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Who We Are:
Fuel Bank Foundation is the UK’s only national charity dedicated to helping people who can’t afford to pre-pay for their energy, ensuring they aren’t left without heating, light, or the means to cook.
Our mission is to:
- Help people escape immediate fuel crises.
- Empower individuals to stay connected to their energy supply.
- Influence governments, energy suppliers, and regulators to address the root causes of fuel poverty for good.
We are guided by our core values:
Empathy, Collaboration, Commercial Head & Kind Heart, Ambition, Bravery.
Who You Are:
Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for making a real difference? Join us as our Communications Executive and use your skills to help amplify our mission.
About the Role:
As Communications Executive, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our internal and external communications. Collaborating closely with our Head of Communications, you will create impactful content, manage digital channels, engage with media outlets, and ensure our brand and mission resonate with key audiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Content Creation: Develop compelling written and visual content for multiple platforms.
- Social Media and Digital Presence: Oversee and grow our digital footprint.
- Internal Communications: Foster clear and engaging communication within the team.
- Media Relations: Build relationships with media outlets and secure positive coverage.
- Event Support: Assist in planning and promoting events and campaigns.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Connect with donors, partners, and beneficiaries.
- Brand and Reputation Management: Safeguard and enhance our public image.
- Administrative Support: Provide operational support for communications activities.
What We’re Looking For:
Qualifications, Skills, & Experience:
- Education: Degree in Marketing, PR, Journalism, or related fields is preferred but not essential with equivalent experience.
- Experience: 1-3 years in communications, marketing, or PR, ideally within the charity or public sector.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in content creation tools, social media platforms, and CMS systems.
- Communication Skills: Outstanding written and verbal communication.
- Project Management: Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
- Creativity: A flair for storytelling and design.
Personal Attributes:
- Empathetic and compassionate.
- Proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused.
- Culturally aware with a passion for social impact.
Why Join Us?
At Fuel Bank Foundation, people are at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to providing a flexible and supportive work environment where your voice matters.
We are proud to be a Great Place to Work and an accredited Living Wage Employer. Benefits include:
- Competitive salary.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- 27.5 days annual leave (FTE).
- Benenden Healthcare plan.
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about using your skills to drive meaningful change and want to help us combat fuel poverty, we’d love to hear from you!
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JOB PURPOSE
UK for UNHCR is looking for a Digital Communications Officer to join its team, raising vital support for displaced people around the world through creative campaigns such as the Refugee Dictionary, Cuppa Hope as well as fundraising appeals and partnerships.
Reporting to the Digital Communications Manager, the Digital Communications Officer will have particular focus delivering day to day social media communications, including community management, publishing, content management and development. This role will also support wider digital communications activities, such as with the Senior Digital Communications Officer who manages the website.
This involves identifying opportunities to amplify appeals, campaigns and partnerships through social media to support UK for UNHCR’s fundraising and public advocacy objectives. Raising awareness of global refugee crises and UNHCR’s humanitarian operations forms a central part of this storytelling, as well as thematic campaigns and PR moments throughout the year.
One of your first focuses will be helping grow and verify UK for UNHCR’s TikTok account and LinkedIn presence, in addition to transitioning the charity’s channels to a new social media management tool. You will also work closely with the wider Communications team in supporting online and offline fundraising appeals.
The Digital Communications Officer will also work with the wider Communications team to identify and support storytellers (including refugees and supporters) to share their stories through the charity’s social media channels.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.
Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.
Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.
UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach. The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion.
We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning, coordination and growth
- Deliver and schedule social media content on a daily and weekly basis, with flexibility to respond to news events and emergencies at short notice.
- Produce or commission multimedia content, including videos, graphics and photography to support charity activity on social media.
- Apply understanding of UNHCR’s humanitarian work to deliver strong storytelling and relevant content to the audience.
- Adapt content from UNHCR’s head office and field communications to localise for UK audiences.
- Develop social media editorial plans to amplify campaigns, milestones and events.
- Deliver planning and scheduling in a timely manner and be quick to respond to news and emergencies.
- Flag and navigate political sensitivities in line with UNHCR and charity policies.
- Deliver on a paid media strategy to amplify social media content more broadly, with a focus on Meta ads manager.
- Update and maintain community management guidelines on a regular basis.
- Work closely with the Communications Coordinator to monitor and moderate all of the charity’s social media channels.
- Other support for digital communications as required, such as helping cover website activities when colleagues are on leave.
Analytics, reporting and best practice
- Deliver regular reports outlining the performance of our content and channels, ensuring we’re on track to reach 100k followers by the end of 2026.
- Create and lead on a testing roadmap, leveraging new features across all social media channels.
- Keep up to date with social media content trends, news and tools to inform best practice and strategy.
- Provide subject matter expertise, proactive assistance and advice as required for planning and delivery of digital and supporter journey projects.
- Observe all legal and legislative requirements, comply with policies and procedures, and demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to perform duties that are not detailed above.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Experience
- Experience using native social media tools, like Meta business manager and YouTube Creator studio, to manage online communities.
- Experience of creating social media content that created an impression, raised awareness and prompted followers to take action.
- Experience of identifying and driving iterative improvements to digital channels through testing and analytics.
Essential Skills/Knowledge
- Proficient in using social media tools to evaluate performance and identify improvements.
- Proficient in creating content for online use, using software such as Adobe Suite, Canva or similar, to edit and produce basic assets.
- Researching images and writing compelling copy for different audience profiles.
- The ability to prioritise multiple tasks, working proactively and sometimes under pressure.
- Good attention to detail, strong ability to proofread and pick up inconsistencies.
- Understanding of data protection principles.
- Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- An interest in global humanitarian affairs.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Working in a not-for-profit or advocacy organisation.
- Experience with refugee issues or field work.
WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?
You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised.
What else?
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
- Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
- Office wellness perks.
- Discount on gym memberships.
- Hybrid and Flexible Working.
- Staff socials.
Financial
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
- Non-contributory group life assurance scheme
- Non-contributory Income protection scheme.
- One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Enhanced sick pay scheme.
Development
- Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
- Individual training budget.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 9th December 2024
First stage interviews: Week commencing 9th December 2024
Second stage interviews: Week commencing 16th December 2024
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us using the email address provided when you click through to our online portal. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.
We stand with refugees – will you join us?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Safer London is passionate about its work with the most vulnerable and at risk young Londoners and we are looking for someone who understands the importance of working in true partnership with the organisation to support our employees to deliver Safer London’s objectives.
If you are a committed and resilient HR professional, a member of the CIPD and believe you have what it takes to help us to improve the lives of young Londoners and their families by providing high quality support to our staff please apply.
What the role involves: leading on the development of our People and Leadership strategies: monitoring and supporting compliance with HR policies; talent acquisition and retention; supporting employee well-being; developing our equity, diversity and inclusion processes; leading on organisational change and development.
In exchange we offer: a range of benefits including agile working, flexible working, a contributory pension scheme, interest-free Season Ticket Loans, a Cycle to Work Scheme, access to a Mental Health Helpline, Death in Service Benefit, an initial Annual Leave allowance of 28 days holiday, rising to 30 days after 3 years and 33 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays and other statutory holidays; part time employees receive a pro-rata entitlement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£48,600 - £52,900 per year
Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
This is an exciting new role within our Strategic Communications, Campaigns and Brand team. The Senior Strategic Communications and Campaigns Manager will be leading strategic content and public affairs within Prostate Cancer UK.
You’ll drive all our major campaigns and the development of the multiyear messaging narrative, all while directing and collaborating with a diverse and talented team of specialists. Your work within strategic communications and campaigns will inspire action and drive positive change for men with, or at risk of, prostate cancer.
Working closely with the Head of Strategic Communications, Campaigns and Brand you’ll outline and develop our narrative to our audience and communities, ensuring our campaigns are integrated across the Communications directorate and the wider organisation. You’ll manage the strategic content and public affairs teams as the key point of contact of our external public affairs agency.
What we want from you
You’ll have strong experience in scoping, developing and delivering effective and compelling communications and major strategic campaigns.
A strategic thinker who can drive results and think long-term. You’ll be working on policy issues and successfully developing a multi-year narrative. while balancing getting involved with the team and the details.
You’ll be a strong collaborator who can build great relationships with different Communications team, Fundraising and external partners. You’ll be a natural leader who knows how to inspire and manage a team, supporting creativity while meeting deadlines and objectives. You’ll be an excellent communicator – who’s comfortable communicating complex technical information to general audiences.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace, that represents, and can advocate for the communities we support. We stand against discrimination and prejudice, and we champion tolerance, fairness and equality in everything we do. This makes us stronger and helps us reach more people. We’re all here for the same reason: to give every man the power to navigate prostate cancer.
We're committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men who are at double risk. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
Therefore, we’re particularly interested in applications from those from marginalised and vulnerable communities. This will help us create an environment of inclusion where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, where personal qualities are as important as professional experience, and our people feel seen and heard.
Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button.
The closing date is Sunday 8th December 2024. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 9th December 2024. The interview process is expected to consist of two stages.
Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.
You will be a creative teacher, or former teacher, who is excited to turn the biggest issues in the news into engaging lessons for 10- to 16-year olds, with a particular focus on our bespoke projects and events. You’ll research global topics and consider the best angles and innovative activities.This material will build children’s knowledge about the news and the essential skills they need to make sense of it, through discussion-based activities.
You’ll be responsible for overseeing production of our world-class lessons, live events and Festival resources, with help from a supportive, collaborative team and a wealth of journalistic expertise from across The Economist Group. You’ll be a driven, collaborative manager, able to coordinate a variety of stakeholders including freelance collaborators and internal volunteers, and manage our core content team of Designer and Educational Content Lead.
You will manage projects that help develop the content we offer to schools globally. From implementing AI to unlocking the power of translation, you’ll ensure projects are managed effectively, meet deadlines and keep to budget. You’ll work with the leadership team to monitor and evaluate the success of these projects and scope new areas for growth.
Reports to: Programme Director
Hours: Full time with flexible hours. Core hours are 10am to 4pm.
Contract type: fixed term maternity cover May 2025 – May 2026
Location: Hybrid. Central London two days per week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) and remote working.
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Closing date: Friday 13th December, 5pm (GMT)
We will contact all applicants after the closing date.
We enable disadvantaged children to build essential critical-thinking and communication skills through inspiring discussions about the news.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.
Main Areas of Responsibility
You will play a key role in the delivery of the approved Internal Audit plan and related risk and assurance activities in accordance with recognised professional standards. This will include being responsible for completion of the end-to-end audit process for a portfolio of assigned reviews.
Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, your key responsibilities will include:
- Being accountable for the delivery of a portfolio of audits to time and budget whilst managing conflicting priorities.
- Planning, undertaking and reporting on audits across the Federation’s Head Office and 55 academies.
- Identifying, assessing and reporting on the risks arising from areas under review.
- To complete follow up exercises on previously agreed recommendations.
- Providing assistance to the Internal Audit Manager in, or leading on, ad hoc audit work, projects and investigations.
- Deputising for the Internal Audit Manager, including at Audit and Risk Committee as required.
- To contribute to the annual planning cycle.
- To produce statistical data for inclusion in termly and annual reports.
- To seek and build professional relationships with key stakeholders across the Federation including at academy sites.
- To contribute to service improvement and the development of the Internal Audit function.
This role will require to Federation sites, currently located across London and Essex, as required to fulfil the job description.
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Sound knowledge of Internal Audit professional Standards and the role of Internal Audit
- A recognised Internal Audit qualification or considerable transferable experience and a willingness to obtain such a qualification
- Current membership of a relevant professional body
- Significant experience of working within Internal Audit
- The ability to complete the end-to-end Internal Audit process with minimal supervision
- A proven track history of maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written
- The ability to build, develop and maintain effective professional relationships
- Strong time management skills
- The ability to manage conflicting priorities while delivering to deadlines
- Analytical skills including an understanding of data analytics tools and techniques
- The ability to use professional influence to coach management responses to issues raised
- A professional can-do attitude
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
Professional Development & Benefits
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
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INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS SENIOR MANAGER (TRADING)
Salary: £49,000 - £53,000 per annum
Reports to: Head of Internal Communications
Department: Policy, Information and Communications
Location: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office)
Employment type: Permanent
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Sunday 1 December 2024, 23:55
Interview dates: w/c 9 December 2024
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as an Internal Communications Senior Manager (Trading). We need you to be responsible for developing and delivering a cohesive internal communications strategy that engages Trading's diverse workforce, including staff across the retail chain, online marketplaces, and new commercial ventures, in alignment with CRUK's organisational goals and the Trading growth strategy.
Further to this, you'll ensure that all internal communications are aligned with the department's objectives, enhance staff engagement, and support the successful execution of key initiatives. Working closely with Trading's senior leadership team to influence internal communications priorities, you'll manage internal messaging, and lead efforts to continuously improve the effectiveness of Trading's internal communications.
What will I be doing?
Leading the development and execution of a strategic internal communications plan that effectively engages Trading's 2,000 staff and 15,000 volunteers
Acting as a key strategic partner to the central internal communications team, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of charity-wide communications appropriately to Trading staff
Overseeing the strategic planning, coordination, and approval of all internal communications to Trading, including high-impact weekly newsletters and other critical communications channels
Collaborating with national and regional PR teams to ensure internal and external communications are aligned and integrated
Providing active leadership within the Trading Internal Communications team, ensuring the team delivers innovative and best-in-class internal communications
Overseeing the Trading communication platform, ensuring timely, relevant and impactful updates to Trading staff
Leading the measurement and evaluation of trading internal communications, setting benchmarks, KPIs and using data-driven insights (including staff surveys) to continually refine communications strategies, drive engagement and improve impact
Partnering with the Trading leadership team to design and implement trading staff and volunteer recognition programmes
Acting as the internal communications senior point of contact for business continuity, issue management or reputational risk issues in trading.
What skills are you looking for?
Extensive experience in leading and delivering high-impact, multi-channel internal communications strategies that align with business objectives. Ideally gained in a large, complex organisation within the commercial or charity retail sectors.
Proven ability to design communications strategies that drive engagement and support organisational goals
Demonstrable experience in building relationships, influencing, and managing relationships with a diverse range of senior stakeholders
Strong ability to influence and advise senior leadership on internal communications strategies and decisions
Proven ability to instil confidence in decision-making while maintaining positive, productive working relationships. Capable of leading with authority, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
A forward-thinking strategic approach, adept at using data, insights, and feedback to inform and refine internal communications strategies
Outstanding written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to distil complex and sensitive information into clear, compelling messaging for a range of audiences
Proven ability to motivate and inspire others, creating a positive, collaborative team culture
Extensive experience in planning, prioritising and managing high-level internal communications projects and strategies with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure
Proven experience in leading and managing teams, with a focus on setting strategic direction and defining performance expectations
High proficiency in using a content management system for intranet and digital communications - including Microsoft Sharepoint.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We review pay annually and aim to recognise individual performance and achievements.
We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview.
Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
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Company Description
Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust is a charity which creates life-changing, education-focused children’s homes, to ensure that children in care have the same opportunities as everyone else. We believe that children growing up in residential care should go on to achieve great things and lead fulfilling lives. We believe that social pedagogy, a focus on education, people, and place, is the best approach to supporting young people.
Our first children's home, opened in February 2022, is an award-winning building that has set a new standard for UK children's homes. You can learn more about the home and even take a virtual tour on our website.
As we continue to grow, we're excited to welcome new team members who are passionate about our mission. We are on the cusp of opening our second home with a third to follow shortly. In September 2025 we will launch a Graduate Diploma with our university partner. Additionally, in 2026, we plan to collaborate with a range of organisations from across the sector to deliver a leadership programme for children’s home managers.
Joining our team at this pivotal stage in our development will provide you with an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to our expansion.
You can read more about how we're having a positive impact in our Annual Report 2022-2023.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a mission-driven team making a real difference.
Enjoy a supportive, collaborative work environment.
Generous annual leave, starting at 28 days (36 days inclusive of bank holidays) increasing to 30 days with 2 years service and 33 at 5 years.
Great benefits, including company sick pay, employer pension contributions, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
Grow with our organisation and contribute to its goals and values.
Benefit from being part of Catch22, a well-established charity, while experiencing the dynamic atmosphere of a startup.
Job Description
The Head of Development and Communications will lead LPT’s fundraising, communications and influencing efforts. You will be joining our team at an exciting stage in our development, and you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in our expansion.
In this role, you will face a range of exciting challenges on a daily basis, with key responsibilities such as:
Grant Funding and Social Investment: Drive our mission forward by crafting innovative fundraising strategies, writing compelling funding applications and building dynamic relationships with funders to secure essential support for expanding our homes and services.
Communications: Lead our public relations and branding efforts, engaging with stakeholders and the media to amplify our impact and share our story far and wide, while ensuring all staff are informed and inspired through effective internal communications.
Influence and Impact: Champion systemic change in the children’s home sector by forging influential partnerships with government bodies and research institutions, and using impact data to drive forward our work.
Sector Collaboration: Collaborate with others to share best practices and elevate standards across the sector, making a real difference in the lives of children.
Please see the full details in the Job Description.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence diverse and senior stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills, with high-impact presentation abilities and the talent to present complex information in an accessible way to varied audiences.
The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Flexibility and organisation, capable of managing multiple projects.
A skilled problem solver and self-starter, able to lead projects independently.
Enjoyment in working as part of a small and ambitious team.
Energy and passion for improving the lives of children in care, and a commitment to the organisation’s growth, goals, and values.
Please see the full person specification listed in the Job Description.
Additional information
Salary: £50,000
Hours of work: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Application Process
Please upload your CV and submit a cover letter in the 'Message to Hiring Manager' box that outlines:
Why you are interested in working for Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust.
How you meet the requirements in the person specification.
Interviews
Application closing date: Monday 2nd December, 10am.
First-round interviews (online): 5th and 6th December
Second-round interviews (in person): Thursday 12th December
Safer Recruitment
At Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust, we safeguard all children and young people in our care. As part of our recruitment process, we conduct rigorous checks and vetting of all applicants, in line with legal and regulatory requirements and best practices.
Everyone who works in our homes will be responsible for safeguarding young people and putting their safety and wellbeing first.
This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (police records) check, including overseas police checks where necessary. Please note that this post is exempt from the limitations of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and as such, all previous cautions and convictions will need to be disclosed as part of any application.
For further information about the process, please go to:
See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.
Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.
At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.
Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.
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Overview
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO London) is looking to hire a Marketing and Communications Manager, reporting to the Head of Outreach and Communications.
- Job Title: Marketing and Communications Manager
- Team: Outreach and Communications
- Location: 41 Great Guildford Street, London SE1 0ES
We offer flexible and hybrid working but office-based work is required from all staff on a regular basis. For this role we require the post-holder to be in the office for a minimum of 2 days per week.
- Reports to: Head of Outreach and Communication
- Line Management: Senior Marketing Coordinator
- Term: Permanent Role
- 28 hours per week
- Ideal start date: ASAP
- Annual salary: £38K–£46K (pro rata) depending on experience
We are open to flexible arrangements for the right candidate
About SEO London
SEO London is a registered charity in the UK dedicated to offering educational, training, and mentoring support to students and young professionals from low socioeconomic and ethnic minority backgrounds.
Our programmes foster pre-professional development, facilitate career access, and ensure long-term success in various competitive global industries. Since our establishment in 2000, SEO London has played a pivotal role in advancing workplace diversity and inclusion. Numerous alumni, who have benefited from our transformative initiatives, now occupy key positions in leading UK and global corporations and firms. Our collaborations span across industries such as investment banking, asset management, consulting, commercial real estate, technology, alternative investments, insurance, and corporate law. Through partnerships with our sponsor firms, we empower our participants by providing industry insights, employability support, and exclusive access to job and internship opportunities in their chosen sectors.
OUR VISION
A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success.
OUR MISSION
To prepare talented students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training programmes.
OUR VALUES
Diversity: We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought.
Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and forward thinking. We continuously seek new ideas to support our service users while ensuring the meaningful engagement of our sponsors.
Integrity: We act with integrity and communicate openly with all our stakeholders.
Collaboration: We provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.
Who we support
SEO London supports students and young professionals from ethnic minority groups and low socioeconomic backgrounds. We aim to support those who need us the most.
Ethnic minority groups: As per UK government guidelines, we use ethnic minority to describe all ethnic groups other than White British or other White backgrounds.
Low Socioeconomic backgrounds: At SEO London, socioeconomic background is assessed as belonging to one or more of the following: household income, free school meal status, refugee or asylum seeker background, experience of local authority care, education and occupation of parents, and history of having lived in social housing.
The Role
The Marketing and Communications Manager role at SEO London presents an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional to work in a dynamic environment. This position requires a hands-on approach and allows the individual to apply their full range of marketing and communications skills. The primary responsibility is to lead and execute SEO London’s marketing and communications strategy,
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Strategy Development and Execution
· Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy that aligns with the organisation’s mission, vision, and objectives.
· Conduct market research to understand target audiences and adjust strategies accordingly.
· Further develop our plan for B2B marketing.
Business-to-business marketing
· Execute a B2B marketing strategy aligned with SEO London’s goals and objectives.
· Create and manage multi-channel campaigns, including social media, email marketing, and PR, to boost SEO London’s visibility amongst existing and potential corporate sponsor firms.
· Produce sponsor-focused content, including success stories, industry insights and data-driven reports, to demonstrate ROI and the value of partnership with SEO London.
· Cultivate and maintain relationships with media outlets, sponsors and relevant individuals within existing and potential sponsor firms.
Brand Management and PR
· Maintain and strengthen the organisation’s brand image across all communication channels.
· Ensure consistent messaging and visual identity across campaigns, events and SEO London’s online presence.
· Collaborate with sponsor firms and other external partners to promote SEO London content in the media.
· Work with the Impact Team to develop and promote testimonials and highlight SEO London’s annual impact metrics.
Content Creation and Management
· Oversee content creation, including press releases, newsletters, social media posts and website updates.
· Collect and promote engaging stories and testimonials that highlight the organisation’s impact and promote its mission.
Digital Marketing and Social Media
· Review and further SEO London’s social media plan and engagement tactics.
· Manage and grow the organisation's social media presence on platforms such as LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
· Possess a deep understanding of social media, along with a high level of creativity and expertise, to make the organisation’s social media platforms stand out.
· Develop and execute digital marketing campaigns, including email marketing, social media ads and SEO strategies.
· Manage Google ads and Google analytics.
Public Relations and Media Engagement
· Build and maintain relationships with journalists, bloggers and media outlets.
· Draft press releases and pitch stories, and respond to media inquiries to increase the organisation's visibility and reputation.
Stakeholder Communications
· Coordinate and/or support communications with key stakeholders including donors, partners, and the broader community.
· Create targeted messages for different audiences, ensuring they are relevant and impactful.
Event Promotion and Support
· Support the promotion of events and fundraisers.
· Collaborate with external and internal event organisers to ensure consistent branding and messaging.
Marketing to student audience
· Drive the marketing and promotion of our programmes to students at campuses across the UK.
· Lead digital marketing campaigns for student recruitment during the recruitment season.
· Collaborate with the Outreach Manager to align outreach and marketing efforts, ensuring programme needs and KPIs are met.
· Analyse campaign performance and adjust strategies to optimise engagement and lead generation.
Internal communications
· Support the development of strong and consistent internal communications, working in the first instance with an internal project team.
Monitoring and evaluation
· Oversee quality control of all outputs.
· Use data to understand and improve the performance of the organisation’s communications efforts.
Analytics and Reporting
· Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and communications efforts, using metrics to drive continuous improvement.
· Use tools like Google Analytics, Google Ads, social media insights, and email marketing reports to assess and refine strategies.
Team Collaboration and Line Management
· Work closely with other departments to align marketing efforts with programme goals and organisational priorities.
· Provide line management as required, including goal setting, performance management, task planning and execution, identifying learning and development opportunities, and hold accountability for the team member’s outcomes and outputs.
Person Specification
Essential skills and experience of:
· Proven experience in B2B marketing
· Proven experience across communications functions, including PR and social media
· Using data to analyse social communications performance.
· Project management and stakeholder management.
· Demonstrable success in building and maintaining high-impact partnerships.
· Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint) and Canva.
· Internal communications.
· Event marketing and promotion.
Desirable skills and knowledge
· Salesforce CRM.
· Photoshop.
· Knowledge of the UK’s education system.
· A deep understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Behaviours:
· Positive and proactive self-starter.
· Creativity and thinking outside the box.
· Ability to influence and engage various stakeholders inside and outside the organisation.
· Excellent written and verbal communication.
· Tact, diplomacy and integrity.
· Understanding and compassion.
· Highly organised, flexible, and independent.
· Application of DEI knowledge to foster a positive organisational culture.
Required qualifications
· Minimum of 5 years work experience including experience in a management position.
· Native-level fluency in English, with strong creative writing abilities.
· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent.
What we offer
· Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays.
· Enhanced Family Friendly Policy.
· Enhanced pension scheme
· Flexible working (2 days in the office) and a lovely office space by Borough Station.
· Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Programm
- Discounted gyms via Medicash
- Charity workers discount Critical illness cover
- Cash plan healthcare [AM1] and more... Timeline
Closing date for applications: January 6th
First and Second interviews: on rolling basis
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible.
Equal opportunities Statement
SEO London is committed to ensuring that no prospective or current employee is discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, gender, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, socioeconomic background, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We also strive to avoid disadvantaging individuals due to any condition or requirement that is not demonstrably justifiable.
Right to Work
Do you have the right to work in the UK? Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot provide sponsorship or consider overseas applications.
We have ambitious goals here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and are looking for an experienced and strategic Head of IT to join us to be part of the team that make them a reality. The RCR is a charity with a focus on supporting doctors who deliver medical imaging and cancer services and we require a passionate and dynamic IT professional to helps us continue making a difference.
As Head of IT, you will lead the strategic planning for the function, playing a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of the RCR, leading on all technology related matters across the RCR with responsibility for ensuring our IT offer remains current, efficient and effective to support our mission and strategic objectives. You will also lead and motivate our reputable high-performing IT team, managing operations to ensure excellent IT service support to the organisation is a constant.
What you will do:
- Lead the strategic development of the IT function.
- Provide leadership to the IT team, galvanising them around the goals.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of our internal IT and systems infrastructure to advise on business needs.
- Understand the function at an operational level, ensuring processes are designed appropriately and delivered consistently well.
- Lead and develop the RCR’s programme and change boards to maintain effective oversight of changes to IT applications and digital services.
- Ensure the IT team delivers excellent customer service.
- Create and maintain effective IT Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) plans that ensure the RCR can respond to challenges.
- Develop, agree and manage the IT revenue and capital expenditure budgets.
What you will need:
- A strong understanding of enterprise technology solutions in a digital world.
- Skilled leader and staff manager, able to lead, motivate and develop a team.
- Experience of setting, agreeing and implementing a strategic plan.
- Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence.
- Strong analytical and evaluative skills.
- Ability to plan and prioritise a substantial programme of work.
If you are an outward facing IT and programme management professional who puts the users and business needs first we encourage you to find out more about the position, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the Head of IT candidate pack.
Why join us?
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is the national charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom.
CLAPA supports people affected by cleft to take control of their journey, connect with others, and use their voices to impact the future of care. Our vision is that no one affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom will go through their journey alone.
We are seeking a Head of Communications and Marketing to lead on the charity's communications strategy.
The Head of Communications and Marketing is a strategically important post in the organisation with lead responsibility for overseeing communications, marketing and PR for the UK’s only national cleft lip and palate support charity. The role involves managing all aspects of internal and external communications including media relations, digital content and brand strategy.
The role reports directly to the Chief Executive, is a member of the Senior Management Team and works closely with the CLAPA Board of Trustees to ensure that we maximise all opportunities to promote the work of the charity. The post holder also has responsibility for the direct line management of the Communications and Marketing team.
How to Apply
Please read the Recruitment Pack in full and then complete the online Application Form linked within. For safeguarding reasons, we are not able to accept CVs.
Applications close: 9am on Monday 9th December 2024
Interviews – 1st stage: Thursday 12th December 2024
Interviews – 2nd stage: Tuesday 17th December 2024
Start date: As soon as possible – to be agreed
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the position
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced HR generalist to join a leading international anti-slavery organisation. You will be leading in a London-based HR and Operations team of four staff with high levels of autonomy and the ability to make a visible difference. You will be responsible for designing and delivering an effective HR strategy for the global organisation, as well as overseeing the London-based operations team. The role will report to the Managing Director, Finance and Administration and sit on the Wider Management Team (WMT) of the organisation.
This role will suit candidates with previous generalist HR experience, particularly those with experience of roles in international SME organisations or charities. You should be proficient at prioritising and managing multiple activities, with great attention to detail and excellent communications skills.
You will be based in the Freedom Fund’s central London office (near Kings Cross) and be working to support staff and managers across United States, Brazil, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Indonesia.
This is a new role, created to provide senior HR support to a growing organisation.
Responsibilities
Lead the Global HR Function
· Lead on HR strategy and delivery across the global organisation – currently comprising approximately 85 staff in 10 countries
· Provide high quality and timely employee relations and change management advice and support to the Senior Leadership Team
· Manage renumeration and benefits globally, ensuring the Freedom Fund’s continuing ability to attract and retain a high performing team
· Oversee relationships with several Employers of Record and external payroll providers globally
· Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures and guidelines and staff handbooks globally
· Oversee all recruitment ensuring fair, safe and compliant recruitment practices and supporting workforce planning globally
· Lead on HR aspects of the Freedom Fund’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion vision and action plan
· Oversee new starter onboarding and off-boarding processes – including inductions on core organisational policies
· Manage the organisation’s UK visa sponsorship license and visa applications process
· Oversee performance management - including probationary and annual reviews, and employee relations issues such as grievance and disciplinary cases
· Work with managers to identify learning and development needs and facilitate access to appropriate solutions for staff globally
· Monitor staff engagement and retention and work with managers to continuously improve the Freedom Fund as a place to work
· Oversee global Employee Assistance Plans, monitoring and promoting staff wellbeing
· Oversee the effective management and utilisation of HR systems globally (People HR)
· Oversee maintenance of all HR records including personnel files globally
· Oversee key HR projects (such as deploying a global employer of record solution) and provide HR input into other organisation-wide projects and initiatives (such as DEI)
· Ensure legal compliance in all HR activities globally, including sourcing and contracting with in-country employment law services as required
· Provide HR analytics and recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team and Board
· Manage HR-related budgets for the global organisation
· Work with the finance team to ensure accurate staffing budgets and forecasts
· Manage the HR team (HR Manager and Operations Officer)
Lead on Global Operations
· Ensure high quality and timely internal IT support is provided for staff globally
· Ensure the Freedom Fund’s IT infrastructure is fit for purpose and well maintained and provides robust defence against cyber security threats
· Oversee the Freedom Fund’s IT assets
· Ensure the organisation has appropriate IT systems, policies and procedures in place including in relation to Data Protection
· Ensure compliance and oversight with the organisation’s global security management framework
· Ensure appropriate insurance coverage is in place across the global organisation
· Ensure a high quality and seamlessly run office environment for London based staff
· Provide guidance and support for the Business Operations Manager in relation to governance and executive assistance support provided to the Senior Leadership Team and Board
· Manage property and maintenance budgets for the UK office and IT budgets for the global organisation
· Manage the Operations and IT team (Business Operations Manager and IT Officer)
Other
· Work with other members of the broader Finance and Administration team (Head of Finance, Safeguarding Manager and Senior Legal Counsel)
· Serve on the Wider Management Team of the organisation
· Provide reports as required for the Senior Leadership Team and the Board
· Any other tasks commensurate with this role as determined by the Management Director, Finance and Administration.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
· Experience working in and across teams
· Experience of having led a HR division within the charity, donor or NGO world
· Good computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Gmail, Outlook, online research tools
· Must be able to influence senior key stakeholders
· Good English with both written and oral communication skills
· Comfortable interacting with a wide range of people from different backgrounds
· Ability and commitment to learning more about the complexities of modern slavery
· Entitled to work in the UK without work permit sponsorship from the Freedom Fund
· A minimum of a CIPD associate (Level 5) qualification, or actively working towards accreditation with evidence of continued professional development
Personal attributes
Essential
· Team player committed to the Freedom Fund’s vision, mission and values
· Empathy and an ability to manage complex situations with ligh levels of emotional intelligence
· Highly organised, with strong administration skills and a high level of attention to detail,
· Strong work ethic and a can-do attitude
· Excellent communication skills
· Ability to work independently, displaying strong initiative in solving day-to-day problems with limited direction
· Ability to deliver on a multiplicity of tasks and deadlines in an organised and calm manner
· Strong technical and analytical skills, including problem solving
· Comfortable in a work environment representative of multiple cultures and backgrounds
Compensation
· £74,365- £76,322 per annum (dependant on experience)
· 10% non-contributory pension scheme
· 25 days holiday pro rata, plus public holidays
· Season ticket loan and cycle scheme available
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!
Position: Head of Business Development
Contract: Full-time and permanent
Location: Hybrid working in Sidcup, Greater London 2 days per week and remote
Salary: Remuneration will be commensurate with experience plus benefits
Reporting: this role will report to the CEO
Purpose
The purpose of the role will be to lead business development across Development Pathways with the aim of sustaining and expanding our business portfolio through engaging with more clients and business opportunities, overseeing the development of new products, building our consultant and associate network, enhancing our internal capacity to generate business and maintaining and developing our brand through effective communications.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Head of Business Development are:
Strategy and leadership:
· Developing and leading our business development strategy and plan to consolidate our current portfolio and move us into new areas of growth.
· Providing strategic oversight and management to improve business development functions and increase fee-based revenue, coordinating across our country offices.
· Building and managing to a high standard a strong business development and communications team aligned to the needs of the organisation.
· Ensuring that we are aware of the latest trends in our focus sectors, monitoring competitors and reviewing Pathways’ offering considering competitors’ developments.
· Participating in the Senior Management Team and contributing to leadership and decision-making across Development Pathways
New business development:
· Setting up and maintaining systems and procedures for detecting potential business and tender opportunities through different channels (e.g. online portals, outreach, etc.)
· Building relationships with decision makers within potential client organisations and partners.
· Developing and growing our network of consultants, ensuring Pathways has access to the right knowledge and skills to implement new projects.
· Overseeing the timely delivery of high-quality proposals, submissions and bids across the organisation.
· Oversee the monitoring and evaluating of our business development opportunities.
Communications and marketing:
· Overseeing our communications portfolio including the development of high-quality materials to promote our services and brand to new clients and to reflect best practice in the thematic areas and locations within which we operate.
· Ensuring that our brand reflects Pathways’ values, expertise and the requirements of the global marketplace
· Securing conference opportunities and sustaining general brand development opportunities.
· In coordination with our technical team, ensuring that we maintain our reputation as a thought leader in international development, in particular, on social protection.
· Representing Pathways at relevant senior meetings, conferences and partner and client meetings.
Other:
· Provide effective line management to members of the business development and communications team and external consultants supporting these functions, as required.
· Ensuring compliance of all aspects of business development with relevant policies, regulations and legislation, e.g. GDPR.
· Engaging in other areas of work as determined by the demands of the business and the CEO.
Person Specification
The Head of Business Development should have the following qualifications, skills and competencies:
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
· Relevant undergraduate degree in business, international development or similar.
· Demonstrable and adequate skills and experience in leading business development in the area of international development.
· An enthusiastic entrepreneurial spirit.
· Demonstrable and adequate skills and experience in effectively managing individuals and teams.
· Experience in organization-level leadership positions.
· Excellent interpersonal, time management and communications skills.
· Ability to take initiative and work independently.
· Commitment to social justice, gender equality and women’s empowerment.
· Ability to travel internationally as required.
Desirable:
· Master’s degree
Terms of Employment and Benefits
Recruitment will be at the senior level and is a permanent and full-time post. Along with the basic salary, the successful candidate would receive an attractive package of the following:
· Fulfilling work: work directly in support of some of the world’s most underserved communities and in a dynamic and successful team, in particularly supporting the expansion of social protection systems globally.
· Flexible work: Development Pathways offers employees flexible work hours and part remote working options, with a requirement to work in the London office for at least 2 days per week (currently on Tuesdays and Thursdays)
· Generous time off: recharge with 30-holiday entitlement plus standard bank holidays.
· Travel the World: we expect the successful candidate to travel overseas for work for up to a month in a year.
· Health and well-being provision: access to the company private health care scheme (after the satisfactory completion of the probationary period), pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
· Commitment to professional development opportunities: we encourage our staff to participate in professional learning and development.
· Provision of a company laptop.
· Working at home benefit
· Travel to work allowance, and
· Access to Development Pathways’ bonus scheme
How to apply
We invite interested candidates to please apply for the post by including the following:
- A cover letter explaining why you are applying for this position, and how you would be a good fit for the post of Head of Business Development. Please include your salary expectations in your cover letter.
- A CV (curriculum vitae) specifying your qualifications, education, and relevant work experience for this role.
Closing date for this post will be 13th December 2024.
Applications should be submitted by email.
While this is a UK based post, we welcome applications from other countries and would be willing to consider a sponsorship visa for the successful candidate.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and high-quality candidates may be interviewed before the closing date. We retain the right to close this recruitment without notice.
Due to the high number of applications expected, unfortunately only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Applicants, please note the Privacy Notice on our website.
Development Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and abilities without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, family or parental status, or disability status.
About us
Founded in 2010, Development Pathways has grown into an internationally respected consultancy and advisory organisation, providing high quality consultancies and project management throughout Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific, in social protection and broader social policy, socio-economic analysis and research, training and software development services. We have a strong commitment to social justice, gender equality, women’s empowerment and inclusive development. We currently work in a number of countries across Africa, Asia, the Pacific and Latin America.
We currently employ 56 staff across our four offices, who work alongside a global network of trusted consultants. Our four main offices are located in the United Kingdom (London – Sidcup), Kenya (Nairobi), Australia (Sydney) and Jordan (Amman). As an employer, we put our staff first and are committed to flexible working practices and developing our staff’s professional capabilities. For more information about our organisation, please our website.
The Head of Business Development is a key leadership position within Development Pathways. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for business development. They will lead a small team in London and engage with our offices in Kenya, Australia and Jordan to support and guide them as they engage in business development. The successful candidate will be expected to expand our business portfolio by continuing to engage with current clients but also seeking to enter into innovative areas of new business. They will also contribute to the broader leadership of Development Pathways as a member of our leadership team.
This position will be located in our London office. It is open to high calibre, qualified candidates from outside the UK, as we will be able to provide a visa for those who do not have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Doctors of the World UK (DOTW UK) is part of the global Médecins du Monde (MDM) network, which delivers over 400 projects in more than 70 countries through 6,000 volunteers.
Our vision is of a world in which vulnerable people affected by war, natural disasters, disease, hunger, poverty, or exclusion get the healthcare they need.
Through our health programmes and advocacy, we work to ensure excluded people overcome barriers to realising their right to healthcare. Since opening in the UK in 1998, we’ve raised £10m for overseas programmes, helped 20,000 service users here and fought for healthcare as a human right for all.
We believe that every person living in the UK has the right to healthcare, and we work to influence public policy and local implementation to reduce health inequalities and ensure access to healthcare for all.
DOTW UK boasts of a dynamic fundraising team dedicated to inspiring individuals and partners with the compelling story of DOTW’s impact and change. Their efforts are focused on building the necessary income, driving transformative change, and amplifying influence to fulfil our mission both in the UK and globally.
You will successfully manage the fundraising and communications team of 2 staff compromising of the Database/Donor Manager and Communications/Engagement Manage to develop a strategic approach that aligns with the charity's annually agreed income and expenditure budgets. This involves setting clear goals, providing ongoing mentorship, and implementing performance metrics to ensure that the team is equipped to generate the necessary income to support the charity’s initiatives. This includes management of Trusts and Foundations, Events and Community, Corporate, Statutory and Overseas funding streams and Individual Giving streams.
You will be responsible for all internal and external communications means ensuring that every message, whether it's a press release, social media update, or internal briefing, effectively conveys the charity's mission and values. This consistency helps to strengthen the brand, engage supporters, and raise awareness of our work, fostering a sense of community around our goals.
Your support to colleagues in the MdM Network involves leveraging relationships and sharing best practices to help secure funding from UK donors. This collaboration is crucial for expanding our reach and ensuring that our work is recognized and funded across various platforms.
Finally, you are an active member participating in the Senior Management Team contributing insights and strategies that align with the charity’s development goals. This collaborative effort is vital for shaping the direction of the organisation and ensuring that all initiatives are cohesively aimed at delivering our broader objectives. By engaging in this leadership role, the Head of Fundraising and Communications role will help to drive the charity's mission forward, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.
Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply.
For more information on the role, including a person specification, please refer to the role profile. To speak to someone about the position please contact the HR Officer to arrange a call with the Executive Director.
Salary & Contract
Full time 35 hrs per week
£51,300 per annum
Closing Date:
Friday 29th November at 9am.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV & Covering Letter with the following details:
Your CV and cover letter should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. Interview dates TBC.
Applications which do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience, and competencies will not be shortlisted.
We work tirelessly to empower excluded people to access healthcare.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Internal Communications Manager you will be a key player in connecting a leading network of schools and enhancing their internal communications strategy, supporting their vision of empowering young women for a bright future. The opportunity is with an Education Trust, who have excellent academic results, innovative teaching and outstanding pastoral care. This is a 12 month maternity cover contract, with an anticipated start date of January 2025.
- South West London. 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
- 12 month FTC, full-time hours.
- Salary £45,000- £50,000
- Fantastic benefits, generous pension schemes.
Reporting to the Head of Communications, you'll develop and lead the Trusts internal communications strategy, driving engagement across staff, parents, trustees, and senior leadership teams. Working closely with the Director of Marketing and Engagement, Head of Marketing, and school marketing and communications teams, you'll foster collaboration, manage key projects, and support their internal messaging platforms.
The team are amazing, they are genuinely forward-thinking and have a great work culture. They are passionate about empowering young women and are looking for a like-minded individual who will thrive in a fast-paced environment.
If you have proven experience in managing multi-channel internal communications, ideally within education or a large organisation I would love to hear from you.
Please get in touch now for more information. Firm closing date Sunday 24th November.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.