Head Of Internal Communications Jobs
KEY INFORMATION
Location: Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Nottingham, or London
Hours: 37.5 hours
Start date: August 2024 (we are happy to work with you and your notice period)
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £43,750 - £48,750 per annum if based in London. £41,250 - £46,250 per annum if based in Manchester, Nottingham, Newcastle or Bristol, plus a £312 yearly tax-free work from home allowance.
Application deadline: 12 noon, Friday 12th July 2024.
Early applications are encouraged, as we will assess applications and schedule interviews on an ongoing basis.
ABOUT UPREACH
Do you think that your socio-economic background should determine your career prospects?
upReach’s vision is of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential. Our work is important because right now a student from disadvantaged background who gains a first-class degree from a top university is less likely to secure an elite job than a more privileged student with a 2.2.
We are an award-winning charity employer working to address this issue in partnership with employers and universities. We help undergraduates from lower socioeconomic backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment.
To find out more about how we support our students, visit our website and read our Annual Report, and Impact Report.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Head of Fundraising & Events will contribute to the growth of upReach through the raising of significant funds; you will have oversight of income generation from various sources including major donors, individuals, trusts & foundations and a portfolio of events. The role will suit innovative individuals with significant experience of fundraising from major donors and at least one of the other specified income streams, and event planning.
You will represent upReach externally, advocating our work and building strategic relationships across our markets. You will be accountable for agreed income targets, developing the fundraising strategy and identifying new opportunities.
OUR VALUES
upReach upholds the following values:
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Perseverance
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Integrity
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Advocacy
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Aspiration
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Proactivity
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Head of Fundraising & Events will support upReach's mission by meeting financial targets, recognising when to make the fundraising ‘ask’ and leading the annual budget process. You will use clear, creative written communication to produce convincing cases for support, represent the charity at relevant networking events, work closely with the upReach Development Board and act as an ambassador for the organisation.
Reporting to the Director of Income Generation and External Engagement you will manage three direct reports and support individuals participating in the Future Charity Leaders Programme (upReach’s graduate scheme). You will work closely with the CEO, Programmes and Finance teams and colleagues across the income generating and external engagement team.
The core responsibilities include:
Leadership and strategy
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Lead income generation to realise financial targets in line with the overarching strategy, personal responsibility for securing 5 and 6 figure gifts.
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Provide leadership and inspire staff and volunteers to excel and achieve, champion the upReach values and defined Leadership qualities.
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Commit to the annual appraisal process, including deadlines and develop stretching, SMART OKRs (objectives and key results) to meet our strategic goals.
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Deputise for the Director in their absence and play an active role in the Leadership team.
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Lead the strategic and operational planning process for the functional areas of responsibility and ensure the involvement of relevant stakeholders.
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Keep abreast of developments, changes in trends and patterns, new techniques and legislation. Take responsibility for own professional development.
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Ensure planned activity is delivered in compliance with relevant charity law, other legislation, best practice and corporate policy.
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Act as a senior sounding board to ensure strategic decisions regarding donors and funders resonate with our objectives and mission.
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Contribute to strategic thinking including risk management and mitigation.
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Collate and present timely monthly management reports for each income stream.
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Lead the annual budget and financial forecasting processes to facilitate reporting and strategic-decision making.
Working with stakeholders (internal and external)
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Collaborate with colleagues in the income generation and external engagement team to identify and secure all various income generating and profile raising opportunities, ensuring maximum impact and contribution from funders.
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Lead, champion and model a culture of outstanding donor stewardship and supporter care; including best practice and behaviour.
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Develop and foster effective relationships with key external contacts at all levels, e.g. donors, supporters, suppliers.
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Make the fundraising ‘ask’ as and when appropriate, or support others to do so.
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Respond promptly to requests for information and action from supporters.
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Report and disseminate the key issues to emerge from supporter feedback.
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Manage the complaints procedures for the department and conduct full investigation of all complaints received by the department.
Developing, maintaining systems and procedures
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Determine and manage the operating systems needed to deliver activity and enable effective donor, supporter and volunteer relationship management.
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Effectively develop the donor journey.
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Ensure records in the CRM are up to date.
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Conduct analysis of data from across functions responsible for, drawing conclusions, making recommendations to the Director.
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Ensure the management of systems and processes comply with the organisation’s data protection obligations, charity law and other legal requirements.
People Management and Team Working
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Recruit and lead the Fundraising & Events team, rotatees and volunteers as required.
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Ensure upReach promotes a high performance culture and professional integrity.
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Continue to develop the skills and knowledge of you and your team to ensure you are up-to-date with changing regulation and fundraising best practices.
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Lead and champion the implementation of business improvement and people development initiatives including training and rotations.
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Collaborate with colleagues across the department and organisation.
Major Donors and Individuals
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Develop and implement fundraising strategies to grow income.
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Nurture relationships with donors including high net worth individuals maintaining the highest level of donor care.
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Research, identify and engage prospective donors to secure 5 and 6 figure gifts.
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Lead the team on increasing donors numbers and gift income.
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Develop a legacies strategy and oversee delivery of awareness campaign.
Events
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Oversee the delivery of a sector leading events portfolio, achieving 5 and 6 figure income targets and building a pipeline of future activity.
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Lead the team on the delivery of multiple and complex events and activities at the same time including the Student Social Mobility Awards (SSMA’s).
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Engage, steward and motivate key stakeholders including the Development Board, potential event committee members and other high value volunteers to grow our network and deliver successful fundraising events.
Trusts, Foundations & Corporates
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Oversight of Trusts, Foundation & Corporate fundraising strategy.
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Work with the Senior Fundraising Manager to identify and build relationships with Companies, Trusts and Foundations which are mission and/or programme aligned.
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Support the acquisition of new, multi year funders and existing donors.
Other
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Regular out of office work may be required in order that the organisation is able to deliver on its commitments to its stakeholders
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Some UK travel will be required from time to time
Please note that it is not possible for the job description to cover the exhaustive list of responsibilities of your role due to the varied nature of the role. The job description aims to provide an overview of your remit and core responsibilities.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate should display these skills:
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Influencing, facilitation and communication skills (both oral and written)
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Problem solving and decision making
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Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and deliver to tight deadlines
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Passion and motivation
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Leadership and collaboration skills
This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission. We are looking for someone who is passionate about social mobility and believes that background should not be a barrier to graduate employment.
To be successful, it is anticipated that you will have significant experience working in a fast paced environment, third sector organisation with demonstrable success in meeting financial targets and motivating others;
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Exceptional relationship building, stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade at the highest level.
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Experience working in a fast-paced environment, maintaining accuracy and working independently to find solutions to problems.
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You have developed departmental strategies, budgets and plans with success in meeting income targets including 5 and 6 figure gifts.
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Managing annual budget reviews and preparing KPI/OKR reports and financial forecasts that help inform strategic decision-making at a senior level.
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Ability to manage and motivate others; working cooperatively with and through people to reach goals.
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Confident, clear and creative communicator and presenter; strong storytelling skills and a proactive attitude.
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You’ll understand fundraising performance metrics and how to use them in the delivery of objectives as well as show competence in charity law as it applies to fundraising
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Sound knowledge of GDPR legislation and other fundraising regulations.
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Independent decision-making within authorised boundaries with the ability to anticipate and find solutions to potential problems.
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Strong project management and problem solving skills, in addition to superb organisational skills to manage a varied workload.
Below you will find a detailed summary of the key attributes required for the Head Of level:
Essential skills:
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Motivation
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Leadership
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Continuous improvement
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Planning and organising
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Problem solving & decision making
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Innovative
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Management (including line management)
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Commitment to social mobility
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Communication
TEAM CULTURE & BENEFITS:
By joining the upReach team, you will be joining a team who are committed to supporting you in your career journey and fostering an inclusive culture.
We offer:
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Flexible and hybrid working.
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Statutory Holiday Entitlement of 25 days and bank holidays. This increases to 2 additional days after 2.5 years and then to 3 additional days after 5 years of working with us.
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Birthday leave.
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Enhanced Parental Leave beyond statutory requirements for all team members.
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3% Pension Contribution, this increases to 5% after 5 years of working with us.
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Cycle-to-work scheme.
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Monthly socials.
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Dedication to Staff Wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme
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Personal Development Budget, activated after 6 months in the role.
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The opportunity to participate in our fantastic staff networks:
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Disability and Inclusion Network
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Ethnic Minorities Network
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Green Network
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LGBTQ+ Network
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Mindfulness Network
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Parents and Carers Network
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Socio-economic Background Network
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READY TO APPLY?
We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive. All applications will be blind screened, and our job packs are available in Braille, large text or another format upon request. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment application process and on the job, and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.
Applications close at 12th July at 12pm. Early applications are encouraged as we will be scheduling interviews on an ongoing basis.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
upReach is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity and believe it creates dynamic and effective organisations. We are working hard to increase diversity in our team and would particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority candidates.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 21st July 2024.
Location: Europe, CET time zone preferred
Location type: Hybrid
Reporting to: Executive and Artistic Director
Annual salary: €60K EUR, dependant on experience
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time, with the option for 4 days/part time for the right candidate
Candidate level: Senior Executive
Background
The European Union Youth Orchestra (EUYO) is one of the world’s pre-eminent symphony orchestras. An orchestra of dynamism, youthful energy, and passion shaped afresh each year with highly talented musicians from all 27 EU Member States. Recognised across the world for the excellence of its music-making, and for its success in nurturing the careers of generations of young musicians, the EUYO is always at the forefront, anticipating and reacting to the changing world around it, equipping its members for careers in that world and forging change within the classical music and cultural sectors.
For the past half-decade, the statutory public funding won by the EUYO was sufficient to finance its activities. Now, with a new base in Austria, an expanded programme, preparations for its 50th anniversary, and with the challenges of current general global uncertainty, the EUYO wishes to extend its revenue base by reigniting its previously strong tradition in private funding and corporate relationships, beginning with the recruitment of a Head of Development and Philanthropy. The Head of Development and Philanthropy will have responsibility for fundraising from corporates, individuals and trusts and foundations. The responsibility for the EUYO’s statutory public funding from EU, EU member state and local and regional public institutions will continue to be held by the Executive & Artistic Director and the Head of Executive & Finance.
In order to assist this process, the last year 18 months have been used by the Orchestra to create and put in place new development processes and initial donors, including utilising a skilled volunteer Board level fundraising committee, setting up a cross border tax incentive scheme, creating a new bespoke CRM integrated with the Orchestra’s database, creating a new website support area, initiating new patrons and individuals programmes and the base strategy for a new alumni programme, and recruiting new initial corporate donors. Now, with all of these processes and achievements in place, the EUYO seeks a dynamic entrepreneurial fundraiser to help deliver the Orchestra’s exciting future programme, and over time, to grow a fundraising team as income generation builds.
Purpose of role
The EUYO’s passion, energy and commitment are mirrored by that of its management team, and
we are now seeking an exceptional Head of Development and Philanthropy to join that team. The
successful applicant will start at an exciting and pivotal moment.
Reporting to the Executive and Artistic Director, this role will suit a dynamic, ambitious, collegiate and entrepreneurial individual. Working in close collaboration with colleagues, you will be responsible for shaping the nature of the EUYO’s fundraising. You will help us to effectively cultivate, solicit and steward the EUYO’s current donors and sponsors and identify and bring on board new donors and sponsors, working with a wide and diverse variety of stakeholders and audiences.
Primary responsibilities
Key responsibilities
- Continued delivery of the organisation’s fundraising strategy, alongside the opportunity to also develop, rethink and remould it, all in consultation with the Executive and Artistic Director and with the support of our Fundraising Committee, Board, Advisory Council and key stakeholders across the EU.
- Build on EUYO’s compelling case for support and identify specific projects which align with the EUYO’s strategic plan, and which demonstrate the difference that philanthropy will make in delivering on the mission.
- Work with the Executive and Artistic Director and the Head of Communications and Advocacy to ensure together a cohesive integrated public facing language for the organisation in its communications, balancing the needs of different audiences
- Sustain a range of giving programmes: membership, appeals and major giving opportunities which appeal to donors and can be delivered with available resources.
- Ensure systems for renewal of current supporters and developing a pipeline of future donors, which includes a range of corporates, individuals, and trusts and foundations.
- Work with the Fundraising Committee to develop annual appeals and create a strategic plan for the 50th Anniversary Appeal.
- Work with the finance team to analyse the effectiveness of different fundraising initiatives, manage budgets and support financial reporting.
- Co-ordinate monitoring, evaluation and reporting for all non-funded projects, with EUYO colleagues.
- Regularly circulate information about the EUYO engagements and initiatives to Directors, corporate supporters, and donors.
- Maintain positive working relationship with all internal and external stakeholders.
Governance and finance
- Keep up to date with changes in fundraising regulation and ensure implementation where required.
- Work with the Head of Executive and Finance to set and manage expenditure and report on ROI.
- Manage quarterly Fundraising Committee meetings in conjunction with the Committee Chair.
- Work with the Fundraising Committee to research new potential committee members.
- Regularly review the Fundraising Policy and associated policies.
- Ensure appropriate fundraising due diligence is completed when appropriate.
- Ensure the EUYO is operating best practice in its fundraising, keeping up to date with any changes in compliance, legislation, and fundraising methodologies.
- Keep up to date on tax matters relating to charitable giving, ensuring the EUYO is maximising income from tax concessions.
- Work with the Communications Team to source suitable donation platforms and software and maintain the EUYO’s fundraising database.
- Work with the Communications Team to manage the fundraising complaints register.
Individual giving
- Build on and develop the current major donor strategy to secure long term support.
- Manage the EUYO’s membership and patron’s programmes with the support of the Communications Team.
- Manage existing donor membership schemes and increase membership year-on-year.
- Research and cultivate a pool of prospective individual donors in conjunction with the Executive and Artistic Director, Trustees and Directors and maintain close relationships with existing donors.
- Build on and develop an annual appeal for individual donors.
- Devise new ways of attracting donors using the EUYO’s website and social media channels, beneficiaries and alumni.
Corporate giving
- Develop a healthy prospect list of companies, both nationally and internationally.
- Develop corporate sponsorship and partnership proposals.
- Work with the Executive and Artistic Director, Fundraising Committee, Board and Advisory Council to cultivate and steward corporate partners.
- Explore the potential of corporate membership and, if implemented, administer and service the Corporate Membership Scheme, maintaining close relationships with the members’ nominated contacts, circulating information, and ensuring that members enjoy the full extent of the benefits.
- Ensure all corporate partners and sponsors receive appropriate reports as required and in a timely manner.
Trusts and foundations
- Develop a pipeline of trusts and foundation prospects, working with the Executive and Artistic Director and the Head of Executive and Finance to develop appropriate resource for this new pipeline of prospects where necessary.
- Research and apply for funding from trusts and foundations.
- Work with the EUYO colleagues to measure impact and outputs from grant funding.
- Monitor delivery progress and ensure reporting according to grant funding requirements.
- Maintain relationships with trusts and foundations who are already giving to the EUYO, keeping them informed of the EUYO’s activities and of the results and benefits generated by their donation.
Profile
The following offers an aspirational view of our ideal candidate profile; however, we encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.
Experience
- 5-10 years’ experience in fundraising within the arts and cultural sector.
- Experience in implementing a fundraising strategy.
- Demonstrable success in securing significant gifts from high-net-worth individuals, in the 5-6 figure range, corporate partnerships, and trusts and foundations on a national and transnational level.
- Experience in producing persuasive fundraising case for support and other fundraising marketing material.
- Prior experience in tax-effective giving and fundraising regulation across the European Union.
- Proven track record in building relationships and engaging with key stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrable knowledge of creating solicitation and stewardship plans.
- Experience in researching and developing new prospects, uncover untapped markets and sources of funding.
- Experience of working on annual appeal fundraising campaigns.
- Experience in managing budgets.
Skills
- Passion for, and/or knowledge of, classical music.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with key stakeholders at all levels.
- Working knowledge of fundraising regulations, cross-border, and international giving.
- Adept at managing multiple relationships concurrently and managing your own time effectively.
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to translate complex information into a compelling case for support.
- Experience writing web copy for fundraising.
- Extensive knowledge of individual, major donors, corporate, and trust and foundations, strategies and approaches.
- Ability to work independently to multiple deadlines, whilst delivering under pressure.
- Experience using a fundraising CRM database and ensuring its upkeep.
- Fluent in written and oral English. French and/or German highly desirable.
Aptitudes
- High level of attention to detail.
- Tact and integrity when dealing with both staff and stakeholders.
- Outcome-focused and resilient under pressure.
- An entrepreneurial mind set.
- Willingness to travel across Europe 30% of the time, including to EUYO headquarters in Grafenegg, and offices in Vienna, as well as from locations across Europe, including when the Orchestra is on tour.
The deadline for application is Sunday 21st July 2024
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Department - Engagement and Communications
Reports to - Head of Communications
Hours of work- 37.5 hours a week over five days
Base - Hybrid home-location working. The postholder is required to attend our office in the Pears Building, Hampstead every Thursday and travel as needed to our locations in north London: Barnet Hospital (Barnet) or Chase Farm Hospital (Enfield) or Royal Free Hospital (Hampstead).
Our vision
Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce and driven by medical research that has a global impact. We support the 10,000 staff of the RFL and their 1.6 million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free hospitals and more than 30 NHS services.
What we do
Through the services we provide, and the programmes and equipment we fund, we make a profound and immediate difference to patients’ experiences of care.
Our volunteering, support hub and complementary therapy teams enhance the hospital journey for all patients – whether they live locally or come from further away to access the trust’s specialist services.
Our support of the RFL workforce enables staff to perform at their best. Spanning individual professional development and training through to organisation-wide interventions, our initiatives bolster employee resilience and mental health so they can achieve the best outcomes for patients.
We fund ground breaking research with the potential to change people’s lives, whether it is through our grant programmes, commissioned research or delivering major capital funding appeals.
Our approach
We are a solution-focused strategic partner to the RFL, helping our hospitals to go further and faster than the NHS could do alone. We believe funding decisions should be made based on strategic priority and impact, with a strong focus on co-production.
We invest in:
- enhanced support for patients
- vital support for our staff
- ground breaking research and innovation
- cutting-edge medical equipment
The generosity of our donors, fundraisers and volunteers enables us to do this.
The charity, which employs more than 80 people, is working towards becoming an employer of choice.
Job purpose
This is a pivotal role created to support an ambitious £80m fundraising appeal that will culminate in the creation of the new Royal Free London Cancer Centre.
The RFL, is one of the busiest cancer services in London, combining local care for a population of 2.5m with specialist services relied on by patients from all over the UK and beyond. By 2030, the number of people diagnosed with cancer in north central London is forecast to increase by 42% to 66,000 as the population ages.
The RFL urgently needs to increase its diagnostic, treatment, research and development capacity to meet the needs of our patients. In response, the Royal Free Charity is preparing a major fundraising appeal to support:
- the capital costs for the construction and equipping of a dedicated centre
- the delivery of cancer-related support services.
The campaign communications manager will support the activities of our fundraising directorate in the private phase (Autumn 2024 onwards) and the launch of the public phase of our appeal in early 2026.
The postholder will be responsible for developing and executing strategic communication plans to engage philanthropists, existing supporters, grateful patients, stakeholders and the public. It promises to be a varied and rewarding role in a small but highly collaborative and friendly team.
The role will report to our head of communications and work closely with the campaign director and colleagues in our fundraising directorate and with key clinical leads in the RFL.
The role is ideally suited to someone who is comfortable working across strategic planning and operational delivery, relishing the opportunity to translate plans into activity.
Engagement and communications department
The communications team is responsible for keeping our supporters and local residents informed about the difference we make to the patients and staff of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
We celebrate achievements and promote the charity and its successes to the world. We manage our digital presence through a range of channels including our website, our social media platforms and email marketing.
The objectives of the post are to:
- develop and deliver the overarching communications and engagement plan for the cancer campaign
- work with the campaign director and colleagues in our fundraising directorate to support the development and delivery of donor-specific communication plans
- work with the campaign chair and campaign board members to promote the campaign in sectors where they are seeking to raise significant funds i.e. tech, finance, banking, media etc
- work with the campaign director and relevant agency to produce campaign materials and ensure the patient voice is represented in the appeal
- embed and champion the campaign brand to ensure consistency across all communications
- develop and maintain a campaign web presence, ensuring it is regularly updated with relevant content
- identify opportunities for thought leadership, including long-read articles and guest blog posts
- identify opportunities to update our supporters on progress
- share in the delivery of internal communications activity to ensure our staff and volunteers are well-informed ambassadors for the campaign
- share in the delivery of engagement activity with our online followers and supporters, responding in a timely and positive manner to comments and messages
- produce a wide range of communication materials including, but not limited to, reports, case studies, press releases and supporter information
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manage the storing of content and related consent on our digital asset management system
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provide ad-hoc support to the communications team including, but not limited to, crisis response and reputation management incidents
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represent the charity at events, conferences and meetings as needed
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co-ordinate plans and activity with the RFL trust comms team’s dedicated cancer communications manager
Key Relationships
- Engagement and communications directorate
- Campaign director
- Fundraising directorate
- Campaign Chair and Board members
- Charity trustees
- RFL communications team
- RFL clinical leads for cancer services and research
Person specification
Qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge
Qualifications – essential
- Educated to degree level or have a qualification in a relevant subject or have comparable relevant experience
Qualifications – desirable
- Membership of a relevant professional group such as the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) or Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
Experience – essential
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experience in a mid-level communications or marketing role
- experience working for the NHS or a health-related charity/not-for-profit organisation
- experience of delivering communications plans, from planning to execution and including evaluation
- experience of writing for a range of audiences and adapting content accordingly
- experience of ensuring content adheres to brand guidelines and tone of voice
Experience – desirable
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experience of writing about cancer-related issues – this could be service delivery, patient support or research
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experience of creating content that conforms to UK public sector accessibility standards
- experience of gaining and storing consent from subjects in photography, video and/or case studies
- experience of creating content in support of fundraising activity
- experience of working on a multi-year high value fundraising campaign
Skills & Knowledge – essential
- excellent writing skills
- excellent people skills with the ability to put people at ease in interviews
- able to work under pressure and to deadline while prioritising and managing own workload
- operational understanding of SEO principles and experience in optimising content for search engines
- sound understanding of the NHS and health issues
- a thorough knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- experience using CMS platforms such as WordPress, Craft or similar
- confidence to learn new systems and skillsets independently
Skills & Knowledge – desirable
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experience producing or commissioning video content
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experience of producing or commissioning podcasts
Other requirements – we expect you to:
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Take time for personal development, contributing learning and ideas to the wider team.
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To work unsupervised
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To work to tight deadlines and deliver results
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To have a positive professional work attitude
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Be highly motivated and able to take the initiative
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Have a strong affinity with the NHS and philanthropic values
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Have attention to detail
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Support your team and your other colleagues
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Attend meetings and training as required
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Be flexible and respond to the needs of the charity
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Attend supervision on a regular basis with the line manager
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To treat everyone equally, regardless of sex, age, disability, gender reassignment, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic
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Read and adhere to the charity policies, including the dress code, and all relevant legislation and ensure that any team members who report to you do the same
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Work toward the charity’s vision and mission, and act in line with its values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect.
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Be aware of and have a good understanding of Health and Safety at Work and the Fire Procedure and understand the correct action to be taken in the event of a fire
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To undertake any additional relevant duties as required
This job description is not exhaustive. The role will include other tasks and responsibilities commensurate with the post and any changes needed to meet legislative requirements.
The recruitment process
To apply for this post, please send the following:
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CV (please include your last employer and dates of employment)
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Cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification
Please note, that applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered for this role.
Closing date for application: Friday 12 July 2024, 12 noon.
Interview date: Wednesday 31 July 2024
- Please note, you must be able to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, please contact us as soon as possible.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Royal Free Charity and act in line with our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect.
Benefits:
Core benefits:
- 25 days of paid holiday, plus three-day office closure rest period between Christmas and New Year, and UK bank holidays. This increases to 30 days leave after five completed years of continuous employment (all leave is pro rata for part time employees).
- A contributory pension scheme, where we match your 4% contribution towards your pension. If you choose to increase your payments into your pension scheme, we’ll match your contribution up to 9%.
- A sick pay package that offers one month’s full pay and one month’s half pay in any 12-month period if you’ve been with us for less than two years. This rises to two months’ full pay and two months’ half pay in any 12-month period after two years of continuous employment.
- Occupational maternity pay and paternity pay packages that provide more generous support than statutory pay alone.
- A flexible working policy to support our employees’ work/life balance.
Support for your financial wellbeing:
As a member of the Royal Free family, you’ll be entitled to benefit from:
- Expert financial advice from our financial partner, the London Credit Union
- Savings on purchases with the Blue Light Card
- Our Death in Service benefit
Support for your health and wellbeing
- Gym, pool and classes at our Rec Club in Hampstead
- Secure bicycle parking and shower facilities at our Hampstead site
- Monthly guided meditation
- Free massage therapy from our complementary therapy team
- Menopause peer support group
- Employee Assistance Programme offering 24-hour access to free confidential advice and support on work and personal issues.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Head of Corporate Partnerships to join our Fundraising team.
You'll build on recent successful award-winning partnerships with Marsh McLennan, TalkTalk and our highly successful Employ Autism programme, leading the team to secure and deliver new corporate partnerships. You'll oversee the delivery of corporate partnerships, producing and executing a strategy for growth, whilst ensuring our delivery plans are achievable.
You'll oversee new business activity, playing a leading role in high value solicitations to secure new corporate partnerships that deliver both strategic and cash value. You'll manage the corporate partnerships team to achieve the overall strategy, monitoring performance against clear objectives.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Proven experience of securing high-value, strategic corporate partnerships that deliver commercial value to companies.
- Proven experience of developing and implementing annual strategies and plans.
- An understanding of trends and developments across the commercial sector and experience of applying these to successful corporate partnerships.
- Experience of management of staff.
In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a varied and interesting role where you will oversee and manage our day to day operations. Join and help lead a team of dedicated individuals as we shape the future of our charity which is growing and expanding daily. Responsible for the efficient, compliant and effective running of the operational underpinning with an exciting opportunity to help shape our future growth and realise our vision. You will work as a valuable member of the senior leadership team and assist the CEO directly with the delivery of our strategic aims. The successful candidate will be intrinsic in planning, implementing and delivering successful operations.We are looking for a special individual with a heart centred approach to ensure the delivery of exceptional work with families and people at the heart of everything they do from an operational prospective. This is a very rewarding role within a small, organic charity where you will be able to measure the impact you make to others first hand.
Full job description and person specification are available with this ad.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter with 1000 words detailing how you meet our values~ Authentic, Compassionate, Unique and Trusted to the email provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are working in partnership with The Meath Epilepsy Charity, who are looking for an experienced Interim Head of Care, to oversee a large professional team and multi services that specialises in supporting and protecting people living with complex epilepsy and healthcare needs.
The Interim Head of Care will oversee the care services, providing line management, guidance and advice in all areas of standards, legislation, CQC requirements, safeguarding and KLOEs, supporting the Registered Service Managers to deliver the best possible person-centred care in an enabling environment.
The Meath Epilepsy Charity, whose aim is to enhance the lives of people who have complex epilepsy and related disabilities, by ensuring they receive the support, expert care and encouragement required to build confidence, acquire new skills and maximise independence in their daily lives.
You will hold an appropriate Health & Social Care qualification, QCF Level 5, with experience of inspection processes with CQC and be able to ‘hit the ground running’.
You will demonstrate:
- Understanding of the fundamental standards and KLOEs, knowledge of the safeguarding regulations and required notifications to CQC.
- Ability to develop multiple teams to a high standard and achievement level, instilling a culture of performance and teamwork, and effective handling of employee relations issues.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels with internal and external stakeholders, including general public, trustees, professional bodies.
- Effective management of a number of services and multi disciplinary staff teams.
- Experience with Mental Capacity Act and DoLs and be able to guide and mentor managers through the process.
- Your ability to present KPI’s and adjust information sharing alongside trends and changes.
Ideally with 3 years in a senior management post in the care sector you will have previous experience in change management, the successful candidate will provide a strong management presence, developing people and practice, and establishing/modelling the positive culture of the company is fundamental to successfully carrying out this role.
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date: 12 July 2024. Please note that when a suitable candidate is found the role will close early, so please apply without delay.
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Role Overview:
The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a leading health charity as they search for a Head of Content and News to support them for a fantastic 6-month fixed term contract.
The successful candidate will be tasked with spearheading a team in crafting impactful media that ignites awareness and empowers the organisation’s community. You will oversee the creation of top-tier health content, ensuring everyone impacted has the knowledge and support to thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own external communications, crafting strategic narratives that shape public perception.
- Cultivate relationships with media, influencers, and stakeholders to challenge misconceptions, elevate awareness, and champion the needs of those living with and at risk of the condition.
- Head a dynamic press team, safeguarding the organisation’s reputation and aligning media efforts with their goals.
- Guide content creation via integrated campaigns, collaborating closely with marketing and communications.
- Oversee a multidisciplinary content team, setting the strategic direction for high-quality, evidence-based content across print and digital platforms.
- Champion accessibility, trust, and relevance for diverse audiences (patients, families, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders).
- Build strong partnerships across the organisation, offering invaluable expertise to colleagues.
- Lead and develop a team of media, content, and web specialists, fostering excellence within your domain.
- Translate complex information into clear and motivating written and verbal communications.
- Contribute actively as part of the senior leadership team, providing strategic guidance and shaping the future of the organisation.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team and Board of Trustees on critical issues like crisis and reputation management.
Person Specification:
- Existing strong relationships with key journalists, health care sector is preferable.
- Someone who works confidently with internal and external stakeholders to secure buy-in and drive action.
- Ability to build strong relationships across the organisation, ensuring colleagues receive the support they need for success.
- Previous experience overseeing budgets, monitoring expenditure, and reporting on financial performance.
- Experience in communicating confidently with senior stakeholders.
- Understanding of the media landscape and someone who excels at working with media outlets.
- Possess a strong understanding of the health and political environment (advantageous).
- Someone who stays current on the latest advancements in communications and digital content.
- Experience responding quickly and driving projects to completion efficiently.
- Ability to maintain a calm and resilient demeanor in demanding situations.
- Able to manage a heavy workload effectively within a critical area.
- A team player who enjoys collaboration and fosters a positive, results-oriented environment through teamwork.
What’s on Offer:
- A fantastic salary of £58,000 to £64,000 for the ideal candidate.
- Remote working with just the occasional visit to the charity’s central London Office.
- 6-month fixed term contract.
- Working with a groundbreaking charity that is changing the lives of people with their work.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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Policy and Communications Officer
Employer – Kids
Location – This is a remote position, but it is anticipated you will need to travel to London for meetings approximately once a fortnight.
Salary - £27,000
Hours – 12 month contract. 36 hours. Flexible hours can be discussed at interview.
Closing Date: Wednesday 17th July, 5pm.
The vacancy may close before the deadline, if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Overview:
Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in driving social change for children with disabilities. As a Policy and Communication Officer, you will support the Kids’ social change programme by delivering clear, evidence-based policy and influencing objectives. You will collaborate across teams to ensure that the voices of disabled children, young people, and their families are central to our mission of systemic transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
Writing and Content Production:
- Craft compelling policy briefings, solutions, and reports.
- Develop engaging, policy-based messaging for diverse audiences, including government officials and the public.
- Create a variety of communication assets such as presentations, speeches, consultation responses, and letters.
- Produce content for various channels and support the creation of content by colleagues and young people/parents.
Research:
- Conduct thorough research and gather evidence from internal and external sources to support policy initiatives.
- Centre the experiences and insights of disabled children, young people, and their families in policy solutions.
- Maintain a well-organised, evidence-based content bank for communications and policy work.
- Stay updated on SEND policy developments, analyse news, and generate responses.
Outreach and Engagement:
- Coordinate outreach efforts to government and key stakeholders.
- Manage the organisation’s policy voice on social media.
- Plan and pitch stories to journalists to promote our work.
- Handle reactive media tasks, including responding to press opportunities.
Cross-Team Collaboration:
- Oversee platforms to facilitate campaigning activities.
- Collaborate with marketing to engage parents, carers, and young people, expanding our audience.
- Assist the Head of Policy, Voice, and Influencing in executing strategies and plans.
- Support coalition and alliance efforts, coordinating meetings and fostering relationships.
Person Specification:
Experience: Proven experience in a policy, influencing, or communications role.
Communication Skills: Exceptional written communication skills with experience in producing varied content for different audiences.
Research Skills: Strong research abilities to identify, evaluate, and analyse data supporting policy and communications.
Policy Development: Experience in policy development or using policy and evidence to influence outcomes.
Specialist Knowledge: Understanding of SEND issues and how to use social media to promote policy work.
Join us in making a significant impact on the lives of disabled children and their families through dedicated policy and communication efforts.
The good stuff/benefits
- Join a company that truly cares about your wellbeing
- Enjoy an enviable annual leave package, starting at a generous 25 days and growing each year up to 30 days.
- Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday.
- Enjoy your entitlement to Bank Holidays.
- We've got your back with Maternity and Paternity Pay.
- Rest easy knowing you're covered with our Death in Service plan.
- Invest in your pension plan with the option to top it up knowing that Kids is also contributing 3%.
- Achieve work-life harmony with flexible hours tailored to your needs.
- Unlock exclusive discounts at hundreds of online retailers through our employee benefits portal.
- Spread the word and reap the rewards with our enticing "Recommend a Friend" scheme.
- Access confidential support and expert guidance 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, helping you navigate both personal and professional challenges.
- Take care of yourself with Company Sick Pay which you are entitled to from your first day.
- 5 days of paid family/carers leave.
- Salary sacrifice schemes available
- Develop your mentoring skills by either being a mentor or signing up for our mentoring programme.
- Expand your horizons with Kids’ online learning platforms, offering a wealth of professional courses for your personal and career development.
- Apprenticeship programmes available for employees
- Benefit from a colleague engagement programme enabling your voice to be heard.
- Lean on us during difficult times with Bereavement Leave.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen with a health membership charity for a Head of Finance and Operations on a full-time, permanent basis. You will manage all finance related activities including monthly management accounts and end of year statutory accounts. You will also manage payroll as well as some transactional HR to ensure prompt onboarding and issuing contracts. Additionally, you will manage outsourced contractors to deliver robust and reliable IT, CRM and audit services and all operational services to ensure the charity maintains a safe office environment.
Please note, this organisation offers hybrid working with 1-2 days per week required in the office.
Additionally, they may consider the role being done over 4 days for the right candidate. Please note, the salary on offer is the FTE.
As Head of Finance and Operations, you will:
- Be an active member of the senior management team working across boundaries to collaborate with other Heads and support the CEO to deliver the charity’s annual operational implementation plan
- Produce both statutory accounts and monthly management accounts
- Lead the annual budgeting process, contribute to the annual business planning activities and provide strategic financial advice in verbal and written format to the CEO, Trustee Board and Council
- Manage internal operations including IT
The successful applicant will:
- Have significant demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role
- Be fully qualified (hold a Professional Chartered Accountancy Qualification)
- Have QuickBooks experience
- Have a solid understanding of Charity SORP
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Have experience managing and reviewing outsourced contracts for services such as IT
If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
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.
Salary: circa £50,000k pa plus benefits
Hours: 37.5
An exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced HR professional to join our dynamic, growing mental health charity as Head of People and Culture.
Think Ahead supports people living with mental health problems by supporting a strong and thriving mental health workforce. We are experts in recruitment, professional training and leadership development for mental health practitioners in the NHS and local communities, ensuring the right people can deliver the right support at the right time.
Our flagship programme has recruited and trained 1000 mental health social workers, and we are extending our reach to ensure that we can support NHS and other employers to recruit and retain key people right across the mental health workforce.
We are now looking for a motivated, ambitious leader to support our dedicated Senior Leadership Team at an important time in our organisational development. You will already have experience in HR management roles, and you are likely to be qualified to CIPD Level 7 or to be working towards it.
You will contribute to the development and implementation of strategic HR initiatives that support Think Ahead’s business objectives and growth plans whilst creating positive sustainable change; and you will have day to day responsibility for the full range of HR functions across our dispersed in-house staff team.
Our vision and inclusive values are at the heart of everything that we do. You will play a key part in promoting Think Ahead’s values, ensuring employees have the means to contribute and that their voices are heard.
You will lead and champion diversity, inclusion, equality and wellbeing throughout the organisation to encourage employee engagement and maximise the positive impact of an anti-discriminatory culture.
And you will create and embed a culture of continuous learning that is committed to supporting employees to achieve high quality performance.
We work flexibly from high quality offices in Central London (Chancery Lane/Farringdon area) and expect people to come into the office at least one or two days per week.
We are open to conversation about flexible working options, including part-time hours.
We have excellent employee benefits, including 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), office closure over Christmas, flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm, a matched pension scheme with up 7% employer contributions, an employee assistance programme, a cycle to work scheme, a secure cycle store in the building, a volunteer support scheme, and training and personal development opportunities for all our staff.
If this sounds like the just the opportunity and challenge you’ve been looking for to complement your skills and experience, we will look forward to hearing from you.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
Head of Intelligence
£40,595
London-based, hybrid-style and flexible working
We are looking for an individual with an intelligence background who has a passion for preventing modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT), creating and delivering intelligence products, has human rights, ESG, and/or financial crime knowledge. Our prevention program team also regularly interacts with individuals at high risk of being trafficked and therefore robust safeguarding is essential.
Our Intelligence Team research and produce our Exploitation Analytics service – a suite of reports containing actionable insight that our clients utilise to find potential bad actors operating within their transaction monitoring systems. We also offer a Business Resilience package to help companies mitigate the risk of potential exploitation within supply chains and operations through intelligence sharing and practical guidance.
We are looking for an outstanding candidate who will build partner and client relationships, develop our current team members, and continue to innovate our offering to better prevent and disrupt human trafficking
Responsibilities:
· Leading our work to develop strategic and tactical insights that will enable a spectrum of actors (business, banks, law enforcement) to prevent MSHT. This may include safeguarding potential victims or victims.
· Providing expertise to support our team of managers who deliver the above reporting and consulting to commercial organisations.
· Effectively pitching our products and services to secure new clients and increase our impact.
· Nurturing and developing existing commercial relationships and collaborations.
· Ability to manage and set targets, and report on progress regularly.
· Developing new offerings that increase the effectiveness and impact of our work, turning intelligence into relevant actionable insight for commercial clients.
· Supporting our internal MEL lead to document and evidence the impact of our intelligence services.
· Participating in public-facing events to promote STOP THE TRAFFIK and engage different audiences in this fight.
· Working alongside the Senior Leadership Team and Executive Team to strategically develop our organisation and drive sustainable growth.
· Direct line management and leadership of Intelligence Managers.
· Promoting collaborations across all teams in an agile manner.
Benefits:
· A friendly, supportive team
· Opportunity to work directly with global brands and experts around the world
· Encouragement and autonomy to present new ideas and lead on solutions
· The opportunity to join a cash benefit healthcare scheme for low monthly contributions, which can also cover your partner and children
· A corporate eye-care scheme
· Life insurance
· A non-contributory Grouped Personal Pension Scheme, where we pay a 7% contribution of your gross salary into your pension pot (you can choose to personally contribute if you wish)
· Life insurance
· An annual leave allowance of 27 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 1 day annually up to 33 days
· Cycle to Work scheme
· Season Ticket Loan Ability to switch 2 bank holidays to better suit your needs
· Employment policies, including flexible working policy which reflect the needs of our staff In-house and external training opportunities
Further details about STOP THE TRAFFIK can be found on our website.
If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send in a CV and short cover letter that evidences your ability to be successful in this role.
Only applications sent via email will be considered to ensure an equitable review process. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1127321
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BHRC is seeking an energetic, organised, and experienced professional to support the Project Team and Committee in delivering exciting and impactful international human rights work.
About the Bar Human Rights Committee
BHRC is the international human rights arm of the Bar of England and Wales, working to protect the rights of advocates, judges and human rights defenders around the world. BHRC is concerned with defending the rule of law and internationally recognised legal standards relating to human rights and the right to a fair trial. It is independent of the Bar Council. BHRC’s mission is to protect and promote international human rights through the rule of law, by using the international human rights law expertise of some of the UK’s most experienced and talented human rights barristers, who work pro bono.
About the Role
We are looking for someone who is proactive and efficient with an eye for detail, who has experience working with smaller organisations, and who has a flexible and can-do attitude. The primary responsibilities would be to assist with BHRC communications, events organisation, and project administration. An interest in human rights issues or international development would be of benefit. The position will be directly supervised by the Project Team, with oversight from the Vice Chair and respective office holders as required. The position will be based in part remotely and in part in the London office, including for meetings and events. Working arrangements will be agreed with the successful candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the setting up of meetings, calls (Zoom / telephone / other virtual platforms), appointments and travel arrangements for BHRC-related business, and minute-taking for internal and external meetings on request, including the monthly BHRC Executive Committee meeting (which the Assistant must be available to attend in person unless held on Teams at the discretion of the BHRC Chair).
- Support with follow ups to email communications, meeting requests, and other routine correspondence either received by BHRC or outgoing from BHRC.
- Support the Project Team with the administration and planning of international project work.
- Assist in the organisation and administration of events and other initiatives and programmes that BHRC may host or adopt.
- Support with social media management across multiple platforms (proficiency with Twitter and LinkedIn is essential).
- Ability to draft social media posts, organisation announcements, website content, and other materials as required.
- Efficient inputting of new contacts and member data on a daily basis into BHRC membership systems as well as ongoing maintenance of contact information to ensure accuracy and integrity of information (updating contact job changes, new email addresses, renewal dates, etc).
- Support the project team with regular upload of new content and general updates to BHRC website.
- Support the project team with the creation and circulation of a monthly email newsletter sent to BHRC members and contacts via MailerLite.
- Support with ongoing administration of BHRC members (logging into database and relevant mailing lists, facilitating renewals, etc)
Person Specification
Essential
- Strong knowledge and proficiency in MS Office software.
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms, including drafting content and managing posts.
- Ability to manage websites using software such as WordPress.
- Experience in event organisation.
- Excellent administrative skills and previous experience working in an administrative capacity.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
- Fluent English in both written and spoken communication.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Familiarity with handling sensitive data.
- Flexible and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude and an ability to work autonomously and independently.
- Support of BHRC’s value and aims.
Desirable
- Interest in and commitment to human rights.
- Experience working remotely and/or in small organisations.
- Experience of working in the voluntary sector.
- Experience working with legal professionals.
- Experience with project management.
- Experience with financial reporting.
- Experience of reporting to a board of governors or trustees.
Application process
Please provide:
- CV (maximum 2 sides of A4) outlining previous experience; and
- Cover Letter (maximum 500 words) explaining why you applied for this job and how you meet the person specification.
- Interviews will take place on the 16, 17 and 18 July, candidates should let us know in advance if
they cannot make these dates. Please also include your start date availability in your application.
Applications sent without a cover letter will not be considered. The names and contact details of two referees will be sought prior to any offer of employment. Please do not include them in your application.
You must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity People is working with an innovative and award-winning arts charity in central London, producing exceptional live performances and sharing the cultural wellbeing of the performing arts with the local community. The Charity are searching for a new Head of Development who will play an integral role in designing and delivering a fundraising strategy and lead a brilliant team to success. This is a genuinely unique and wonderful opportunity for an individual looking for a senior management position in development and fundraising in a small and friendly team.
The charity lies at the heart of the local community, and reaches over 40,000 people each year through a programme of widely acclaimed performances and community projects. The charity is dedicated to breaking down barriers and enriching lives; outreach and education is at the core of its work.
The Role
The permanent role is full time, 40 hours per week, and comes with a salary of £50,000-£55,000 p/a. They have a stunning London location, and given the nature of the charity, is primarily office-based, however some remote working is possible:
- £50,000-£55,000 dependent on experience
- Location: Office working, with remote working possible
- 40 hours per week, core hours are between 10am and 6pm. Some evening and weekend work will be required (for which time off in lieu will be given)
- Line management of a team of 5 including 3 Managers, 1 Coordinator and 1 Assistant
- 22 days annual leave + public holidays
- Pension scheme
The Head of Development will deliver the charity's ambitious 3-year fundraising strategy and oversee all fundraising campaigns across membership, individual giving, trusts, foundations, and corporate support, as well as providing excellent stewardship to major donors. They will guide, inspire and support a high-performing and collaborative development team to achieve annual fundraising goals, as well as overseeing internal fundraising processes.
The postholder will manage and grow a portfolio of supporters, and work closely with the CEO on one-off major gift campaigns. They will also provide stewardship of funders to the highest standard, ensuring the delivery of promised benefits to all members and supporters, such as complimentary ticket requests, special events, and rehearsal attendance. Additionally, they will oversee the messaging and strategy for legacy giving and manage an engaging communications schedule for supporters that conveys the company's key messages and values.
About You
They are looking for someone who thrives in a creative environment, who embraces collaboration across teams, with an ability to build meaningful, trusting relationships with all stakeholders.
Some of the key skills and attributes they would love to see, include:
- A clear passion for the Charity's vision and mission, and an ambition to succeed
- Excellent relationship management skills, across multiple income streams, particularly with high-level donors and funders
- An ability to inspire and lead a high-performing team
- High levels of initiative, creativity and intuition when exploring different ways to maximise the impact of funding partnerships
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to show initiative and share the vision with the team and wider stakeholders
If this role inspires you to make that next move in your career, please get in touch with [email protected] to find out more about how you can apply.
At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Our mission is clear: we are working to create a just, humane and effective prison system by influencing decision makers, opinion formers and the public to 1) reduce the use of prison; 2) improve treatment and conditions for prisoners; and 3) promote equality and human rights in the justice system.
The role:
This is an exciting new role within Prison Reform Trust (PRT) for an experienced senior manager to support the CEO and the Deputy Director in delivering our ambitious new five-year strategic plan (2024-2029).
As Operations Manager you will have strategic oversight of PRT’s core operations, including Finance, HR, IT and Office Management.
About you:
You will be an experienced manager from within the voluntary sector in a finance, operations or development role. You will bring financial management skills and a working knowledge of HR.
With excellent communication and interpersonal skills you will demonstrate the ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
What we offer:
This is a full-time, permanent position. Hybrid working is currently in place which means typically 2 days a week is in the office with the rest working remotely from home.
You will receive a salary of £55,000 (including London Weighting) and benefits include Generous holidays of 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years) + 2 additional days + office closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to public bank holidays.
We offer an Enhanced Pension Scheme with 7% employers’ contribution along with a cycle to work scheme and an employee wellbeing assistance programme.
How to apply:
Please refer to the job pack for more information about the role, how to apply, and for our closing and interview dates.
Application is by CV and covering letter (2 sides maximum) addressing how you meet the job requirements.
PRTis an equal opportunities employer. We also have a fair and inclusive culture and seek to reflect the diversity in prisons and the people we represent. If you meet the person specification, we encourage you to apply, and particularly welcome applications from those with Black, Asian, and Ethnic Minority backgrounds, (BAME) as we believe these groups may be underrepresented in prison reform work. We welcome applications from anyone who may have direct experience of prison.
By applying for this role, you are stating that you are eligible to work in the UK. Prison Reform Trust is unable to apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
The Prison Reform Trust (PRT) is an independent UK charity working to create a just, humane and effective penal system.
PRT was founded in 1981 to inform and influence public debate on prison conditions and the treatment of prisoners, amidst concerns about a projected prison population of 48,000 by 1984. With the prison population in England and Wales now exceeding 87,000 and projected to rise to over 100,000 by 2026, the charity remains as important to civic society today as it was then.
Our mission is clear: we are working to create a just, humane and effective prison system by influencing decision makers, opinion formers and the public to 1) reduce the use of prison; 2) improve treatment and conditions for prisoners; and 3) promote equality and human rights in the justice system.
Location: London, EC1V 0JR
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Salary: £55,000 (inc. London Weighting)
Benefits: Generous holidays of 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years) + 2 additional days + office closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to public bank holidays -Enhanced Pension Scheme with 7% employers’ contribution -Cycle to work scheme -Employee wellbeing assistance programme.
Closing date 21-07-2024
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Purpose of the Post
To ensure the development of a strategic communication, marketing, and engagement strategy for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector within the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership. Emphasise and amplify the VCSE’s role in enhancing population health addressing health inequalities and fostering collaboration across the wider system. Lead the representation of the VCS Alliance, and wider VCSE sector, in strategic meetings across Bradford District and Craven. Develop and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders operating at grassroots and strategic levels, including Communications Leads at Community First Yorkshire, Public Health and the NHS.
Background
This is an exciting new opportunity to develop a strategic approach to VCSE voice and influence across the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership to support good population health and health inequality ambitions, specifically relating to healthy minds, healthy children and families and healthy communities. These are three of the five priorities for our Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership.
Our Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership, in collaboration with Bradford Council, NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and VCSE infrastructure support organisations, have commissioned a new transitional VCSE Activation Contract.
This contract will:
- Strengthen the Sector – through improving the capability of, and address weaknesses in, organisations that directly divert citizens from the statutory health and social care system.
- Activate the Voice and Influence of Citizens and the VCSE Sector to ensure insight and experience of diverse citizens and VCSE organisations inform and support activity which takes pressure off front line health and social care services.
- And will seek out the voices and insight of the most marginalised communities and those of the VCSE organisations that are working with and supporting those groups to achieve the outcome described above. This citizen voice is a key theme to how we make decisions across our place – Bradford District and Craven.
During this coming year we will work together as partners driven by our ethos to ‘Act as One’ to focus on our shared ambition of people living ‘happy, healthy at home’. Specifically taking pressure off front health and care front line services
Special conditions
As part of this role, you will be required to work and travel across the Bradford District and Craven. While the VCS Alliance supports hybrid working, there is an expectation that you will be based at the office for at least two days per week.
Benefits
28 days annual leave per year (Pro Rata) plus bank holidays, an additional day of leave for your birthday, Employee Assistance Programme, hybrid working, workplace pension, opportunities for professional development and free office parking.
Notes
All jobs are subject to change from time to time and this job description will be reviewed regularly. This post is subject to a 3-month probationary period and will be subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.