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The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Your responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring that the financial transactions of the organisation are administered in most efficient and effective way
- Monthly accounts preparation, ensuring individual and consolidated monthly account and forecasting information is available to internal stakeholders
- Ensuring that purchasing administration from point of order through to payment is administered
- Ensuring all income is administered effectively.
- Ensuring accurate financial records are maintained with effective and timely reconciliations across General Ledgers, sub-ledgers, bank and inter-company accounts
- Payroll, ensuring payments made in line with Service Levels and that effective controls/reconciliations are maintained
- Maintaining a high level of data quality to ensure maximum effectiveness of end-to-end processing
- Driving efficiencies and effectiveness of the team, processes, data, and systems to enable improvements in the timeliness of robust financial information
- Developing and leading an efficient and motivated team to delivery of accurate and value adding financial information
- Maintaining effective communication with key stakeholders, developing strong and positive relationships
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Proven experience of the provision of monthly accounts in an effective and timely manner
- Experience of running and driving improvements within an Operational Finance Function, specifically delivery of effective Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable disciplines
- A track record of managing and developing high performing finance teams
- Experience of Oracle Fusion or similar complex financial systems, e.g. SAP
- Strong ownership and accountability along with a positive can-do attitude.
- The ability to assess performance from a strategic/holistic view, drawing out key areas for improvement and resolution
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
- The ability to lead, prioritise and set clear direction of teams
- Strong people management skills
- Strong communication and engagement skills
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
Professional Development & Benefits
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
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People & Culture Advisor
GENERAL FUNCTION:
The People and Culture Advisor will be instrumental in delivering efficient, timely and effective HR support and advice to employees, managers and leadership throughout the company. The role will be crucial in ensuring consistent and effective application of HR policies, procedures, and initiatives, thus having a positive contribution to a productive workplace.
General People & Culture Support:
· Acting as the primary point of contact for all IEU staff enquiries regarding policies, procedures, staff benefit, leave balances, and other general queries.
· Supporting implementation of key P&C projects and facilitating ongoing process improvements.
· Support employee engagement initiatives, including recurring surveys and engagement sessions.
· Recommending new approaches, processes and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the People & Culture department and services performed.
· Remaining abreast of changes to UK specific legislation and Employment Law and communicating relevant changes to UK based staff in a timely manner.
· Partnering with People & Culture Manager to deliver relevant training, ‘AMA’ sessions, and other initiatives as required.
· Coordinating P&C responses on behalf of IEU to internal and external audit requests.
· Supporting process and workflow development and data management within the Human Resources’ Information System as needed.
· Ensuring timely update of relevant databases, including group life cover, SMS Home Office system, and others
· Supporting, developing, and conducting staff trainings on People & Culture topics, policies, and processes
· Working closely with other members of the global People & Culture team to ensure the completion of standardized, efficient, streamlined People & Culture processes that supports a cohesive staff experience.
· Other duties as assigned by the People & Culture Manager
· In all duties, upholding Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.
Employee Relations
· Providing first-level advice to employees, managers and leadership in line with UK employment law, best practice, internal policies and procedures and ACAS guidelines.
· Managing casework including, but not limited to: disciplinaries, grievances, absence reviews, flexible working requests, conflict resolution, redundancies, departmental changes, occupational health queries, performance improvement plans, etc.
· Producing and maintaining casework documentation, including Terms of Reference, minutes, notices, and follow-up correspondence.
· Escalating complex and/or unusual casework to People & Culture Manager.
· Providing coaching for managers on employee relations issues as requested.
· Ensuring all company policies remain up to date, periodically reviewing policies in order to implement relevant changes.
· Advising managers and leadership on the most appropriate casework steps, providing sound reasoning behind suggested options and clearly outlining potential risks.
· Maintain good working relations with all stakeholders, ensuring a discreet, diplomatic approach to Employee Relations issues as they arise.
· Maintaining excellent level of knowledge of current, recent and upcoming developments in UK employment law at a HR practitioner level.
· Managing all employee leave processes, including annual leave, sickness absence, maternity, paternity, adoption, TOIL, compassionate leave, etc.
· Escalating complex and/or unusual cases to People & Culture Manager
· Conducting exit interviews, identifying patterns and communicating to management in an aggregate form
· Producing periodic reports surrounding volume and nature of casework.
Payroll
· Processing timely updates of the payroll system records, including new joiners, leavers, student loan and salary sacrifice information and all variable changes.
· Ensuring all associated processes have been carried out in line with the supplier agreement and in good time.
· Serving as a liaison between the third-party payroll provider, P&C and Finance functions
· Producing all payroll related documentation including LoE changes, pay increases, maternity leave letters, deduction letters and other change letters as required.
· Generating a monthly pension report and timely uploading to the pension provider portal.
· Addressing all employee payroll and pay related enquiries.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
· Degree, preferably in Human Resources or a closely related field or minimum 5 years’ prior relevant experience.
· In possession of or working towards a CIPD Level 5 or higher
· Experience with Human Resources information systems
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including written and verbal.
· Ability to independently manage casework in line with ACAS guidelines.
· Proven knowledge of UK employment law and best practice.
· Proven ability to handle confidential / sensitive information.
· Proven ability to successfully communicate and mediate with both management and staff.
· Ability to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.
· Proven ability to successfully operate in multi-cultural environments.
Preferred:
· Fluency in a second language other than English, such as French or Arabic
· Experience of working in an International organization or NGO
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable adjustments may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Expected office hours are generally Monday through Friday from 09:00am to 5:30pm.
Vacancy Timeframe:
Deadline for applications: Wednesday, 11 December 2024
ABOUT US
We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty; our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits. We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe, however, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK. Never has this been more important than today.
NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do. We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.
We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that is proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.
THE ROLE
NEA is looking to appoint new Warm and Safe Homes (WASH) Advice Line Co-ordinator posts on a full time (37 hours per week) basis; but we are happy to receive applications from candidates who may wish to work part time hours as we would be prepared to appoint posts as job share opportunities. Please state your preferred working pattern in your application and we will discuss this at interview.
WASH Advice Line Co-ordinators will be the first point of contact for vulnerable householders who are contacting the charity for a range of energy related advice matters. Co-ordinators will need to be empathetic, polite and have good listening skills but may also need you to be assertive and confident in order to provide support to clients, some of whom may be in difficult circumstances.
Whilst call centre or customer service experience will be advantageous, empathy and an ability to understand client needs is paramount and our training will give successful candidates the knowledge to succeed in the role.
The post holder’s main responsibilities will be to deal with customer and partner emails, calls, live chats and off- line tasks. These will include:
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Provision of day-to-day support to our customers and partners (referral organisations) on any queries, or issues, through answering telephones calls and emails.
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Process, resolve or escalate client queries within the WASH and wider team in line with the internal process.
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As a WASH Advice Line Co-ordinator, you’ll be in the front line of the provision of solutions to client queries and issues as part of a wider team.
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Maintenance of appropriate client records and necessary data using client management systems to ensure the progress of work towards project targets is monitored and that project outcomes are fully recorded.
The post holders will be responsible for the delivery of a range of projects which will demonstrate good practice in delivery of affordable warmth for low income and vulnerable householders.
The posts sit within the Communities Directorate and are part of a dynamic and caring team of professionals who go the extra mile to support their clients, some of whom may be in difficult circumstances.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
You should be able to demonstrate understanding or experience of energy efficiency, you will be empathetic and be a good listener – as well as demonstrable experience of responding to the needs of clients in direct contact settings. You will have the ability to work with a wide range of people and demonstrable experience of working with vulnerable householders, low income and/or other disadvantaged groups.
You will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with a range of communities and individuals.
An awareness of the environmental, social and economic problems of deprived areas and the roles of the public, private and voluntary sectors in tackling them, is desirable, although not essential.
NEA has several office locations throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and welcomes applicants from all regions. Home working and office-based locations are available depending on proximity to a NEA office. Preferences will be discussed with candidates at interview. Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK. Hybrid working is subject to a risk assessment to ensure the working environment is appropriate under health and safety and GDPR requirements.
WE ARE OFFERING:
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£25,992 – £30,558, Scale 4 - 5, Points 7-17. New appointments will usually begin at the starting point of the scale.
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18-month fixed term contract.
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11½% non-contributory pension.
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25 days annual leave (FTE) plus additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus, all public holidays per annum.
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Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for hybrid working.
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Enhanced family friendly payments.
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Employee Assistance Programme.
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Employee benefits platform.
The closing date for all applications is Friday 06 December 2024 at 12:00 noon. We anticipate interviewing in the week commencing Monday 16 December 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be advised of the interview date. Full details of the posts and an application form are available on our website.
Please be aware that National Energy Action is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore, the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply by clicking 'apply now'.
Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process. No recruitment agency or advertising enquiries please.
NEA aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all people with the necessary skills and experience for the post. Charity Registration No. 290511. Company Registration No: 01853927
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!
Job title: Finance Manager
Reports to: Director
Salary: £200 per day
Hours: 1 day / 8 hours per week
Terms: Fixed term contract for 1 year
Location: Central London and / or remote working. 1 day per month required in London office.
Closing date: Monday 25 November 2024
Non-UK nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK. No agencies please.
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Background
Art Explora UK was founded in the UK in 2021 and is registered UK charity no. 1202489. We are a small team of 5 based in Somerset House, London. Art Explora has offices in France and the UK.
Art Explora’s mission is to increase access to arts and culture, encouraging new forms of participation and engagement between arts and audiences. We work in partnership with artists, cultural organisations and communities, across all art forms, to create transformative cultural experiences and encourage a life-long love of the arts.
Overview of this role
We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to set up robust systems, oversee all our financial operations and provide strategic financial planning to the director and board. You will work in partnership with our external accountants who provide annual audited accounts.
This new position will assist with streamlining current systems, setting up new processes, and supporting the director to achieve robust, transparent and accurate financial management for this new and ambitious art charity.
You will work in a small but dynamic team who share a passion for arts engagement and the positive benefits of access to arts and culture.
Responsibilities
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Oversee all charity accounts
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Review/set up systems for the team to manage and track project budgets
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Oversee all invoices per project
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Update and maintain Xero accounts system
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Set up, make and track payments within agreed limits
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Assist with annual budget and programme forecasts
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Cash flow forecasts
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Supply project accounts when requested
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Monthly financial reports and quarterly management accounts
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Financial reporting for board meetings
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Expenses processing / oversight
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Set up and prepare Gift Aid submissions, as required
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Manage donation payment processes
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Ensure the charity has appropriate financial policies and procedures in place taking account of legislation and best practice.
Essential experience
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At least two years’ experience in a responsible finance role, ideally in the charitable sector
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Excellent working knowledge of IT, spreadsheets, word processing and computerised accounts packages.
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Experience of preparing high quality, accurate accounts, financial data and reports
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Experience of budgeting, budget tracking and producing reports as required to support budget holders
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Able to produce and implement clear financial procedures
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Setting and meeting deadlines, managing simultaneous tasks and objectives
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Working positively as part of a team
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Commitment to diversity in terms of lived or professional experience
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Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
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Ability to use initiative, work independently, prioritise and take ownership
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Operates with integrity and honesty at all times
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Previous experience of working with Xero accounting software
Desirable experience
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Experience of submitting budgets for funding applications
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Knowledge of public, not-for-profit and private organisations involved in provision of arts and cultural services
Essential qualifications
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Finance qualification such as AAT (minimum level 2 or equivalent).
General requirements
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Share the mission and values of Art Explora
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Participate positively in internal/external events, meetings and training as required
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Positively participate in one to ones and appraisals.
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Ensure that relevant policies, procedures and working practices are always adhered to.
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Positively contribute to to Art Explora UK team working environment, taking ownership of issues and supporting colleagues where appropriate.
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To Apply
Apply with your CV and Cover Letter (500 words max.)
Closing date: 9am Monday 25 November, 2024.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received.
Interviews will take place w/c 2 December 2024 in London.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We strive to promote an inclusive environment, which celebrates and promotes diversity.
For any queries regarding eligibility or the job specification please contact Art Explora UK and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
- Salary: £32,316 (London); £30,753 (outside of London)
- Hours: 35 per week
- Role type: Permanent
- Location: Hybrid - frequent in-person presence in London
- Closing date: 1st December 2024
- Interview date: Expected to be between 9th - 16th December
Change lives in a life-changing career
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.
The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.
About the role
We’re looking for a motivated, communicative, and knowledgeable Public Affairs Officer to join our Policy and Influencing Team, to help us achieve the positive change children and young people with cancer across the UK, and their families, need in the health system. This means amplifying the voices of young cancer patients and delivering evidence-based campaigns that make change happen.
The Public Affairs Officer is responsible for supporting the Policy and Influencing Team with public affairs expertise to deliver the key components of our influencing work in England and UK-Wide (Westminster). You will help us influence the system for children and young people with cancer and their families, so we can change experiences of having cancer and ensure children and young people’s voices are heard.
This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application a basic criminal record check will be completed.
This role is a hybrid role, with frequent in-person presence in London required. As a London-based role requiring frequent travel within London, the advertised salary is reflective of our London pay scale.
What will I be doing?
No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy.
- monitoring the UK policy and influencing landscape, finding opportunities for our influencing work
- developing briefings and materials to deliver our influencing work
- building and maintaining excellent working relationships with elected representatives, officials, external partners and your colleagues too
- delivering our public affairs work in Westminster
- supporting our exciting campaigning activities
- monitoring and tracking the impact of our engagement and influencing work
What do I need?
The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:
- Have experience working in a policy or public affairs environment
- Have experience or knowledge of policy, public affairs and/or political processes and how to use them in your work
- Have effective influencing and relationship building skills
- Are comfortable and confident working in a diverse and changing external environment
- Are solutions-focused, have attention to detail, and able to analyse complex information
- Are an excellent communicator, and not afraid to get involved and engage with a variety of stakeholders and in a variety of activities and settings
What will I gain?
For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:
- Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
- Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Great family/caring leave entitlements
- Enhanced pension
- Access to our employee savings scheme
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.
We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
Accessibility
We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.
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We are currently recruiting a Project Pharmacy Manager (Medical Supplier Capacity Building Project) to join our Programs team.
This is a remote position open to candidates based in RI countries of operation, CET (+/- 3 hours) preferred.
At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.
Note you must have the right to work in your home-based location and that national terms and conditions will apply.
This role is classified as requiring advanced pre-employment checks.
About Relief International
Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in 16 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.
About the Opportunity
RI has recently entered into a partnership with Takeda Pharmaceuticals, to implement a four-year project medical supply chain project. This project will focus on building the capacity of 20 local pharmaceutical and medical device suppliers in four countries where Relief International (RI) has existing programming: Afghanistan, Yemen, Myanmar, and Syria.
Providing technical leadership, the project Pharmacy Manager working in close collaboration with the Project Director and project Supply Chain Manager, will support activities of the project deliverables.
Your Responsibilities
This role includes the following responsibilities.
- Lead on national health stakeholders to ensure buy-in and support for the project and its sustainability post project (medical regulatory authority, ministry of health, pharmacy associations, public sector medical procurement departments).
- Work with national peer health stakeholders to ensure their understanding, and engagement / support for the project (iNGOs, Health Clusters, aid management partners, UN stakeholders.
- Reach out to other iNGOs active in the project countries to harmonize product portfolios, and develop support for quality standards
- Champion the RI database for medical products including the RI Medical Supply List (MSL), manufacturers, distributors to include relevant quality data about products and suppliers
- Help the Supply Chain and Procurement Coordinator on sourcing and verifying medical assurance quality certificates with local suppliers to enable RI to conduct and improve local medical supply procurement
- Support sub-contractor activities as agreed in the sub-contractor agreement, and Collaborating with the Pharmacy advisor, lead in conducting regular reviews and assessments of sub-contractor work and progress and providing inputs into required reports
About You
You will bring the following experience and skills.
- A master's or bachelor's degree in pharmacy or a related field, OR equivalent working experience.
- Proven experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders in challenging environments, and working with large medical supply components in complex contexts
- Track record in project progress monitoring, tracking and reporting, qualitative and quantitative
- Knowledge of donor and other international medical quality assurance standards, and skills with host country institutions, and international organizations.
- Comprehensive understanding of medical product quality assurance certification
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating programs with a technical scope similar to the activity, especially focusing on medical procurement & supply chain.
- Being able to successfully operate in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and technical areas.
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Fluency in English required.
Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs, unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!
How To Apply
To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.
- You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.
- The cover letter should be two pages, and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.
Closing Date
1 December 2024. Please apply immediately, we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, therefore we may withdraw the position from the jobs board before the closing date.
As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.
Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.
We are delighted to introduce this job opportunity at the Culture Trust Luton for a 0.5 Project Manager. Through a successful funding application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, we have been awarded £177,513 funding to deliver a Resilience project called ‘Reconnect’. This multi-faceted project explores the Trust’s customer services, sites and operations. There is also funding to deliver events and consultations as well as creative activities to promote engagement and volunteering. The Project also has a budget for making operational improvements that have been identified through the project.
We seek an experienced Project Manager to draw together the delivery of this project, coordinate specialist consultants, creatives and community groups and work with the Culture Trust Team on exploring and embedding change.We are a progressive, Luton-based, arts and cultural charity with a mission to connect communities through culture and creativity. We welcome 250,000 people across the year to our stunning heritage sites; the Hat Factory Arts Centre, Hat District creative workspaces, Wardown House Museum and Gallery, and Stockwood Discovery Centre. The Reconnect Project will work across all our functions, but there will be a particular focus on Stockwood Discovery Centre for community activities and volunteering.
Do you imagine yourself organising a programme of engagement with parliamentary audiences for a leading human rights charity? Do you want to use your skills and experience to build and maintain relationships across the House of Commons? Have you got knowledge and understanding of parliamentary procedures? If this is you, then apply to join us as Parliamentary Manager – House of Commons at Stonewall.
Stonewall is a human rights charity. We stand for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people everywhere. We imagine a world where all LGBTQ+ people are free to be themselves and we can live our lives to the full.
Over the last 30 years, we have helped create transformative change in the lives of LGBTQ+ people in the UK. Our campaigns drive positive change in public attitudes and public policy. We ensure LGBTQ+ people can thrive throughout our lives by building deep, sustained change programmes with the institutions that have the biggest impact on us, whether we're learning, working, praying or playing sport.
As Parliamentary Manager – House of Commons, you would be a key part of a team of driven, passionate people who are working together to deliver our Free to Be Strategy (2021-25). For this role we are looking for an excellent relationship builder who can engage effectively with politicians from across parties to advocate for LGBTQ+ communities. You'll also have experience in drafting timely and accurate policy briefings, a good awareness and understanding of current political issues in the House of Commons, and the ability to mobilise MPs on key issues affecting LGBTQ+ communities and present our priorities effectively.
Our people make up a vibrant, dynamic community. Lots our staff have a personal investment in the work we do, and we come from a wide range of backgrounds. We're proud of this diversity, and of our support for one another – in our teams, our network groups, and our friendships.
Salary: £37,535 - £45,967
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Full time
Closing Date:1st December 2024
You may also have experience in the following: Senior Engagement, Engagement Officer Programme Engagement, Engagement Manager, Project Manager, Stakeholder Management, Programme Manager, Project Officer, Project Support Officer, Finance, etc.
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Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for the Event Manager in order to lead the events programme - developing, promoting, and delivering a range of events that maximise income, drives supporter engagement and raises the charity’s profile.
As an Events Manager you will:
- You will work closely with the organisations senior stakeholders and the fundraising teams to develop a strategy for special events that drives major funded engagement, cultivates opportunities, and maximises income.
- You will manage event committees, nurture relationships with key individuals and positively influence their engagement with and contributions to the Charity special events programme.
- The Events Manager will oversee the delivery of the sports & challenges programme, ensuring its development, promotion and delivering first class supporter care.
To be successful, you must have experience:
- Managing a range of successful events
- Demonstrable experience of delivering events that generate income
- Managing suppliers and event venues
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and teams, including Senior Leadership Teams and external committees, to deliver events to reach shared goals
- Developing events as relationship building/ stewardship tool
- Experience of managing staff and/or volunteers
- Experience of setting and managing budgets
- Understanding of Special Events Committees and networks
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Contract type:Full-time, permanent
Location- Leatherhead, Surrey
Closing date: ASAP
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
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.
About Us:
Conwy Mind is a dedicated mental health charity committed to providing life-changing support to individuals facing mental health challenges. We are passionate about raising awareness, breaking down stigma, and making mental health care accessible to all in our community.
To support and expand our work, we’re establishing an exciting new Income Generation Team dedicated to increasing our income, developing innovative fundraising ideas, and engaging our community in meaningful ways.
About the Roles:
As we build on the fundraising success, we've achieved over the past two years with events such as Mental Elf and Seal splash, we're excited to establish a new Income Generation Team to take our efforts to the next level. We are seeking an inspiring Income Generation Lead and two enthusiastic Fundraisers who bring fresh ideas, energy, and a passion for our cause. This team will be pivotal in driving our fundraising initiatives forward, generating new income streams, and creating engaging events and campaigns to expand our reach and impact. Working across Conwy, Gwynedd and Ynys Mon we have big plans. The work will also involve supporting and developing joint opportunities with our neighbouring local minds in North Wales.
Income Generation Lead
Salary Grade/ Rate: £32,000 Actual Hours: Full Time – 35 Hrs per week
Annual Leave: 35 days pro rata (including bank holidays) Responsible to: CEO
Aim of the post:
Join our dynamic team to spearhead income generation initiatives that will diversify and boost our funding streams. Your efforts will directly support our mission to provide enhanced services for individuals experiencing mental health challenges. This is a new post in the charity created in response to emerging demands and the implementation of Conwy Mind’s strategy.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced individual to lead the development of Conwy Mind’s Fundraising and Engagement Strategy, promote our corporate training courses, collaborate with stakeholders, with an aim to deliver significant income growth.
Leading a team to maximise income which includes a Fundraising Officer, Social Media Officer and Trainer who delivers Mental Health First Aid Courses to organisations across North Wales.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborative Research: Partner the CEO and key team members to explore and secure new funding opportunities.
- Team Leadership: Oversee the Income Generation Team, which includes marketing our services, arranging delivery of external training to organisations and, fundraising.
- Strategic Bid Writing: Lead the creation and submission of innovate fundraising proposals, ensuring alignment with donor and organisational requirements.
- Strategic Development: Propose an Income Generation Strategy which aligns with our overarching organisational goals.
- Plan Implementation: Drive the execution of the Income Generation Plan, including marketing, publicity, fundraising and corporate and training initiatives.
- Relationship Building: Forge strong connections with local organisations to promote our corporate training programmes.
Income Generation
- Expert Guidance: Provide specialized knowledge on income generation and growth to senior management.
- Diverse Income Streams: Develop sustainable income sources through contracts, grants, and innovative opportunities such as workplace wellbeing packages, staff training in managing mental health, community, and corporate fundraising.
- Business Growth Strategy: Lead the team in creating robust business growth strategy for income generation in Conwy Mind and subsidiaries.
- High Profile Promotion: Promote our services to high profile organisations and identify innovative income generation opportunities.
Organisational
- Active participation: Attend and contribute to meetings, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Compliance: Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines, company policies, and GDPR regulations.
- Policy Development: Contribute to the development and maintenance of financial policies, ensuring compliance with legislation.
- Promotion and Fundraising: Actively promote the charity’s work and participate in fundraising activities.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with internal quality standards.
- Service User Focus: Prioritise the needs of our service users in all activities.
- Mission and Values: Uphold and promote the mission and values of the charity.
Key contacts and relationships
Internal: CEO, Senior Leadership Team, Income Generation Team
External: Funding organisations, high level donors and corporates
Join us in this exciting role where your contributions will make a significant impact on our ability to support those in need. Be a part of an enthusiastic team dedicated to making a difference!
Person Specification
The specific skills, knowledge and abilities required of an individual to be able to effectively perform the role.
Essential:
- Experience of diversifying Income streams for a sustainable future
- Experience of attaining unrestricted income streams
- Experience of working directly with funders
- Experience of marketing on social media
- Report writing for funders and the CEO
- Experience to managing a team
- Experienced IT user with excellent knowledge of office 365
- Experience of working at a senior level
- Ability to think creatively and make sound decisions
- Ability to contribute and collaborate as part of a team
- Highly initiative-taking and motivated
- Demonstrable experience of exceeding targets and income budgets
- Organisational and time management skills
- Influencing and negotiating skills
- Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
Desirable:
- Liaising directly with the CEO
- Educated to a minimum standard of ‘A’ Levels or equivalent
- Welsh Language
Scope of job description
This job description reflects the immediate requirements and responsibilities of the post. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties but gives a general indication of work undertaken which may vary in detail in the light of changing demands and priorities. Substantial changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder.
Our Application Process
We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation, recognising different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services. We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equality in physical and mental health for all.
Book a phone conversation with us before you apply, and we will talk you through the role, how your skills and experience might fit our job description and person specification and talk you through how to complete the application form.
Once you have submitted your application form, we will compare your application to what we are looking for with our person specification, and if they’re a good fit we’ll contact you for an interview.
Closing date for Applications:
5pm, 13th December 2024
Interview Dates:
15th & 16th January 2025 – Interviews will be carried out face-to-face at Unit 5325, North Wales Business Park, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 8LJ
AMDANOM NI:
Mae Mind Conwy yn elusen benodedig ar gyfer iechyd meddwl. Mae wedi ymroi i ddarparu cymorth trawsnewidiol i unigolion sy’n wynebu heriau iechyd meddwl. Rydym ni’n angerddol dros godi ymwybyddiaeth, cael gwared â stigma, a sicrhau bod gofal iechyd meddwl yn hygyrch i bawb yn ein cymuned.
Arweinydd Cynhyrchu Incwm
Gradd/Cyfradd Cyflog: £32,000 Gwirioneddol Oriau: Amser llawn - 35 awr yr wythnos
Gwyliau Blynyddol: 35 diwrnod pro rata (gan gynnwys gwyliau banc) Yn gyfrifol i: Prif Weithredwr
Nod y swydd:
Ymunwch â'n tîm deinamig i arwain mentrau cynhyrchu incwm a fydd yn arallgyfeirio ac yn hybu ein ffrydiau ariannu. Bydd eich ymdrechion yn cefnogi ein cenhadaeth yn uniongyrchol i ddarparu gwasanaethau gwell i unigolion sy'n profi heriau iechyd meddwl. Mae hon yn swydd newydd yn yr elusen a grëwyd mewn ymateb i ofynion sy'n dod i'r amlwg a gweithrediad strategaeth Mind Conwy.
Rydym am benodi unigolyn profiadol i arwain datblygiad Strategaeth Codi Arian ac Ymgysylltu Mind Conwy, hyrwyddo ein cyrsiau hyfforddi corfforaethol a chydweithio â rhanddeiliaid, gyda'r nod o sicrhau twf incwm sylweddol.
Arwain tîm i fwayafu incwm sy'n cynnwys Swyddog Codi Arian, Swyddog Cyfryngau Cymdeithasol a Hyfforddwr sy'n darparu Cyrsiau Cymorth Cyntaf Iechyd Meddwl i sefydliadau ar draws Gogledd Cymru.
Prif Gyfrifoldebau:
- Ymchwil ar y Cyd: Bod yn bartner i’r Prif Weithredwr ac aelodau allweddol o’r tîm i archwilio a sicrhau cyfleoedd ariannu newydd.
- Arweinyddiaeth Tîm: Goruchwylio’r Tîm Cynhyrchu Incwm, sy’n cynnwys marchnata ein gwasanaethau, trefnu hyfforddiant allanol i sefydliadau a chodi arian.
- Ysgrifennu Cynigion Strategol: Arwain y gwaith o greu a chyflwyno cynigion codi arian arloesol, gan sicrhau aliniad â gofynion y rhoddwr a’r sefydliad.
- Datblygiad Strategol: Cynnig Strategaeth Cynhyrchu Incwm sy'n cyd-fynd â'n nodau sefydliadol trosfwaol.
- Gweithredu'r Cynllun: Ysgogi gweithrediad y Cynllun Cynhyrchu Incwm, gan gynnwys marchnata, cyhoeddusrwydd, codi arian a mentrau corfforaethol a hyfforddi.
- Meithrin Perthynas: Creu cysylltiadau cryf gyda sefydliadau lleol i hyrwyddo ein rhaglenni hyfforddi corfforaethol.
Cynhyrchu Incwm
- Arweiniad Arbenigol: Darparu gwybodaeth arbenigol ar gynhyrchu incwm a thwf i uwch reolwyr.
- Amrywio Ffrydiau Incwm: Datblygu ffynonellau incwm cynaliadwy trwy gontractau, grantiau, a chyfleoedd arloesol fel pecynnau llesiant yn y gweithle, hyfforddiant staff mewn rheoli iechyd meddwl, codi arian yn y gymuned a chodi arian corfforaethol.
- Strategaeth Twf Busnes: Arwain y tîm wrth greu strategaeth twf busnes cadarn ar gyfer cynhyrchu incwm yn Mind Conwy a'i is-gwmnïau.
- Hyrwyddo Proffil Uchel: Hyrwyddo ein gwasanaethau i sefydliadau proffil uchel a nodi cyfleoedd cynhyrchu incwm arloesol.
Sefydliadol
- Cyfranogiad gweithredol: Mynychu a chyfrannu at gyfarfodydd, gan sicrhau aliniad â nodau sefydliadol.
- Cydymffurfiaeth: Cadw at ganllawiau Iechyd a Diogelwch, polisïau'r cwmni, a rheoliadau GDPR.
- Datblygu Polisi: Cyfrannu at ddatblygu a chynnal polisïau ariannol, gan sicrhau cydymffurfiaeth â deddfwriaeth.
- Hyrwyddo a Chodi Arian: Mynd ati i hyrwyddo gwaith yr elusen a chymryd rhan mewn gweithgareddau codi arian.
- Sicrhau Ansawdd: Sicrhau cydymffurfiaeth â safonau ansawdd mewnol.
- Canolbwyntio ar Ddefnyddwyr Gwasanaeth: Blaenoriaethu anghenion ein defnyddwyr gwasanaeth ym mhob gweithgaredd.
- Cenhadaeth a Gwerthoedd: Cynnal a hyrwyddo cenhadaeth a gwerthoedd yr elusen.
Cysylltiadau a pherthnasoedd allweddol
Mewnol: Prif Weithredwr, Uwch Dîm Arwain, Tîm Cynhyrchu Incwm
Allanol: Sefydliadau ariannu, rhoddwyr lefel uchel a chorfforaethau
Ymunwch â ni yn y rôl gyffrous hon lle bydd eich cyfraniadau yn cael effaith sylweddol ar ein gallu i gefnogi'r rhai mewn angen. Byddwch yn rhan o dîm brwdfrydig sy'n ymroddedig i wneud gwahaniaeth!
Cwmpas y swydd-ddisgrifiad
Mae'r swydd-ddisgrifiad hwn yn adlewyrchu gofynion a chyfrifoldebau uniongyrchol y swydd. Nid yw'n rhestr hollgynhwysfawr o'r dyletswyddau ond mae'n rhoi syniad cyffredinol o'r gwaith a wneir a all amrywio o ran manylder yng ngoleuni gofynion a blaenoriaethau newidiol. Caiff unrhyw newidiadau mawr eu gwneud yn dilyn ymgynghori â deiliad y swydd.
Manyleb y Person
Y sgiliau, y wybodaeth a'r galluoedd penodol sydd eu hangen ar unigolyn i allu cyflawni'r rôl yn effeithiol.
Hanfodol:
- Profiad arallgyfeirio ffrydiau incwm ar gyfer dyfodol cynaliadwy
- Profiad sicrhau ffrydiau incwm anghyfyngedig
- Profiad weithio'n uniongyrchol ag arianwyr
- Profiad farchnata ar gyfryngau cymdeithasol
- Ysgrifennu adroddiadau ar gyfer arianwyr a'r Prif Weithredwr
- Profiad reoli tîm
- Defnyddiwr TG profiadol gyda gwybodaeth ardderchog Office 365
- Profiad weithio ar lefel uwch
- Y gallu i feddwl yn greadigol a gwneud penderfyniadau cadarn
- Y gallu i gyfrannu a chydweithio fel rhan dîm
- Yn barod iawn i fentro ac yn llawn cymhelliant
- Profiad amlwg ragori ar dargedau a chyllidebau incwm
- Sgiliau trefnu a rheoli amser
- Sgiliau dylanwadu a thrafod
- Sylw rhagorol i fanylion gyda lefel uchel gywirdeb
Dymunol:
- Cydgysylltu'n uniongyrchol â'r Prif Weithredwr
- Wedi'ch addysgu o leiaf i Safon Uwch neu gyfwerth
- Yr Iaith Gymraeg
Y Broses Gwneud Cais
Rydyn ni eisiau gwneud ein rolau mor hygyrch ag y gallwn i’r ystod ehangaf bosibl o ymgeiswyr, felly mae’r sgyrsiau hyn yn rhoi cyfle i chi ofyn cwestiynau, i weld a yw eich sgiliau a’ch profiad yn addas, ac i gael gwybod mwy am y broses gwneud cais.
Trefnwch sgwrs dros y ffôn gyda ni cyn i chi wneud cais, a byddwn yn trafod y swydd gyda chi, a sut mae eich sgiliau a’ch profiad yn cyd-fynd â’r disgrifiad swydd a manyleb y person, a gallwn drafod sut mae llenwi’r ffurflen gais.
Ar ôl i chi gyflwyno eich ffurflen gais, byddwn yn cymharu eich cais â’r hyn rydyn ni’n chwilio amdano gan ddefnyddio’r manyleb person. Os byddwch yn addas, byddwn yn cysylltu â chi am gyfweliad.
Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer cyflwyno ceisiadau yw:
5pm, 13 Rhagfyr 2024
Dyddiad y Cyfweliadau:
15 a 16 Ionawr 2025 – Cynhelir y cyfweliadau wyneb yn wyneb yn Uned 5325, Parc Busnes Gogledd Cymru, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 8LJ
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What makes Goldsmiths unique?
Goldsmiths, University of London is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.
About the Department
The Development and Alumni Office is a small, dynamic team responsible for building a culture of support for Goldsmiths, whether that is through philanthropy, volunteering or advocacy. Our fundraising activities support highly impactful projects that change lives and even save lives, and that reflect Goldsmiths’ values of civic engagement, social inclusion and educational excellence.
The Alumni Relations and Regular Giving programme aims to build relationships that inspire alumni, colleagues and friends to support Goldsmiths through donations or volunteering. Through our multi-channel regular giving campaigns, we seek donations via single gifts, monthly direct debits and legacy gifts.
About the Role
This role will work closely with the Head of Alumni Relations and Regular Giving to implement the individual giving and legacy fundraising programme that will increase funds raised to support education at Goldsmiths.
The postholder will responsible for the project management of and writing copy for individual giving and legacy fundraising campaigns, and donor stewardship communications, via email, web, social media, and/or direct mail.
About the Candidate
You will be able to demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to identifying new opportunities and developing ideas. You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to project manage fundraising campaigns and build personal relationships with alumni donors. You will be skilled in writing engaging fundraising copy for email, web and print. Ideally you will have experience of individual giving and/or legacy fundraising from the Higher Education or Not for Profit sector. However transferrable skills from exceptional candidates looking to move into the Higher Education sector are also welcomed.
Benefits
We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of well-being initiatives such as staff choir, running club and creative writing classes. Goldsmiths, University of London is passionate about advancing equality and celebrating diversity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Would you like to be part of a young and vibrant charity that is dedicated to supporting those who have been bereaved by suicide?
We are looking for a Fundraising & Marketing Manager to run our day-to-day fundraising and marketing activity. Reporting directly to our CEO, you will play a crucial role in helping us to grow our income across a range of sources including community fundraising, events, individual giving, corporates, and trusts and foundations.
You will also be responsible for all digital comms to our supporters and beneficiaries, including managing our website, social media channels, and email campaigns.
We are a small, dynamic team, so there is also plenty of scope to get involved with other things and gain an insight into all areas of the charity, with opportunities for growth and development.
We have really ambitious plans for 2025 and beyond so we’re looking for an individual who has a hands-on approach and a can-do attitude!
About the role
As Fundraising & Marketing Manager you will:
- Support, inspire and encourage our community to fundraise for us, encouraging repeat involvement and higher targets.
- Help to plan and manage our big fundraising and outreach events (Sector Summit, Fundraising Gala etc).
- Lead on organising our community challenges (34k Challenge)
- Support our CEO with the writing of compelling grant applications.
- Develop and manage our donor and fundraiser database.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with key partners and supporters.
- Manage our merchandise strategy, overseeing inventory management and owning relationships with suppliers.
- Plan and deliver a digital comms strategy to drive engagement amongst our community, support fundraising and raise awareness.
- Create engaging content for use on our social media channels, website and printed materials and lead on a community management strategy.
- Represent us at sector meetings and events.
- Conduct analysis on our fundraising and marketing activity and performance and use insights to inform our strategy.
- Manage a team of two Fundraising Coordinators, delegating tasks to them as needed.
About you
Based within easy commuting distance of our office in Westminster, our ideal candidate would have a proven track record of generating income through different streams, experience of organising events, managing email marketing campaigns and social media channels, and running websites.
Key attributes we are looking for include:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A high level of organisation and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- An enthusiasm to learn and to develop knowledge and skills
- Confidence in using digital technology
We are committed to Equality Diversity and Inclusion and as such are actively seeking candidates of all backgrounds to represent the diverse population of people that we serve.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about social justice and have a heart for young people?
You’re in the right place.
Citizen Church, launched in 2020, and is a Church in Wales church with three campuses in South Wales, and part of the Holy Trinity Brompton network.
Citizen’s vision is to play its part in the evangelisation of the nation, the revitalisation of the church and the transformation of society. Their mission is to break the stereotypes of church, to breach loneliness, to bring people home and to build the kingdom in Cardiff, Wales and beyond. Citizen has partnered with Resurgo to deliver the Spear programme in the heart of South Wales.
They are looking for a new Assistant Coach, to work alongside the Centre Manager, as part of the team at Citizen Church to deliver the Spear Programme, equipping and empowering unemployed 16–24 year olds to overcome barriers to employment and turn their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education.
The important stuff
Salary: £21,500 p.a. pro rata for part-time role (£10,750)
Hours: Part time, 2.5 days per week, between 9.30am – 5.30pm, Tuesday – Thursday (with some flexibility and occasional evening or weekend work for events such as Spear Celebrations)
Location: Citizen Church, Cardiff
Closing date: Friday 13th December, 9am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)
Application: Please click 'Quick Apply' to submit your application for this role.
Download the application pack below for more information.
Personal qualities we’re looking for
- An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and Citizen Church
- A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques
- Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education
- High emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun!
- Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face; particularly a confidence in group facilitation
- An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure.
Key Responsibilities
Spear Programme
- Lead group sessions of up to 10 young people, using coaching skills to transform their mindsets, and to maximise their potential in stepping into the world of work
- Prepare and deliver coaching sessions on a weekly basis and find creative ways of developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees. This includes running application workshops with past Trainees as well as maintaining records and reporting on statistics.
Relationship management
- Build and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, and other organisations
- You will support with job fairs, mock interview days and welcoming external visitors to the centre
Church Community
- The Spear Coach is directly employed by Citizen Church, meaning you are part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community
- Help to raise the profile of the Spear programme within Citizen Church and build a network of supporters and volunteers from the congregation
- Other ad hoc church responsibilities from time to time.
Please apply by submitting your CV and a Cover Letter
With young people, with organisations, for society.
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We are the world’s original and largest independent children’s rights organisation, dedicated to ensuring every child is safe, healthy, learning and looking forward to a good future.
With more than 25,000 dedicated staff across 113 countries, we respond rapidly to humanitarian emergencies, deliver innovative development programmes, and ensure children's voices are heard through our advocacy and campaigning to build a better future for and with children.
Global Communications Director
Location: Existing office location, GMT +/- 3 hours
Salary: UK - £90,000 (other locations will vary)
Our organisation is developing an ambitious Global Engagement Framework to inform and shift how the movement works together to support our funding, brand and impact agenda for children. The Global Communications Director will lead our ambitious plans for developing our global communications and media work to support our organisational strategy; helping to accelerate growth, strengthen our brand and increase audience engagement.
Focused on strengthening our Global Goals impact, leveraging our humanitarian responses, building engagement with our people, effectively managing crisis communications and global translations, the team partners with our Country Offices and Members to deliver strategic communications, media and internal communications activity, to amplify critical issues impacting children on a world stage.
The Global Communications Director will lead a geographically dispersed team responsible for delivering the global communications and media strategy overseeing our global strategic communications approach, leading major humanitarian emergencies and crisis communications and overseeing of internal engagement with 25,000 staff. As a senior leader in the Resource Mobilisations Communications and Engagement department and collaborating closely with the Global Engagement and Fundraising Directors, the Director will ensure an integrated approach that maximises our influence and supports our ambitious goals.
- We are looking for a dynamic leader with extensive experience leading global communications and media relations, particularly within large, federated organisations.
- Master storyteller with exceptional skills in crafting compelling, audience-focused narratives.
- Extensive experience in leading global crisis communications.
- Expert in leading strategic communications responses to global emergencies.
- Expertise in developing and executing global media strategies.
- A visionary approach to internal communications that fosters inclusivity, alignment, and high performance across a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
- Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.
If you are passionate about driving positive change for children worldwide and have a bold vision for leading global communications and media, we encourage you to apply.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, caring or parental responsibilities, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.
For further details and to apply, please visit click 'Apply via Website' to be redirected to the Prospectus website.
Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: 8th December 2024
Preliminary Interviews with Prospectus: 9th - 11th December 2024
First Interview: w/c 16th December 2024
Second Interview: w/c 6th January 2025
At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, we care for children and young people whose lives are just too short. Our aim is to reach every family that needs our help and to offer them the very best choice of care. Did you know that every year we need to raise £6.5m to keep our doors open and only around 16% of our income comes from government sources, the rest has to be raised through fundraising activity.
Our services include short overnight stays and community breaks at home or in the hospice. We also support the whole family from diagnosis with our multi-disciplinary Family Support team who provide counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy and much more. Our care team support these families in our modern, purpose-built building. All our rooms bedrooms have a homely feel. We have a sensory room, spa pool, cinema room and six acres of gardens.
We support families from a large geographical area, including South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and parts of North Lincolnshire. The hospice is easily accessible from Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and North Notts. We have free secure on-site parking for families and staff to use.
The role:
As our Fundraising Business Partner, you will be at the forefront of our regional fundraising team. You’ll work hand-in-hand with the Income Generation and Communications Director, crafting and implementing innovative, long-term strategies to expand and diversify our income streams. You’ll identify new opportunities, guide a talented team of six fundraising professionals, and build lasting partnerships that strive to reach our income aims.
Key Responsibilities:
· Management and Leadership: Develop and drive comprehensive fundraising strategies, ensuring alignment with our goals and exploring new funding avenues.
· Team Leadership: Mentor, manage, and inspire a high-performing fundraising team. Lead by example, foster professional development, and create an empowering culture.
· Income Generation: Lead of key fundraising campaigns and build relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and local communities. Work collaboratively with marketing to craft impactful marketing and engagement proposals.
· Business Partnering: Collaborate across all departments and with senior leadership to ensure our fundraising strategy integrates seamlessly with the broader goals of the hospice.
· Financial Management: Oversee budget allocation, reporting, and ROI maximisation to hit income targets and deliver on strategic plans.
· Compliance and Governance: Ensure all fundraising initiatives meet legislative and ethical standards and represent Bluebell Wood at events to foster new relationships and raise our profile.
The requirements:
· Proven leadership in fundraising with strategic vision and hands-on experience in managing successful campaigns.
· Strong interpersonal skills to nurture relationships with stakeholders, donors, and team members.
· Innovative thinking to bring creative, data-driven approaches to income generation.
· Resilient and adaptable mindset to navigate challenges and drive continuous improvement.
· Passion for our mission and a genuine desire to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families.
In return, we can offer you a fantastic working environment and the following benefits:
· 33 days’ annual leave with the option to buy and sell
· Sick pay
· Health Care Cash Back Scheme
· Free counselling sessions
· Enhanced maternity pay
· Enhanced paternity pay
· Enhanced parental bereavement leave
· Compassionate leave
· Salary sacrifice scheme
· Training & Development
· Investment in your wellbeing
· Volunteering & shadowing days
· Free parking on main site
· Free drinks and subsidised meals
· Time off in lieu
· Uniform
· Eligible for NHS Blue Light Card
· Eligible for The Company Shop
At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice we value everyone who works with us, embrace individual differences and recognise that great things happen when we work together.
Previous applicants need not apply
Closing date: 2nd December 2024
Interviews: 13th December 2024.
We’re here to help every family who needs us make the most amazing memories
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