and coordinate all aspects of the logistics.
- Able to take meeting notes and minutes clearly and concisely, with attention to detail
- Able to deal with confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
Closing date: 23:59, Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Interview dates will take place on the 7/8th August.
We reserve the right to close this advert at any time.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.
The Factory Academy Programme Delivery Lead will play a crucial role in supporting students to achieve their learning outcomes while fostering an inclusive environment that prioritises openness and empowerment for all individuals involved. On top of this, the Programme Delivery Lead will drive the development of Factory Academy's college, community, and youth networks, to ensure that people all over Greater Manchester can access our programmes.
Other organisations may call this role: Programme Tutor, Programme Delivery, Academy Teacher
The key responsibilities for the Programme Delivery Lead include;
- Deliver and assess a variety of academic and vocational learning programs to national standards
- Actively contribute to the achievement of team and company objectives
- Conduct initial student assessments, assess learning and development progress, including marking student work, and provide timely and accurate feedback
- Lead the development of Factory Academy's college, community, and youth networks, building effective relationships for recruitment and enrichment opportunities
- Participate in internal verification activities, including standardisation, and incorporate feedback and agreed actions from internal or external verification into materials and program delivery as appropriate
- Design and develop program content and materials, continuously enhancing the FA offering to meet industry requirements and expectations
- Engage in staff development activities as necessary to improve individual and team performance
- Attend and contribute to relevant meetings related to program delivery
- Complete all required paperwork and input information into systems as appropriate
- Prioritise student experience, safeguarding, and wellbeing in all delivery considerations
- Actively engage with Factory Academy alumni, offering open-ended Information, Advice, and Guidance, additional workshop delivery, and mentoring
- Manage a complex workflow involving stakeholders, student engagement, administration, and organisational objectives effectively
- Travel across Greater Manchester to deliver workshops, lessons, and courses, ensuring effective engagement and delivery of academic/vocational learning programs to national standards
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Back Up is an organisation that has inspired and supported people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life for almost 40 years. Today, the organisation is at the forefront of helping people adjust positively to spinal cord injury; the organisation is there for people in their darkest hours and, because their support is provided by people who have been there, they are equipped to understand what individuals and their families are going through.
Charity People is delighted to be supporting this incredible organisation to recruit for an interim part time Director of Communications and Marketing who will join the team at a key point; the charity's income has grown year on year since 2020 and they have a goal to increase that further by 2025 in order that they can meet increasing demand for their services.
The interim Director of Communications and Marketing will simultaneously oversee delivery of current plans and look to the future; putting in place structures, systems and processes to support a growing organisation and make the most of new opportunities as they arise.
Part time Director of Communications and Marketing
Contract: interim, 12 month role
Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 per annum FTE (pro-rata for 0.6 hour week to between £36,000 and £42,000)
Location: Hybrid - home based with at least one day per week in the charity HO in Wandsworth, South London
Closing date for applications: Midnight on Wednesday 7th August
Interviews: first stage interview held remotely on Thursday 15th August, with a second stage interview held in person on Wednesday 21st August
Key responsibilities within the role will include:
- Lead and oversee the development of communications and marketing plans which will underpin Back Up's 2030 strategy.
- Line manage a team of three to provide leadership, motivation, support and guidance to enable members of the team to perform to the best of their abilities and work effectively together.
- Upskill and develop the staff team so that they have the skills necessary to sustain communications and marketing over the longer term.
- Be a key advocate for change management in the organisation, supporting colleagues at all levels to upskill through the delivery of wider organisational change.
- Lead the strategic development and delivery of communications and marketing practice across the charity, and work with the Fundraising, Operations and Services Teams to deliver shared business objectives and Back Up's strategy
- Have overall responsibility for creative, brand and tone of voice guardianship, ensuring that the staff team and freelancers have the resources required to implement Back Up's brand effectively.
- Ensure the provision of adequate processes and skills in-house to tell the stories of people the organisation has supported and deliver high performing content across all channels.
- Develop and implement a digital marketing and website strategy
- Model a creative, ambitious and positive culture within the communications and marketing team championing core values.
This is a wonderful opportunity to for a seasoned Communications leader to join a charity providing vital support to a community of people who have experienced a life-changing event and their families. We'd love to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:
- Director level experience of leading successful communications and marketing teams
- Proven ability to unite diverse groups of individuals behind specific projects or initiatives
- Experience of change management with a track record of leading growth and meeting and exceeding targets
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and board level colleagues
- Gravitas and exceptional personal credibility to act as an ambassador for the organisation with the ability to effect positive change
- Collaborative approach with the ability to establish partnerships
- Outstanding communicator and storyteller with the ability to present and write with impact
- Highly effective project management and organisational skills: ability to plan and deliver projects on time and within budget
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Glen Manners at Charity people in the first instance
Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
At Sadler’s Wells everyone is welcome.
Your strategic leadership skills and ability to approach business with a customer-led lens will be great assets for you at this exciting time of growth for Sadler’s Wells as we open our fourth venue.
Sadler's Wells is a world-leading creative organisation dedicated to dance in all its forms. Our mission is to make and share dance that inspires us all.
As Director of Operations, you’ll be responsible for providing strategy on all day-to-day management, safety, and security of Sadler’s Wells’ operations across all venues, as well as acting as the Responsible Person for Health & Safety (H&S). Having goals for environmental sustainability, your input here will help to drive the organisation’s objectives.
This is a new role which we anticipate will grow and evolve with you and the requirements of the organisation.
You’ll be part of the Senior Management Team, ensuring Sadler’s Wells can respond to the unexpected; embedding suitable plans to ensure business continuity, and the scope to exercise your specialist knowledge and experience.
We know that flexibility works both ways – We’re a supportive and hardworking team that values innovation and collaboration. We have a ‘smarter working’ approach and encourage both on-site and remote working.
Sadler’s Wells benefits include:
- Employee Assistance Programme, which includes counselling
- Complementary tickets and discounts
- Enhanced holiday and time off in lieu
- Additional pay for parental and family leave, subject to eligibility
- Extended carers’ leave
We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on 1 August 2024.
Interviews will take place, in person, on 8 August 2024. Second stage interviews are scheduled for 14 August 2024.
We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. As a user of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in the Job Pack.
Sadler’s Wells also works collaboratively with Parents in Performing Arts (PiPA) in efforts to support parents and carers within the industry.
If you would like support or have any queries regarding the format or submission of the application, please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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An exciting opportunity to work within our dynamic Student Engagement Team. This role is responsible for the Societies and Academic Representatives within the University of Northampton Students’ Union. If you are looking for an excited, varied role working with our wonderful students then this is the perfect role for you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Supporter Services Manager
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Supporter Services Manager to lead a Supporter Services team
Position: Supporter Services Manager
Location: London, N1 7GT
Salary: £40,560 per annum
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Closing Date: Thursday 1st August 2024
About the role:
As Supporter Services Manager you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that supporters receive exceptional care and that all donor processes run smoothly. Your leadership will help the charity continue their mission of providing timely and effective humanitarian aid.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Manage and develop the Supporter Services Officer and temporary staff, ensuring clear objectives and personal development plans are in place.
- Workflow Management: Oversee donation processing and enquiry handling, ensuring all deadlines and service level agreements are met.
- Supporter Care: Champion excellent supporter care across all teams and channels, staying informed about best practices in the sector.
- Service Improvement: Develop and refine service level agreements and key performance indicators, continuously improving supporter experience.
- Legal Compliance: Ensure all activities meet relevant legal requirements, including Data Protection and Gift Aid regulations.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external suppliers to support fundraising efforts.
- Complaint Handling: Manage escalated supporter complaints, ensuring timely and satisfactory resolutions.
About you:
To be successful in the role of Supporter Services Manager, you will need proven experience in line managing a customer or supporter care team, with a strong track record in nurturing talent and achieving results.
Other key skills and experience include:
- Experience of managing gift administration processes and procedures, including Gift Aid, in a UK charity.
- Proven ability to establish, manage and drive outstanding performance from relationships with external suppliers and consultants.
- Experience of financial management including budgeting and forecasting.
- Experience of working in a pressurised rapidly changing environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written and a confident communicator with all audiences.
About the organisation:
You will be joining a unique and dynamic membership organisation which comprises 15 of the UK’s leading humanitarian agencies. Since it was founded in 1963, they have run over 77 fundraising appeals and raised more than £2.4 billion to help save lives and protect livelihoods in disaster-affected communities around the world. The DEC offers hybrid working; during an appeal, office attendance is mandatory for two weeks.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Supporter Care Manager, Supporter Experience Manager, Supporter Development Manager, Senior Supporter Experience Manager, Fundraising Experience Manager, Customer Experience Manager, GiftAid, #INDNFP etc.
How to apply
If this role is of interest and meets your skills, experience, and knowledge, then please apply with an anonymised CV (i.e. please state your initials only, not your full name) and a cover letter detailing why you feel you are suitable for the role.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Are you passionate about nature’s recovery in our cities and towns? Do you have expertise in urban ecology and knowledge of nature-based solutions to contemporary challenges? We are currently seeking a Senior Ecologist (Urban Nature Recovery) to deliver vital work protecting nature across our urban landscape.
Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust is one of 46 local, independent Wildlife Trusts and is the charity that works to make the environment of Birmingham and the Black Country (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton) a better place for wildlife and people through conservation management, environmental education, advocacy, and community involvement.
As a wildlife charity serving a heavily urbanised area, a major element of our work is to provide the ecological evidence that supports the designation of wildlife sites and informs the protection of nature in the face of urban development.
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to nature’s protection and recovery in Birmingham and the Black Country. The post holder will undertake ecological survey and management planning work to underpin the protection of local wildlife of great value to people, communities and organisations across our region.
This will be a varied role that will include biodiversity survey and site assessment work, biodiversity net gain calculation, development of the Trust’s engagement with nature-based solutions, and advancing the organisation’s staff, members’, and partners’ understanding of urban ecology. The successful applicant will be very well-organised, with a high level of attention to detail, and used to prioritising a complex workload. You will have excellent ecological survey skills, and the confidence and ambition to affect conservation outcomes through the provision of high quality ecological evidence. Above all you will be driven by a commitment to see nature’s recovery across Birmingham and the Black Country’s urban landscape.
Flexible role, based in our offices within Birmingham, but with the option of working from home, as required. Some travel regionally and nationally; a full UK driving licence is required for this role.
Benefits include 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), a 7% employer contribution pension, flexible and hybrid working opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme and working alongside a supportive and friendly group of nature lovers!
To find out more information or apply for the role, please click the APPLY button to be taken to our website, where full job details can be found.
This role will require the successful candidate to undertake a basic DBS check as part of the pre-employment checks.
Please note that we are not a UK visa sponsoring organisation. Therefore, you will need to be
able to demonstrate that you have the right to work in the UK if you wish to apply for this
role.
We are committed to ensuring transparent and non-discriminatory recruitment and employment. As a progressive charitable organisation, we champion equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristic.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.