Funding Jobs

Are you passionate about supporting older people with dementia and their carers to enage with activies across Lewisham? If so, we want to hear from you! 

Age UK Lewisham and Southwark is looking for a part time coordiantor to deliver arts and crafts, physical exercise and singing groups for people with dementia in Lewisham. You will be delivering the programme with the support of our volunteers and working directly with freelance workers and community partners.

The successful candidate will have a good undersatnding of the needs and issues affecting older people including dementia awareness. 

They will be able to work as part of a team and travel within Southwark and Lewisham. Great interpersonal skills required along with the ability to work to Age UK Lewisham and Southwark’s values to empower and enable older people to lead fulfilled lives.

Employee Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Additional 1 day leave for Birthdays
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including access to a helpline for partners and dependents
• Generous contractual sick pay scheme, allowing staff to recover without the worry of loss of income
• CycleScheme members – enabling employees to save 25-39% of the cost of a new bike & accessories whilst also spreading the cost
• TechScheme members – enabling employees to purchase tech and home furnishing through AUKLS and spread the cost from their salary

AUKLS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

For full details, please download the Recruitment Pack which includes a Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date for applications – 9am on Monday 12 August 2024.

Interviews will take place week commencing 19 August 2024 at Stones End Day Centre, Southwark.

Location:  Hybrid working between the Aldgate, London office and home/ Remote based.

Salary: up to £33,000 per annum (Remote) up to £37,000 per annum (London office based).

Are you looking to join a team that is passionate about making a difference? A fantastic opportunity has risen for a PMO Analyst to support the Head of Programme Management in an innovative team always looking to improve.

Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.

We are an organisation that has a lot of ambition and the PMO team is here to support the organisation to deliver those ambitions. You will be responsible for facilitating organisational planning and resourcing, as well as supporting on the refinement and maintenance of PMO processes, procedures, and templates. 

An experienced PMO professional would do well in this role, however we are very much recruiting for attitude rather than skill.  You will need to be detail orientated, and have a very good working knowledge of Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint, these are essential skills to the role. You need to be confident and personable, with a focus on working with people. However, the rest can be taught to the right applicant. 

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.

Prospectus is excited to be partnering with Integrate Agency in the search for a Fundraising Community Manager to join their growing organisation.  

The Integrate Agency CIC is a social enterprise that supports the community through world class training, advocacy and support services. They grow, strengthen and give voice to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. Regularly gaining recognition and awards for their incredible work, this is a unique opportunity to be part of this meaningful journey.

As the Fundraising Community Manager, you will be responsible for connecting and catalysing Lambeth’s VCE fundraising workforce to develop the fundraising leaders of the future. This role will work to engage this fundraising network and then train, inspire and develop these individuals into successful fundraisers. Particularly focusing on the art of grant application writing, this role will support and guide those who may have been thrust into fundraising for the first time.

To be successful as the Fundraising Community Manager, you will have proven experience in grant writing and wider fundraising, ideally with a good track record of securing funds from grant givers. This person will need to be aa strong networker and have good client relationship skills to build long lasting partnerships. They will also ideally have experience in training, mentoring, or teaching others to achieve fundraising success.  
This role is a full-time permanent position that will have access to a London office, but location can be discussed. The salary for this role is £36,000 to £40,000.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying to this Fundraising Community Manager position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Are you passionate about supporting older people to develop and maintain their physical wellbeing? We are looking to recruit an Exercise at Home Coordinator, sitting within the Wellbeing & Connections team, to deliver a programme of activities that can support older people with mobility challenges through exercise at home. 

The desired candidate will have a Level Three Fitness Qualification (PT) and will assist clients to gain confidence through movement, including chair-based exercise, and walking support for older frail clients in their home. The role is pivotal in enabling people with chronic conditions to become more active, and for people who have temporarily lost mobility to regain the confidence to walk. To ensure the ongoing effectiveness of this programme offer, the role will include training and supporting volunteers. 

Role functions: 

• Running our Exercise at Home programme – assessing new clients in their homes, prescribing exercise programmes for clients that align with their needs and goals, training volunteers to deliver the programmes, and managing the day-to-day running of the project.
• Delivering walking support sessions - these will be tailored to be accessible by those who have either recovered from a fall or have had surgery and need the confidence to access the community. These sessions will enable people to increase their mobility, whilst also having an opportunity to socialise with others in the local community. Training volunteers to assist clients with walking support will be a key part of the role. 
• Co-ordinating other community-based physical wellbeing activities, including our monthly Flaneur Walks during the warmer months, and any new projects that arise. 
• Networking with relevant local bodies, NHS trusts, GP clinics, and social services to make them aware of the services we provide and to strengthen our presence in the field. 

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and have at least one year’s experience of working with older people. A Level Three Fitness qualification is compulsory and a qualification in delivering exercise programmes for those with mobility issues would be advantageous.

Location:  Hybrid working between the Aldgate, London office and home.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Digital Product Officer, who will be responsible for helping the Digital Product Team to manage and improve the user experience of our user-facing platforms.

Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.

As well as supporting the development of engaging experiences for our digital users, you will be a key contact person for our internal users – developing user guides, maintaining our SEO activities and liaising with teams across the organisation as well as supporting the management of a range of digital projects.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be highly organised and excited to learn about new digital platforms while adding your experience in working with websites and analytics tools to the team. You will have the opportunity to interact with colleagues at all levels across the organisation and deepen your digital skillset.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.

Are you a systems and data focused HR Manager who is passionate about sports? Would you like to work for an organisation that supports the UK’s greatest athletes, teams, sports to achieve positive success?

Since 1997, this Government and National Lottery funded organisation has helped the UK be recognised as one of the top nations in the world by winning more Olympic and Paralympic medals than ever before.

The organisation has around 130 employees and offices in London, Manchester and Loughborough. You will be part of a HR team of 5, where you will need to attend one of the offices 1-day per week.

The purpose of this newly created HR Manager job is to provide day-to-day expert advice and guidance around the systems, data and reward side of HR.

The HR Manager (systems, data and reward) role pays up to £53,000 and the key responsibilities of this job include:

• Managing the ongoing review and development of the pay and reward arrangements, ensuring the organisation remains competitive.
• Leading the management of their HR system (Cascade), reporting any key trends/findings to the Senior Management Team.
• Making sure the monthly payroll is correct and all changes have been made before it is sent to the 3rd party payroll provider
• Line management of the HR Co-ordinator, ensuring they develop and grow in their role.
• Supporting on generalist HR duties, covering for the People and Culture Manager when required.

This is a fantastic permanent HR Manager opportunity for someone with a strong background around data and reward. You will be able to lead on the modernisation of their HR system (Cascade) and processes along with supporting the organisation as they go through a period of change.

The post holder will need to have excellent communication skills as the organisation only goes into the office 1-day a week and have the ability to build trust and influence others.

Some of the key benefits of the role include:

• Employer pension contribution of 10%.
• 6 weeks Annual Leave.
• A flexible approach to working where possible.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Parental Leave.

For more information on this exciting permanent role, please get in touch.

Hours:

Normal office hours are 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday, although alternative hours may be worked with line manager agreement. Work outside office hours may sometimes be necessary and will be compensated for by time off in lieu

Annual leave:

28 days plus bank holidays. Annual leave steadily increases after five years of service. Annual leave and statutory holidays are calculated on a pro rata basis where applicable.

Pension:

2wish operate a contributory pension scheme. 2wish will auto-enrol you into the scheme in accordance with its auto-enrolment obligations. Full details of the scheme will be provided to you once you are enrolled, including the minimum level of contributions that you will be required to make during your membership (current contributions - employer 3% and employee 5%).

Mileage:

A fixed rate allowance is payable for agreed mileage undertaken on 2wish business in a private vehicle, over and above your usual journey to your workplace/s.

Location:

2wish is currently working with staff to offer a form of hybrid working and this will continue for the foreseeable future.

This post will continue to include home working, with the expectation on the successful candidate to travel to 2wish Head Office regularly.

Applicants living in border counties to Wales will be considered, but the applicant must be willing to commit to regular travel to Head Office.

Objective:

2wish exists to provide support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under.

Aims:

• Ensure every Emergency Department has a suitable bereavement suite
• Ensure that bereavement boxes are available at each of these hospitals
• Ensure that immediate bereavement support is available for all affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
• Provide a professional counselling service and other therapies for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
• Provide support to individuals who witness the sudden death of a child or young person
• Provide support and training to professionals from any sector who may be affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
• To advocate and campaign on behalf of suddenly bereaved families

2wish Cymru and 2wish:

2wish has been established since 2012 and has grown from strength to strength. During this time, we have worked tirelessly to embed our service and ensure that the offer of support is made at the point of death.

We offer an immediate, consistent, high-quality and compassionate service to all individuals affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under in Wales. We work in partnership with professionals who refer into the charity on behalf of the families, so they don't have to trawl through the internet for an organisation who may, or may not, be able to support. We provide immediate, and ongoing, support and are here for as long as our families need us.

However, we know that gaps in support for those suddenly bereaved still exist outside of Wales. And so we are expanding into England and are on the lookout for passionate and committed individuals who want to help push the charity to the next level.

Context of role:

2wish support anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We provide immediate, and longer-term support to families, individuals, professionals and witnesses. Since we were established in 2012, we have grown to deliver our service across the whole of Wales.

In January 2024, we expanded the geographical area and recruited a brand-new team to deliver the service in the border counties of England and Wales, namely Cheshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Somerset. This will be the first of several phases of expansion and the aim is to deliver our service throughout England and Wales in the coming years.

The post holder will lead an effective and cohesive management team across England and Wales overseeing the development and delivery of specialist services for individuals affected by sudden and unexpected death in children and young people aged 25 and under. They will ensure the team provide the highest standards of support, and that services are shaped by the needs of those who access them.

The key objectives of the post are:

• To lead upon delivery of support services across England and Wales, ensuring services are delivered consistently to a high quality and are embedded across a growing geographical area. To embed a growing team and develop relevant strategic priorities.
• To motivate, lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic services to families, friends, professionals, witnesses and individuals affected by sudden death.
• To establish pan-phase partnerships with key stakeholders to embed and develop referral pathways and raise awareness of the charity and its services.
• To work closely with the CEO, Director of Operations, Director of Transformation and Strategy and the wider Leadership Team promoting effective cross-team working that contributes to the overall objectives of 2wish and 2wish Cymru.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

1.0. Support services:

• To oversee outstanding service delivery across England and Wales that responds flexibly to emerging need in line with the business plan, key deliverables, budget and policies and procedures
• To leading on effective delivery and scaling up of services throughout the expansion phases
• To work closely with the Director of Transformation and Strategy to ensure a consistent approach to service delivery that aims to embed the service within existing child death procedures
• To oversee and monitor financial performance, ensuring effective deployment of resources and compliance against agreed targets/budgets
• To be responsible for Safeguarding and work with designated Safeguarding Officers to ensure services are safe for supported persons, staff, counsellors and therapists, volunteers, external partners and other key stakeholders
• To carry out regular risk assessments for services. Ensuring safeguarding concerns are followed up systematically, including making referrals to statutory services
• To oversee high-quality assurance of the service through monitoring of quality assurance systems, audits, management of complaints and learning from disruption
• To work with managers and Senior Leaders in the development and definition of new services, ensuring that operational procedures which support service delivery are fit for purpose
• To taking a hands-on approach to dealing with complex or difficult cases, particularly in new areas as we expand
• To oversee and further develop monitoring and evaluation processes to clearly demonstrate the impact the service has on individuals supported
• To contribute towards applications and reports for funders/ grants etc. in line with milestones /objectives and funding agreements
• To attend formal and informal meetings with the 2wish Senior Management Team and as required with the Trustee Board to review and report on progress

2.0. Leadership:

• To provide clear and visible leadership for a growing support team, with a specific focus upon leading and developing the support managers, taking overall responsibility and accountability for their management, performance, quality of their outputs, including recruitment/retention, induction, training and development, performance management and succession planning
• To lead and motivate staff in the performance of their duties in a way which encourages loyalty, dedication and high professional standards, in line with 2wish Cymru and 2wish ethos, values and determined by the Leadership team and Trustee Board in our strategic plan
• To further develop a positive approach to change and growth in line with expansion plans and the subsequent changes to staffing and areas of service delivery
• To establish and maintain effective working relationships on a local and national with referral partners and key stakeholders including police, health and professionals involved in child death procedures
• To oversee the development of training packages to encourage education and awareness around the experiences of those affected by sudden death
• To work closely with the CEO and Leadership team to support the work of 2wish nationally
• To ensure that the voices and needs of those affected by sudden death in children and young people are at the centre of decision making in Wales and England
• To work to the policies and procedures of the organisation, to promote these with staff and to ensure that they are maintained and developed appropriately. Keeping up to date with regulation, guidance, standards, government policy and research relating to sudden child death

3.0. General:

• To show respect and sensitivity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity
• To undertake learning opportunities and seek them out for the team
• To adhere to all company policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Confidentiality, Health and Safety and Lone Working; and to be proactive in implementing new safe working practices as appropriate
• To undertake any other duties deemed commensurate with this post as directed by the CEO or Deputy CEO

It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are in may circumstances unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks, which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken.

You will be subject to performance review, which will incorporate a review of the above duties and performance over the period.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Additional benefits for our employees:

• An 'Employee Assistance Programme,' including wellbeing support
• Free parking on 2wish premises
• Free branded 2wish clothing
• An extra annual leave day on your birthday
• Incremental increase in holiday entitlement based on length of service
• Paid sick leave
• Discounts for personal purchases on 2wish Merchandise
• Discounted tickets to UK 2wish events, discounts for family
• Extra holiday entitlement when taking part in 2wish overseas events
• Company mobile phone/E-sim for performance of duties
• Tools/equipment required for the performance of duties
• Reimbursement of work expenses
• Bright Exchange employee discounts.

About Us

Learning with Parents supports all families to have positive learning interactions together and leads the sector to learn what works in tackling inequality.

In partnership with 150 primary schools, we support families across the UK to enjoy learning together at home. Families are motivated to sustain and enjoy frequent and positive interactions together.

Our parental engagement journey with schools starts by focussing on reading. Our digital reading log is an inclusive way for schools and families to record reading, replacing physical reading records.

Our full Maths and English programme builds on the positive habits fostered by our reading log. It replaces traditional Maths and English homework with fun activities which have parent-child interaction at their heart. Through behavioural insight research, innovative technology and teacher training we ensure that as many families as possible are supported effectively. 

We are working to improve parental engagement across the sector, by producing evidence of parents’ impact and generating insights into how schools can best support them. Learnings are disseminated through the Parental Engagement Forum and amplified through the Fair Education Alliance.

About the Role

There are 1.4 million primary-aged children growing up in poverty in the UK, and we are currently only working with a fraction of them. We have grown rapidly over the last few years and are now looking to grow our Fundraising team to the next level.

The Fundraising and Communications Officer will work as part of the Fundraising team to deliver Learning with Parents’ fundraising strategy. Their primary focus will be strengthening our existing funding pipeline through prospects research and managing the donor database. They will also be responsible for drafting compelling applications and reports for new and existing donors. They will develop and adapt our fundraising resources and provide wider support to the team. 

The Fundraising and Communications Officer will also be responsible for managing Learning with Parents external communications, including creating and posting engaging blogs and social media posts, drafting the Annual Impact Report and managing the organisation’s brand guidelines.

Lastly, the Fundraising and Communications Officer will provide logistical support for the Parental Engagement Forum. 

Core Areas of Responsibility:

Fundraising support

• Research prospects who are a good fit for our work including corporate funders, trusts and foundations, High Net Worth Individuals and Sector Awards

• Working with our Fundraising Manager, build our funder pipeline in order to support accurate forecasting for the organisation

• Working with our Fundraising Manager, craft well-written project proposals and briefings to inspire and engage funders including corporate funders, individuals and Trusts and Foundations

• Cultivate and steward existing and new donors, helping to secure ongoing support and identify potential uplifts

• Build relationships across the Learning with Parents team to source and manage information about our work, keeping up to date with progress and impact

• Manage Learning with Parents’ reporting schedule, feeding into our draft reports as required 

• Draft and spend out engaging and impactful quarterly funder newsletters

• General support across different areas of fundraising, including but not limited to: working with the wider team to draft cases for support for new projects; keeping existing fundraising resources up to date and developing new ones as required; keeping our databases up to date; and supporting with event planning.

External communications

• Manage the charity’s social media accounts, working across the Learning with Parents teams to ensure regular and engaging content

• Make updates to the charity WordPress site 

• Write regular blogs on a range of topics connected to our work

• Format and publish the blogs on the WordPress site

• Manage our annual impact report including planning the content, coordinating with other members of the team and liaising with the graphic designer

• Manage brand guidelines, keeping them up to date with any changes to our sales & marketing strategy

• Ad hoc support creating sales & marketing materials. 

Coordinate the Parental Engagement Forum

• Send out meeting updates, reminders and follow ups

• Set up the quarterly meetings and assist the chair and speakers with logistics

• Support speakers with slide templates and any other information required

• Manage the participant list, adding and removing members as required and ensuring the links are shared at each meeting.

About you

This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience across fundraising, communications and project management at a fast-paced education-tech charity. A successful Fundraising and Communications Officer will be eager to work in a small team, enjoy creative writing, have a can-do attitude, and be keen to get stuck in to support the charity’s growth and impact. 

Our ideal candidate would also be able to provide examples of when they have used the following skills and experience: 

• Strong writing and editing skills and an ability to produce clear and compelling narrative from your research and understanding of an organisation 

• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively – you’ll be in a busy role, working on several projects

• Good attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well as a team and with a range of different stakeholders – you’ll need to adapt to a range of audiences as engagement will be key to this role

• A desire to champion and uphold our organisation’s vision, mission and values.

Our ideal candidate might also be able to provide examples of when they have used  some of the following skills and experience, although these are not essential: 

• An understanding of education inequality in the UK

• Lived experience of some of the barriers that families from disadvantaged communities face in engaging with children’s learning 

• Experience with WordPress, Canva, and mainstream social media channels. 

Our Values 

Our Learning with Parents values are key to how we work and inform our strategy, programme, and how we collaborate.

Ambition

We strive do more for the families, schools and organisations we work with

Collaboration

We value the voices of others and achieve more by working together

Exploration

We are curious and seek evidence to inform our work

Innovation

We test, learn, adapt and embrace failure in our pursuit of progress

Integrity

We act responsibly and honestly, and default to transparency

Supportive environment

We work to create an environment which supports growth, belonging and wellbeing for everyone 

Benefits

We have a passionate team and supportive culture, which was recognised as we were named one of “The top 100 organisations to escape to in 2022” by Escape the City. In addition, we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance (36 days, including bank holidays and a Birthday day)

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policy

• Income protection in case of sickness

• Flexible working times

• Social events

• Environmental (Net Zero) Pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Benefit Hub, including virtual GP and discount scheme 

To Apply 

Submit a CV and one-page Cover Letter outlining your interest and suitability for this role by the 28th July 2024. 

We would be grateful if you could also complete and submit our Equality and Diversity form. This helps us to monitor how we are doing against our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and identify areas we need to improve. Submitting this form is voluntary and will not affect how your application is assessed.

Provisional dates for the first-round interviews will be online on Friday 2nd August. Second round interviews will be in person, at our Bristol offices the week commencing the 12th August.

We think it is important that our charity reflects the lived experience of our beneficiaries, and we want to be an organisation where employees and supporters from any background can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans including non-binary (LGBTQ+) candidates, and candidates from low-income families. These groups are currently underrepresented at Learning with Parents, and we are committed to increasing representation and diversity at the charity.

Due to the nature of our work with young people, on acceptance of offers all Learning with Parents employees are subject to a DBS check in accordance with Safeguarding Policies and offers will also be subject to reference checks. 

BEfriend is seeking a Befriending Coordinator to join our Befriending Project aimed at combatting isolation across the London Borough of Ealing. 

We have been operating in Ealing since 1994, and are proud to celebrate our 30th anniversary this year!  Our Befriending Project supports people who are isolated and experiencing chronic loneliness. It provides a lifeline to people living alone who might go for days at a time not seeing a single person. 

Key Tasks:

• Client Assessments: You will support a caseload of clients from their initial referral through to the end of their time with us. This will involve processing referrals, conducting assessments, matching with volunteers and conducting ongoing six-monthly reviews. You will provide regular telephone contact whilst they are on our waiting list and signpost to appropriate services as required.
• Matching and Coordination: You will interview potential volunteer befrienders and work with the Lead Coordinator to successfully link them with individuals in Ealing who are experiencing isolation. You will monitor the matches through monthly reports from the volunteers and six-monthly client reviews. 
• Support and Supervision: You will provide support to the volunteers when required, particularly during the first month of their match. After that you will conduct six-monthly reviews and ad hoc support.

For full job details including person specification, please download the Recruitment Pack.

 See www.befriend.london for more information about the charity.

Who we are:

As an award-winning charity, KEEN exists because children and adults with disabilities and additional needs are still not fully included in their communities, and this has to change! We create our own inclusive programme of sessions and projects for our children and adults to support and empower their development, assisted by our enthusiastic, friendly and active volunteer team, support other organisations to make their own provision open to all, and campaign more widely for a fairer inclusive society.

The Role:

Our Project Coordinator for In-Person activities in Oxford is a key leadership role at the heart of our sociable and fun team. You will coordinate all aspects of our inspiring and unique in-person session programme with six sessions a week spanning gardening to sports, recruit and support our exceptional volunteers, and be the primary contact for them and our community. 

Each day as the KEEN Coordinator is very different. In one day, you might be a guest speaker in a local school or business, then running a Zig-Zag dinosaur themed crafts session for our under 10’s, before training new volunteers in adaptations they could use in our young adult’s drama session. On another day you might be in meetings with the local authority about enhancing inclusivity, finalising a KEEN fundraising application and then attending a volunteer social in the evening.

If those sounds like worthwhile days that you could see yourself making the most of: you could be our new Programme Coordinator. 

Download our candidate application pack for the detailed job specification, additional information on our session programmes and guidance on making a successful application. To discuss the role further, request an informal phone call with one of our Trustee team.

To Apply

• To apply, press the 'Quick Apply button' and attach a CV and a cover letter (no more than one page each) detailing how you meet the position requirements or situations in which you have demonstrated some of the listed qualities.
• Please also state your availability for interview (dates and time blocks) during the week of the 29th of July – 11th August.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and those on a shortlist invited to a first interview in the period between the 29th of July – 11th August, with assessment also including a practical task. The successful candidate will be subject to a full DBS check before any appointment is confirmed.

Accessibility

Can we make any accessibility adaptations that would help you to complete this application? We are happy to provide recruitment materials in large print, audio and other formats, to accept applications in other formats, and to make adjustments throughout the interview process. Please get in touch with us via email or message to discuss any ways we can assist you.

KEEN is a Disability Confident Employer (Registration Number DCS043173) and is committed to offering an interview to all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the job role where possible. When submitting your application, please select 'Yes' to the question on the application form asking 'Do you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Employers Guaranteed Interview Scheme'.

Youth Engagement Manager

Fixed Term Contract to June 2025
Job Ref: V515
Part-time: Between 30 - 35 Hours per week (Flexible days/hours)
Salary: £21,429 (£25,000 pro rata) plus attractive employee benefits package
Start date: ASAP
Location: Homebased and Office based – The Melting Pot, Edinburgh
Closing date: 5 August 2024- 5pm
Interview date and Location: Edinburgh, Monday 12th August 2024

About Volunteering Matters

At Volunteering Matters we use volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.

We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues.  From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence, and opportunity; to ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great.  And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive. 

People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK.  We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England.  We also have an Employee Volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.

This is an exciting time to be joining the team.  We’re changing the way we work to meet new ambitions and make sure our impact continues to grow alongside out business. 

About the role

Project Scotland, part of the national charity Volunteering Matters, supports young people to get on in life through the power of volunteering.  Brighter futures work with pupils (aged 13-16), we offer disadvantaged pupils struggling to engage with the regular school curriculum the opportunity to undertake a volunteering placement as well as the option of having a mentor.  We support and empower pupils to gain skills and confidence in a new environment within the wider community, promoting a sense of belonging, whilst extending horizons and aspirations.

We are looking for a talented, dynamic, and compassionate Youth Engagement Manager to join our team in Edinburgh. The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate an understanding and total commitment to our organisational values.

This role will be working in partnership with St Thomas of Aquins R.C High School, we have been delivering Brighter Futures here for two years and have funding till June 2025.

 Key Duties & Responsibilities

• To build relationships with secondary school pupils, particularly those on flexible timetables, who have complex and challenging barriers, acting in a non-judgemental way to support them through their Brighter Futures journey
   
• Consistently role modelling and displaying Volunteering Matters organisational values

• Deliver and develop the Brighter Futures Schools programme within in St Thomas of Aquins R.C High School, meeting ambitious targets and milestones, ensuring all young people engaged achieve positive outcome.

• Provide pre and post volunteering practical and emotional support to each pupil, helping to build their confidence and identify achievable goals as well support the pupil to complete awards and qualifications linked to their volunteering.

• Engaging with current charity partners, not for profit organisations and social enterprises and developing new ones in line with our Best Practice for under 16’s volunteering. 

• Develop diverse, high quality and bespoke volunteer placements with third sector partners that reflect the needs and interests of pupils.

• Effective recruitment, selection, training, and ongoing support of a diverse pool of talented and dedicated volunteer mentors from a wide cross-section of the community

• To maintain Volunteering Matters standards around quality and effective Volunteer Management

• To manage all elements of a young person’s experience, from referral to completion of their journey, including managing the match with their mentor.

• To manage the risk assessment, safeguarding, quality assurance and audit processes as appropriate

• Ensure monitoring, impact and evaluation information is collected and that Brighter Futures meets it’s agreed targets, reporting format and schedule.

• Administration tasks including maintaining effective and accessible records, the use of Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom and other software such as Canva (use to develop relevant promotional material and information)

Our Values & Way of Working:

In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.

Diversity & Inclusion 

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups. 

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments: 

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application or contact us for more information. 

We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History. 

Benefits 

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work), Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick and family leave. We are also open to discuss job share applications. 

GDPR Statement 

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.   

How to apply

Please visit our website 

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated People professional to join our HR team as a Head of People & Development.

The postholder will be tasked with overseeing the operational delivery of the HR service within the Students' Union, with a headcount of 87 Non-Student and 145 Student staff, ensuring they are providing a high-quality service covering areas such as recruitment & selection, onboarding, performance management, learning & development, reward and remuneration (including payroll) and employee relations.

This role is being supplemented by a Director level post to take on strategic responsibilities, however the post holder is expected to influence how the service functions and will have the opportunity to recommend improvements to overall service delivery.

The role holder will also be expected to realise benefits achieved through the continued implementation of an HR information system designed to streamline processes and automate transactions.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement HR systems and processes aligned with the organisation's overall goals.

2. To support the organisational culture to promotes inclusivity, engagement, and high performance.

3. Oversee HR operations including recruitment, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and HR compliance.
4. To support managers in addressing cases related to dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance, and redundancy.

5. To deliver appropriate learning and development activity aligned to the overall learning plan.

6. To manage the payroll bureau service.

In order to gain a better understanding of the role, please check our Job Pack which contains the essential criteria and person specification.

About you:

You must have:

• Significant HR management experience, with a proven track record of success.
• Extensive knowledge of HR principles, including UK employment legislation.
• Strong people management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and integrity.

You ideally have:

• Professional HR qualification, such as CIPD. 
• Experience in change management and organisational development.
• Experience in pay and reward.
• Proficiency in HR software management.

About us:

King's College London Students' Union (KCLSU) is an independent charitable organisation that works to further the interests of approximately 36,000 students at King's College London. KCLSU offers a fun, social and flexible work environment attracting talented professionals who want to make an impact on a diverse student body.
We welcome you to join us.

Benefits of working for KCLSU include:

• Hybrid Working Policy 
• Pension Contribution
• Interest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
• 34 days annual holidays including Bank holidays, volunteering days and wellbeing days
• Discounts at KCLSU venues
• Wellbeing allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• "No meeting Friday" ethos
• KEATS Learning Platform & LinkedIn Learning subscription
• Death in Service
• Access to KCL Libraries

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

At KCLSU, EDI is at the heart of everything we do and we endeavor to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post. 

Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for this role you must: 

• Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e.a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
• Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
• Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union
• Trustees should not apply for a role whilst in their term of office, or should their application be accepted or progressed to the interview stage.
• Ex-Trustees can apply for student staff (non-administrative) roles, as soon as they finish their tenure. Ex-Trustees can apply for career staff / permanent staff roles, only after a year has passed of them being a trustee. Applications submitted within the year should not be accepted or progressed to the interview stage.

Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

Title: Programme Manager – Inclusive Data

Location: Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania or Kenya

Contract: 9-month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

About the role

The Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD), hosted at the UN Foundation, is a dynamic international partnership of over 700 organisations. GPSDD connects stakeholders to address data gaps and harness opportunities for sustainable development.

In 2018, GPSDD , Sightsavers and partners, launched the Inclusive Data Charter (IDC)to promote inclusive, disaggregated data for better understanding and addressing the needs of marginalised people. The IDC has grown significantly, with commitments from over 30 Champions.

Sightsavers, a co-founding champion of the IDC, prioritises inclusive data to support its health and inclusion strategies. The Programme Manager - Inclusive Data will work across GPSDD and Sightsavers, managing strategic programmes and partnerships to advance inclusive data initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IDC strategic planning and delivery, ensuring team collaboration with the IDC Technical Advisor and Advocacy Lead.
• Manage relationships with IDC champions, facilitating their engagement through regular calls and meetings.
• Foster partnerships between IDC champions, GPSDD partners, and other organisations to share experiences and strengthen inclusive data systems.
• Lead the IDC impact and learning pillar, capturing and sharing progress through data stories and knowledge products.
• Oversee budget development, monitoring, and reporting for IDC and Sightsavers, making resource allocation decisions.
• Collaborate with the IDC Advocacy Lead to identify advocacy opportunities and plan major IDC events.
• Support the Technical Advisor in providing resources and tools for Champions to develop and implement inclusive data action plans.
• Facilitate engagement of IDC co-facilitating partners, including GPSDD, Sightsavers, the UK’s Office for National Statistics and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
• Lead Sightsavers’ inclusive data portfolio globally, engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Line manage the Inclusive Data Project Manager and Inclusive Data Operations & Planning Coordinator, overseeing workplans and progress.
• Stay informed on trends in data disaggregation and inclusive data, including the SDGs and the goal to leave no one behind.

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

Skills and Experience

The Programme Manager will provide programme leadership for the Inclusive Data Charter initiative, ensuring the development and delivery of agreed plans. You will coordinate the engagement of co-facilitating partners and ensure effective participation by Champions in Charter management. Additionally, you will advance reporting and learning mechanisms to track progress against Champion Action Plans.

The Programme Manager will oversee Sightsavers’ inclusive data programme at a global level, offering strategic leadership across the portfolio. Strengthening relationships with internal stakeholders and external strategic partners will be key to advancing organisational objectives and enhancing Sightsavers’ leadership in inclusive data.

Jobholder Requirements

Knowledge (education and related experience)

• Demonstrable experience in strategy, project management, advocacy and/or communications in international development or foreign policy
• Team leadership and staff management experience, preferably in a decentralised environment
• Proven ability to coordinate stakeholders across sectors and geography
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with people from a wide variety of organisations, cultures, and with a wide variety of functional expertise
• Experience with the Sustainable Development Goals, international development or work with marginalised groups required

Skills (training and competencies)

• Exceptional project & programme management skills, as well as writing and communications
• Ability to work in a networked team and with partners around the world virtually and in-person
• Ability to organize and prioritise work and manage time effectively with little supervision
• Project management qualification or equivalent experience desirable
• Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines
• Budget development, management and reporting
• Monitoring, evaluation and learning experience desirable
• An understanding of and commitment to inclusion and equality of opportunity for people with disabilities

Next Steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

Due to project deadlines, we are keen to fill this role as quickly as possible so applications will be considered as soon as they are received.

Please esnure to complete your application in English.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.

International Committee of the Red Cross

UK & Ireland Regional Delegation 

Head of Policy and Humanitarian Affairs – Job Share (60% FTE) based in our London office, United Kingdom

About us

Set up in 2003, the London regional delegation focuses on pursuing humanitarian diplomacy and facilitating ICRC operations in the field. Through contact with the British and Irish governments, armed forces and members of civil society and other relevant parties, the ICRC seeks to influence policy and decision-making, so as to bolster support for IHL and principled humanitarian action. The ICRC works with the British Red Cross and the Irish Red Cross in various areas, notably to promote IHL and the international Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.

Our Diversity Commitment

ICRC celebrates diversity and we strive to make inclusion part of what we do every day.  We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination and we are committed to creating a diverse, multicultural environment.

Applicants with protected characteristics are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the role

The Head of Policy and Humanitarian Affairs manages a small, dynamic team based in London, who work with colleagues across the delegation and around the world to support its main objectives: (i) to contribute towards enabling ICRC action to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence; (ii) to influence the debate and secure improved decision-making on issues relevant to conflict, humanitarian action and international humanitarian law.

Reporting to, and working as adviser to, the ICRC Head (and Deputy Head) of Delegation, the Head of Policy and Humanitarian Affairs develops and oversees the implementation of the delegation’s policy and humanitarian diplomacy strategy in the UK, ensuring it is in line with the ICRC’s overall strategy. They are a member of ICRC’s global network of policy and humanitarian advisors, interacting regularly with the Policy and Humanitarian Diplomacy Divisions/Units at headquarters as well as with delegations around the world, supporting ICRC’s humanitarian diplomacy and policy dialogue. This is a role which requires working collaboratively and at pace on a wide range of issues relevant to the mandate of the ICRC and its global operations.

The Head of Policy and Humanitarian Affairs works closely with the British Red Cross ensuring optimal impact of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement’s policy and humanitarian diplomacy objectives.

This is an outward facing job, representing the ICRC at public events, with UK Government, Parliament and the wider humanitarian sector.

For a detailed role description, please refer to the accompanying Head of Policy JD.

Person specification (qualifications, skills & experience required)

Essential

• Master’s degree in a relevant subject;
• Strong experience (indicative 10+ years) in humanitarian policy advocacy, diplomacy, conflict analysis and/or a relevant policy position;
• Strong understanding of the UK political and policy environment, with a solid grounding in security, defence and humanitarian issues.
• Knowledge and experience of working in – or with - UK Government, as well as humanitarian/development organizations and think tanks;
• Excellent written and spoken English. French or other second language a plus;
• Proven experience in networking and influencing;
• People management and leadership experience;
• Confirmed analytical, negotiation and presentation skills.

Desirable

• A solid understanding of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement;
• Prior field experience with the ICRC or another humanitarian/development organization;
• Foundational knowledge of International Humanitarian Law (IHL);
• A good grasp of the impact of new technologies on conflict and humanitarian action.

Further Details

This post is part of a job share and will be offered as part-time (21 hours/ 3 days per week) resident appointment based in our London office. Your job-share partner also works 3 days per week, with one crossover day. The appointment will be offered on an open-ended contract from the beginning of October 2024 (or as soon as a start date is feasible).

The Head of Policy post receives a salary at C2 ICRC London grade and it will be pro-rata for this 3 day part time role (60% FTE); the salary scale below is indicative of the full time equivalent (100%)

(the final salary upon offer will be dependent on the successful candidate’s previous experience and relevant qualifications):

ANNUAL BASE SALARY £ (GBP)

Tier 1               Tier 2                   Tier 3

Min      Max      Min       Max       Min        Max

81,553 92,621 92,621 108,122 108,122 125,826

We currently operate on a hybrid office/homework basis, and there is an option to work from home for part of the week.