General Manager Jobs in SE6 1HW
You’ll be at home, working online, recruiting and interviewing new volunteers, pulling teams together, planning and strategising systems to support our amazing volunteers. You've great people skills and a talent for bringing out the best in people, spotting their strengths, building up their confidence. You’ll be supported by our Salesforce Manager and Content & Communications Lead and will work alongside colleagues heading up our services.
We’re at the start of a new 5-year journey to create space for people who stammer – so we’re building our team. This is a new role at STAMMA, so there is space to shape, create and shape volunteering at the start of our new strategy. Now couldn’t be a better time to join.
We're embarking on a new strategy, fuelled by the National Lottery, which includes significantly expanding our volunteer operations which will be headed up with this new post. We've already a team of over 30 brilliant volunteers. Our services are central to what we do - so you'll be at the very heart of it all. Recruiting and supporting volunteers across the helpline, training and advocacy services, including supporting our amazing group leaders around the country.
Essential Skills & Experience
- At least 3 years’ experience of volunteer management. We’re particularly looking for experience with online recruitment and management of volunteers.
- Experience of establishing new volunteering and training systems, so you can help us scale up operations.
- An understanding of best practice and the regulations around volunteering.
- Thorough understanding of safeguarding practices and issues. The postholder will be the safeguarding lead in this role.
- Experience of presenting to groups of people and facilitating discussion and initiatives and coaching individuals.
- Strong writing and presentation skills.
- Experience of working within voluntary sector.
Desirable
- Experience of working with local groups and/or working with a membership organisation.
- Experience of organising volunteer events.
- Experience of using a CRM or volunteering management system.
- It would be great if you stammer, but not essential.
Soft Skills
- Leadership
- Self-starter
- Able to manage and prioritise a varied workload within deadline.
RESPONSIBILITIES
We expect to recruit from our members and from the community of those who stammer or those who support people who stammer (speech & language therapists, family and friends).
- Recruit and induct new volunteers to support our services, working with the Services Director and the Training & Outreach Lead.
- Work with the service managers to review training and update training modules.
- Ensure there is appropriate training, support, supervision and acknowledgement for volunteers and ensure processes comply with the charity’s values
- Research and write volunteer policies and procedures, including risk assessments.
- Support and recruit volunteer community leaders for our groups and networks; work with them to aim for consistent quality across the groups experience and develop an online training programme for leaders. Longer term, put a funding case together to support a training weekend for community leaders.
- Keep records on which community groups are active and identify areas of need and feedback mechanisms.
- Work with Content & Communications Lead to produce regular mailings and volunteer recruitment campaigns.
- Keep up to date with legislation, best practice and policy related to volunteering and make any necessary modifications to accommodate changes.
- Maintain the database of volunteers and ensure all volunteers are registered members.
- Manage budgets and resources, including the reimbursement of volunteer expenses.
PLEASE NOTE
This is a hybrid role, and all staff are expected to attend team meetings, held in London, every 6-8 weeks.
Candidates need to be based within mainland UK as they will be expected to attend in-person staff meetings and visit local groups.
Previous candidates need not apply.
INTERESTED?
If you think you fit the bill and can tick most of the boxes needed under the Job Spec, then do apply. We need:
1. A CV.
2. A cover letter of no more than 2 pages to explain why you want this job and how you fit the Job Spec, with particular attention to skills and experience. Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.
Deadline for applications 23rd April.
TIMETABLE
Ongoing Short one-to-one Teams informal chats will be offered to long-listed candidates in the first instance with the CEO, so if you can, get your application in before 29th April. Following this, candidates will be shortlisted for a panel interview via Teams.
Tues 29th April 1st Panel Interview (online)
Thurs 1st May Meet the staff (online): If you reach the 2nd round you will get the chance to meet the staff team and get a feel for the people you’ll be working with.
Fri 9th May 2nd Panel interview, in person, London. Those attending the 2nd panel interview will be expected to prepare a short presentation.
We exist to create a world that makes space for stammering. Where a stammer is embraced as just a difference.



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Job Title: Executive Assistant to the COO
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Key Relationships: Director of HR, Senior Leadership Team, Heads of Department
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £37,000
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
How to apply: Please see the Applicant Pack.
Interviews: Tuesday 6th May 2025
Role Summary
Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. Now it stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by cultural venues such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market, the offices of major companies as well as schools and diverse residential communities. It is an inclusive Christian community that offers a welcome to all.
The Cathedral’s mission, ministry and musical tradition are core to its life as a Cathedral and a parish church serving the community. It also relies on the valuable financial contribution made by its income generating activities such as its shop, café, conference rooms, corporate events and concerts. It is a very busy place, attracting 200,000 visitors a year to the Cathedral, its churchyard and medieval herb garden. The Cathedral relies on a small but dedicated team to be inclusive and welcoming to all.
The Executive Assistant (EA) will provide support to the Chief Operation Officer (COO) to assist them in the effective functioning of all governance, human resources and operational arrangements at the Cathedral.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Support for the COO
- Lead the coordination, preparation, planning and follow up for the COO’s briefing for and attendance at meetings associated with the governance of the Cathedral, including Chapter, Finance Committee, Audit & Risk Committee, Nominations Committee, Fabric Advisory Committee and Board of Enterprises.
- Undertake research and assisting in the drafting and review of papers for such meetings. Minute taking will not usually be required (but may be requested from time to time in liaison with members of staff usually responsible for the minutes);
- Support the COO in all their working relationships including building and maintaining excellent relationships with Chapter Members and Committee Members, the Bishop’s staff and with the wider Diocese, as well as with neighbours, contractors, commercial partners and professional advisers;
- Draft briefs and management reports;
- Assist in the research, writing and preparation of the Cathedral’s Annual Report;
- Assist with the drafting and submission of Cathedral-wide documents, such as the Cathedrals Survey, Peer Review etc.
- Assist with the development of the Cathedral’s strategy and supporting reports and documents;
- Assist the COO with national, royal and high-profile civic events planning;
- Provide general administrative assistance in the context of a busy office;
- Promote the mission, purpose and values of the Cathedral;
- Any other responsibilities as may reasonably be required;
- Ensure that the highest standards of professional performance are maintained, and ensure professional skills are regularly updated through participation in training and development activities.
Senior Leadership Team & Diary
- Prepare Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meeting agendas and supporting documents, handling arrangements for meetings (Zoom when needed);
- Attend SLT meetings, track actions and report where relevant on items;
- Collate proposals for events from the Head of Events and Head of Visitor Engagement which need SLT approval and include them under SLT standing item on the agenda;
- On behalf of SLT, chair the weekly operational run-through of the Diary Meeting with Heads of Department and other staff;
- Manage the Cathedral diary in coordination with the Estates Manager – make in-house bookings, input the annual liturgical schedule, make alterations arising from the Diary Meeting;
- Act as the Cathedral’s key contact for the Metropolitan Police’s Southwark Counter Terrorism PROTECT Team – provide them with information (proactively and when requested) on Cathedral events and services of interest to the Police.
HR
Recruitment
Support the COO with co-ordination of recruitment for new Cathedral and Southwark Cathedral Enterprises Limited staff, in line with Safer Recruitment best practice;
- Co-ordinate the creation of job descriptions with direction from the COO & Director of HR, in liaison with the relevant Head of Department and line manager for the role being recruited;
- Manage the Cathedral’s recruitment processes – identifying platforms for advertisement, arranging short-listing and interview panels, featuring on shortlisting panels where required;
- Lead with preparations for interview – book rooms, invite candidates to interview, arrange testing and advise on test materials where needed, prepare and advise on interview questions;
- Where required, take part in interview panels;
- Manage the appointment process for new starters – communicate process outcomes to applicants (appointment and rejection communications), pursue references, complete pre-employment checks, liaise with colleagues on DBS check requirements;
- Assist with contract drafting for new appointments in liaison with the COO & Director of HR;
- Manage the induction process for new starters – IT set-up requirements, identification and access cards, ensure a desk space is in place for starters prior to arrival, give starters an IT induction and introduction to the Cathedral diary, familiarise new starters with the Staff Handbook, arrange health & safety inductions with the Property team and introductory meetings with relevant members of staff, and liaise with the Visitor Engagement Officer to enrol new starters on the next available staff tour of the Cathedral;
- Assist the Finance team by obtaining new starter financial information, HMRC Starter Forms and other necessary enrolment information.
Operational HR Support
Human Resources Administration for Staff
- Manage the Cathedral’s digital HR system (Mentor) – be responsible for creating and updating staff profiles, setting up each new leave year, monitoring annual leave & sick leave (reporting on these for KPI and audit purposes where necessary) and being the point of contact for staff who have queries on how to use the system;
- Communicate staff annual leave entitlement and respond to staff queries on leave;
- Support the Finance team with provision of HR information pertaining to the annual audit and insurance cover, e.g. staff numbers, requested contracts, annual leave summaries;
- Assist the COO with drafting of HR documentation/correspondence;
- Work with the Finance team on the provision of Annual Pay Review letters for all staff;
- Keep the Cathedral’s hard copy and digital HR filing systems up to date, in accordance with GDPR best practice;
- Assist the COO with HR audits;
- Support the COO and Director of HR with the rolling update of the Staff Handbook and Cathedral policies pertaining to HR;
- Develop and use process checklists for the HR function, including recruitment, induction, appraisal and exit;
- Oversee the administration of the appraisal and performance management process – liaise with managers to provide templates, resources and advice and ensure these are completed on time and to a high standard;
- Record staff training;
- Liaise with the Diocesan Director of HR for advice and support when queries relating to staff or HR situations arise.
Person Specification
Skills/Aptitudes
- Ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion;
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
- Understanding of process management and policy development;
- Able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of good practice in organisation development, particularly change management and developing organisational culture;
- Able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of good practice in learning and development, particularly management development and talent management;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with people at all levels – internally and externally;
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Effective planning and project management skills, with the ability to set and work to deadlines;
- Ability to move between big picture thinking and minute detail.
Knowledge/Experience
- Accredited HR qualifications (desired but not essential)
- Experience and application of Human Resources policy and processes;
- Experience of implementing new systems and processes to improve efficiency;
- Experience of and commitment to continuous organisational improvement and the ability to act as an agent of change;
- Experience of working in an organisation with both paid staff and volunteers;
- Experience of working within a faith setting;
- Experience of an Anglican or liturgical church and familiarity with the Church of England and its structures.
Personal Attributes
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic;
- Pragmatic and solution-oriented;
- Committed to high standards and continual improvement;
- Willingness to engage with, understand and implement the use of new software, applications and systems;
- Demonstrates a sympathy for the values, aims and ethos of Southwark Cathedral.
Southwark Cathedral is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. We believe in promoting and building a diverse and inclusive team, and workplace, culture and governance structures that are welcoming to and respectful of all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people whatever their ethnicity, background, age, disability, long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Safeguarding is at the core of all we do. We follow best practice for Safer Recruitment.
Terms and Conditions
Working Hours
The working hours shall be 35 per hours a week, exclusive of meal breaks. Some out of hours working will be required to support meetings and events and this will be notified in advance. Time off in lieu will be awarded in line with Southwark Cathedral’s policy.
Annual Leave
25 days paid leave per annum including statutory bank holidays and an extra day at Christmas.
Probation
The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
Season ticket loan
Once the probationary period has been completed satisfactorily, the person appointed will be eligible to take out a season ticket loan.
Pension
The person appointed will be eligible to join a defined contributions pension scheme managed by the Church Workers Pension Fund. The Cathedral will contribute half of the annual premium of 10% of salary.
Working Expenses
Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary
We are seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Operations Manager to support the delivery of the Church of England's Vision and Strategy, by ensuring that appropriate monitoring, evaluation and learning processes are in place for each project funded through the Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board.
The role is critical in providing trustees full confidence in the use of funding and its impact. This is a strategically important role, as it directly consolidates emerging learning to further support the Vision and Strategy.
- Organising external mid-term reviews and endline evaluations.
- Internal reviews and evaluations
- Consolidating learning
- Funding Strategy and Governance support
- This is a hybrid role with the expectation to work from the office (Church House, London or The Old Brewhouse - Bishopthorpe, York) 1 day per week on Mondays.
- The post holder is expected to undertake visits to other sites across England and a need for flexibility to work outside office hours as required.
Please note: This role is also suited for candidates who choose to work from home. If you opt to be a homeworker, you are responsible for your own travel expenses to your primary/base location - Church House, as the role requires you to attend infrequent face-to-face meetings 1-2 days per month.
You will need to be/have:
- Experience in programme delivery and/or supporting M&E of large grant-funded projects/programmes.
- Experience in undertaking review processes.
- Experience in drafting high-quality programme reports.
- Experience in building relationships and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
- Experience in disseminating programme impact and learning.
- Highly attentive to detail, with the ability to provide actionable insights and recommendations for individual projects/programmes.
- The ability to build rapport and trust with multiple stakeholders, including within short time-bound pieces of work such as mid-term reviews.
- Strong report writing skills with excellent planning and organizing skills.
- An understanding of being discreet and dependable in observing confidentiality
- Experience in reporting within a governance framework to trustees and senior stakeholders, including drafting and presenting both narrative and financial reports (Desirable).
- Knowledge, understanding and strong interest in resourcing mission and growth across the Church of England (Desirable).
- A salary of £48,577 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
Closing date 21 April 2025
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This Suicide Liaison Manager will manage a team of Suicide Liaison Workers, a CYP Counsellor and work with a team of volunteers who deliver support to adults, children and young people who are bereaved by suicide in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. The post holder will implement and monitor the day-to-day operations of the service in line with contractual obligations, ensuring grieving people can access a range of high-quality bereavement support and are informed about the services available to them.
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.
Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 14th April 2025, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted. Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.
Criminal Record Checks:
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Full time, 35 hours per week
Permanent
Salary, Grade DL £45,581.89 per annum
Location: 30 Euston Square (hybrid minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 06 April 2025
Interview date: TBC
The Royal College of General Practitioners is the largest membership organisation solely for GPs in the United Kingdom with over 55,000 members. Our mission is to encourage, foster and maintain the highest possible standards in general practice.
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and dynamic individual to join the College’s Research and Innovation team. Are you an excellent problem solver, naturally curious and a skilled analyst and/or researcher? Do you want to help inform the solutions to the challenges facing general practice and our NHS? You will have strong data analysis and visualisation skills, attention to detail and experience of using analysis software (such as Excel, Power BI and R) and ability to draw out meaningful and accessible insights to inform policy and practice.
General practice is the largest branch of the medical profession, and the bedrock of the health service, providing more than a million patient consultations every day. The Policy, Research and Campaigns team is an ambitious and influential team working to understand the challenges facing general practice, to develop policy and practical solutions to these, and influence government at the highest levels to deliver positive change for our members and the health service.
The Senior Research Analyst is responsible for ensuring RCGP’s policy and external affairs activity is supported by strong and credible data and evidence. This will include working with a range of teams and partners, undertaking primary and secondary research and analysis, and commissioning and managing external research suppliers.
If you are a driven, collaborative problem-solver, with strong analytical skills, a demonstrable understanding of research methods, excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail, and you are looking for a varied role where you will quickly be able to offer real value and impact, then this is the role for you.
The successful candidate will share our corporate values. In return, the College offers excellent terms and conditions and a supportive environment where you can do your best work.
Please download the Candidate Pack to view the full job description. To apply, please kindly complete the application form.
The Royal College of General Practitioners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
~ Building a sustainable future for general practice ~
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About African Child Trust (ACT)
ACT is a growing international development charity with a Christian ethos, dedicated to educating disadvantaged children and empowering widows in Africa. Since 1998, we’ve supported children from primary school through to university and equipped widows with income-generating skills to sustain their families. Working with our local partners, we implement projects in education, livelihoods, sanitation, and health across eight African countries: Burkina Faso, DR Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
Admin & Finance Manager Role:
We are in an exciting phase of growth and expanding both our impact and reach to more children and women in Africa. We are seeking a proactive, organised professional to join our small, dynamic team in a senior role reporting to the Director. You will oversee financial management, supporter care, and the smooth running of the organisation, leading a small team of staff and volunteers.
Finance Responsibilities:
Maintain financial records and systems, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information. Process donations, perform bank reconciliations, and record all transactions. Prepare budgets and produce management accounts to support the charity’s operations.
Supporter Care Responsibilities:
Supervise staff in responding to supporter enquiries with empathy and efficiency. Manage supporter communications, including child sponsorship updates. Liaise with overseas partners to provide accurate, timely updates for sponsors. Oversee CRM database, ensuring data integrity and secure stakeholder information.
Additional Responsibilities:
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Manage office processes, policies, and procedures.
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Recruit, induct, and onboard staff and volunteers.
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Support the development of communication strategies and social media content.
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Assist with planning and executing fundraising events.
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Ensure a safe,and supportive office environment.
Essential Criteria:
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At least 5 years of experience in Admin and Finance (bookkeeping) role.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office suites and database management.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently.
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Self-starter with attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
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Resourceful, proactive, and able to think critically.
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Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
This post is covered by a genuine occupational requirement and applicants will be expected to clearly demonstrate that they are in sympathy with and will support all aspects of the African Child Trust faith and ethos statement.
To Apply:
Please submit your CV accompanied by a supporting statement to demonstrate your suitability for the role and how your experience matches the person specification. Also, highlight your most relevant, recent experience for this role.
Use of CVs:
Our policy is to recruit our employees based on their suitability for the work to be done. All CVs received prior to the closing date of the role will be considered providing they are accompanied with a covering letter. CV’s will be kept in line with our Data Retention Policy, as required by the General Data Protection Regulations.
ACT is Educating disadvantaged children in Africa, Empowering widows through training in income generation and Enriching communities where we work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CBRL, the UK’s social sciences and humanities research hub in the region, seeks to appoint a new director. With centres in Amman, Jerusalem and London, CBRL fosters, produces and disseminates original, rigorous and independent research and invests in promising emerging scholars. Our overarching mission is to advance knowledge and understanding of the peoples and cultures of the Levant through scholarship in the humanities and social sciences.
The successful applicant will be a leading scholar with a background in the humanities, social or environmental sciences. They will have an outstanding research profile and demonstrable experience of academic leadership and strong general management ability. They will have a clear vision for building on CBRL’s existing strengths as a research centre and regional hub for scholars of the Levant.
Appointment Term: Initial period of 3 years.
Based: UK or Amman
Status: The post may be on secondment from a UK university or other institution, or otherwise the Director may be employed directly by CBRL. The Director must be able to spend time in the Levant and/or be able to travel freely around the region as well as to/from UK.
Time commitment: Full time. 20% of salaried time funded by the CBRL will be allowed for development and delivery of personal research
Responsibilities
Strategy and Performance
Working with CBRL trustees, and in dialogue with the British Academy and other partners:
• Lead a review of CBRL’s strategy.
• Ensure alignment with regional dynamics and evolving geo-political landscapes.
• Put in place a sustainable model for CBRL’s activities, setting ambitions for the next 3 – 5 years.
• Develop and promote high quality, visible UK research projects and research partnerships in and with the region.
• Enhance and increase use of CBRL facilities on the ground
Partnerships
• Cultivate productive relationships with the British Academy, BIRIS and other key stakeholders.
• Expand networks across relevant UK and regional entities to bolster CBRL’s strategic and funding objectives.
• Explore and develop possibilities for collaboration and funding beyond the UK Higher Education sector.
Research
• The Director will be expected to develop a programme of highly quality personal research for which time will be allowed within the role, as agreed with CBRL.
• Support and oversee delivery of a high-quality programme of research activity in the region, including research partnerships, grants, projects and events.
Delivery
• Develop the accessibility and sustainability of CBRL archives.
• Ensure high standards of project management and administrative efficiency.
• Develop the communication and dissemination of CBRL’s work.
People
• Manage the CBRL staff team to deliver on key priorities, creating a culture of ambition, collaboration and shared values.
• Ensure optimal organisational structure.
• Make sure HR policies and procedures are up-to-date and well-applied.
Finance and Resources
• Develop and implement strategies for sustainable income generation across a range of sources
• Exercise oversight of budgets, resource allocation and reporting
• Oversee financial proposals and reports to BA and other funders
• Make sure facilities are well-managed and secure
Governance
• Report regularly to the Chair of Trustees, keeping them informed of progress against objectives
• Collaborate in setting agendas for and report to trustee Board meetings and the AGM
• Ensure compliance with CBRL’s constitution and regulatory requirements
Person specification:
Essential:
• Outstanding record of research and publication in the humanities, social or environmental sciences, in one of the disciplines supported by the CBRL.
• Knowledge and experience of the UK higher education and research sector.
• Appreciation of the CBRL’s mission
• Demonstrable ability to provide academic and management leadership across a range of disciplines
• Strategic vision and demonstrable ability to lead in the development and delivery of a strategic plan.
• Ability to develop plans and set and monitor objectives • A consultative and inclusive approach to management, combined with ability to make executive decisions
• Commitment to transparency and to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Clarity and effectiveness in communications
• Significant experience in managing change.
• Strong interpersonal skills conducive to effective engagement and management across diverse environments and contexts.
• A proven ability to communicate well across cultures.
• Willingness to learn Arabic if not already an Arabic speaker.
Highly desirable:
• Working knowledge and ability to speak Arabic or other regional language.
• Demonstrable knowledge of accounting, financial and personnel procedures
• Experience of external fundraising
• Experience of managing large grants
Please read the attached job description for more details and terms of appointment.
To advance knowledge and understanding of the peoples and cultures of the Levant
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Everyone deserves a decent place to live – join Habitat for Humanity Great Britain as our new Empty Spaces to Homes Programme Manager, and support people to find a decent, safe, affordable home.
We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to deliver HFHGB’s flagship Empty Spaces to Homes programme. This programme aims to provide solutions to Great Britain’s critical affordable housing need through the conversion of empty spaces - including commercial and retail properties - into homes and through researching, advocating and collaborating in coalition with others, to foster a wider uptake of the Empty Spaces to Homes approach.
Reporting to the Director of Programme Delivery and working in close collaboration with subject matter experts responsible for the four workstreams of the programme (Advocacy & Policy, Research, Scalability and Construction), your role will be responsible for all aspects of programme management and coordination, reporting and monitoring. You will also work closely with the Fundraising & Partnerships team to support high quality partnerships and strategic relationships.
You will be joining us at a really exciting time as this is a newly established team on an ambitious transformation journey. You will have a positive ‘can do’ attitude coupled with strong experience of all aspects of programme management and monitoring and excellent communication and engagement skills. Able to work collaboratively with a diverse group of colleagues and stakeholders, you are proactive and able to prioritise effectively across multiple areas of work, problem solving and demonstrating strong organisational and planning skills.
If this sounds like it could be a good match for you, please take a look at the Candidate Pack (via our website>vacancies).
Please note: this role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.
Job Description
Job Title: Empty Spaces to Homes Programme Manager
Department: Programme Delivery
Reports to: Director of Programme Delivery
Salary Grade: D
Budget responsibility: Yes
Line management: No
Post: Permanent
Location: Home-based with frequent travel to internal and external events and project sites, with occasional overnight stays
About Habitat for Humanity Great Britain
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the global Habitat for Humanity Federation fighting global poverty and homelessness. We believe that a decent home helps to permanently break the cycle of poverty and allows families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance.
Job Purpose
To support Habitat for Humanity GB’s (HFHGB) vision of a decent home for everyone, the organisation has recently completed a strategic review, resulting in a new National Strategy and an organisational restructure, to ensure the organisation is able to deliver the Strategy impactfully, efficiently and effectively.
As a result, a new team has been formed, which will focus on developing and delivering high quality programmes in England, Wales and Scotland. The Empty Spaces to Homes (ES2H) Programme Manager will sit within the new Programme Delivery team and will work collaboratively across the organisation and with a large group of diverse external stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include the management of HFHGB’s flagship Empty Spaces to Homes programme which aims to provide solutions to Great Britain’s critical affordable housing need through the conversion of empty spaces, including commercial and retail properties, into homes and through researching, advocating and collaborating in coalition with others to foster a wider uptake of the Empty Spaces to Homes approach. The Empty Spaces to Homes Programme Manager will work across the organisation to coordinate and monitor delivery of activities sitting within the programme. They will also collaborative extensively with teams whose work supports or resources the programme. Working with the Director of Programme Delivery, the Programme Manager will also support external events and activities as well as high quality partnerships and strategic relationships.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
Programme Management and Coordination:
- Responsible for programme management of the ES2H programme. Working with the Director of Programme Delivery, and with Subject Matter Experts who are responsible for the four workstreams of the programme (Advocacy & Policy, Research, Scalability, Construction).
- Responsible for the development and utilisation of high-quality programme management tools and internal coordination forums, including for programme planning, performance monitoring, communication, internal and external reporting.
- Working with others, support the development of appropriate Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning frameworks.
- Work with Subject Matter Experts, the ES2H Coalition and other partners on the continuous improvement of the ES2H Toolkit, supporting new ideas to fruition, developing content into engaging and appropriate documents and other required communication and programme tools.
- Support Subject Matter Experts and others where appropriate to develop programme and project related reports, to develop proposals and communication content, support impactful partnerships and provide project-related administration capacity.
- Support the Director of Programme Delivery to ensure programme outputs are accessible, inclusive, and culturally sensitive to provide the best possible support to target communities.
External communication and partnership management:
- Support external events and activities as well as high quality partnerships and strategic relationships.
- Work with the Fundraising & Partnerships team to support high quality partnerships and strategic relationships through provision of content for external communication, programme updates and reports, and the maintenance of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning frameworks.
- Lead the coordination of the ES2H Coalition and support the development and management of other programme related networks and groups.
Budget management, reporting and monitoring:
- Support the Director of Programme Delivery to develop the ES2H programme and project budgets.
- Coordinate with subject matter experts to monitor and track programme spend, flagging issues and risks, and ensuring regular reports are available for budget holders and the Finance Team.
- Provide regular inputs and updates for relevant sections of the organisational Performance Framework, Risk Register and any other operational requirements.
Person profile:
- Strong experience of programme and project management, coordination and monitoring.
- Experience of working in a similar organisation, collaborating across teams and operating in a highly effective way across a diverse, networked structure.
- Experience of producing impactful content for programme tools and reports, external events, website and other digital platforms.
- Good budget management skills, and a working understanding of Excel.
- Understanding of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning tools and approaches.
Skills and competencies:
- You have excellent communication and engagement skills, and able to work collaboratively and productively with a diverse group of colleagues and stakeholders.
- You are proactive and able to prioritise effectively across multiple areas of work, problem solve and demonstrate strong organisational and planning skills.
- You are a positive team member who demonstrates integrity, respect for others and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
The role and responsibilities will be carried out in a way which reflects:
- HFHGB’s commitment to safeguarding children in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy.
- A commitment to HFHGB’s vision, mission, values and approach.
- A commitment to effective management of risk, by operating within the Charity’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and controls and by carrying out the risk management and assurance responsibilities of the role as set out in relevant Policy and Procedures.
Start your Habitat journey here…
The deadline for applications is 4th April 2025 (at 11:59 pm).
Habitat for Humanity requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of our code of conduct. The employment of this position will be subject to a satisfactory reference check and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
At Habitat for Humanity GB, we aim to build, develop and retain a talented workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills and experiences. We welcome and actively encourage applications from anyone who feels they’d be a good fit for our organisation, regardless of race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected characteristics.
Unfortunately, because of the high volume of applications, we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants. If you haven’t heard from us within a month of the application deadline, please assume that your application has not been successful.
We’d prefer to hear directly from applicants – we won’t be working with third party recruiters on this role.
We want the recruitment process to give you the opportunity to shine, to share your skills and experience as clearly as possible, and for you to find out more about Habitat GB in return. You are welcome to get in touch and arrange an informal chat with Suzanne Taunton (please see our website>vacancies for this email)
To apply for the role, please send us your CV and a supporting statement (max two sides of A4) telling us about the skills and experience you would bring to the role and your motivation for applying. Send by email referencing the job title in the subject line to our recruitment email (please see our website for this email address)
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the international Habitat for Humanity network, tackling housing poverty around the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Following the return of our co-founder Becca Dean MBE as CEO, we're excited to be recruiting for several new roles as we move into the next chapter of our journey. Having recently celebrated our 12th birthday, we're more determined than ever to reach even more girls and young women, and we’re building a brilliant team to help us do just that. If you're passionate about empowering the next generation, we’d love to hear from you.
THE ROLE
This is an exciting time to join The Girls’ Network as we seek to expand our work inspiring and empowering girls from the least advantaged communities. As an experienced HR professional, you will be key in ensuring that we recruit and retain great people whilst attaining best practice in our HR policies and procedures.
The People and Culture Manager will provide professional HR strength to The Girls’ Network and be responsible for training and development plans for our team. You will lead on recruitment, retention and policies and oversee and enhance the full employee lifecycle. As a small charity the role will necessarily include some basic administration activities as well as taking a strategic view.
Key roles and responsibilities
Recruitment
You will oversee the recruitment and selection process for all new hires.
- Ensure consistent and appropriate Job Descriptions for all roles (working with the hiring managers)
- Draft job advert and advertise roles in the relevant places, with a regular review of which sites are working
- Review and respond to CVs and all recruitment related enquiries, producing a short list of suitable candidates with the hiring manager
- Coordinate interviews including assisting with interview panel selection and interview questions
- Provide or organise interview training and support where necessary, with a particular focus on ensuring diverse recruitment and being aware of unconscious bias during the interview
- Feedback to candidates as required
- Feedback to candidates as required
- Complete the onboarding process including:
- induction programme for all new starters;
- availability of appropriate equipment;
- compliance with Health and Safety regulations applicable to home working
Staff Policies
- Update online staff handbook periodically to ensure up to date compliance and taking appropriate HR legal advice
- Review policies, recommending changes as needed to ensure that they reflect our mission to be a great place to work.
- Draft new policies and advise on improvements to existing policies
- Support colleagues with understanding and implementing the policies where necessary
- Review HR policy list periodically for completeness, introducing new policies as required from time to time or removing those no longer required.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of anti-discriminatory legislation and best practice, keeping Senior Leadership Team informed
- Ensure a continued focus in this area in respect of staff recruitment and retention
- Enhance good relations and practices towards different minority groups by researching, applying and promoting diversity initiatives and sharing best practice across The Girls’ Network
- Work with all staff to ensure that EDI is considered in all aspects of our work
Performance management and development
- Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that promotes The Girls’ Network’s values, drives high performance and encourages good quality staff retention
- Ensure staff performance is in place and documented consistently for all staff
- Help colleagues identify and undertake training needs, helping to build a culture of continuous improvement
- Ensure a continued focus on well-being and support
Well-being
- Take the lead on employee Well-being, providing direction and support, as well as coordinating the team's activities
- Ensure compliance with working time directives, raising any workload issues appropriately with line managers
- Introduce appropriate initiatives periodically such as a focus on Mental Health awareness
General HR management
You are responsible for overseeing all general administration around the HR function including, but not limited to:
- Ensuring the HR database and software are up to date with employee records
- Processing staff changes appropriately
- Keeping Payroll aware of changes affecting employee pay on a timely basis
- Tracking and maintenance of staff leave records
- Managing absences (eg, sick leave, maternity leave) in accordance with TGN policy and legal requirements
- Handling employee relations including grievances, reporting to Senior Management and supporting decision making
- Managing provision of staff benefits, including recommendations to Senior Management for improvements
- Maintaining pay structure and leading salary banding review when required
Other duties
As a small charity with limited resources, all staff are expected to be flexible with their work and as such you may be required to undertake other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
Essential
- Proven, demonstrable experience in a similar role
- Experience of leading the recruitment process, in particular attracting diverse candidates
- Good working knowledge of UK HR laws and regulations, taking appropriate advice as required
- Skilled in supporting employees with performance management, in particular within a small charity where staff are based from home
- Knowledge of HR systems and databases
- Excellent written skills, including the production of policy and guidance documents
- Comfortable working with high degree of autonomy, often with limited budgets and to deadline
- Competence managing interpersonal relationships at all levels
- Passion for The Girls’ Network’s mission and an interest in issues related to mentoring and equality
- You are flexible in your approach to working with a small organisation and understand the time and resource limitations.
Desirable
- Experience of implementing a values-based approach to recruitment and performance management
- You have safeguarding knowledge and experience
- Understanding of or experience of working from home
- Experience of working in a small charity
For more information about our organisation and details on how to apply, please visit our website and download the candidate pack.
Good luck with your application.
Our mission is to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a mentor and network of female role models.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Shine is recruiting 2x Shine Nurse Specialists
1x Full Time
Permanent
Shine Nurse Specialist (Adult Nursing/ Registered General Nurse)
Location: Home based - within a commutable distance of London as there will be a requirement for fortnightly travel to the Chelsea & Westminster Clinic and with additional occasional travel across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
1x Full Time preferred (part time 28 hours considered)
Temporary 12 month minimum contract
Shine Nurse Specialist (Adult nursing/ Paediatric nursing/ Registered General Nurse)
Location: Homebased in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Shine’s Health Team
Shine’s Health Team provides condition-specific health advice and support to people of all ages with spina bifida, hydrocephalus, NPH or IIH, promoting good self-management and enabling our members to live in optimum health. The Team also aims to reduce the numbers of pregnancies affected by spina bifida and anencephaly through education around supplementation and fortification with folic acid, and other measures.
Purpose of Job
The Shine Nurse Specialist will deliver services and create resources to improve the health of Shine’s members, by informing members, their carers and professionals
Principal Duties
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To provide ad hoc advice to Shine’s members, their carers and professionals on complex health issues, and signpost to NHS services
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To attend and represent Shine at the Chelsea & Westminster Spina Bifida Clinic (for permanent role)
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To collect information, statistics and research from a variety of sources to inform Shine’s health projects
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To create resources to inform and support members’ health
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To develop training/information resources for professionals
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To plan and deliver projects, events, presentations and information sessions for members and professionals
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To provide an information resource for Shine staff
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To form and engage with networks of health professionals
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To represent Shine at events and meetings
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To work closely with the Health Research & Information Coordinator to produce and disseminate health information to Shine members and the general public
Skills and Experience
Essential
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Professional/Registered Health Qualification, for example:
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Adult Nursing
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Paediatric Nursing
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Registered General Nurse
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Experience of searching scientific and medical literature, collating information and writing reports
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Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
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Ability to work effectively alone and as part of a team
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Ability to plan and deliver projects
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Good presentation skills
Desirable
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Knowledge of the physical aspects of spina bifida and hydrocephalus
In return, Shine will offer you:
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A competitive salary
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3% pension contribution
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Life Assurance cover from 12 months service
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays + additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year (pro-rata for part-time hours)
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Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
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Additional annual leave due to length of service
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Broadband allowance
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Support to learn and develop
If you would like to have a chat about the role in more detail or have any questions, please contact Gill Yaz, Head of Health.
Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.
To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.
*Please note applications without a supporting statement will not be accepted*
Closing date: 21/04/25 at 11pm
Interview (virtual): Wednesday 30/04/25
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.
Providing specialist advice and support for spina bifida and hydrocephalus




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Policy & Consultancy Manager
Responsible to: Head of Policy, Research and Consultancy
Team: Policy, Research and Consultancy
Benefits:
- Salary: £36,000 per annum
- 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Home-based (with occasional UK travel)
- 26 days annual leave plus all Bank Holidays
- Bupa cash plan, 3% pension contribution, death in service insurance
- Learning and development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme
Role purpose
In this new role, you will support the Head of Policy, Research and Consultancy in driving forward our policy and consultancy initiatives, contributing to both the existing strategy and the evolving one. Your key responsibilities will include line management of the Policy and Impact Officer, the implementation of policy strategies, advocating for key issues through campaigns and reports. Additionally, you will support the launch of the new consultancy service and deliver consultancy activities, all while staying informed on trends related to older people, loneliness and social isolation.
Re-engage is committed to learning and development and will provide all necessary training for the right candidate.
Key responsibilities
- Assist the Head of Policy, Research and Consultancy to develop and implement the policy and consultancy strategy in collaboration with the wider research, policy and consultancy team.
Policy and Influencing
- Work with the Head of Policy, Research and Consultancy and the Impact and Policy Officer to develop and implement the organisation’s policy and influencing strategy
- Plan and implement policy campaigns, advocating for key issues and driving Re-engage’s objectives through targeted messaging and engagement
- Work closely with the Head of Policy, Research and Consultancy to influence and shape external policy agendas, representing the organisation at consultations, forums and other relevant events
- Analyse current and emerging policy trends and propose actionable recommendations to senior leaders
- Write policy briefs, position papers, and reports to communicate complex policy issues and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders, including older people, volunteers, professional referrers, the general public, sector experts and policy and decision-makers
- Ensure the routine and accurate capture of policy and consultancy impact data using our systems and database, ensuring accurate recording of data in line with GDPR guidelines and best practice
Consultancy
- Support the development and launch of a new pilot consultancy service, including defining service offers and identifying target markets
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for growth, differentiation, and innovation in the consultancy space
- Lead the development of proposal documents, presentations, and reports, tailoring them to client requirements and effectively communicating the value of the Re-engage consultancy service
- Support the Head of Policy, Research and Consultancy to build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, potential clients and industry partners to support the consultancy service’s growth and reputation
- Actively deliver consultancy activities, working directly with clients to provide tailored solutions and expertise on a range of organisational challenges, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to the client’s satisfaction, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services
- Conduct post-project evaluations to assess outcomes, gather testimonials, learn lessons and shape continuous improvement
Leadership
- Provide direct line management to the Policy and Impact Officer, offering coaching, mentoring and performance management
- Keep abreast of developments, news, policy and issues surrounding older people, loneliness and social isolation
- Show a clear commitment to Re-engage’s induction processes, training, meetings, and actively contribute to supervisions, team meetings, and the appraisal process; identify areas of self-development / further training that will help you to do your job well
- Play an active role in all staff activities, including regional face-to-face meetings and managers’ meetings
You may be required to undertake any other duties that fall within the nature of the role and responsibilities of the post. There may be occasional out-of-hours work required.
Person specification
Essential
- Strong understanding of policy processes, governance, and legislative frameworks in the UK
- Experience in managing or mentoring staff, with a track record of leading teams and fostering professional development
- Experience in a policy consultancy environment or working with external stakeholders
- Demonstrable success in delivering consultancy activities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage with stakeholders at all levels
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex policy issues and provide clear, actionable recommendations
- Proven project management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills, including experience in representing an organisation at external events
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and policy research tools
- Determination to harness technology to find solutions in all areas of our work
- A dedicated place to work in your home with sufficient broadband for permanent Wi-Fi and access to multiple cloud-based systems
Desirable
- Proven experience (3+ years) in policy development and / or consultancy
- A degree in a relevant field
- Expertise in policy evaluation and impact assessment techniques
- Experience of working in a charity and / or with grant-funded projects
About Re-engage
Re-engage is a charity that is positive about older age and committed to reducing loneliness so that people can have social lives and friendship groups however old they are. We inspire and enable meaningful connections and shared experiences within communities across the UK for people over 75 facing loneliness and social isolation.
Our volunteers work together to create better communities and help to enrich the lives of our members. Older people who may have felt very alone now feel valued as individuals, continue to form friendships, and have groups that give support. We make sure that people know they are important well into their old age.
We are proud of our values - positive, innovative, transparent, evidence-based, and accountable - and of our ethos of bringing generations together.
Our vision is a world where no one is ever too old to make friends and enjoy social interaction.
Our mission is to work within communities to end social isolation and loneliness in older people.
Re-engage is committed to growing a staff team that enjoys coming to work every day and gets satisfaction out of being part of delivering significant impact to the lives of older people. We all work remotely, and we don’t let that stop us from getting to know each other and enjoying down time together. Our wellbeing programme includes multiple interest groups: music, books, hobbies etc as well as coffee and catch ups, quizzes, mindfulness, and other group activities. Everyone is encouraged to get involved in working groups and staff networks, all of which contribute to us getting to know each other. We have strong values and promote behaviours that underpin all we do.
How we recruit
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Re-engage we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we’d encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Re-engage uses the Hireful platform which helps remove unconscious bias for a forward-thinking, fair, and objective alternative to traditional hiring. Instead of using your CV alone, we'll be asking you to answer questions to test essential skills needed for the role. The responses are then anonymised and reviewed in a random order by members of our team. This enables us to make data-driven assessments focused on someone's ability, rather than their background.
The Hireful platform also asks some demographic questions before you start your application. We never see these responses with your application. We only see summary statistics to help us check if our candidate pool is balanced and if everyone has an equal chance to get hired irrespective of their background. If you prefer, you can easily opt out of answering these questions.
We would rather AI wasn't used for your answers as we want the real you, however we do reserve the right to reject applications if we feel the use of AI has been excessive.
The closing date is midnight on Sunday 6 April and interviews will be held week commencing 5 May 2025.
REF-220421
The Estate Officer will ensure the delivery of the regional maintenance programme, comprising routine, periodic, planned and urgent works, and the delivery of time limited maintenance consultancy and estate management projects. Working alongside the Conservation Projects Manager, the post holder will ensure regional estate compliance with CCT policies.
The post holder will be the main contact for all maintenance related matters and will maintain the property management records for the estate, develop volunteer projects and training on maintenance reporting and conservation cleaning and will assist with fundraising.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.
The interviews will take place in Northampton, on Thursday 1st May 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Fostering Recruitment Manager
Salary: £44,756 per annum (increasing to £49,729 in 18 months) + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance + £4,184 London Weighting (if eligible)
Hours & Contract: 35 Hours per week - Permanent Role
Location: Homebased within reasonable travel distance of East, North and West London, Essex and Hertfordshire
As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.
As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding Education and Health services. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.
In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results , and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK. 97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they “ love working for TACT”.
This is an exciting opportunity to join TACT as a Fostering Recruitment Manager as we invest in recruiting new foster families. We believe in a relational, trauma-informed approach to recruitment, combining targeted local marketing and relationship-building with the support of a centralised Recruitment Development Manager dedicated to continuous improvement.
If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT apply now.
Overall Duties of the Fostering Recruitment Manager will include:
- Managing local recruitment in line with the local recruitment strategy
- Making decisions on suitability of enquirers to proceed to application.
- Working proactively to meet and exceed enquiry response times, ensuring all enquiries are progressed efficiently within set timescales.
- Increasing TACT’s presence in the targeted local area’s by leading on recruitment events
- Collaborating with local foster carers to support and organise recruitment activities.
- Management and oversight of new foster carer enquiries, including undertaking Initial Home Visits of prospective foster carers.
- Leading Skills to Foster training groups and facilitate applicants’ completion of pre-approval L&D to ensure they are well prepared for the fostering role
- Supervising and managing the Fostering Recruitment Officer and / or Assessing Social Worker/s.
- Supervising, quality assurance and making complex decisions in relation to assessments to ensure completion within timescales and to the standards required.
- Writing and producing management and performance information to improve recruitment practices.
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
- 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
- Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months service.
- 45p per mile for business travel.
- Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
- Family friendly policies.
- Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
- Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
- An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
- Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.
The Fostering Recruitment Manager will be located in the TACT London & The East area and travel across the region will be required. The successful candidate will also be required to travel to face-to-face meetings at least once a month and on other occasions for training and team wellbeing events.
An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 21st April 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 29th April 2025 (via Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.
Following the return of our co-founder Becca Dean MBE as CEO, we're excited to be recruiting for several new roles as we move into the next chapter of our journey. Having recently celebrated our 12th birthday, we're more determined than ever to reach even more girls and young women, and we’re building a brilliant team to help us do just that. If you're passionate about empowering the next generation, we’d love to hear from you.
THE ROLE
The Fundraising Manager (Partnerships) role is a fantastic opportunity to lead on developing partnerships with The Girls’ Network's corporate and public sector supporters. The programme is well established with £170,000 worth of partners already on board. There is an opportunity to put your own stamp on the work, developing new collateral and ideas for excellent partnerships. The role is within our Fundraising & Communications team of four staff and works in collaboration with regional Senior Network Managers. There is an opportunity for the post holder to collaborate with the Fundraising Manager (Trusts and Foundations) on the development of grant applications.
Key roles and responsibilities
Income generation
- Primary focus of the role is to manage a portfolio of £170,000 worth of corporate partners and public sector organisations, to meet annual income targets and provide an excellent supporter experience.
- Develop compelling funding propositions and case for support to meet priorities, working closely with colleagues in Fundraising & Communications, Programmes and Monitoring, Research, Evaluation & Learning (MERL).
- Maintain an up-to-date pipeline of prospects through research and excellent record keeping (using SalesForce), ensuring that applications are made to meet known deadlines.
- Collaborate with Network Managers on regional corporate partnerships, ensuring a consistent and good supporter experience and identifying opportunities for development.
- Ensure that all reporting and grant monitoring is delivered in a timely manner, working closely with the MERL Manager and colleagues across Programmes.
- Oversee calendar of third-party events, liaising with external partners and ensuring appropriate TGN involvement.
- Provide internal management information and reporting to the Head of Fundraising on a quarterly basis, or as required.
Stewardship
- Develop data management processes, ensuring timely impact reporting or other agreed deliverables.
- Ensure all donations and supporters are thanked in a timely and appropriate mode to their giving channel.
- Keep all relevant donor and financial information up-to-date on Salesforce, ensuring adherence to GDPR and other relevant good practice, as defined by the Fundraising Regulator and other sector bodies.
- Work with Communications to ensure regular updates to website and other digital channels, identifying opportunities for partnership activities.
- Work with colleagues in Fundraising & Communications and CEO to deliver appropriate partner recognition including events and other engagement activities
Other duties
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As a small charity with limited resources, all staff are expected to be flexible with their work and as such you may be required to undertake other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
- You will have at least five years’ relevant experience as a fundraiser or in other similar roles e.g. marketing or sales, ideally with at least three years working in fundraising and be able to demonstrate previous success in generating income and achieving targets.
- You will be an exceptional communicator with the confidence to work on your own initiative and to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- You will be well organised with excellent attention to detail, work well under pressure and have the ability to think both strategically and operationally.
- You have a good understanding of the disadvantages faced by both women and those from the least advantaged communities and have a drive to rectify the inequalities that currently exist.
- You thrive on the potential to make a real difference with your work.
Essential
- Proven experience in the charity sector and able to demonstrate fundraising or similar success.
- A skilled and confident relationship builder who enjoys maintaining and sustaining contacts.
- Extremely well organised and self-motivated.
- The ability to recognise opportunities to help achieve income targets.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of financial information and ability to provide relevant data for applications including budgets and operational targets.
- Commitment to gender equality and social mobility.
- Confidence managing stakeholders.
- Resilience and ability to self-manage workload with support from line manager.
Desirable
- You are flexible in your approach to working with a small organisation and understand the time and resource limitations You have safeguarding knowledge.
- Experience in using Salesforce or another CRM, Hootsuite, Canva, Access (website), Mailchimp.
- Understanding or experience of working from home.
- Experience of working in a small charity.
For more information about our organisation and details on how to apply, please visit our website and download the candidate pack.
Good luck with your application.
Our mission is to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a mentor and network of female role models.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Change Communications Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week) - Fixed term contract (12 months)
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £44,339*per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3, Professional/Technical
*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £44,339*per annum, increasing to £47,110 * after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £49,881* after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
Please note this is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
We are looking a Change Communication Manager to lead in developing, coordinating and delivering strategic communication campaigns to support the MS Society’s internal transformation work. This includes projects strengthening our data and service offers and enhancing our organisational culture.
An expert in change communication and stakeholder engagement, you will work closely with teams across multiple projects, synchronising content delivery and language to ensure clear storytelling and maximising employee engagement.
Your work will involve understanding the needs of audiences across the charity, ensuring they are connected and engaged with the transformation programme.
As a skilled storyteller, you will craft inspiring narratives that connect staff and volunteers to the charity’s transformation journey and its wider strategic aims. Your work will help staff and volunteers feel informed, engaged and empowered as we evolve our ways of working.
More information about our job opportunities and how to apply can be found on our MS Society website.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Tuesday 15th April 2025
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Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
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