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We are excited to be seeking a talented and motivated individual to join Southampton Hospitals Charity as our Head of Grants and Programmes. This will be our first Head of Grants and Programme role and will provide the right candidate with a rare opportunity to implement and oversee the delivery of the Charity’s new £2.5 million dedicated grant programmes from pre to post award.
Covering four programmes (Patient Care, Research & Development, Clinical Innovation and Staff Education & Improvement), the post holder will be responsible for managing circa £2.5M of expenditure each year, ensuring they deliver impact for patients, staff and donors.
This role will be key, as we launch our ambitious new strategy to grow our reach and impact, and this opportunity offers the right candidate the chance to implement new ways of working as part of the management team and leading a committed team.
This role would also oversee the programmes delivered by the Charity, offering the opportunity to grow these areas of work and directly influence the impact on patients and difference we make.
We are looking for a passionate individual with the drive to deliver this programme of work, but most important they will believe in the Charity’s mission and ensure that every aspect of our work supports its delivery.
Main Responsibilities:
Grant Management & Compliance
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Oversee the delivery of the charity’s dedicated grant programmes from pre to post award: Patient Care, Research & Development, Clinical Innovation and Staff Education & Improvement. The post holder will be responsible for circa £2.5M expenditure per annum ensuring they deliver impact for patients, staff and donors (grant values typically range from £2K to <£0.5M)
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Oversee the management of the charity's current grant portfolio; ensuring grants are delivered on time and in accordance with internal processes
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Ensure compliance with financial obligations (inc. payments, reconciliations and audits) and regulatory obligations (inc. data management, grant award contracts, procurement)
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Ensure grant making processes reflects and champion current best practice
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Oversee the implementation and management of a Grants Advisory Committee
Relationship & Stakeholder Management
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Build relationships with key stakeholders within UHS, including senior health professionals, executive team members, partners and beneficiaries
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Act as primary liaison for the charity’s grant making responsibilities, ensuring alignment with charitable objectives and 2024-2027 strategic mission
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Provide support to Director of Operations and Resources and the Senior Leadership Team, fostering a collaborative approach to grant programme delivery in tandem with fundraising, communication and art programme goals
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Represent the organisation at meetings, site visits, events and other external facing activities as required
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Implement hybrid applicant and grantee support functions (e.g. webinars, Q&A events, promotional events, annual learning events)
Strategic Planning & Funding Prioritisation
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Lead the development of the charity’s grant-making function, working with internal and external stakeholders in identifying key funding priorities that align with the charity’s mission and future goals
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Develop strategies for allocating resources effectively and the ongoing review of grant programmes (aiming for continual improvement)
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Develop strategies for working in partnership with UHS for joint decision making, the effective management of capital awards and high value grant requests
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Identify new grant opportunities and potential partnerships to diversify funding streams
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Maximise grant impact by contributing to the business planning process
Evaluation, Reporting & Impact
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Oversee processes for effective grant monitoring, reporting and analysis of grants portfolio
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Develop and implement an evaluation framework for the charity’s grants programme, ensuring this is embedded and linked to organisation wide reporting mechanisms and measurable outcomes are achieved
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Use data and insights to inform the continuous improvement of grant-making practices and programme development
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Utilise information captured to promote grant programmes and support Fundraising and Communications Directorate
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Support the Impact and Evaluation Officer
Programme Delivery Management
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Develop a robust online grant management system
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Co-ordinate cross-functional activities and resources to enhance the delivery of grant programmes
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Ensure the design and delivery of grant programmes underpins strategic objectives
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Develop strategic engagement programmes
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Keep abreast of changing external trends
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Manage any Charity-led programmes as required and ensure all programmes are appropriately managed and evaluated for impact and value for money.
General
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Support the line management and continuing professional development of the grants team.
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Ensure content and material is in line with Directorate of Fundraising and Communications for marketing, publications, website and social media responsibilities
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Support the wider work of the organisation, contributing to All Staff events/meetings as required
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Support the Director of Operations and Resources in the preparation of necessary Trustee reports, annual reports and impact reports
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Support EDI journey
Person Specification:
Knowledge and experience
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Substantial experience in grants management, within a relevant not-for-profit setting (e.g. healthcare charity). Post holder must be proficient with pre and post award responsibilities including assessment.
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Demonstrable track record of contributing to organisational strategy
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Demonstrable track record of utilising grants management systems
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Demonstrable track record of budget management
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Proven ability in managing impact measurement of charitable programmes
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Proven ability in Committee Management
Skills, abilities, and behaviours
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Strong attention to detail
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Financially proficient
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IT proficient
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Excellent problem solver
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
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Strong strategic thinking with excellent leadership skills and experience in managing and developing others.
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A passion for the charity’s mission and a commitment to delivering high-impact programmes that enhances patient care
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
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!
Smyth & Co is delighted to be partnering with Art History Link-Up, a widening participation education charity to find a Charity Operations Coordinator. This role will play a vital role in the organization, supporting all Charity operations. This is a great opportunity for an individual to contribute to AHLU's growth and expansion, supporting the development of new partnerships, locations, courses, and communication campaigns. This role will collaborate with the COO, CEO and wider team to support and enhance programmes, partnerships, and other operations.
The role will be mainly office-based, in Central London, however with some flexibility for hybrid working as appropriate.
Some key responsibilities:
- Support the CEO and COO in day-to-day operations.
- Oversee efficient practices, adherence to policies, and operational effectiveness.
- Support fundraising initiatives and explore income streams for sustained growth.
- Collaborate with trustees and teams to advance strategic aims and objectives.
- Support events and administrative tasks such as calendaring and correspondence.
What you’ll bring to the team
- Proven success in project coordination and management.
- Adept at working under pressure, and with excellent attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organisational and prioritisation abilities.
- Experience in data analysis with a high attention to detail
- Commitment and enthusiasm for our mission.
About Art History Link-Up
Art History Link-Up believe that art history shouldn’t belong to the handful of people who currently have the opportunity to study it, unfortunately currently, fewer than 1% of state schools offer History of Art A level. To address this, AHLU has provided free courses in art history to over 500 students from over 300 schools across the UK. Their alumni are now studying art history at Russell Group universities across the UK, including the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, and the Courtauld Institute.
We provide free art history courses to under-represented students, providing life-changing opportunities and transforming the future of the arts.
Worldwide Veterinary Service is searching for a dedicated and enthusiastic person to join the team, helping to grow our Young Vets Club membership programme, an animal welfare club aimed at children aged 6 - 12.
This exciting role will involve supporting the Young Vets Club Manager to expand the Young Vets Club programme, including creating content for members, supporting on promotional campaigns, dealing with member queries, attending events, and helping to inspire the next generation of animal lovers and veterinarians.
This role offers a great opportunity for the right candidate, with opportunity to learn new skills within a friendly team. There is some flexibility for working at home, but the role will require a minimum of 2 days a week at one of the WVS offices, either near Tregony, Cornwall or Cranborne, Dorset.
About Us
At Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) we champion animal welfare around the world. We send vets where they are needed most, provide expert veterinary training in hard-to-reach places, and ship urgent aid supplies worldwide, every day of the year.
We deploy teams of vets and vet nurses, send equipment and supplies to help struggling organisations on the front line of animal welfare, and train vets at our international training centres in India, Thailand, Malawi and the Galápagos Islands. We also work on strategic one health projects such as rabies elimination campaigns with Governments and NGOs all over the world.
Last year, WVS treated over 70,000 animals, trained over 3,000 vets, deployed teams of vets all over the world, and sent over 800 parcels of veterinary supplies to 206 charities in 66 countries.
Young Vets Club is an important part of the future plans of WVS and is designed to inspire future generations of animal lovers and veterinarians, through engaging educational content.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Support the Young Vets Club manager in providing content for Young Vets Club materials including the magazine, social media and the website.
- Manage the Young Vets Club social media channels, with the support of the wider Marketing team.
- Attend and organise events to raise awareness of the work of WVS and grow membership of Young Vets Club.
- Assist in the sending out of supporter communications including membership packs and magazines.
- Keep the CRM up to date, monitor stock and ensure members receive communication on time.
- Assist the wider team with other tasks as needed.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Excellent copy writing and communication skills.
- A passion for animal welfare.
- A strong team player.
- A full UK drivers’ licence and own vehicle.
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work.
- Proficient in Microsoft packages - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- The ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends occasionally when the charity requires.
- The right to work in the UK.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience in Canva, Adobe or similar design programmes
- Background in education, project management, or a related field.
- Experience in educational events, out of school clubs or summer camps.
- Experience in animal welfare education.
- Experience in supporting membership programmes and use of CRM systems such as Donorfy
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!
The Catalyst Collective is an innovative and rapidly growing non-profit organisation. Since our pilot programme launched in January 2021, we have expanded significantly. As we enter our fourth year of operation, we are seeking an organised and proactive Programme Manager to play a pivotal role in driving our growth and ensuring the successful delivery of our mentoring programmes.
The Programme Manager will work closely with the Programme Director to lead and manage key components of our mentoring programme. This includes building strong relationships with mentors, mentees, and partner schools, as well as coordinating training, enrichment activities, and programme delivery. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills, a passion for empowering young Black women, and the ability to foster a supportive and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Mentee Recruitment and Induction
- Work closely with partner schools to finalise mentee cohorts.
- Visit schools to deliver induction sessions familiarising mentees with the programme.
- Lead mentor-matching sessions with support from Mentoring Coordinators.
Mentor Training and Onboarding
- Develop and deliver training sessions for mentors.
- Collaborate with the Recruitment Coordinator to ensure a diverse mentor pool.
- Support mentors to maximise the impact of their relationships.
Mentor Coordination
- Support a cohort of up to 30 mentoring pairs.
- Conduct monthly check-ins with each mentor.
- Facilitate mid and end-of-year reviews for mentoring pairs.
Enrichment Delivery and Planning
- Plan and deliver enrichment activities like career trips and work experience days.
- Evaluate the impact of enrichment activities and gather feedback.
- Collaborate with partners and vendors for enrichment events.
School Liaison
- Serve as the primary contact for partner schools.
- Regularly update schools on programme developments and mentee progress.
Safeguarding
- Act as a point of contact for safeguarding matters.
- Maintain accurate safeguarding records and ensure confidentiality.
Communications
- Produce a monthly mentor newsletter.
- Contribute to social media content.
Reporting
- Support the Programme Director in preparing updates for the Advisory Board and funders.
- Produce the End-of-year report showcasing the programme’s achievements.
Administration
- Review and approve in-person mentoring meeting requests.
- Conduct risk assessments.
Staff Management
- Line manage Mentoring Coordinators and the Programme Assistant.
- Provide task management to other team members as required.
Person Specification:
Essential Experience and Skills
- Proven experience in programme management, education, charity work, or volunteering.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including young people, schools, and professionals.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present to groups.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
- Proficiency in IT tools and platforms, including Google Workspace, Zoom, and project management software.
Essential Knowledge
- Understanding of mentoring or coaching practices, especially for young people.
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices and procedures.
- Awareness of issues facing young Black women in education and employment.
Essential Personal Attributes
- Passionate about tackling educational and employment disadvantage.
- Organised, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Effective time management skills.
Other Requirements
- A clean enhanced DBS check (The Catalyst will carry this out).
- The right to work in the UK.
- Flexibility to travel to partner schools in London.
Desirable
- Previous experience in mentoring, coaching, education, charity work, or volunteering.
- A university degree or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge/experience of working or volunteering in schools or the education sector.
- An understanding of the non-profit sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have the ambition to make a meaningful impact on the lives of autistic children and young people?
At St. John's, we've been making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people for nearly 140 years. We are now looking for an incredible Residential Support Worker to help us continue making that difference!
As a Residential Support Worker, you will work under the supervision and guidance of the Care Management Team, Senior Residential Support Workers, and Therapy Teams. You will support learners in both residential houses and the community, assisting with social and academic activities.
Our aim is to ensure all learners have equal opportunities to develop their independence and social skills, preparing them for adult life.
What will you be doing?
- Supporting learners with self-care and independence skills such as eating, drinking, washing, bathing, using the toilet, managing incontinence, dressing, mobility, and medication administration.
- Ensuring learners' care files are kept up to date and accurate.
- At the start of each shift, reviewing communication and log books, and liaising with staff at handover to ensure learners' needs are well documented and addressed.
- Establish supportive relationships with learners and encourage the development of stable relationships.
- Promote the emotional health and self-esteem of learners and support them through changes in their living situation and personal circumstances.
In return, we offer a fantastic working environment, generous holidays, career development opportunities, and more!
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
Documents
- Residential Support Worker - Day St J (002) - 2024.pdf (452.44 KB)
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Are you passionate about supporting individuals to turn their life around?
We are actively recruiting for a fixed term position Settling-In Facilitators who will play a vital role in helping individuals at the start of their prison journey to settle into prison life.
If you are a male with lived in experience and have a background in the prison environment with a strong desire to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Lived experience is essential.
As a Settling-In Facilitator, your primary responsibility will be to deliver high-quality emotional resilience training sessions to prisoners. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in training and collaborating with peer mentors to provide ongoing support during the initial stages of an individual’s prison experience. We understand the importance of your own development, and to support you in becoming a skilled Facilitator, we offer comprehensive training, including opportunities to attain recognised qualifications.
Don’t miss this chance to embrace a flexible, professional, and friendly work environment where your contributions are truly valued and appreciated. Apply now for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others and in your own journey toward personal and professional growth.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 4th November 2024. Interviews will take place on 18th November 2024.
**Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible**.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Project Officer
Position Type: Paid
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Based at: School Food Matters, The Bridge, 7b Parkshot, London TW9 2RD
Working Hours: Five days a week, 9am-5pm
Salary: £31,138
Pension: School Food Matters matches pension contributions at 5% of pensionable earnings
Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days
Holidays must be taken during the school holidays
Contract: Temporary – Jan 25 to Aug 26
Background to School Food Matters
School Food Matters (SFM) exists to teach children about food and to improve children’s access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school. We provide fully funded food education programmes to schools. Our experience delivering these programmes informs and strengthens our campaigns, bringing the voices of children, parents and teachers to government policy.
Job Purpose
· To deliver an exciting, new programme implementing a whole school approach (WSA) to food nurseries, primaries, secondaries and SEN schools in Southwark.
Key Tasks include:
- Support Project Coordinator to group schools and nurseries using a RAG rating, based on level of support required to achieve a WSA to food
· Recruit schools to take part in the programme
· Build relationships with teachers, teaching assistants, cooks and senior leaders in schools to improve the food they offer their students
· Support schools to complete school food action plans and polices
- Support with the development of resources and training packages for schools
· Deliver role-specific training to key staff in schools (training provided if necessary)
· Deliver in-person engagement sessions and online workshops to support schools to achieve their action plans
· Collect data and maintain accurate records on Airtable relating to the programme
- Work closely with our Impact & Strategy Manager and Evaluation Officer to complete all monitoring and evaluation
- Gather content for our website and social media platforms
- Keep line manager updated on progress
· Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures
- Contribute to the smooth-running of SFM at this time of growth
- Maintain the ethos of the charity and positively promote our work at all times
· The Project Officer will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time. Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!
Person specification
Essential
· Excellent administrative and organisational skills with great attention to detail
· Experience of building relationships with partner organisations and individuals
· Comfortable engaging with variety of audiences (students, school staff and parents), incl. writing and responding to email, conducting telephone, virtual and face to face meetings, and running workshops
· Ability to work in a team, and seek help when needed
· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email
· An interest in food education and children’s health.
Desirable
· Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation
· Experience of working in education
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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]
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are excited to be recruiting a Programme Officer for The Scholars Programme to join the Programme Management Team and support us to deliver the goals set out in Join the Club, our ambitious strategy for 2021-2026.
The Programme Officer role is essential to the delivery of high-quality Scholars Programme placements. Each Programme Officer in the team manages a cluster of placements, working with teachers to arrange programme logistics and PhD tutors to deliver their courses in schools. Building and maintaining excellent relationships with stakeholders and securing high data returns to help track pupil outcomes are key priorities for this role. Programme Officers are also involved in the direct delivery of aspects of the Programme (e.g. PhD tutor training and university events) and oversee the renewal of school partnerships.
This role requires a driven and dynamic team player, with successful experience of school teaching, academia or programme management. The postholder will be positive and proactive, with a commitment to delivering excellent standards. They will be comfortable building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and managing logistics through our online CRM system. They will champion the charity’s values and embody them in interactions with colleagues and partners.
This role will involve some travel to deliver events at our different university partners. While this role can be based at any of our offices throughout the UK, some travel will also be required (mainly to London) for events and to attend in-person meetings.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Position Type: Paid
Reports to: Programme Manager
Based at: School Food Matters, The Bridge, 7b Parkshot, London TW9 2RD
Working Hours: Five days a week, 9am-5pm
Salary: £35,700
Pension: School Food Matters matches pension contributions at 5% of pensionable earnings
Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days
Holidays must be taken during the school holidays
Contract: Temporary – Jan 25 to Aug 26
Background to School Food Matters
School Food Matters (SFM) exists to teach children about food and to improve children’s access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school. We provide fully funded food education programmes to schools. Our experience delivering these programmes informs and strengthens our campaigns, bringing the voices of children, parents and teachers to government policy.
Job Purpose
· To manage an exciting, new programme in Southwark implementing a whole school approach (WSA) to food
· To promote, develop and deliver the programme across nurseries, primaries, secondaries and SEN schools in Southwark
· To ensure that the programme is delivered on time and on budget
Key Tasks include:
- Onboard and line-manage a Project Officer and volunteers to support delivery, providing training as required
- Conduct desk research to group schools and nurseries using a RAG rating, based on level of support required to achieve a WSA to food
- Create a detailed project plan for delivery
- Support with the development of resources and training packages for schools
- Work with an early years’ consultant to tailor resources and training to nursery settings
· Recruit schools to take part in the programme
· Build relationships with teachers, teaching assistants, cooks and senior leaders in schools to improve the food they offer their students
· Support schools to complete school food action plans and polices
· Deliver role-specific training to key staff in schools (training provided if necessary)
· Deliver in-person engagement sessions and online workshops to support schools to achieve their action plans
· Work closely with Southwark Council’s School Food Team to support their aims through the Southwark School Meals Transformation Programme
- Maintain an excellent relationship with Southwark Council, and support with written and verbal reports
· Manage the budget for the programme in collaboration with SFM’s Finance & HR Manager
· Collect data and maintain accurate records on Airtable relating to the programme
- Work closely with our Impact & Strategy Manager and Evaluation Officer to complete all monitoring and evaluation
- Gather content for our website and social media platforms
- Keep line manager updated on progress
· Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures
- Contribute to the smooth-running of SFM at this time of growth
- Maintain the ethos of the charity and positively promote our work at all times
· The Project Coordinator will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time. Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!
Person specification
Essential
· Excellent administrative, organisational and motivational skills
· Experience of planning, managing, and delivering a programme within budget
· Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload
· Experience of building relationships with partner organisations and individuals
· Clear and engaging communication skills, both written and oral
· Ability to work in a team, and seek help when needed
· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email
· An interest in food education and children’s health
Desirable
· Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation
· Experience of working in education
· Experience of managing a team
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Ashinaga UK is seeking a driven and well-organised Partnerships Manager to propel our fundraising efforts, with the goal of advancing the Ashinaga Africa Initiative by securing funding to create new scholarships and opportunities for orphaned youth. This role will play a key part in expanding our impact and supporting the education and leadership development of young leaders from sub-Saharan Africa.
The Ashinaga movement was founded in Japan in the 1960s and has since expanded across the globe, empowering over 110,000 orphaned youth with access to education and support to achieve their full potential. The Ashinaga Africa Initiative was launched 10 years ago with the aim of equipping future leaders for Africa through undergraduate scholarships and leadership development opportunities. Ashinaga UK is proud to be part of this global movement, contributing to the mission of transforming lives and communities through education. Our work is primarily in the UK through collaboration with key university partners and donors.
The Partnerships Manager will be responsible for securing and building funding partnerships, overseeing external communications, and spearheading grant applications. The Partnerships Manager will work closely with the Managing Director.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the Managing Director to develop and execute the fundraising strategy.
- Manage existing funding partnerships and establish new relationships to further Ashinaga UK’s mission.
- Secure partnerships with corporations, foundations, individual donors, and UK universities.
- Identify new funding opportunities, cultivate relationships, write proposals, and report on progress.
- Write high-quality grant proposals to secure funding from grant-making bodies.
- Oversee the partnerships database, donor reporting, and contribute to the annual Charity Commission trustee report.
- Create external communication materials, including website content and promotional materials.
- Collaborate with key team members to develop partnerships related to scholarship programming and opportunities for scholarship recipients.
- Plan and coordinate external-facing events, such as donor receptions, corporate sponsor events, and webinars to enhance engagement and raise awareness of Ashinaga UK's mission.
Essential Criteria
- Right to work in the UK.
- Candidates must be based in the London area or able to commute. The role requires working from the office one to two days per week.
- Proven track record in establishing and nurturing partnerships to advance a charity’s mission.
- Strong experience forming and managing new funding partnerships successfully.
Desired Criteria
- Proven track record of leading successful fundraising projects and winning funding.
- Ability to strategize and develop innovative approaches to engage potential donors and advance them along a partnership ladder.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences, including corporate partners, individual donors, and internal stakeholders.
- Demonstrate experience in writing compelling proposals to secure funding from grant-making bodies.
- Knowledge of the charity sector and fundraising regulations.
- Experience fundraising within the international development, widening participation and/or education sector.
- Experience planning and coordinating events, such as donor receptions, corporate sponsor events, and webinars.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organisational objectives.
- Ability to create new or upgrade existing processes and structures to allow for the effective delivery of strategy.
- Able to efficiently use a wide range of online tools, including spreadsheets, databases, and cloud-based applications.
- Experience using CRM systems to manage and analyse data and produce reports.
- Ability to work in French and/or Portuguese is a plus but not essential.
Personal Characteristics
- Passion for Ashinaga UK's mission: A genuine commitment to empowering orphaned youth through education and supporting the Ashinaga Africa Initiative's mission.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: Strong relationship-building abilities, with the capacity to engage and manage a variety of stakeholders, including donors and corporate partners.
- Adaptable and resourceful: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with some degree of ambiguity, able to create processes that may not yet exist and get involved in projects that may require learning new skills.
- Organised and detail-oriented: High level of attention to detail in managing data, preparing reports, and ensuring accuracy in all communications and documentation.
- Self-motivated: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Collaborative mindset: Willingness to work closely with colleagues, volunteers, and external partners to achieve shared goals.
Other Information
- Ashinaga UK takes a flexible approach to working, with core hours and an understanding and consideration for work life balance and personal commitments.
- Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so we encourage early applications.
- Ashinaga Association in the UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring that all job applicants receive fair treatment, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Empowering orphaned youth from across the African continent with education & leadership opportunities to tackle community issues & promote development
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The vacancy
We are seeking to appoint one lay member to replace Claire Minchington who comes to the end of her tenure on 31 March 2025
About the GOC
We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK. Our purpose is to protect the public by promoting high standards of education, performance and conduct. For more information about us please visit our website: optical. org
About the Council
The role of Council is to lead on the GOC’s mission to protect the public by upholding high standards in the optical professions. The Council is composed of six lay members (including the Chair) and six registrant members (i.e. registered optometrists and dispensing opticians). At least one member of the Council must work wholly or mainly in each of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. One Council member acts as a Senior Council Member whose role is to carry out the Chair’s appraisal as well as provide a sounding board for the Chair and serve as an intermediary for Council members, Executive and stakeholders as necessary.
The successful candidate will contribute to Council by exercising oversight, ensuring effective corporate governance, and making high-level policy decisions. They will be able to operate strategically and impartially; listen, communicate, and influence effectively; exercise judgment; and inspire confidence and support amongst our stakeholders.
Remuneration and time commitment
Council members are remunerated in accordance with our member fees policy (£13,962 per annum plus reasonable travel and subsistence expenses) which is linked in the candidate pack. The member fee includes time for reading and preparation.
The appointed member will be expected to commit approximately 2-3 days per month. Meetings will usually take place via MS Teams but may on occasion be held at the GOC Offices at 10 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7NG. There are occasional online catch-up meetings - these are currently scheduled on a Tuesday evening every 6-8 weeks, from 5.30pm – 6.30pm.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: midnight on Sunday 17 November 2024.
Online interviews will be held on between Monday 27 – Thursday 30 January 2024.
We would welcome applications from individuals who are disabled and from diverse ethnic backgrounds as these are currently under-represented on our council and committees.
We strive to be as diverse as the public we protect and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity and geographical locations outside of London.
If you have any questions, please email them to appointment@optical. org and we will aim to respond to you within 48 hours.
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Are you passionate about making sure that unpaid family carers have the chance use their experiences to improve practice in health and social care and to improve carer-awareness in the wider community?
Role: This is a great opportunity to recruit and support carers to take part in internal and external education and training sessions and to expand the number of organisations we work with.
About you:
- Excellent communication, relationship building and networking skills
- Able to actively engage learners and encourage group participation with guiding questions to ensure clarity, focus and constructive learning takes place.
- Good time management with the ability to manage a diverse workload and prioritise and plan effectively so that deadlines are met
- Able to provide accessible and professional external and internal information
- Competent with a range of software programmes including Microsoft Windows
- Hold a driving licence and access to a vehicle
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Smyth & Co is delighted to be exclusively partnering with Art History Link-Up, a widening participation education charity to find a Chief Operating Officer (COO). This role will play a crucial part in the strategic and operational leadership of Art History Link-Up. Reporting directly to the Founder & CEO, the COO will be responsible for overseeing the charity's day-to-day operations, ensuring that the organisation runs smoothly and efficiently, in addition to supporting capacity build.
This role will involve working closely with the small team of three employees, managing resources, and driving the successful implementation of the strategic plan for growth. The COO will also act as a key support to the Founder and CEO, providing guidance on organisational development and helping to steer the Charity towards its long-term goals.
Some key responsibilities:
- Operational Leadership - Oversee the day-to-day operations of AHLU, ensuring that all activities are aligned with the charity's mission and strategic objectives.
- Strategic Planning & Execution - Work closely with the Founder & CEO to develop and implement the strategic plan for growth
- Financial Management - Oversee the charity's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Support the CEO in developing and delivering the fundraising strategy
- Governance & Compliance - Ensure that AHLU adheres to all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
- Stakeholder Engagement - Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including partners, funders and alumni students.
What you’ll bring to the team
- Proven experience in a senior operational role, from within the charity or education sector.
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with a track record of successfully implementing growth strategies.
- Excellent financial management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously
- Leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and manage a small team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Knowledge of governance and compliance requirements within the charity sector.
About Art History Link-Up
Art History Link-Up believes that art history shouldn’t belong to the handful of people who currently have the opportunity to study it, unfortunately currently, fewer than 1% of state schools offer History of Art A-level. To address this, AHLU has provided free courses in art history to over 500 students from over 300 schools across the UK. Their alumni are now studying art history at Russell Group universities across the UK, including the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, and the Courtauld Institute.
We provide free art history courses to under-represented students, providing life-changing opportunities and transforming the future of the arts.