Digital Experience Manager Jobs

We’re looking for someone with a track record of engaging families and a passion for supporting people to make informed health decisions. You’ll be a clear communicator and a good listener. You’ll work across our team, alongside our Information and Advice Worker, and potentially engage some of our volunteers. You’ll also bring in Parent Champions and lead sub-contracted work with a local community partner to help us reach residents in community languages. You’ll help us hear and collect resident stories. The information you collect will be reported to decision-makers responsible for health and care services. 

You’ll enjoy working as part of a team committed to improving health and care services and access for Islington residents. You may have lived experience as a parent/guardian/carer of a child and/or be from a minoritised community.

We are seeking a Sex Worker Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (SWISVA) to provide appropriate emotional and practical 1-to-1 support to people involved in sex work, who often experience stigma and face barriers to accessing services. Working within a specialist sexual violence approach, you will be enabling people to access support and navigate services, including those directly related to sexual violence. You will support them to navigate criminal justice processes if they wish to do so. You will be working in partnership with other agencies and making appropriate referrals for people to access other services to support their wider needs. You will play a key role in advocating for improved responses to sexual violence, including pathways through the criminal justice processes.  

The post is part of a unique partnership between National Ugly Mugs, Basis Yorkshire and POW (Nottingham) to ensure more specialist support for sex workers who have experienced sexual violence, to develop good practice guidelines, develop and share learning, and to influence change in provisions for sex workers. Each organisation will be employing a SWISVA; the program will be led by a Program Coordinator who will be based with Basis Yorkshire, and who will lead on influencing of policy and sharing of learning to improve outcomes for sex workers who have experienced sexual violence   

The main role responsibilities (further outlined in the job description) are:  

• Oversee a caseload of people who have experienced sexual violence

• Ensure that sex workers have access to specialist sexual violence services, including access to the SARC and support throughout the criminal justice process

• Ensure that safeguarding practice is embedded within working practices to effectively support those at risk 

• Work collaboratively with Police, ISVAs and other colleagues to ensure the needs of sex workers are met and their voices are heard within the criminal justice process 

• Advocate for sex workers wishing to access the specialist service, challenging discrimination, exclusion and stigma both for individuals and within the wider community  

• Ensure the service maintains its strict confidentiality and protects the data of those accessing the service 

• Work collaboratively with peers in the SWISVA Partnership Program and the Program Coordinator to enable the Programme to achieve its wider objectives of quality assurance, development of good practice guidelines, learning, evaluating and influencing  

• To work within POW to support the core services including drop-in and outreach, taking the lead and driving as allocated  

Experience of the sex work industry will be looked upon favourably. 

Are you a storyteller with a keen eye for detail?

We are looking for a creative written communicator with an excellent eye for detail to tell the story of The Listening Place, our volunteers and our visitors.

The Listening Place offers free, confidential, face-to-face support for people feeling suicidal, provided by highly trained volunteers using active listening skills. Over eight years, the charity has grown rapidly, with now over 800 volunteers delivering up to 150 appointments daily across three sites. TLP receives 750 new referrals every month and will provide support to 8000 people struggling with suicidal feelings this year. This growth, achieved without waiting lists, highlights how TLP balances ambition with a commitment to high-quality, person-centered support. With plans to expand to East London and strong donor and media interest, it’s an exciting time to join this effective, community-led service.

This is a pivotal role where you will be responsible for giving TLP a voice across external and internal communications. Through dependable, precise and creative communications, you will help TLP meet its three key communication objectives:

• To inspire and retain volunteers and supporters.
• To influence public and stakeholder opinion on how to deliver effective suicide prevention services.
• To help recruit new volunteers.

All your copy should be clear, concise and help deliver against one of these key objectives.

We are seeking an individual with an excellent eye for detail who is a self-starter, able to seek out stories and respond to opportunities as and when they arise. This means over the course of a day you could be covering an event, interviewing a volunteer, setting up targeted paid adverts or responding to messages from supporters.

Your success will be judged on your ability to deliver all communications with a meticulous attention for detail and a clear understanding of TLP’s voice.

Core Responsibilities:

The Communications Coordinator will:

Working under the direction of the Head of Fundraising and Communications, the Communications Coordinator will be responsible for the development, delivery, analysis and growth of TLP’s communications through effective copy for internal and external stakeholders. This includes:

• Leading on day-to-day account management and content creation for organic and paid activity on TLP social media channels.
• Planning and executing activities for national campaigns including World Suicide Prevention Day and Mental Health Week.
• Working with and supporting teams from across the organisation to execute engaging internal and external communications and digital campaigns including monthly volunteer and supporter newsletters.
• To act as a point of contact for teams for communications related queries, maintaining a good understanding of approaches, channels and technologies in order to do this.
• Recognise, mitigate and appropriately escalate communications related incidents and risks including reputation management, information governance and sensitivity issues.
• Regularly reviewing website content, looking for ways to constantly improve user experience.
• Compiling regular monthly statistics and analytical reports, evaluating our online performance against agreed metrics.
• Ensure all records are held in compliance with GDPR and the Institute of Fundraising policies.

We are committed to welcoming everyone from all backgrounds and communities, and creating inclusive teams.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during our selection process or your ability to work with us, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

Attributes and Skills:

Essential

• Meticulous attention to detail in all written language.
• Strong news sense, as well as digital copywriting and editorial skills.
• Self-motivated, energetic and able to use own initiative.
• Broad understanding of social media platforms, insight software and campaign management.
• Strong commitment to and good understanding of TLP’s mission and values.
• Proactive and self-motivated - able to plan and prioritise workload effectively and multi-task.
• A flexible and helpful approach - willing to go the extra mile.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including willingness to respond to some out-of-hours communications activity.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practices and equal opportunities as well as the ability to apply a sensitive approach to all areas of work.
• Tactful and able to safeguard sensitive or confidential information.

Experience:

Essential

• Working in a communications role, or demonstrable transferable experience/qualifications
• Experience of developing and delivering communications materials and information for wide and targeted audiences
• Experience of working across teams or with multiple stakeholders to coordinate the production of communications
• Planning and deploying paid-for social media, digital campaigns, and email marketing
• Content creation – for websites and social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)
• Digital skills including Office 365 systems (inc. Teams and SharePoint), WordPress, Photoshop, Google ads and Canva
• Developing an engaging end to end digital customer experience.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the charity sector and the mental health landscape
• Analytics and data skills including Google Analytics
• Search engine optimisation.

Hours

22.5 hours a week, office hours, with occasional evening and weekend work to meet operational requirements.

Location

1 Cambridge Court, 210 Shepherd’s Bush Road, Hammersmith, London W6 7NJ and remote working

Reporting line

The Digital Communications Officer will report to the Head of Fundraising and Communications.

Salary: £17,955 per annum (£29,255 FTE) at 3 days a week plus benefits (3% employer contribution towards pension, 25 days annual leave (FTE) per annum (plus public holidays), Employee Assistance Programme, access to Medicash health insurance and critical illness cover.)

Please submit a CV and Cover Letter of no more than one side by November 1st. Interviews will take place w/c 11th November.

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.

Our Commercial Projects Team develop and support our long-term commercial income growth strategy, supporting the delivery of corporate objectives by growing commercial income generating activity. The team deliver improved value for money and the realisation of benefits from commercial contracts and tenders, as well as developing new commercial initiatives and business opportunities.

We are now looking for a Commercial Projects Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

• Salary of £32,666 - £39,187 per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is a terrific opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual from a project delivery background to step into an engaging role with our historic organisation.

You’ll have the chance to work in the stunning Hyde Park, one of the most iconic and historically rich locations in London while directly contributing to the preservation and enhancement of some of the UK's most visited and cherished public spaces.

So, if you want to make a tangible difference while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As our Commercial Projects Officer, you will provide administrative support to the Commercial Projects Team for commercial projects and income generation initiatives.

Acting as project administrator for commercial tenders and projects, you will attend and take minutes at meetings, produce presentations and updates, collate data and update and maintain project logs.

Within our busy Commercial Projects Team, you will undertake project planning activities, organise various work streams and complete admin to enable multiple projects to be progressed. You will support the drafting of tender and project documentation, business case development and the accurate production of a variety of reports to ensure successful project delivery.

Additionally, you will:

• Collate analytical and statistical information
• Support with day-to-day financial administration
• Undertake research and provide briefings on a range of subjects

About You

To be considered as our Commercial Projects Officer, you will need:

• A background in project delivery or support
• The ability to anticipate and adjust for issues, risks or changing requirements, keeping project delivery on track
• Exceptional planning and organising skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Other organisations may call this role Project Administrator, Project Co-ordinator, Project Assistant, PMO Assistant, PMO Administrator, Programme Administrator, or Project Assistant.

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Commercial Projects Officer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

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Architecture charity, AzuKo is working to end housing poverty in Bangladesh and the UK. We’re looking for an individual who has experience in a multidisciplinary hands-on leadership role, within the charity sector.

• Role: Head of Operations (maternity cover)
• Location: Remote, UK
• Time: Part-time (2 days per week) for 6 months, with possibility of extension to 1 year
• Pay: £32,400 pro-rata
• Start date: December 2024/January 2025

ROLE OVERVIEW
The right candidate will have a strong focus on charity administration and development, financial stability, thinking creatively about opportunities for income, and be a passionate advocate for housing justice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure AzuKo’s operations and programme delivery are implemented efficiently and effectively.
• Be responsible for overall financial health and administration of AzuKo.
• Ensure AzuKo fulfils its legal, statutory, and regulatory responsibilities.
• Monitor progress towards strategic goals, plans and budgets.
• Inspire and lead an effective remote team, with a common sense of purpose, division of responsibility, transparency, and accountability.
• Work with the Development Officer to drive fundraising (trusts and foundations, and individual giving), innovating approaches towards existing and new supporters, with regular reviews of fundraising pipeline.
• Maintain accurate and transparent records, and filing systems.
• Consult with the Chair and Treasurer, providing regular updates on finance/fundraising, and progress against annual plan.
• Foster good communication internally within AzuKo, and externally.
• Contribute to AzuKo storytelling.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Demonstrable track record of operating at leadership level (CEO, or similar) within a small-medium size charity.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK charity administration, finance and regulatory responsibilities (e.g. Charity Commission).
• Experience of working strategically to source, secure and steward sustainable funding (grant income and individual giving) working within tight financial constraints.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and processes, safety, and quality management.
• Comfortable with digital/remote working e.g. use of One Drive, Slack, Zoom.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel) and accounting software Xero.
• Excellent written and communication skills, able to articulate complex ideas in simple language.
• Passionate about the charity sector, and AzuKo’s cause.

Desirable

• Knowledge of housing issues/poverty, international development and/or women’s rights.
• Experience of securing and managing large multi-year grants for international development.
• Experience of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
An individual passionate about the work we do, and the impact we have. While you’re with AzuKo, every ounce of effort you put in will help us improve living conditions for vulnerable communities. All team members share our values.

No candidate will meet every single requirement. If your experience looks a little different, and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you.

THE IMPACT OF THIS ROLE
We’re a growing charity. The hands-on role supports AzuKo to achieve its ambitious aims and fundraising targets. Our work prioritises disadvantaged individuals, families and communities facing housing poverty. Ultimately you’ll be contributing to the positive change AzuKo seeks to make in the world.

WHY WORK WITH AZUKO
It’s an opportunity to develop your leadership skills at an innovative and empathic charity. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of AzuKo, the charity sector, and nature of housing poverty globally.

AzuKo is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons. We value and respect all differences in people (seen and unseen).

AzuKo in not able to offer sponsorship. The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have the right to work in the UK.

About Impetus

Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.

We find, fund and build the most promising charities working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders over the long term to help them become stronger organisations.

At Impetus we focus on the critical factors that influence the education and employment outcomes for disadvantaged young people in the UK, working with charities that have the potential for impact at scale, helping their leaders to deliver lifechanging, benchmark-beating, sustained outcomes.

We provide these charities with the funding and the tools to grow and deliver on their promises to the young people they serve. We also seek to influence government and the wider sector to back effective support for young people and invest with other like-minded organisations to tackle the most difficult and under-supported challenges. We are resolutely focused on outcomes and impact, driven by quality evidence.

Impetus is a registered charity and our charity number is 1152262.

About the Investment Team

The Investment Team is responsible for selecting charity partners, managing our charity investments and supporting our charity partners to improve and scale their impact.

The Investment Team also leads the Impetus Leadership Academy, a leadership development programme to support talent from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK youth sector to progress into senior leadership roles.

The team is made up of 18 people, including former teachers, charity chief executives, charity impact leads, management consultants, social investment portfolio managers and impact consultants.

The team is led by a Portfolio Director who sits on the Senior Management Team. The Portfolio Director has 5 direct reports: a Deputy Portfolio Director, three Sector Leads (who lead our work in School engagement, School attainment and Employment Sectors) and an Impact Lead. Sector Leads line manage 6 Investment Directors. Investment Directors line manage Investment Managers (currently 5). Investment Directors and Investment Managers tend to primarily focus on a sector but might have mixed portfolios, depending on need, experience and interest.

The Investment Team has a good track record of role progression. All four Leads and a number of our Investment Directors were promoted from within the team.

The team is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We come from a range of backgrounds and bring a broad mix of perspectives.  We care deeply for our colleagues, our charity partners and the young people we serve.

Job description – Investment Director

The Investment Director (ID) is a key member of the Investment Team, playing a leading role in identifying, assessing, and supporting portfolio partner charities and other non-profit organisations to deepen their impact and scale their outcomes. This role works closely with other Investment Directors and Investment Managers to deliver external facing support to portfolio partners as well as internal projects to support the development of the investment model and portfolio strategy.

Investment Directors use strategic thinking, analytical rigour, and senior relationship skills to support a portfolio of amazing organisations that, together, will help shift the life chances and outcomes of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in the UK.

Key responsibilities

Finding high potential charities and non-profit partners for our portfolio

• Identifying potential charitable organisations for investment.
• Leading in-depth due diligence process to assess and build partnership foundations with potential partners – covering leadership and governance, and their impact, scale, and partnership potential.
• Modelling from first contact of origination, our approach to engaged and trust-based investment management support.
• Developing and championing high quality investment propositions to our Investment Committee.

Managing partnerships with portfolio partners

• Managing relationships with partner Chairs and CEOs 
• Agreeing Service Funding Agreements, including appropriate annual investment milestones to allow for a clear assessment of re-investment potential at end of phase 
• Regularly monitoring and assessing partner progress / risks against milestones and making recommendations for progression or exit
• Escalating key risks on performance, leadership and safeguarding
• Conducting annual partnership review with Sector Leads and partner CEOs
• Working with Impetus Finance colleagues to ensure timely distribution of grant payments, in line with Service Funding Agreements.

Supporting portfolio partners

• Providing direct support to CEOs and senior colleagues on key strategic topics, using a mix of at least monthly one-to-one meetings and group facilitation to:
  • clarify theory of change
  • define long term ambition
  • develop growth strategy
  • achieve a step change in the delivery and performance management of outcomes
  • strengthen leadership (individual and collective) and governance capabilities
  • develop path to scale
  • build financial resilience
• Scoping and project managing pro bono capacity-building projects (in addition to providing direct management support). Ensure projects are delivered to a high standard and contribute to charity progression
• Identifying engagement opportunities for our donors and supporters with charity partners that are aligned with the charity’s activities and do not distract or undermine their core work
• Collaborating with Impetus philanthropy team to develop new funding streams (additional to direct Impetus grant funding) that support our partners’ ability to deliver impact at scale
• Effectively leveraging the support of investment managers to advance the objectives developed for each charity partner that is managed by an Investment Director
• Identifying engagement opportunities for our donors and supporters with charity partners that are aligned with the charity’s activities and do not distract or undermine their core work
• Collaborating with Impetus Philanthropy team to develop new funding streams (additional to direct Impetus grant funding) that support our partners’ ability to deliver impact at scale
• Effectively leveraging the support of investment managers to advance the objectives developed for each charity partner that is managed by an Investment Director. 

Support to Impetus

• Developing expertise about “what works” in the sector through cultivation and use of expert input and engagement as well as investigation into key research and evaluative literature
• Working closely with team colleagues to use learnings from our work and domain expertise to inform our strategy, our model and delivery over time
• Leading on and contributing to internal topics, such as team strategy development, digital transformation, or equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Contribute towards Impetus’ public affairs and philanthropy objectives through input into case studies, research and policy campaigns, donor reports and fundraising events
• Sharing the learning from our work across the team, across the organisation and externally working within Impetus strategy, policies and procedures
• Engaging in Impetus pro bono, communications, and advocacy events, and engage charity partners appropriately in these events
• Where appropriate, line-managing and supporting Investment Managers on the team to grow and develop, and achieve their project, role and team objectives.

Person specification

The successful candidate will need to show evidence that they meet many of the following skills, capabilities and experience.

Essential

• A commitment to Impetus’ mission
• Senior level responsibility and a strong track record of building trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders, advising them on key strategic decisions, and challenging them in a respectful and collaborative manner
• A talent for strategic thinking around complex issues
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
• Understanding of impact measurement and evaluation fundamentals
• Tenacity and initiative
• Ability to flex personal style to needs of charity and leadership
• Growth mind-set to seek out and act on feedback
• Proven ability to work independently, and to exercise good judgment
• Strong planning and time management skills
• Interest in partnering closely with charities that are doing what it takes to get better
• A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

If you don't tick all these boxes, but still feel that you fit the profile, please apply anyway.

Desirable

• Experience in the non-profit (charity or social enterprise) sector, through work, as a pro-bono volunteer or Trustee capacity 
• Experience in consulting, investment management, senior charity management, or other in-depth grant making and advisory work
• Knowledge and expertise in UK education or youth employability sectors
• Board experience in private, public or third sector
• Understanding of or experience with commissioning impact evaluations.

How to apply

• Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form)
• Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement

The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.

You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.

As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.

The deadline for applications is 11.59pm Sunday 10 November 2024.

Interviews

First round interviews and an assessment task will take place on 18 and 19 November 2024.

Second round interviews will take place on 27 November 2024.

You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets better results.

We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.

We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need in order to be successful.

Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation or marital status. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Personal Data

Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.

Fundraising Officer

We are seeking a proactive Fundraising Officer to secure income from trusts and grants as well as support with corporate partnerships and generate vital income for a charity that is committed to making life better for people and communities facing challenges in Shropshire.

Position: Fundraising Officer

Salary: £28,282 per annum (pro-rata for 22.5 hours)

Location: Shrewsbury (Hybrid working available)

Hours: 22.5 hours per week (flexible)

Closing Date: Wednesday 20th November 2024

About the Role:

As Fundraising Officer, you will work closely with the Fundraising Development Manager to drive trusts and grants income, corporate income and support other income-generating initiatives. Your role will focus on identifying appropriate trusts and grants to apply to in line with Community Resource’s mission and values alongside supporting the Fundraising Development Manager with corporate income generation to secure sustainable funding for projects. Additionally, you will assist with wider fundraising initiatives, ensuring the charity maintains a balanced and diverse income portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and develop grant and trust funding applications to diversify income sources
• Support with corporate partnerships to secure income
• Engage with high-value donors and corporate supporters
• Track and report on income, ensuring alignment with organisational goals
• Maintain strong relationships with funders and corporate partners, ensuring accountability and engagement

About You:

You will be an enthusiastic fundraising professional with experience in developing corporate partnerships and securing funding. Your communication and organisational skills will be excellent, allowing you to engage and manage long-term relationships with funders effectively. With a strong understanding of corporate social responsibility and a proactive approach, you will be well-equipped to help drive fundraising activities forward.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Experience in corporate fundraising, grants, and trust applications
• Proven relationship management and proposal-writing abilities
• Knowledge of the charity sector and corporate social responsibility trends
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

About the Organisation:

You will be working for a Shropshire-based charity dedicated to supporting underrepresented individuals and communities. They work to bring about positive change through innovative and inclusive programmes. Join the team and contribute to a mission-focused organisation that values collaboration, dedication, and impact.

Other Roles You May Have Experience Of Could Include: Corporate Partnerships Officer, Trusts and Grants Officer, Development Officer, Philanthropy Officer, Community Fundraiser, etc.

Early applications are strongly encouraged as interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis and this role may be filled before the advertised closing date.

This role is based in the UK on a remote homeworking contract or based in our London office. If the role is based in the London office, you will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days.

London Salary from: £45,307- 49,140

Remote Salary from: £40,566 - 44,400

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

The Senior Developer (Full-stack) plays a key role in developing and enhancing user-centric digital products at Christian Aid. This position focuses on delivering high-quality front-end (70%) and back-end (30%) solutions on the Drupal CMS, ensuring seamless and intuitive user experiences.

Working closely with the Technical Lead, you'll address complex challenges identified by stakeholders and user feedback, providing strategic direction and innovative solutions. This role is crucial to the success of our digital initiatives, requiring a blend of technical expertise, creativity, and strategic thinking.

Your responsibilities include developing and maintaining digital products, ensuring they meet user needs, adhering to accessibility standards, and maintaining brand integrity. Your work will be instrumental in creating engaging, user-friendly experiences that align with our organisational goals.

About you

You have extensive experience in front-end development, complemented by a solid understanding of back-end technologies. Your passion lies in creating products that prioritise user experience, and you excel at crafting intuitive, visually engaging interfaces. As a strong communicator, you can effectively translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You're a forward-thinking developer who embraces new technologies and methodologies, staying up-to-date with industry trends and continually seeking to enhance your skills. You're a proactive problem solver, adept at navigating complex technical challenges and finding innovative solutions that align with business goals and user needs. Your user-centric approach ensures that the products you develop not only meet but exceed expectations, delivering exceptional digital experiences.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

We are looking for a team player with excellent administrative skills, lots of enthusiasm and someone who will have a flexible and adaptable approach. They will be able to multi-task and work well under pressure using their initiative, ensuring the smooth operation company marketing.

Marketing Assistant is a new post at Open Clasp which will work closely with our producing team to deliver marketing campaign plans for our productions, community events & training programmes. They will schedule social media content, support in the creation of written, film & audio content for our audiences and monitor our website and social media analytics.

At Open Clasp our aim is to Change the World, One Play at a Time by placing theatre at the heart of transforming the lives of disadvantaged women and girls. We make truthful, risk taking, and award-winning theatre informed by the lived experiences of all women and girls. We are feminist. We fight for the rights of women and girls. We challenge injustice where we find it and stand as an ally with marginalised communities experiencing discrimination.

Founded in 1998, Open Clasp is part of the National Portfolio of Organisations funded by Arts Council England.  We take a special interest in women and girls from the North, shining a light on their experiences through our work. We make space for debate, encouraging our audiences to walk in the shoes of women excluded from society and the arts to address gender injustice.

Our transmedia approach shapes the work of researchers and leading policy experts. We contribute to regional and national discourse, performing Key Change at the Houses of Parliament in 2016 contributing to the Prison Safety and Reform White Paper, Lasagna was used in evidence as part of the Ministry of Justice Family Law Inquiry 2020 which recommended a root and branch overhaul and Rupture is the result of the Parental Rights in Prison partnership with NEPACS and Durham University. In 2021 during the pandemic, our play ‘Sugar’ was commissioned for BBC iPlayer and was programmed on Way Out TV directly into 54k prison cells.

Our Values:

• To collaborate with some of the country’s most marginalised women and young women, placing their lived experience at the centre of our creative processes
• Ensure the voices of those women are heard by audiences including policy makers
• Make space for discussion, debate and critical conversations
• Promote respect, equality and inclusion

Open Clasp is accredited as a living wage employer, Better Health at Work scheme and Investors in the Environment award for our environmental commitment.

About you

You will be passionate about campaigning for gender justice and building the power of women and girls for social & cultural change. You will have experience of marketing and PR, and an interest in working within the charity sector. We are a fast-paced company so you will need to have strong listening skills, an eagerness to learn and an open mind to develop and share ideas as part of a collaborative team. You will have a passion for the arts and its ability to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.

Our work involves creating spaces for women, inclusive of trans women, to be creative, to talk and discuss. To apply for this role you must be a woman. Open Clasp is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1 due to the importance of this role working closely with members and participants, who are predominantly vulnerable women, and building relationships with these groups.

The role

We have a vacancy for a Regional Administrator working 33 hours per week. You would be joining a dedicated and friendly team of regional staff and volunteers. The ability to work autonomously as well as being a good team player is essential.

It is an exciting time to be joining Cruse, as we are in the process of improving our processes and services to strengthen the support that we offer to bereaved people and our volunteers. The post holder will coordinate and assist with the delivery of all aspects of service contracts in Cambridgeshire, supporting the Regional Manager and the wider team. The role is mainly home working with occasional meeting attendance and service delivery within Cambridgeshire. Networking and engaging with local groups / communities will form an essential element to the role, as well as providing initial contact and support to residents in the Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Huntingdonshire area.

You will be the first point of contact within the service for bereaved people, third parties and external organisations. Additionally, you will support volunteers in the delivery of services and support the overall day-to-day running of the Cambridgeshire service.

Criminal Record Checks

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online: 

· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice

· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.   

Fundraising Lead

We’re looking for an experienced Fundraising Lead to join an important charity that exists to help Surrey’s unpaid carers, aged 5-95 to help people feel more in control of their lives and less alone.
 

Position: Fundraising Lead

Location: Burpham, Surrey

Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £25,875 for 30 hours per week, full-time equivalent salary is £31,051

Closing date: 11th November 2024

About the role:

The Fundraising Lead will be responsible for building and maintaining corporate partnerships that increase income and diversify funding. The post holder’s primary focus will be community organisations, businesses and other bodies.

You will support the organisation to deliver services and support for unpaid carers. You will be engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, and drive fundraising efforts, community engagement, gifts-in-kind, volunteer engagement and awareness raising.

Key areas of responsibility include:  

• Develop a partnership engagement strategy that raises the profile of the organisation.
• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with community and corporate partners that support fundraising, gifts-in-kind and volunteer engagement.
• Act as the primary point of contact for community and corporate partners.
• Explore and promote opportunities for sponsorship, donations and corporate giving.
• Support fundraising events and activities undertaken by community and corporate partners, groups and individuals.
• Support the finance manager in developing and writing bids and grant applications for projects.
• Organise community outreach events, workshops, and information sessions to build relationships and encourage support.
• Represent the charity at networking events, conferences, and community forums to develop partnerships and promote the organisation.

About you:

This new position, reporting to the Marketing Manager, requires a dynamic self-starter with excellent communication and networking skills, capable of developing relationships.

Key skills required for this role:

• Experience working in community engagement, business development, or similar roles.
• Experience in identifying, supporting and growing relationships with corporate partners and/or community groups
• Experience organising events and engagement activities.
• Knowledge of developing stakeholder engagement plans/strategies (preferably in the not-for-profit or charitable sectors).
• Confident in delivering engaging presentations and activities to diverse groups of stakeholders.
• An innovative approach to engaging partners and stakeholders with a willingness to try new initiatives.
• An ability to work independently and manage own time, priorities and workload.

About the organisation:

The employer has a vision ‘that every unpaid carer in Surrey is heard, valued and supported.’ We are a committed, local charity determined to make a difference to young and adult carers across Surrey.

Our values are Focus, Inclusion, Respect and Excellence.  By keeping to our values, we can provide an innovative, high quality and compassionate service to carers in every community in Surrey, making a real difference to their wellbeing.

We offer our staff a friendly, supportive, flexible workplace and are committed to welcoming applicants from a wide range of backgrounds as well as supporting staff who have their own caring responsibilities. To this end, we offer staff a week's paid carers leave.  We also provide a generous holiday entitlement, starting at 28 days plus bank holidays, an employee assistance programme, a pension and opportunities for development and training.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Head of Corporate Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Partnerships Officer, Corporate Partnerships Fundraising, Fundraising, Fundraising Manager, Fundraisers, Major Donor, Philanthropy, Income Generation Manager, Income Generation, Sales Executive, Sales

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

Prison Facilitator - HMP Bristol

Location: HMP Bristol
Salary: £16,550 (£27,584 FTE)
Hours: 21 hours (3 days a week)
Department: Prison delivery
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Shannon Trust facilitator - HMP Bristol

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?

Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Bristol. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. 

This role is a fixed term role until April 2025 with the opportunity to be made permanent subject to contract renewal.

The role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

‍We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.

‍Interviews are planned for week commencing 25th November 2024.

Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.

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Are you a dynamic, motivated and committed professional who values making change, empowering others and enjoys seeing the positive impact of their work? Are you looking for a new challenge which gives you the opportunity to be creative and start a new project to benefit under-represented student groups? You could be the person we are looking for.

The University of Surrey Students' Union is advertising for a Student Voice Coordinator (Networks) to join our team of open-minded, flexible and values-led staff. 

The Student Voice Coordinator (Networks) will lead on the launch of the Union’s Student Networks project, support Network leaders and volunteers to develop and grow their memberships, and to run meetings, events, and campaigns where relevant to improve equality of opportunity at the University.

Working with our fantastic fundraising team to generate one-off and regular gifts from individuals across a range of income streams.

Individual Giving Fundraiser
Permanent contract
Full-time (substantial part-time considered)
Aylesbury/Hybrid
Salary circa £28,000 per annum

Do you have a proven track record of delivering successful and impactful appeals or direct marketing campaigns? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your career in fundraising at a dynamic and successful national charity?

Lymphoma Action is looking for someone to join our supportive, passionate and successful Fundraising Team as our new Individual Giving Fundraiser. If you enjoy creating compelling and impactful copy, working with colleagues and external agencies to deliver brilliant campaigns, and delivering top-notch supporter care, then this might be the job for you!

We’re looking for a great team-player with a flair for writing, excellent organisational and IT skills and an understanding of the use of digital platforms to maximise fundraising income. This is the perfect role for someone who has experience of:

• creating effective marketing plans aimed at maximising engagement and income.
• delivering appeals or campaigns to an agreed budget, and reporting on outcomes and financial performance.
• the use of data analysis and segmentation to successfully target appropriate audiences.
• delivering outstanding supporter or customer care.

Lymphoma Action is an employer of choice, with staff receiving excellent benefits such as life assurance, an employee assistance programme, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement and enhanced entitlements to sick pay and paternity/maternity leave. Download the Recruitment Pack to find out more.

We are the UK’s only charity dedicated to lymphoma, the UK’s fifth most common cancer. We’ve been providing expert information and wide-ranging support for more than 35 years, helping thousands of people affected by lymphoma. We have developed a great working culture that focuses on our key values, as well as prioritising a creative, inclusive and supportive environment.

This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility of office-based and home-working. Proximity to Aylesbury is essential, as the postholder will be required to attend the office a minimum of once a week and more frequently during the induction period.

Closing date: Monday 4 November
Interviews: Thursday 14 November

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.

Please note that applicants need to be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

No agencies please.