Gender Based Violence Jobs

THE UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

DIRECTORATE OF DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS

HEAD OF PHILANTHROPY

REF: DEV134A

The Directorate of Development & Alumni Relations is seeking a creative and motivational leader to nurture, challenge and inspire our growing development team to deliver a bold and innovative strategy to support our new and exciting university-wide fundraising campaign. This opportunity presents the potential to raise transformational gifts at the 6, 7 and 8 figure level from a portfolio of alumni, non-alumni, companies, trusts & foundations and institutional funders. The role reports into the Director of Advancement and will play a key part in shaping the future direction of our Aberdeen 2040 strategic vision.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record in raising major philanthropic gifts together with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to build relationships across a large and complex landscape and to inspire and motivate a growing team of people will be equally important.  The role is offered with flexible and hybrid working options.  A relocation would also be supported with a financial package.

This is a truly exciting time to join a successful and growing development operation at Aberdeen.  It also offers an unparalleled chance to work in a beautiful setting between the mountains of Aberdeenshire and the stunning North Sea coastline, surrounded by 530 years of university history.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 8, £58,596 - £65,814 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa.  At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Patrycja Bromm, HR Adviser (Graduate Trainee) for further information.

Job Reference Number:  DEV134A

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 16th January 2025

The Directorate of Development and Alumni Relations embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

Exciting opportunity to lead and shape specialist residential drug treatment services for women and families. Phoenix Futures are the leading state-funded provider of residential drug treatment services in the UK. As part of our continued development of capacity and specialism in the sector, we are consolidating our specialist provision of services for women and families, and this role will play a key role in the delivery and development of our practice, partnerships and strategy.

Options for hybrid working. Potential for home-based, or Oxford base (with travel to Sheffield required). 

About you

• • experience of CQC regulated services and managing residential services and registered managers
  • knowledge and experience of women's and family treatment services
  • operational experience in the drug and alcohol treatment sector
  • experience of managing budgets and achieving income targets

We are looking for an exceptional woman to provide senior leadership to two specialist residential rehabs. The National Specialist Family Service a long-standing innovative family residential service that provides for parents and children, and Ophelia House is a trauma responsive female-only treatment service.

You will be understanding and passionate about the gender-specific treatment needs of women, have knowledge of the practical, emotional, social and economic issues facing them, have experience of and a desire to work in trauma responsive settings.

You will also have experience of shaping innovative service and working with families as part of a whole-family approach.  You will share our passion for improving access to support/treatment for families (single parents (mums and/or dads) with their child/ren, couples with children, and pregnant women). 

We are seeking to develop relationships across the women and family support sector so that we can learn from others and bring best practice and emerging practice (nationally and internationally) into our service delivery. You will have the opportunity to influence Phoenix's strategy and share learning across the organisation and beyond, playing a key role in supporting the women and families national treatment agenda.

This role includes overseeing a women’s-only residential service specialising in providing safe therapeutic environments for those who have experienced multiple disadvantage and those who have experienced past trauma. Therefore there is an Operational Requirement for this role to be fulfilled by a female (determined compliant under ACAS guidelines for recruiting applicants with a protected characteristic to do a certain job).[1]

The Role

This role is a senior operational manager post and will report to the Deputy Director of Operations (TC Specialist). The role has responsibility for managing a portfolio of two specialist residential services:

• Ophelia House, Oxford (Trauma-responsive, female only Therapeutic Community)
• National Specialist Family Service, Sheffield

You will manage CQC Registered Managers and services, along with providing leadership to staff teams across your portfolio of services (portfolio may change over time). These two residential services each provide unique environments and specialism, rooted in the Therapeutic Community approach.

You will be required to attend both of the services depending on need and workplan (located in Oxford & Sheffield respectively), as well as occasional travel elsewhere across England and Scotland.

You will be a member of the Phoenix Senior Management Team (SMT) and influence and shape the future of the organisation. There is the option for hybrid working and flexible/condensed hours would be considered.

Your Rewards 

• Salary of £56,500 with potential performance related pay bonus of 8.5%
• Opportunity for hybrid working and flexible condensed hours considered
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays with option to buy/sell (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days) 
• Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance, occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers 
• Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system  
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access 
• A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better. 

About Phoenix

Phoenix Futures has been providing rehabilitation services for over 50 years. In support of the current Drug Strategy in England (From Harm to Hope) and the investment in residential services in Scotland, Phoenix are committed to rebuilding capacity across both countries in the residential rehab sector. In 2022/23 we launched two new residential services (New Oakwood Lodge which is an Enhanced Therapeutic Community in Derby, and Harper House, a National Specialist Family Service in North Ayrshire). In 2023/24 we opened Ophelia House, and 24/25 sees continuing development in NE Scotland.

Please note, we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should we find sufficient applicants with which to make our shortlist. As such, we would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

[1] Using protected characteristics in recruitment: Recruitment: hiring someone - Acas

Job Title: Development Manager

Location: London 

Contract: Permanent 

Reporting to: Head of Development 

Responsible for: Occasional consultants or volunteers 

Salary: £50,758.50 Gross per annum

Deadline: 8th January 2025

Conciliation Resources 

Conflict is difficult, complex and political. The world urgently needs to find different ways to respond. Conciliation Resources is an international organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies. We work with people impacted by war and violence, bringing diverse voices together to make change that lasts. For 30 years, we have been making peace possible. We currently have over 70 full and part-time staff members, working mainly out of the London and Australian offices. We work with over 70 locally-based and international partners worldwide. Conciliation Resources is deeply committed to keeping people safe from harm, whether they are personnel or those who come into contact with our work.

Communications and Development Team 

The Development Team sits within a wider Communications and Development Team, which consists of four members of staff at different levels, who work across a range of activities. The wider Team has two dedicated staff members currently focused on donor relationship management and fundraising, and two on communications. 

The Development function is responsible for management of Conciliation Resources’ strategic funders, the generation of unrestricted income and providing fundraising support to the wider organisation. The majority of funding currently comes from government grants and this will remain a key focus, with some time also spent on reacting to opportunities for new funding streams which present themselves – such as trusts and foundations, and to a lesser extent, high-value individual donors and corporations. 

The Communications function has oversight over all areas of organisational communications including the website and digital communications, branding, media relations and production of content. 

Job Purpose 

The purpose of this role is to help generate funding for CR as an organisation, and its component teams. The job-holder will need to work with the Head of Development to support the development of existing and new unrestricted funding relationships, collaborate with staff in other teams to help achieve more restricted income, and at all times champion good organisational communication and information management around funding and donors.

With guidance from the Head of Development, the postholder will lead on building and maintaining strategic relationships with new donors and partners, which might involve some grant management, including budget monitoring, as well as providing technical advice to programmes and policy teams’ fundraising efforts. This may involve writing proposals, working on project budgets, coordinating submissions and providing other guidance, help and advice. The postholder will need to engage, train and support colleagues, as well as gather learning and introduce new tools in response. 

They will use Conciliation Resource’s data management system (currently Podio) to support the development of clear grant and donor management processes, and maintain aspects of the system which relate to fundraising. 

As a member of the DevelopmentTeam, the postholder will also feed into wider fundraising activities and strategy, supporting the Head of Development Team as needed.

Person specification 

Essential experience, knowledge and skills 

• Significant experience of developing and drafting successful funding proposals and budgets to secure income

• Experience of working with grant management or customer relationship management (CRM) IT systems 

• Knowledge of basic fundraising practices, approaches and environment

• Excellent English verbal and writing skills, with the ability to write for different purposes, communicate persuasively and summarise complex information 

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, listen to and influence others, both internal and external to Conciliation Resources 

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to present information in an accessible way

• Common sense approach, with a positive attitude and the ability to adapt to an evolving business and working environment, and take initiative

• Cross-cultural sensitivity and appreciation

• Understanding of and commitment to Conciliation Resources’ goals, values, work and approach

Preferable

• Experience or knowledge of commercial contracting

• Experience or knowledge of trusts and foundations 

• Experience or knowledge of major donor fundraising

• Significant experience of building relationships with donor contacts, in particular with institutional donors (including UK, USA, UN, EU or other european governments) to support the increase of funding for an organisation 

• Experience of donor-funded grants/contracts, including narrative and financial reporting, due diligence and contract processes, basic monitoring and evaluation 

• Project management experience, including experience coordinating and gaining support from a wide range of stakeholders 

• Experience of working in an international non-governmental organisation or related organisation 

• Administration experience, including a proven track record of maintaining databases and office records 

• Knowledge of international development, peacebuilding or humanitarian work 

• Good coaching skills with the ability to pass knowledge onto, train and motivate others 

• Exceptional organisational and planning skills with the ability to coordinate information and processes involving multiple people/teams

• Excellent attention to detail 

• Strong computer and IT skills, with good command of Excel and awareness of artificial intelligence tools

Desirable 

• Relevant university degree, or local equivalent, or qualification by experience in a relevant subject area

Job title: Employment Adviser

Location: Hybrid, contracted to work at our Manchester office at least 2 days a week

Salary: £24,000-£26,500

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with occasional evening/weekend work (TOIL provided)

Contract: 12 month fixed term contract

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and at least one target language is desirable e.g. Arabic, Cantonese, Amharic, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Pashto, or Tigrinya.

Overall purpose:

We are looking for candidates with experience of supporting individuals with barriers to work into paid employment. Within this role you will carry a significant responsibility, managing a caseload of clients from a refugee background and supporting them in securing meaningful employment, training, and education opportunities.

You will provide one-to-one personalised support, delivering quality Information Advice and Guidance (IAG), alongside ongoing support to ensure your clients have all the skills they need to get into work. This involves working with clients to produce individual action plans with clear goals and actions to overcome identified needs and barriers and provide a clear pathway towards the labour market.

You will work with clients online and by phone, as well as in person to monitor their progress towards their goals. Complementary support will be delivered through our volunteers who are trained in delivering employment advice, and you will book weekly appointments for clients, allocating time slots according to availability and the volunteer’s specialty.

You will also work with specialist referral partners to support clients to overcome complex barriers to employment.

We offer a strong team environment, where your ideas and drive will be welcomed and where you as an individual can make a real difference to people’s lives. 

To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.

Other considerations

• As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
• Some travel between our different areas of operation (including London, Birmingham and Manchester) will be required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Time off in lieu would be provided in this case.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

How to apply

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:

• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
• Any experience you would like to highlight
• Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
• Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Sunday 12th January. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background. 

If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).

About the Organisation

Womankind Worldwide is a global women’s rights organisation working in partnership with women’s rights movements and organisations to transform the lives of women and girls. We strengthen and support women’s movements in our focus countries in Africa and Asia, and take collective action at regional and global levels, to ensure women’s voices are heard, their rights are realised, and their lives are free from violence.

Currently, Womankind has staff based in Kenya and the UK; and this position can be located in Kenya or the UK. You must have the right to work in either Kenya or the UK to apply for this role, in line with the laws and regulations of these countries.

Who we are looking for

You will have a collaborative and hands on mindset and commitment to feminism, anti-racism and social justice. You will be joining a dedicated team of people who care deeply about the difference we are able to make, working with women’s movements across the world. You will find more information about Womankind on our website.

Role Purpose

The Director Programmes & Learning (DPL) leads the strategic development, implementation, quality assurance and technical learning for Womankind’s portfolio of partnership programmes including grant making in our focus countries, in line with our organisational strategy - Our Feminist Future.

As a member of the senior management team the DPL works closely with the Director Policy & Communications, Director Fundraising & Marketing and Director Finance & Resources, under the leadership of the co-CEOs to contribute to the overall leadership and strategic direction of the organisation.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic leadership

• To work with the leadership team on strategic level policy, planning and systems development in relation to Womankind’s programmes, partnerships, financing, learning and sustainability.
• To lead the development and delivery of an effective feminist partnerships sub- strategy, aligned with organisational strategy.
• Lead the development of and manage the annual budget, and mid-year forecasts for the Programmes & Learning team including oversight of restricted and designated expenditure.
• Engage with Womankind partners in our focus countries to ensure our programmes and grantmaking are grounded in in their realities and contexts.
• Work with the SMT to ensure a strategic, planned, effective and integrated approach across Womankind’s work.
• As an SMT member engage with and report on performance against programmes and grantmaking plans to the Board of Trustees.

2. Organisational and team leadership

• Lead, manage, support and develop the Programmes & Learning team, in a hybrid/flexible working environment in line with our feminist values and ways of working, our wellbeing strategy and strategic goal to value our team.
• Ensure team members have relevant skills and knowledge and share learning across the organisation.

• Support timely and effective planning and decision-making at staff, SMT and Board levels.

• Play a key role in rolling out Womankind’s strategy through planning and implementation in the functional areas you lead.
• Represent the Programmes & Learning team and contribute towards the leadership and strategic direction of Womankind as a member of the SMT.

3. Design and implement projects, programmes and Flexible Funding initiatives

• Work with the Programmes & Learning team to motivate and support the design and delivery of small, medium and large partnership projects and programmes.
• Work with the Fundraising & Marketing team on major funding applications, including undertaking technical review and sign off. This includes input into the development portfolio and emerging plans in cooperation with the Fundraising & Marketing team to support their work to match funding opportunities with Womankind and partner priorities.
• Responsible for overall program management of key Womankind programmes/projects ensuring donor and internal compliance and technical quality assurance.
• Take principal responsibility for the delivery of results from programmes and grantmaking within the Programmes & Learning team portfolio.
• Lead and provide oversight for the Movement Strengthening Fund and Strategic Partner Support Grants to ensure that they remain relevant and responsive to partner needs. In addition, ensure that grantmaking implementation is informed by the best practices of flexible funding, shifting power and decolonisation approaches.
• Work with the Policy & Communications team to provide strategic and practical input on projects and programmes where relevant and appropriate.
• To work with SMT colleagues on compliance with quality assurance processes with regard to management of the programmes portfolio.

4. Communications, representation, networking and profile building

• Identify and engage in opportunities to further develop Womankind’s reputation and profile in relation to programmes and partnerships approach.
• Represent Womankind to external audiences, including meetings with policy and decision-makers, academics, donors, journalists and peers at national and international levels.
• Participate in UK-based and international NGO and women's movement networks and to develop, cultivate and maintain strong relationships.
• Act as a key spokesperson for Womankind.

5. Learning, monitoring and evaluation

• Ensure development and maintenance of appropriate monitoring, evaluation, dissemination and learning processes and resources for Womankind’s programmes, partnerships and grantmaking work.
• Work closely with colleagues to facilitate the exchange and sharing of learning with partners, peers and other stakeholders.
• Lead, motivate and support development of new ideas and innovative initiatives in feminist approaches to evidence building.
• Measure and report regularly on performance against strategic and operational plans to the co-CEOs and Board of Trustees.

Values and Behaviours

The ideal candidate must be committed to the mission, vision, values and aims of Womankind Worldwide as it works towards a feminist workplace which is fit for the future and o supports our staff equitably across our locations.

All posts are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, professionalism and respect, transparency and accountability and to uphold quality standards as outlined in policies and procedures, and in compliance with Womankind Worldwide’s 2030 Strategy.

Reporting Structure

Line management responsibility for five team members: Impact and Learning Advisor; Program Manager: Movement and Network Strengthening; Advisor/Advocate: Afghanistan; Program Manager: Innovation & Partnerships; and Program Manager: AWESOME

Reports to Co-CEOs

Key relationships

Internal

• Works closely with Senior Management Team colleagues
• Works across Womankind’s staff and Board of Trustees as part of our cross-team approach

External

• Diverse Women’s Rights Organisations and feminist movements
• Civil Society Organisations and networks
• UN Agencies
• Institutional Donors

Person Specification

Essential Experience and Skills

• Established feminist leader with experience of working with women’s rights organisations and feminist movements, human rights and international development networks or coalitions in the UK and internationally, including demonstrable commitment to feminist analysis and practice.

• Extensive experience of leading and delivering large scale, strategic, complex and high impact transformational policy and programmes initiatives for the promotion of women’s human rights and gender equality.

• Experience of leading development, managing and implementing an organisational programmes and partnerships portfolio.

• Experience of securing funding from international statutory and institutional funders and large trusts and foundations.

• Experience of development and implementation of grantmaking strategies, with particular focus on flexible funding.

• Direct experience of living in, and/or working with women’s rights organisations, women’s movements and civil society organisations in the majority world including in Africa and/or South Asia.

• Experience of working successfully with a range of partners, including women’s rights organisations, INGOs, consultants, academic institutions, think tanks, government departments and other potential allies.

• Demonstrable experience of project design and management and of working with multi-disciplinary teams on programmes and grantmaking.
• Significant experience of managing, developing and motivating a team within a remote/hybrid working environment including strong people management skills, supporting staff wellbeing and performance management.

• Strong understanding of funding landscape for WROs and feminist movements specifically quality funding and grant making.

• Experience of working within a Senior Management Team, operating at Board level.

Essential skills

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written, verbal and public speaking).

• Financial management, including programme and organisational budgeting and financial reporting.

Essential Knowledge

• A strong understanding of women’s rights movements, the international development and gender and development sectors.

• Politically sensitive, able to recognise, influence and manage communication of sensitive issues.

Other Essential Attributes

• Ability and willingness to travel in Womankind’s focus countries and regions, and in the UK and internationally, estimated between 4 and 6 weeks per year.

Terms and Conditions

Hours: Full-time and Part time considered

Grade: 2

Contract: Permanent

Probationary period: 6 months

How to apply

We actively encourage applications from minority and marginalised groups, including people from the global majority, Deaf and disabled people, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with experience of supporting women’s rights and/or stand in solidarity with our values, mission and vision.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within three weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline for applications: 24th January 2025

1st round interviews: w/c 13th February 2025

2nd round interviews: w/c 27th February 2025

Job title: Senior Partnership Manager

Location: London, Birmingham or Manchester, with the option to work remotely for up to 60% of your time per month

Salary: £42,000 - £46,000 (London), £39,000 - £43,000 (Manchester, Birmingham)

Hours: 5 days per week (37.5 hours), open to flexible working arrangements

Contract: Permanent

Overall purpose:

The main purpose of the Senior Partnerships Manager role is to lead on the delivery of first-class account management and development of corporate partnerships that maximise impact and income for Breaking Barriers. The role has line management responsibility to Partnership Managers who are responsible for the delivery of their portfolios and projects to drive the team’s strategy. 

Working closely with the Director of Income & Engagement, Head of Corporate Partnerships, and other Senior Fundraisers, you will be responsible for launching and retaining partnerships, deepening relationships and identifying opportunities for growth. This will include the planning, testing and implementation of new corporate partnership ideas and initiatives to help Breaking Barriers in its mission.

The successful candidate will have experience managing and/or securing complex five and six figure partnerships and a proven record achieving significant account growth and retention targets. You will deploy your influencing skills and ability to build profitable relationships to great effect as you take a leading role identifying and nurturing future strategic partnerships. Ideally, the successful candidate will also have line management experience and the ability to develop talent within the team. An understanding of the HR & Talent Development and/or CSR spaces would be advantageous.

Role Summary:

• Work with the Head of Corporate Partnerships and other Senior Managers to ensure the successful delivery and continued growth of our corporate partnerships and business development strategies at Breaking Barriers
• Manage a portfolio of strategic partnerships, and support the wider Partnership Management team to deliver on their key partnerships and maximise value
• Drive growth at Breaking Barriers through identifying and developing opportunities for additional income from existing partners, and by proactively engaging new business prospects
• Provide leadership to line reports, encouraging their professional development and the growth of their partnerships
• Lead on developing and driving forward the Business Behind Refugees movement as a key business development and partnership development tool
• Represent the Corporate Partnerships team as a senior fundraiser, utilising expertise and relationship skills to advocate both internally and externally
• Ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting on corporate partnerships income
• Work with the Head of Corporate Partnerships to develop and implement effective policies and procedures for demonstrably successful corporate partnership account management

To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.

Other considerations

• As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
• Some travel between our different areas of operation (including London, Birmingham and Manchester) will be required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Time off in lieu would be provided in this case.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

How to apply

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:

• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
• Any experience you would like to highlight
• Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
• Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Saturday 4th January. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background. 

If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).

Are you the Strategy and Executive Facilitator to work with Sam?

• Do you thrive in a collaborative, open, creative and highly adaptive environment where all forms of intelligence and perspective are valued?
• Do you have an aptitude and ability to effectively support and collaborate with neurodivergent leadership and with someone whose preferred style of working is strongly verbal?
• Can you be a conduit for creative ideas and visions and enable communications, strategy and organisation, and can you see what steps and actions need to be taken to support translating them into reality?

Our priorities and approach

The Roddick Foundation was established by Gordon and Anita Roddick, founders of The Body Shop. We are entrepreneurial and activist, driving innovative programmes and focusing on people and organisations that take unconventional approaches to advancing justice and empowering communities. We do this through two areas of work; grant making and initiating and incubating system-change projects. Historically some of these include initiating and incubating the Big Issue and 38 Degrees.

Current projects include indigenous rights in Canada and Brazil, a farming cluster project in Wales and creating new ways of trading with indigenous food growers.

The projects are led by Sam Roddick who is a creative entrepreneur and who brings her creative and intuitive abilities to being an activist and leading visionary projects. This role will work closely with Sam who is neurodivergent and the postholder will support her to transform her ideas and creativity into tangible work projects.

About the role and you

This is a truly unique position. It is going to bring a new capacity to the great projects we run. You’ll be integrated into our talented and warm community of colleagues. What we need from the postholder are the creative skills to fully communicate Sam’s ideas and the work to a wide range of people and partners, and the organisational skills to support pacing and planning of projects, creating systems and processes to advance and document progress and learning. They will act as a kind of bridge, relaying Sam’s vision and ideas once they have been conceptualised to various project managers, partners, and other audiences. It’s important to say also that there are elements of some traditional PA support that are required.

If this is how your creativity operates – enabling bridges to be built and creating effective communications – then you might be the person Sam, and the projects, need.

The successful candidate may come from any of a wide array of relevant backgrounds, such as: creative writing, communications, public affairs, campaigning, advocacy, policy influencing, media work, etc. Their career to date could be any number of settings: from film or theatre to think-tanks, to NGOs or international development, to private companies, to research or academia etc. The bottom line is that we are open to where you have honed your communications and organisational skills, and we are excited to hear from you.

How to apply

Please download the candidate information pack (attached). The pack contains lots of information about the role and how to apply (by uploading your CV and a short video, together with a completed equal opportunities monitoring form). The closing date is 20 January 2025.

If you require any further information or you would like to discuss anything in more detail, please contact Allyson Davies via the details in the pack.

We're looking for an experienced, creative, and passionate Senior Youth Worker to join our amazing team at Peer Power Youth. You'll be responsible for leading, delivering and evaluating young people’s involvement in our creative ‘voice and influence’ projects, where you will co-create and work alongside young people in secure settings and the community. You will also have the chance to lead on a specialist area of work within the team.

You’ll be working alongside Youth Worker colleagues to develop strong, trusted and caring relationships with a cohort of young people, and you will ensure that activities are co-created, creative, safe, inclusive, and develop the skills and expertise of the young people involved. This is an exciting role where you'll be out and about working right alongside young people and colleagues to make real change both on an individual and system level!

Please note applications will open on or around 9th January 2025 - please check back for how to apply!