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Job Description Coordinator
£25,705 - £32,553 pa, plus excellent benefits
London (including flexible working)
Full-time, permanent
We are looking for an efficient and driven individual to support our work in approving job descriptions for psychiatrists working in the NHS. Taking your own initiative will come as second nature and you will enjoy setting up and streamlining administrative processes and systems. IT literacy and a proven ability to deal effectively and quickly with complex information and queries are essential as are excellent customer service skills.
The successful applicant will be highly articulate and have strong administrative skills as well as the ability to support, monitor and report on key projects to internal and external stakeholders.
The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.
We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.
We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.
We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work life balance.
We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 19,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is a values-based organisation and, in 2019, was named Charity of the Year in the European Diversity Awards.
Closing date: 6 November 2024
Interviews: 26 November 2024.
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Support Worker (Days and Nights) - The Wilf Ward Family Trust
£12.05 per hours (£12.95 for nights) plus additional for weekends
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same, but most importantly where the work you do has a massive impact on people’s lives?
Then being a Support Worker could be the perfect job for you!
We have a great opportunity for you to join our team at one of our registered services, Sherburn House in Knaresborough. Sherburn House is a complex care service, and we support people with profound learning disabilities and complex physical health needs.
We currently have 3 lovely ladies and 6 fantastic gentlemen living with us, ranging from 19 – 60 years old.
We are a 24-hour service and offer support throughout the day and night. There is an abundance of activities that can take place within Sherburn House, and we have visitors who come and bring the fun to us. There is also the lovely little town of Knaresborough, which has lots of nice sights to see and things to do. Sherburn House also has several adapted vehicles so people can go out and about into the wider community to access other activities and different experiences.
No two days are the same, which makes the role exciting, but some day-to-day duties include:
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Attend activities and events with individuals.
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Assist with meal preparation and medication management.
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Support individuals with household tasks, such as cleaning and laundry.
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Monitor and report any changes in physical or mental health to appropriate staff members.
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care provided.
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Provide personal care to individuals, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
We have a fantastic training programme that will give you the skills and knowledge you need to excel in this role. What we do need is someone with a compassionate and caring nature, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team and a willingness to undergo relevant training and development.
APPLY TODAY and we will be in touch with the next steps towards starting your rewarding new career!
Please be aware it’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group such as adults or children. Please note any successful job offer will be conditional based on pre employment checks such as DBS and referencing prior to a start date agreed. The Wilf Ward Family Trust has a clear commitment to safeguarding within all practices.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Talent Set are working with a brilliant Animal Charity to recruit a Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to lead a newly structured team, leading income growth across Major Donor, Corporate, Trusts and Legacy gifts.
What’s on offer:
Salary: circa £55,000 dependant on experience
Working pattern: Hybrid or Remote, with quarterly travel into Central London
Key duties include:
· Lead on the development and operational delivery of the philanthropy and fundraising partnerships strategy, encompassing work across the high-value donor, legacies, trusts and corporate fundraising income streams.
· Maintain relationships with existing high-value donors and funders, through the provision of exemplary stewardship including reports, mailings, phone calls and face to face meetings.
· Oversee the continued development and growth of the charity’s global legacy programme, including the production of legacy mailings, telemarketing, offline and digital advertising, and features, as well as correspondence with supporters, solicitors and other stakeholders.
· Drive the development of the corporate fundraising programme, working with Global Programmes colleagues and partners based in the countries where the charity operates in.
· Provide supportive and dynamic line management for the Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships team.
· Support the Chief Executive, Directors and senior colleagues to build new funding relationships with key stakeholders.
· Work closely with the Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications to develop and drive the Philanthropy & Partnerships growth plan.
We’re looking for the following skills & experience:
· Demonstrable experience of managing multi-faceted, high value fundraising campaigns across Major Gifts, Trusts, Corporate or Legacy fundraising.
· Experience of developing, building and maintaining relationships with high-value stakeholders.
· Experience of line management and building a collaborative, high-performing fundraising team.
· Experience of developing and driving income growth across high-value fundraising income streams.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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Harris Hill are partnering with a fantastic charity, passionate about building better futures for people working in horticulture, in their search for a Caseworker based in London/SouthEast.
The Casework Team deliver help services which include advice, information and support for people working across horticulture. The team provide generalist advice across areas such as social care, health, benefits, housing and employment, often having an area of speciality.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience undertaking comprehensive holistic assessments across outcome areas of health, wellbeing, self-care, housing, money, family, relationships, safety and crime
- Experience of measuring the impact of interventions delivered
- Experience of delivering advice to people, across areas of employment, money confidence, housing, social care, benefits and health systems
- Experience in delivering a telephone helpline or advice service in the community or on occasion in service users homes
- Experience of scrutinising complex information to produce concise reports, comprehensive case records and high-quality casework and associated correspondence
- Highly developed communication skills including, discretion and capacity to deal efficiently, and effectively with people experiencing traumatic or difficult circumstances and/or from different cultural backgrounds
- Experience of using interpersonal skills, including active listening and questioning skills to understand the needs of others, causal issues to inform case management plans
- Ability to interact and network with line managers, colleagues, volunteers, partner organisations, external agencies and service users
- Ability to work flexibly across geographical regions as required
CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so if this sounds like you, then please do get in touch for more information ASAP!
Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Harris Hill are partnering with a fantastic charity, passionate about building better futures for people working in horticulture, in their search for a Caseworker based in the SouthWest.
The Casework Team deliver help services which include advice, information and support for people working across horticulture. The team provide generalist advice across areas such as social care, health, benefits, housing and employment, often having an area of speciality.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience undertaking comprehensive holistic assessments across outcome areas of health, wellbeing, self-care, housing, money, family, relationships, safety and crime
- Experience of measuring the impact of interventions delivered
- Experience of delivering advice to people, across areas of employment, money confidence, housing, social care, benefits and health systems
- Experience in delivering a telephone helpline or advice service in the community or on occasion in service users homes
- Experience of scrutinising complex information to produce concise reports, comprehensive case records and high-quality casework and associated correspondence
- Highly developed communication skills including, discretion and capacity to deal efficiently, and effectively with people experiencing traumatic or difficult circumstances and/or from different cultural backgrounds
- Experience of using interpersonal skills, including active listening and questioning skills to understand the needs of others, causal issues to inform case management plans
- Ability to interact and network with line managers, colleagues, volunteers, partner organisations, external agencies and service users
- Ability to work flexibly across geographical regions as required
CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so if this sounds like you, then please do get in touch for more information ASAP!
Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of refugee and migrant women? Are you proactive, empathetic, and able to work independently? Do you have the drive to help develop a transformative project that connects and empowers women through relevant English language learning? If so, we want to hear from you!
About the Role: We are seeking an ESOL teacher to provide bespoke ESOL classes to groups of refugee and migrant women. This role requires a sensitive and proactive individual who can create a supportive and engaging learning environment. You will tailor course material and classes to meet the everyday language needs of our participants, fostering solidarity and empowerment within the group.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design and deliver English classes, workshops, and other activities tailored to the participants' specific needs.
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Help organise events, excursions, and campaigns that enrich the lives of participating women.
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Actively connect with organisations in the statutory, non-statutory, voluntary, and community sectors to enhance the project.
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Measure and report all project outputs and outcomes, promoting achievements both internally and externally.
What We’re Looking For:
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At least 2 years as an ESOL teacher to people with limited or no literacy and with little or no formal education
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Proven experience in working with vulnerable groups and outreach initiatives.
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Competence in partnership working and collaboration with various stakeholders.
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Experience addressing complex issues affecting refugee and migrant women.
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Ability to assess participants' needs and develop tailored projects accordingly.
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Strong initiative, independence, and sensitivity in working with vulnerable groups.
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We particularly welcome applicants with experience of migration and/or a refugee background.
If you feel you may be suitable for the role but do not meet all the requirements, we would still encourage you to apply as your experience and transferable skills are valuable to us.
Why Join Us? This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to be part of a meaningful project that changes lives. You’ll be working in a supportive environment where your creativity and initiative are valued. Join us in making a tangible impact by empowering refugee and migrant women through tailored language learning and community building
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of migration and/or a refugee background. Please feel free to use information and resources on the experts by experience website which may help in preparing your job application or contact us direct to find out more about the role and our recruitment process.
*This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Please submit a covering letter outlining why your skills and experience are relevant to this role and your motivations for applying. Please confirm how much ESOL teaching experience you have and the types of individuals and groups that you have taught (e.g. literacy levels, ages, backgrounds etc).
We particularly welcome applicants from a refugee or migrant background and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the role and our application process - please get in touch!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Prospectus is excited to be supporting our client in their search for a Supporter CRM and Data Manager. The hospice’s mission is to provide the highest standards of individualised care for people with life-limiting conditions, palliative and end of life care needs, and their families, living in Basildon and Thurrock districts.
This is a full-time, permanent position paying a salary of £29,612.93 to £38,412.80 per annum depending on experience. The role is based at their site in Thurrock, Essex.
The Supporter CRM and Data Manager will be responsible for day-to-day management of the hospice’s supporter data and income operations strategy and developing annual delivery plans, including strategic planning and management of the Fundraising team’s supporter CRM, data insight and income operations function. You will develop, manage and review processes and procedures for all fundraising income and data across on and offline platforms and ensure all income and supporter data is processed accurately, in a timely manner and in line with Hospice policies and service level agreements.
The successful candidate will have proven experience of CRM database management and developing and maintaining database processes and procedures. You will have demonstrable experience of working with data for marketing purposes, including effective and compliant handling of communication preferences.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, then please contact Rhys Barber at Prospectus.
If you are interested in applying to this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Could you provide compassionate support to individuals, and their families, experiencing challenging circumstances?
Do you have strong technical knowledge of UK welfare benefits and of matters relating to health, social care and housing provision, with the ability to empower people to move forward in their lives?
The Insurance Charities has been serving those working in insurance since 1902, delivering life changing support for past and present insurance employees and their families facing challenging circumstances. They are now looking for an experienced Individual Grants Manager to join them as they embark on a period for growth and development.
You will be passionate about delivering support and innovative solutions to create better futures for people who have served the insurance industry, and can demonstrate
- Strong experience in a similar role, including at least two years line management.
- Technical knowledge of UK welfare benefits and working knowledge of matters relating to health, social care and housing provision.
- The ability to manage challenging caseloads, plan and prioritise your work and that of your team, and be able to work on your own initiative as well as be a supportive team member.
- The ability to assess information and applications for support with compassion and demonstrate a creative approach to ensure the vision and mission for the charity is realised.
- Effective leadership, encouraging professional development, implementing best practice across the team to ensure efficient and effective operational delivery which is regulatory compliant.
We are looking for someone who is person centred and confident in the delivery of holistic services that empower people to move forward in their lives, can assess the operational impact of regulations and policies and who has a good understanding of safeguarding, risk and needs assessments and their delivery.
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Location: London – flexible 1 day home working
Closing date: 5th November 2024.Please note that if a suitable candidate is found the role will close early, so please apply without delay.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with Dementia UK to recruit a Corporate Partnerships Manager on a fixed term basis until January 2026.
Salary: £43,000-£46,000 per annum
Contract: 14 month Fixed Term Contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid working, with 1 day per week in London
This role will play a key role in a hugely successful partnerships team, managing a portfolio of diverse Charity of the Year, grant giving, strategic and commercial relationships to build sustainable, strategic relationships. Key duties include:
- Managing a mixed portfolio of engaged corporate partners, ensuring that agreed targets and objectives are met and exceeded.
- Working seamlessly across the Partnerships and wider fundraising team to strengthen Dementia UK’s partnership offering in terms of partnership delivery, supporting renewals and the new business and onboarding process.
- Line managing a Corporate Partnerships Executive and acting as a leader within the Corporate Partnerships management team.
- Take an active role in promoting and implementing Dementia UK’s ‘Dementia at Work’ offering, supporting partners to access appropriate care and guidance for their employees and customers.
We’re looking for the following skills and experience:
- Experience of managing 6 figure corporate partnerships in a charitable setting
- Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders within a company, and ideally with experience of encouraging fundraising participation and involvement at all levels.
- Experience of preparing engaging proposals, reports and other written documents.
- Experience of developing detailed partnership plans.
- Experience of managing, influencing and negotiating with senior stakeholders.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chief Operating Officer to join a fantastic conservation and education charity, based in Hemel Hempstead.
Location: Predominately office-based in Hemel Hempstead, with occasional home-working
Salary: £50,000
As Chief Operating Officer, you will manage and develop the diverse business operations of the Trust.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the delivery of the ten-year plan, most significantly, a multi-year project to re-establish a new visitor centre.
- Managing a team of staff, volunteers and contractors, ensuring HR compliance, CPD and operational resilience.
- Building relationships with related charities, industry partners, trade associations, the Local Authority and other stakeholders.
- Ensuring the websites and other digital offerings provide the most effective and modern service for users.
- Identifying and implementing opportunities to improve the charity’s financial position through increased income generation.
- In close liaison with the Treasurer and Chair of Trustees, work to ensure the best possible operating position for the Trust with regard to income, costs and investment, including budgeting and forecasting.
The successful candidate will have at least 5 years’ senior experience managing industrial and/or commercial operations, ideally within a related industry or a third-sector environment such as a charity or not-for-profit. Expertise in recognising and implementing business improvements and changes is key, as is the ability to lead a commercially focused, marketing-oriented function.
You must be confident, resilient and energetic, with proven ability to lead and engage staff and volunteers, helping them achieve their objectives. Demonstrable strength in strategic planning and driving business growth is crucial, alongside a solid understanding of key UK business practices including compliance, risk management, HR, finance, and IT.
CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so if this sounds like you, then please do get in touch for more information ASAP!
Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Julie’s Bicycle (JB) is seeking a proactive and flexible part-time Researcher with a strong understanding of climate and environmental themes and policy, and an interest in the ways that these connect with cultural and creative industries. The Researcher will undertake a wide range of desk research, sourcing and synthesising information into clear summaries and briefings to be shared internally and externally. They will collaborate with JB’s Programme Leads to link insights from on-the-ground projects into the wider external context. Working closely with the Senior Leadership team, the Researcher’s work will underpin JB’s thought-leadership and advocacy work for the role of culture (the arts, cultural heritage and creative industries) in climate action, simultaneously deepening our understanding of how we can affect the most change.
CONTRACT Part time 2.5 days per week, 2 year fixed term contract
LOCATION Hybrid working (*): office base is at Somerset House, London
SALARY £35,000 pro rata
LEVEL Mid
REPORTING TO Head of Programmes / Co-Director
START DATE ASAP depending on any notice period
NORMAL HOURS Office hours are 9.30 - 5.30pm, Monday – Friday (requests for flexible working hours will be considered). As this is a part-time role there is flexibility on how the time is spread across the week). Please state how you would intend to allocate your time when you apply.
If you’d like to apply, please complete the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form via our website. Submit your application by 11.59pm on Sunday 3rd November 2024.
We are committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer; we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, culture, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Please note, this post is open to people who already have the right to live and work in the UK and are based in the UK, as Julie’s Bicycle is not currently in a position to sponsor a work visa.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Julie’s Bicycle is a leading not-for-profit, mobilising the arts and culture to take action on the climate, nature and justice crisis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Supplier Partnerships Manager
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £43,668 - £45,851 with excellent benefits
Location: London, UK
Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.
About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in Supplier Management to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere? We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as Supplier Partnerships Manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
About the Team:
The Supplier Partnerships team sits within the Supporter Experience and Operations Team at WaterAid and aspires to deliver sector-leading supporter care, excellent supplier management and contracting expertise and effective internal & external response handling operations. The team exists to champion the supporter experience across the organisation and ensure this remains consistent at every touch point.
About the Role:
As our Supplier Partnerships Manager, you will manage the Supplier Partnerships sub-team, reporting into the Supporter Experience & Operations Lead. The Supplier Partnerships Team plays a central role in supporting our fundraising teams to maximise supporter engagement through the selection and performance management of our key external service partners. This team are a centre of subject expertise and will also ensure we have well defined and consistently applied approaches to supplier management across the Mass Engagement department.
In this role, you will actively manage a small portfolio of strategic fundraising service suppliers, ensuring contractual requirements are met, as well as defining and monitoring service levels (SLAs) to ensure performance is maintained.
You’ll also:
- Effectively lead, manage, and motivate the Supplier Partnerships team, ensuring each member of the team makes a full and effective contribution to the organisation
- Maintain a network of key stakeholders within WaterAid, ensuring that their needs and responsibilities relating to supplier management are understood
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement or efficiency gains where these contribute to the overall supporter experience
- Act as the subject matter expert for supplier management, promoting and championing best practice within the wider organisation, providing specialist advice and training as required
- Maintain a level of awareness of external trends and best practice in supplier operations and procurement, ensuring that WaterAid are at the leading edge in terms of our services and standards
- Work with the Supporter Experience and Operations Lead in developing detailed budgets, forecasts, and plans
About You:
To be successful, you’ll need:
- Excellent supplier management / relationship management, ideally in a charity fundraising environment
- Successful experience of people management, coaching, training, and personal development
- Demonstrable experience of using / designing KPIs, SLAs and other performance metrics to drive process and service quality improvements
- Strong stakeholder relationship management (up to senior management), able to work collaboratively to build positive and effective working relationships across teams
- Ability to identify problems, undertake analysis and deliver potential solutions through influencing and negotiating with others
Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:
- A good understanding of fundraising regulations i.e. Fundraising Code of Practice, Gift Aid and BACs (Direct Debit) regulations
- Professional qualification in supplier / service procurement or directly relevant experience
Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on the 3rd November 2024. Availability for interview is required week commencing 4th November 2024.
How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click ‘Apply’. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in one document in either Word Document or PDF format.
Pre-employment screening: In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Our Benefits:
- 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
- We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
- Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
- Season Ticket Loan
- Free annual eye tests
- Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
- Sabbaticals
- Volunteer Day
Our Commitment:
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. As a safeguarding measure, WaterAid carries out background checks on all potential employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: UK, if based in or near London, office attendance would be desirable
Duration/Hours: 6 months with 1-2 days per week (can work flexibly around studies or other commitments)
Start date: November 2024
Wage: London Living Wage (£13.15 per hour) See internship programme document for further details. Please read ISEAL Internship Programme for more information
ISEAL is offering an exciting opportunity for a part-time internship in its Policy & Engagement team to get insights in a sustainability focused policy setting and support the work on China. The internship provides valuable learning across a range of administrative, logistics, and research support.
ISEAL supports sustainability standards and similar market-based sustainability systems to improve their impacts on people and planet.
The ISEAL Policy and Engagement team focuses on understanding the latest policies from around the world to support governments and businesses to achieve greater sustainable development outcomes. The Policy and Engagement team's key goal is to support achievement of ISEAL’s strategic objectives around credibility and the role of voluntary sustainability standards and related systems by working with policy-makers and businesses and those that influence them. We also track and analyse emerging policy issues of relevance to ISEAL and its Community, build partnerships and engage in outreach to support ISEAL’s engagement goals of broadening the applicability of ISEAL’s credibility tools and supporting effective use of credible sustainability systems.
In China in recent years, policy makers and business leaders have been increasingly focusing on green and high-quality growth and China's role in developing and using sustainability standards and guidelines to support this development approach. Through technical expertise aligned to economic trends and policy priorities, ISEAL is keen to support Chinese standard setters, policy makers and other stakeholders as they grasp opportunities to use and manage credible sustainability standards to achieve important goals like greening trade and finance, and strengthening sustainable production and consumption.
The ideal intern candidate will bring existing skills in research, show good organisation ability and, ideally, have relevant language skills and a keen interest in policy and trade issues, especially pertaining to the Chinese context. We are looking for someone who is versatile, with good people and communication skills and comfortable working in a dynamic environment with multiple tasks and activities to support.
Key learning areas we will offer:
As intern you will report into the Policy & Outreach Manager and play an active part in ISEAL´s activities involving China and Chinese stakeholders:
- Support quarterly China-focused ISEAL community member meetings, including preparation work for the meeting, logistics, setting up slides, taking notes and help address any follow up actions
- Participate in meetings with organisations as part of ongoing collaboration, including any logistics, note taking and support follow up actions
- Help identify relevant stakeholders and ways of supporting their sustainability goals
- Support on general administration of policy and engagement work
- Depending on Chinese language skills, help review translations of materials in simplified Chinese
- Join policy and engagement team meeting for exposure to wider policy work at ISEAL
Competencies required
- Good organisational and administrative skills, including ability to schedule meetings, set up virtual calls, take notes and keep information up to date
- Good time management and ability to organise multiple simultaneous tasks efficiently with good attention to detail
- Excellent written & spoken English, with proven ability to write clearly and concisely
- Comfortable communicating with international stakeholders in online and in person setting (e.g. webinars, workshops etc)
- Confidence in using the Microsoft Office suite, familiarity with virtual meeting tools (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom, etc)
- Academic or other background in policy, politics or sustainability
- Interest in social, environmental, and economic sustainability
- Ideally, mandarin speaker with native fluency and with ability to read simplified Chinese at advanced level
- If language proficiency in Mandarin / Chinese is at lower level, in-depth knowledge of Chinese political landscape may be sufficient
Additionally desirable
- Some understanding of, sustainability standards and certification, which may have been gained in academic, internship, employment or voluntary settings
About ISEAL
ISEAL supports ambitious sustainability systems and their partners to tackle the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges – from the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis to human rights and persistent poverty. ISEAL Community Members include many of the most respected sustainability schemes worldwide and are active across a diverse range of sectors. Read more about us on our website.
ISEAL´s culture and how we will help you thrive
Our values are Connection, Empowerment, Inspiration, Wellbeing, Effective Working and Creativity.
These are traits we value in each other and in the organisation overall and we instil these in all our processes and interactions.
The issues we work on are of a global nature and our team reflects this, with individuals from many different backgrounds and nationalities. We know this diversity adds to the high quality of work we deliver as an organisation and through our commitment to diversity and inclusion we want to add strengths and perspectives in our team with each recruitment. Diversity for us includes race and gender identity, age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other areas forming part of someone´s identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
How to apply
Deadline for applications: open but with first interviews in from mid-October
Enquiries about the role can be directed to recruitment(@)isealalliance(.)org.
Please note we will not individually contact applicants unless they are shortlisted for interview.
Interview process
Please see below the planned interview process (please note that we will endeavor to keep to this schedule, but some dates may be subject to change)
First interviews (Teams): ongoing
Pre-interview timed exercises (between 45 minutes from home): w/c 21 October
Panel interviews (Teams or in person): w/c 21 October or w/c 4 November
Decision: by 18 November
Accessibility
If candidates required additional time or other considerations for the interview process, we are committed to accommodating any reasonable requests.
Please note that ISEAL will cover travel expenses for in person interviews for candidates travelling from outside of Greater London. ISEAL also covers caring expenses for candidates who are carers and need to arrange of cover for the duration of the interview/exercises
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Events and Services Executive
Salary c. £27,000 – £32,000
Permanent Role
Flexible Working (1 month in the office per month)
Membership Organisation
The Talent Set is excited to partner with a values-driven membership association to recruit a temporary Events & Services Executive. This role will provide vital support to the team across event management and administrative services. The successful postholder will ensure that services provided are executed professionally and on time. This role involves working collaboratively with teams across the organisation to deliver exceptional services and events for existing and prospective customers and partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and coordinate Training & Consultancy projects, liaising with trainers, venues, and providing online support.
- Manage and support events, including flagship, prospecting, and in-person non-member events.
- Provide administrative support to the Marketing, PR, and Communications team as needed.
- Administer the internal E-learning platform, supporting members with troubleshooting, and website registration
Person Specification:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with emotional intelligence and clarity.
- Strong data input and auditing skills, along with intermediate Excel proficiency and numeracy.
- Proven customer service skills, demonstrating a polite and professional demeanour, with effective problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with CRM systems, especially Salesforce, and managing events through platforms like Zoom and Teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and demonstrate sound judgment under pressure.
- Commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion, with a proactive learning mindset and adaptability to change.
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 15th October 2024.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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We are delighted to partner with Moorfields Eye Charity to support their recruitment of a brand-new Grants communications officer. This is a permanent opportunity offering a hybrid working pattern. The salary for this role is between £35,280-£41,160 depending on experience.
This role will include turning complex scientific and clinical information and the charity’s wide grant making activities into engaging and accessible content. Working closely with the grants and research team, the postholder be responsible for developing and delivering the charity’s multi-media activity in the area of grant making and impact communications.
You will support the demonstration of their impact through a steady stream of new and engaging content about the charity for dissemination to supporters, the media, patients, staff and other stakeholders. There will be a focus on increasing visibility of the charity (internal and external), staff and grant applicants (hospital and institute) engagement, along with inspiring potential donors, external partners.
Communicating impact in an engaging way will importantly inspire staff and researchers to put forward proposals for innovation, research and wider grant funding leading to further patient benefit.
This is a varied and highly collaborative role that is critical to the charity’s wider and exiting growth ambitions and success.
Key experience includes:
- Ability to convey scientific (health or medical) information in innovative, engaging and creative ways
- Contribute, as a member of the communications team, to the successful delivery of the charity’s communications strategy with a focus on crafting compelling content for grant applicants and the demonstration of impact and outcomes from charity funding.
- A passion for storytelling and persuasive writing across both on and offline channels
- Managing complex relationships with a breadth of partners and agencies to deliver projects
- Experience managing communications campaigns and projects
- Writing, editing and design commissioning experience across a range of media
- Knowledge of creating both written and graphic/video content
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
