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SCIE Vision

We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.

At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:

· Progressive – always learning and developing.

· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.

· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.

· Transparent – open and honest.

The role:

A great opportunity for you to join our small friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:

· Ensuring that SCIE’s evidence, drawn from research and people’s lived experiences, influences social care policy and practice.

· Developing and delivering influencing strategies, drafting policy papers and legislative briefings, and managing relationships with various stakeholders and key partners.

· Growing SCIE’s profile as an influential, informed, and powerful voice in the social care sector.

· Positioning SCIE to work as a partner to government, responding independently to new government policy, supporting and advising on a range of national policy programmes, initiatives, and influencing guidance and practice.

· Producing high-quality research and evaluations demonstrating what works and makes a difference in social care, promoting evidence-based good practice.

What we are looking for:

· Knowledge of the policy and political landscape developed from previous experience working in a policy or public affairs role, either in government, the civil service, charities, or non-governmental organisations.

· Proven experience developing and delivering public affairs strategies and leading influencing activities.

· Proven experience producing policy papers and applying policy research skills, such as evidence gathering, analysis and reporting.

· Proven experience as a strategic and analytic thinker who can influence policymakers with persuasive arguments, policy ideas and campaigns.

· Proven ability to manage a wide range of internal and external stakeholder relationships, including at senior levels, and to engage with people with diverse viewpoints and backgrounds.

What we offer in return.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service.

If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.

About us

Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham & Redbridge (Mind THNR) is a local Mind association and community mental health charity. We endeavour to make sure that everyone with a mental health or emotional issue has somewhere to turn for advice and support.

Our vision is a society where everyone is accepted and included; where there is no stigma or discrimination towards people because of mental health issues; and where our clients' needs and ambitions are supported. We provide an extensive range of support services- including for those in crisis, through our work in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join us in the brand new role of Governance and Executive Officer.

You will provide proactive and efficient secretariat and administrative support to the Executive and Non-Executive Teams, working closely with the Leadership Team to support the fulfilment of their day-to-day tasks and strategic objectives.

The role includes supporting and organising meetings and reports, and minuting of executive meetings. In addition to general PA and administrative duties, you will provide a cohesive secretariat function to support the smooth and efficient operation of the Mind THNR Board and its sub-committees.

You will work closely with the  Leadership Team to set agendas, monitor action logs, and provide a high level of support to the Board. You will share collective responsibility for supporting the delivery of business objectives, through active engagement and collaboration with colleagues at all levels in the organisation

This role is flexible in terms of days and hours, although you need to attend Board meetings in person, once a quarter in the evening and committee meetings, which are also in the evening, but on line, so three evening meetings a quarter. We are based in a beautiful office in Tower Hamlets, with lots of outside space and a café, so ideally you would be present in the office two or three days a week ( if full time).

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. The majority of our staff and trustees have live experienced of mental health.

How to apply

You will need to:

• Submit 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.

Closing Date: Sunday 3  November

Interview date:  7 November  (likely to be in person)

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

We are currently recruiting for a Team Services Manager at A Rocha UK, a key role that will be instrumental in driving our mission to mobilise Christians for conservation. The right candidate will have the opportunity to streamline operations, enhance administrative processes, and support a dynamic team dedicated to environmental impact.

Salary: £25,400 pro-rata per annum (£31,750 FTE)

Hours: 30hrs a week

Location: Homebased

Are you a supremely organised and motivated individual who is looking to join an exciting organisation that’s truly making a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people across the UK?

The Jon Egging Trust (JET) is seeking to find an exceptional Operations Manager to help us deliver our next exciting phase of growth. Reporting to the Director of Operations and Finance, the successful candidate will be instrumental in implementing our people and culture ambitions, continuing to enhance our ways of working and infrastructure to ensure JET remains the best possible workplace for our talented team to keep changing young lives.

The role requires:

· A track record of operational management and driving efficiencies within a charity or medium sized organisation

· Competence in HR legalities and its administration, with a particular interest in shaping the foundations (processes, systems and practices) that create a fantastic employee experience.

· Experience of Learning & Development initiatives, with a willingness and innovative mindset to build a new approach from the ground up.

· Confidence managing information systems and databases, able to provide input on systems development and commissioning.

· A positive ‘everything is figure-out-able’, ‘let’s find a way’ attitude to solving challenges and seeking operational excellence.

· Exceptional people skills, able to interact and work proactively with internal teams, and comfortable liaising with board and committee members, as well as external parties.

· An understanding of and commitment to good practice around inclusion, diversity and equal opportunities.

You will be joining a fantastically motivated and committed team of home workers who are all passionate about improving the lives of young people through our specialist youth programmes. The successful candidate will be experienced and highly proficient at HR management, adept at process and systems maintenance and improvements, all wrapped up in a multi-tasking, problem-solving, super organised do-er!

We are looking for a person who is self-motivated, a brilliant team player and communicator, but also happy to work autonomously and independently as required. Please see the candidate information pack for detailed information on remit and responsibilities for the role. 

We welcome applicants whatever your stage in life, so if you are returning to the workforce after a period away, or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch.  

About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)

At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 30,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up. 

Our benefits package includes:

· Flexible working 

· Enhanced annual leave

· Homeworking allowance

· Occupational pension scheme

· Occupational sickness scheme

· Special paid leave provision

Child and adult at risk protection policy statement

The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

To apply

Please complete our online application form.

The closing date is 3rd November 2024 at 23.30 we encourage early submission of your application as we may close the process early.

Intention is to hold interviews on Wednesday 13 November 2024 in Bristol.

Questions?

Contact us via our website: Jon Egging Trust – Inspiration, Teamwork, Leadership, Employability

Please note: To become an employee at JET you must be able to produce evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.

This is a standalone role and so it is very hands on with responsibility for all transactional tasks, including recruitment, payroll, pensions, training etc. You’ll also work particularly closely with senior managers to attract, retain and develop a diverse and talented team. You’ll promote a culture of learning and collaboration across the organisation, ensuring that Muscular Dystrophy UK complies with all relevant employment legislation and best practice.

We welcome applications from candidates working at Manager level, who want to step up to their first Head role. We are looking for candidates that are comfortable to work on an operational as well as strategic level.

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us:

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK. 

Benefits:

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.

Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1). 

NB Interviews likely to be held on 14 or 15 November.

*Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

Lettings Coordinator

Salary: £30k + Pension & 22 days holiday per year + Bank holidays and birthday day off.
Contract: Full time & Permanent (flexible/part-time hours will be considered)
Reporting to: Director
Location: 78 Quaker Street, Shoreditch, E1 6SW

Our client is an exciting new social enterprise lettings agency, with profits reinvested into supporting people experiencing homelessness and on low incomes to find good quality, affordable homes in London. 

They are now looking to appoint a Lettings Coordinator to support this new business. As one of the first key hires, the Lettings Coordinator will be an integral figure. This person will need to work proactively, have the ability to think on their feet and provide an exceptional customer experience. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a new venture that will make a real difference within its community. 

A little bit about them:  
 
•          They're a brand-new social business with big plans.    
•          They’re ambitious to get things done, with the right people and ethos.
•          They are passionate about homes and aim for the highest level of care and service.  
•          They are committed to delivering the best possible renting experience for landlords and tenants.

Key Responsibilities
 
Mostly office based, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the day to day tasks within their property portfolio are managed effectively in the following areas: 

Supporting the team

- Helping the Property Advisor with listing new properties on Zoopla and social media
- Managing the application process for tenants from enquiry to move in
- Arranging & checking compliance certificates for new and existing tenancies 
- Preparing all documentation, keys and tenant information packs ready for move-ins 
- Coordinating Viewings, Inspections & Move In/Out visits
- Listening to landlords and applicants to understand their needs
- Responding to all telephone and email enquiries for viewing requests
- Organising viewings with applicants and tenants in situ 
- Arranging quarterly property visits with tenants
- Booking in move-in and move-out appointments 

Office management 

- Welcoming all clients warmly to thier Lettings office
- Maintaining stock levels for the day to day running of the office
- Producing landlord and tenant information packs 
- Ensuring smooth running of the office, including being the day-to-day contact point for service providers e.g. cleaners

Key Management 

- Tag all keys coming into them
- Manage the key system and log all use of keys, in and out
- Follow up with contractors when keys aren’t returned promptly
- Audit the key system on a 6 monthly basis

Data Systems, Website & Social Media

- Ensure tenant, landlord and property details are updated and audited through the CRM system
- Support the team with regular website updates 
- Update Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn pages

Skills & Experience Required

- Great organisational and time management skills
- Ability to learn and adopt skills in new IT software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Using own initiative to resolve problems
- Customer service orientated 
- Previou work experience within a lettings agency or able to evidence familiarity with the lettings process

Application Process

Please submit your most recent CV and a covering letter outlining your skills and experience and why this would make you the right person for the job to:

Apply today and help us build this exciting new venture!

This post is funded by National Lottery Community Fund

REF-217 647

Reports to: Director of Programme and Network

Location: Flexible, with monthly co-working days in London and additional stakeholder meetings as required.

Salary: £35,000 (FTE)

Hours: Full time; 37.5 hours a week. We are happy to consider requests for flexible or part time working

Contract: Fixed term 12-month contract- for a maternity cover

About Now Teach

Our long-term vision is a world where children benefit because talented people, who’ve already had successful careers, become teachers, and bring their skills and experiences to the schools that need them most. We support Now Teachers, training providers, schools and the wider education system to realise the full potential of career-changers in education. 

Career-changers bring new experiences into the classroom, but they often need support to complete their training and stay in teaching. We offer Now Teachers one-to-one support, alongside a comprehensive structured programme helping them change career successfully. This support continues after they’ve completed their training, and the Now Teach Network is there to help make the most of their experience and skills as career-changers.  

Our support helps Now Teachers stay in teaching: 75% of Now Teachers are still in teaching 2 years after qualifying, compared to much lower percentages nationally. Nearly 90% of our cohort are satisfied or very satisfied with the support they get from Now Teach.  

We are looking for driven and committed people to help us meet new goals, increase our Network and create more impact in schools.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role overview

As our Programme and Network Manager you will lead the development and management of our Now Teach Network offer which begins from point of application. You will support Now Teachers to have a successful career change to teaching and drive to impact for students, schools and wider society.

This role is pivotal in delivering against our retention KPIs and our Network and impact plans to ensure we are facilitating and advocating for the added value that career changers can bring to teaching with our partners, senior stakeholders and funders.

The role will be committed to the continuous development of our Network offer and support the implementation of our nascent courses and resources strand. As we develop our work on impact, the Programme and Network Manager will be responsible for creating and delivering opportunities for the Now Teach Network at scale.

In this role you will…

The role will work across the organisation to:

• provide the best possible candidate to cohort experience for incoming Now Teachers
• design and develop discrete career changer content for and with our Partners
• support the attraction of future career changers through inspiring Network case studies and engagement opportunities.
• evolve our insight around the value and role of career change teachers to underpin our impact strategy
• commit to a consistent approach to gathering data.

Provide responsive, personalised support:

• advocate for Now Teachers and create strong, authentic connections with them
• prioritise and direct Now Teachers to appropriate support resources to address immediate needs
• enable Now Teachers to set goals underpinned by values supporting them to leverage their skills and experience from in their classroom and school setting
• build and manage relationships with our training providers and partner schools where our Network is training/teaching
• develop relationships with professional bodies and local influencers to build awareness of Now Teach.
• review Network data termly and develop our approach, accordingly, providing a responsive and attentive offer.

Develop and lead our powerful peer Network:

• maintain in-depth knowledge of the Network’s aspirations and the routes to achieve it
• design, commission and manage projects that deliver change at student, school and system level
• build relationships that encourage the Network to develop their areas of interest and work with Now Teach to innovate these
• pursue opportunities for the Network that respond to interest and needs and identify approaches for sharing of practice
• maintain and develop our online platform Mighty Networks for current and future cohort
• develop Network led activity such as subject hubs, innovation hubs, affinity groups and the buddy offer
• create opportunities for re-engaging Now Teachers
• share Network best practice with the wider community.

Design and deliver courses and resources:

• work with a Network working group to advise on content and approach
• collaborate with a third party to develop and refine courses and resources materials that are engaging, informative, and aligned with the organisation's goals
• stay updated on industry trends and best practices to ensure content remains relevant and up to date
• design and deliver a programme of events online, and in-person including our annual summit
• work with the Director of Programme and Network to develop engagement opportunities for all Network members
• develop, and implement synchronous and asynchronous content.

Commit to Impact and evaluation:

• ensure innovation and a focus on impact, and scale is integrated into our projects
• support the implementation of the impact framework recommendations ensuring uptake by Now Teach Network and integration cross-organisationally
• identify and report on impact Network members are having
• lead the writing and production of project reports, blogs, case studies and other outputs, working closely with the Data and Impact Manager and Communications Lead roles.

Provide robust data and systems:

• understand the importance of robust administrative systems and be committed to ensuring these are kept up to date
• ensure that programme lessons learned are systematically collated and shared with the wider team with recommendations for change as needed
• develop data management, including reports and dashboards, and data visualisation approaches about our activity to support the wider organisation with decision making.

PERSON SPECFICIATION

Who you are:

• you have a genuine commitment to the mission and vision of Now Teach
• you are detail-oriented but able to recognize the big picture trends
• you enjoy being part of a small team where people thrive on working together and outside their designated roles occasionally to drive work forward
• you are comfortable working on your own and setting goals and deadlines, whilst responding to and prioritising ad hoc queries and requests.

What you will need to succeed in this role:

• a strong working knowledge of the initial teacher training, early career and education landscape
• a coaching/mentoring background or experience of portfolio management/support
• a design and or delivery specialism desired
• a strong verbal and written communication skills; able to effectively liaise and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• you can manage multiple projects and keep track of how they interrelate and the opportunities they present for the Network and wider organisation
• you are open to collaborate and work with other teams to achieve the organisation’s goals
• you are committed to your own personal and professional development.

Don’t meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification.

At Now Teach we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.  

In return

As well as flexible working and a great culture, we offer a wide range of benefits including 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), an additional 3 days for winter closure (25th Dec-1st January), a pension scheme with a generous 11% employer contribution, a rewards platform with employee discounts and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Working arrangements

Full time role, but we are happy to consider requests for flexible or part time working. Now Teach employees are supported to work flexibly at co-working spaces or at home as needed with monthly working days in London. You will be required to cover your own travel expenses to London. 

Application Process

Applications close at 9am on Monday 11th November.

First stage interviews: online on Tuesday 19th and Thursday 21st November.

Second stage interviews: online on Tuesday 26th November.

We would also like to offer second round interviewees the opportunity for an informal conversation with a member of the Now Teach Programme and Network team on Monday 25th November.

To apply, please complete our online application form where you will be asked to upload a Cover Letter (no more than 1 side of A4) and CV (no more than 2 sides of A4)
Your Cover Letter should include why you are attracted to the role, why you are motivated to work at Now Teach and what you can bring to the team.

If you have any difficulty with accessing the application form, need any additional support or require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please get in touch.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Now Teach strives to be a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, stages of life and those with hidden or visible disabilities.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll endeavor to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss specific requirements, get in touch.

All applicants must have an existing Right to Work in the UK.

Safe Recruitment Procedure

Now Teach are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  To meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process, and all successful candidates will be subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Needs a new link [GW1]

Position: Chief Operating Officer
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time) 
Contract: Permanent 
Location: London with hybrid working – flexible and home working policy   

We are seeking an operational and people focussed Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our Executive Team. You will drive development of all financial and operational management, processes and reporting, overseeing the organisation’s day-to-day operations including the leadership of Finance, People, Governance, Fundraising, Marketing and Communications and Digital. 

The successful candidate will have held broad finance and operations positions, with a track record of interacting at Board level and presenting clear financial and management information. Whilst you don’t have to be financially qualified, we do need someone with strong financial acumen and demonstrable ability to monitor, interpret and communicate financial information effectively. You will have experience in implementing new and/or successful improvements to existing systems and processes, with a track record of driving organisational change. The post holder will have a good understanding of regulation and best practice alongside the ability to develop efficient processes and controls in line with our governance framework. Ensuring that people are at the centre of the Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) you will play a key role within the Executive team supporting the charity to achieve sustainable growth and delivery of efficient and effective services ensuring plans are developed and implemented, and targets are met. 

You will have a passion for our purpose, commitment to our mission and alignment with our organisational values. Whilst being robust about process, you need to be able to flex to changing circumstances and be skilled at getting the best out of people as well as driving a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Crucially, you will be wholly committed to driving forward the core infrastructure for our work supporting nurses and midwives in leadership development to improve health and care outcomes. 

This role provides a unique opportunity to inform, lead and shape the future of our impactful charitable mission and growth. 

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills 

• Proven experience as a senior leader in ideally a non-profit or public sector organisation

• Strong and extensive operations management experience, financial leadership and programme delivery 

• Experience of working on projects to integrate systems and improve processes / ways of working would be highly desirable 

• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, organisational development and stakeholder engagement 

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff 

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of representing the charity effectively to external audience 

• Experience of working with a Charity Board of Trustees 

• Proven ability to develop a long term financial strategy and plans 

• Experience of developing and implementing processes and policies as well as setting standards and targets aligned to organisation objectives 

• A commitment to the charity's mission and values 

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with the ability to distil and communicate complex financial information in a way that is easy to understand 

• Ability to think strategically, anticipating future trends and developing plans accordingly 

• Encourage innovation and seek to understand best practice from both inside and outside the sector 

• Strong financial acumen and demonstrable ability to monitor, interpret and communicate financial information effectively is essential 

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA or an equivalent finance qualification is desirable 

First interviews: Monday 2 December – face to face at our offices in London Bridge

Second interviews: Thursday 5 December – remote

About the Barbican

The Barbican is an international arts, conference and education centre in the heart of the City of London. We are London’s Creative Catalyst for arts, curiosity and enterprise. Across our theatres, concert halls, cinemas, galleries, business venues and public and community spaces, we spark creative possibilities and transformation for artists, audiences, and communities – to inspire, connect and provoke debate. We are the place to be and a place where everyone is welcome. Our impact is felt far outside our walls and ripples beyond the experiences we offer – locally, nationally and internationally.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager (Business Development) to join the Barbican’s Development department to lead on developing and securing exciting new partnerships with companies to support the Barbican’s arts, learning and community programmes. The Corporate Partnerships Team fundraises across all the Barbican’s art forms, through corporate membership and sponsorship, recruiting and retaining a strong and loyal corporate supporter base of exciting companies including; Mastercard, Apple TV, Searchlight Pictures, Campari, Vestiaire Collective, Bank of America and Sotheby’s.

The Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager (Business Development) will lead on all business development activity for the Corporate Partners team. Working with the Head of Corporate Partnerships and colleagues across the Centre they will devise the Corporate Partnerships business development strategy, developing new high value opportunities for Corporate Partnerships to deliver against team income targets. They will oversee the business development target, managing their own prospect pipeline as well as that of the wider Corporate Partnerships team.

The Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager will play a leadership role in the Department, deputising for the Head of Corporate Partnerships as required and acting as a mentor and coach to the Corporate Partnerships Manager and Officer, directing and supervising new approaches and approving proposals.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to looking to build on their business development and leadership skills. This is particularly exciting time to join the Barbican, with a new Director for Arts and Participation recently in post as well as other new key senior leadership positions, and the Barbican Renewal capital campaign beginning in 2025. We are looking for someone that can join us to develop new and exciting partnership propositions, instigate new ways of working and attract new, exciting partners to work with the Barbican.

Barbican Benefits

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, including flexible working, annual pay progression and an annual pay review, a generous pension scheme, season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes, free access to museums and galleries, discounts on retail, healthcare and on-site cafes and restaurants. You will have access to Employee Assistance Programme, trained Mental Health First aiders and City of London employee networks.

How to apply

To view the Job Information Pack for this role, please go to the attachments section.

To apply, please click apply.

If there are any issues with the application process, please contact the Barbican Careers team.

Deadline for applications is 23:55 on Wednesday 13th November 2024, please note the advert may close prior to the date stated if a large volume of applications are received. Please do submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing out as we are unable to accept late applications. We regret that we are unable to provide feedback on your application.

Round one interviews: Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th November.

Round two interviews: Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th December.

The City of London Corporation want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation – and is committed to regularly benchmarking and reviewing pay against external sectors.

As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of staff within the Barbican we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from groups that are currently underrepresented, including people from the Global Majority* and D/deaf and disabled people. We want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please contact us if you require reasonable adjustments as part of the application process.

The Awards Management Unit (AMU)

AMU has responsibility for identifying, securing and managing all funding from government donors for the IRC. AMU is a bridge between donors and the IRC’s work on the ground. The team provides expert technical advice to colleagues delivering our services around the world, ensures consistency and compliance with our donors’ policies and procedures, and manages risk. The unit also supports all IRC staff working on awards from government donors and partnerships.

The Purpose of the Role

The Senior Advisor, FCDO Donor Engagement will lead, guide and coordinate IRC’s funding focused engagement with UK Government’s Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The post holder will provide an internal and external “account management” function to support engagement with these donors. The role is responsible for providing expertise and leadership on donor relations. It will work closely with technical and proposal development teams who will provide the operational BD capacity to secure significant growth in its funding portfolio from the UK Government and to protect IRC’s funding share, through influential engagement around policy shifts, working in close collaboration with Policy & Solutions as well as Advocacy & Influence.

The FCDO Senior Advisor will lead the development and implementation of strategies for proactive donor and partner relationships on behalf of IRC. The role will develop and maintain positive working relationships and standards of collaboration with senior colleagues across the organization, including the Awards Management Unit, International Division (CRRD) and External Relations. The role will also lead FCDO liaison on Business Development with the President’s Office, advising the leadership board on relevant trends in FCDO funding.

Major Responsibilities:

Strategy

• Collaborate with senior leaders to develop, update and lead a comprehensive UK-focused business development strategy including approaches, tools, and metrics.
• Lead the development and implementation of the UK donor engagement strategy including coordinating actions of relevant stakeholders.

External Representation

• Develop and maintain a network of senior stakeholders within relevant FCDO teams to ensure effective engagement, influence and winning BD approaches.
• Undertake direct representation with donor officials, and support the development of IRC’s donor relationships, including brokering meetings between donors and Regional and Technical Leadership, Country Directors, and supporting the preparation for these engagements.
• Participate in key meetings with FCDO officials, including Desk/Program Officers, Heads of Unit, Director-General/equivalent, advisors and other officials.

• Represent the IRC at external meetings, events, and forums including delivering presentations/briefings to senior donor representatives, forums and sector groups.

Enabling cross organizational engagement with UK Govt

• Proactively identify and broker relationships with key UK FCDO officials and stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of donor strategies relevant to IRC’s work, such as funding priorities, geographical interests and political climate, providing analyses and synopses of press releases, policies and other announcements, and disseminating this information internally.
• Map donor organizational structure, identify key contacts and maintain relationship records in IRC’s CRM system.
• Maintain and contribute to the improvement of tools and resources to support donor engagement and relationship building with donors.
• Work with key staff across the organization to support UK business development planning and implementation, routinely engaging with operational BD teams at global, regional and country levels to review long term pipeline, plan strategic engagement and mitigate portfolio risk.
• Equip IRC staff with the skills, tools and information to manage local, or technical donor engagement, business development and implementation.
• Coordinate across IRC teams to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely messaging for FCDO.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

Please note that diversity of experience counts (i.e., paid and volunteer work; lived experiences; transferable skills from another industry etc.)

• Significant experience of working with organizations that engage closely with or directly for UK FCDO.
• Strong working understanding of the UK political environment and trends relevant to FCDO, charity and development funding commissioned and led by UK based charities and contractors.
• Hold a wide network of contacts within FCDO.
• Experience of humanitarian and development business development, program management, advocacy or other similar HQ-HQ relationship with FCDO.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, including development of influential reports and briefing documents.
• Ability to lead and manage projects, including working as part of remote/virtual teams.
• Excellent strategic vision and a track record of delivering long-term strategic objectives.
• Good analytical skills and first-class attention to detail. Experience undertaking reviews of policies and reports, producing associated written and verbal guidance relevant to senior and operational staff.
• Strong prioritization skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate with others and work as part of team.

Preferred experience & skills:

• Previous experience of working for FCDO (FCO, DFID) or equivalent experience of working in partnership with UK government.
• Demonstrable experience of driving coordinated advocacy, communications and fundraising programs to access funding.
• Understand programmatic and financial contractual arrangements with donors and partners, including experience of negotiating with donors.
• Experience of working in developing countries, preferably in the context of a UK donor, NGO or International Organization.
• Relevant additional language skills, particularly French or Spanish

Candidates must have the right to work within the country they are applying. 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Our Values: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way -Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Equality, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Property Advisor

Salary: £40k + 
Benefits: Pension & 22 days holiday per year + Bank holidays and birthday day off.
Contract: Full-time & Permanent (Monday – Friday with some flexibility in working hours)
Reporting to: Director
Location: 78 Quaker Street, Shoreditch, E1 6SW

Our client is an exciting new social enterprise lettings agency, with profits reinvested into supporting people experiencing homelessness and on low incomes to find good quality, affordable homes in London. 

They are now looking to appoint a dynamic individual to join their team as a Property Advisor. A blend of the traditional Negotiator and Property Manager roles, you will be the go-to person for all aspects of your portfolio from start to finish. As one of the first key hires for this exciting new company, you will be an integral part of the business succeeding. 

A little bit about them   

•    They're a brand-new social business with big plans. 
•    They’re ambitious to get things done, with the right people and ethos.   
•    They are passionate about homes and aim for the highest level of care and service.
•    They are committed to delivering the best possible renting experience for landlords and tenants.

Key Responsibilities

A background in the PRS will be essential, with previous experience within property management being helpful. You will need to provide great customer service to your landlords and tenants alike as well as:

Managing Your Portfolio

•    Marketing and listing properties
•    Viewings and property visits
•    Checking all compliance is up to date
•    Completing inventory checks and moving in new tenants
•    Drawing up check-out reports and organising deposit release

Move In Process

•    Seamless communication so the process runs smoothly
•    Organising any requests for the tenancy prior to move date
•    Referencing all applicants
•    Drawing up paperwork and handling move-in monies
•    Attending key handover and walk through property with new tenant

Property Works

•    Being available for calls and emails when repairs are required
•    Speaking with contractors to book in the repair
•    Updating landlords and tenants on progress and costs
•    Ensuring work is completed and exceeds all minimum standards

Business Development

•    Following up on new opportunities
•    Keeping an eye on the portal for stock that would suit their applicants
•    Promoting them through social media channels
•    Spending time talking and integrating with the local community

Social Media

•    Understanding their marketing strategy to keep channels updated
•    Engaging with local business to help promote them
•    Updating Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn when required
•    Seeking new partnership opportunities within these platforms

Skills Required

•    Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, both verbally & in writing
•    Demonstrable ability to remain calm in complex scenarios & build positive relationships with tenants & landlords
•    Ability to manage and prioritise own workload and be responsive to the needs of your portfolio, including responding to urgent tasks at short notice 
•    Willingness to go the extra mile, and to always do the right thing

Experience Required

•    Previous experience in the lettings market
•    Proven knowledge & understanding of the private rented housing sector 
•    Confident with compliance requirements for a tenant to move-in
•    A PRS letting agency qualification is preferable but not essential 

Application Process

Please submit your most recent CV, and a covering letter outlining your skills and experience and why this would make you the right person for the job. 

Apply today and help them build this exciting new venture!

This post is funded by National Lottery Community Fund

You may also have experience in the following: Property Manager, Property Management, Rental Agent, Property Letting Advisor, Tenancy Coordinator, Leasing Executive, Property Rental Specialist, Lettings Agent, Lease Negotiation Specialist, Tenancy Negotiator, Property Leasing Consultant, Residential Lettings Officer, Leasing Coordinator, Lettings Representative, Rental Property Advisor, and Lettings Associate.

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We are looking for an experienced grant manager who is passionate about the environment and trees to join us as Grant and Funder Compliance Manager!

This is a new role for the organisation in response to our growing grant income and complex programming and impact. Developing and managing a grant management function, you will meet and exceed funder requirements and expectations, helping to build income to grow urban forests and combat the effects of climate change. Come get your hands dirty on planting days and join us!

ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES

Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation.

Trees for Cities is the only charity working on a national and international scale to improve people's lives by planting trees in cities. In a world facing unprecedented threats from climate change, loss of biodiversity and disconnection from nature, our work has never been more urgent or important.

We engage local communities to cultivate lasting change in their neighbourhoods with urban trees, whether it’s creating healthier environments, keeping our cities cool, protecting from flooding or getting people involved in nature.

We have been in existence for nearly 30 years, engaging communities to plant, protect and promote urban trees in parks, streets, schools and housing estates across the UK and around the world. Through our work, we deliver local impact on a national and global scale, strengthening urban communities through volunteering opportunities and helping to enable and inspire a new generation to plant and protect urban trees. The charity has seen significant organisational growth and development in recent years, including a new senior leadership team to boost capacity and lead a growing organisation.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

With experience in managing complex grants and delivering compelling, quality funder reports, you will ensure we meet and exceed donor requirements and expectations. Your organisation skills will enable you to manage and deliver funder requirements in line with accounting, fundraising and legal best practice. This role will work closely with the Fundraising Director and sits within the Fundraising Department.

The Head of Corporate Partnerships will lead our corporate partnerships team to achieve ambitious income (£2.5m in 2024-25 financial year) and strategic value targets for the organisation to grow urban forests and combat the effects of climate change. We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff.

The Fundraising team has delivered consistent, significant income growth this strategic period – and more is needed to address the increasing need for urban trees. We now look forward to our next strategy in 2025 for even more ambitious plans – join us!

Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value diversity and are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be provided on request.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit our website to view the full job description. To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification with the subject heading ‘Grant and Funding Compliance Manager’.

Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, you must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK to apply.

Deadline to apply: 23rd October 2024

Interviews are scheduled for 29th October 2024

If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will normally be contacted within two weeks after applying. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for an interview.

Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value certification. Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No: 1032154.

Previous applicants need not reapply. No Agencies Please.

The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration for its own estate. For this reason CCT has been contracted to deliver a programme of work for Historic Chapels Trust (HCT). HCT owns and cares for 20 of the most significant Nonconformist and Catholic chapels no longer in regular use by their congregations, all listed at Grade I and Grade II*.  Key to the project is management of the assets, funded by the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) through their Cultural Assets Fund (CAF).

As a member of CCT’s national Conservation team you will be the main point of contact for all chapel maintenance related issues, liaising closely with contractors, local groups and volunteers. Alongside the Conservation Projects Manager for Chapels you will deliver the maintenance programme, including regulatory and legal compliance, as well as deal with utilities and insurance of chapels. 10 of the chapels are in our North region, 6 in our West region and 4 are in our South East region.

You will have previous experience in the field of historic buildings maintenance, repair or property management. You will be an effective communicator, be able to plan and deliver your own workload and also work as part of a team. As you’ll be working at chapels throughout England it is essential you have a full driving licence.

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on 4th November 2024

The interviews will take place in London on 15th November 2024. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

The role of Management Accountant is to provide high quality support to the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis in the annual budget setting process, whilst being responsible for the monthly management accounts, including production, analysis, reporting and communication.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain the full analysis, with all appropriate backup, of the current organisational budget: pay, non-pay, income and capital; ensuring that all documentation is fully backed up.
• Ensure complete transparency with budget holders of all components and assumptions inherent in the budget.
• As directed by the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, input any agreed changes to the budgets, in full liaison with budget holders.
• For each annual budget, liaise with budget holders to agree monthly phasing assumptions.  These will be fixed at the beginning of the financial year, unless authorised by the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis.
• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely management information and financial reports to support strategic decision-making and operational performance monitoring.
• On a monthly basis, prepare the management accounts for the organisation.  For presentation to the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, ensure arithmetic accuracy, full reconciliation to the general ledger, analysis of all material variances and identification of underlying trends.
• Once the management accounts have been approved, liaise with budget holders to effectively communicate their monthly results, and provide sound guidance and advice on effective budget management and forecasting of future spend.