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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Westway Trust as an Adult Learning Tutor - Digital Skills, starting in January 2025.

Westway Trust is a community-guided organisation located in North Kensington which runs an adult learning programme of accredited and non-accredited provision across a range of subjects. We aim to enable people to progress in work, in learning and in life. Our learners come from a variety of backgrounds and have different prior experiences of learning.

The primary responsibility of the Digital Skills Tutor will be to design and deliver high quality, learner-centred teaching, and learning and assessment experiences to our employed and unemployed adult learners from Entry level to Level 1, while supporting the Adult and Community Learning Manager to achieve the Trust’s strategic objectives.

This is a part-time, term-time only role.  The working hours will be discussed and agreed at interview stage.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Teaching

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality teaching and learning sessions, workshops, and tutorials in line with the curriculum requirements and the needs of individual learners, ensuring learning objectives are met
• Assess learners’ abilities and identify areas for improvement, tailoring teaching and learning methods and resources accordingly
• Rigorously monitor and track learners’ progress, providing regular feedback and implementing strategies to address areas of weakness or underperformance
• Set and mark assignments, tests, and examinations, providing constructive feedback to learners to support their learning and improvement
• Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment, actively promoting learner participation, motivation, and confidence in professional development
• Maintain accurate records of learners' attendance, progress, and assessment outcomes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements

Administration

• To carry out and keep records of initial and diagnostic assessments, identifying areas for improvement, tailoring teaching and learning methods and resources accordingly
• To identify materials and equipment/resource needs to assist the provision of teaching and learning by students
• To develop differentiated Individual Learning Plans with students, monitor and track learners’ progress, providing regular feedback and strategically addressing areas of weakness maintaining up to date course files and submitting accurate data on attendance and achievement within agreed deadlines
• Preparing groups of learners for accredited assessment (exam or portfolio) & non-accredited assessment (RARPA), marking assessments and taking part in internal moderation and/or consultation meetings with appropriate Trust staff

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential

• Practical work experience as an ICT Tutor, demonstrating hands-on knowledge and skills applicable to real-world scenarios
• Experience of teaching adult learners and an understanding of appropriate teaching strategies in a similar role
• Experience of devising course outlines and schemes of work
• Experience of managing mixed groups of learners
• Knowledge and experience of working with a variety of exam boards
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team

Desirable

• Understanding of the RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement in non-accredited learning) system
• Experience of working/teaching refugees and or asylum seekers
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to impart essential knowledge to students
• The ability to speak a community language

Qualifications:

Essential

• Level 3 or above subject specialism qualification, such as IT User Skills,
• A full teaching qualification for working in adult learning (DTLLS, PGCE or DET)

Benefits of working with us:

• Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
• Investor in People (IiP) employer
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Sick pay scheme
• Season ticket / bicycle loan
• Free eye test voucher

The application deadline is Sunday 8 December 2024 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview.  However, we reserve the right to close the application early.  An early application is strongly recommended. 

JOB PROFILE 

JOB TITLE: 

Volunteer Support Co-ordinator 

RESPONSIBLE TO: 

Community and Families Manager  

HOURS OF WORK: 

25 hours per week  

LOCATION: 

Hybrid (Edinburgh Head Office and Home)  

DURATION: 

SALARY / GRADE: 

Permanent (2 year funding available)  

Grade 4.5, Salary £26,908 pro rata  

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS 

• AUK Scotland Volunteers

• Community and Families Manager and Head of Community Services 

• AUK Scotland Communities Team

• Wider AUK Scotland team (including FASD Hub Scotland and Kinship Services) 

• AUK volunteer co-ordinators across the UK 

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE 

• This newly funded role will support the development of community network support for all members of the adoptive community in Scotland. This will be achieved through recruitment and ongoing support for volunteers creating and delivering community focused activities across the AUK Scotland adoption community.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To review existing processes and procedures and improve, develop and implement robust organisation wide policies and procedures alongside UK wide colleagues to ensure that volunteering is well-managed and supported in AUK. 

• To develop volunteer led community networks across Scotland, including in the following local authority areas, Lothian, Perth and Kinross, Angus, Highland and Dumfries and Galloway.

• To manage, supervise and support new and existing volunteers in the set up and running of the community network.

• Working with the Family and Communities manager to support the development of an Adult Adoptee community network in Scotland and work alongside existing adult adoptee volunteers to support attendance at AUK advisory group meetings. 

• To work in partnership with local authorities and the wider adoption community to encourage growth and development of community networks, developing new volunteer led community networks across Scotland, prioritising Lothian, Perth and Kinross, Angus, Highland and Dumfries and Galloway. 

• To encourage support with community fundraising initiatives developed by the community networks and promote national opportunities across community members. 

• Alongside the community team, plan, co-ordinate and realise community events throughout Scotland

• To provide administrative and communication support to the community groups, supporting good quality assurance practice across the network.

• Work closely with the UK wide AUK volunteer co-ordinators 

Role outline and purpose

This role is responsible for leading the development and implementation of our financial inclusion programmes across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, (428 food banks, running over 1300 centres), building strong partnerships and alliances to achieve our vision of a UK without the need for food banks.

Leading on the development and delivery of our programme and influencing work on a range of issues including income maximisation, welfare rights, social security, debt and financial inclusion, capturing evidence to demonstrate the need for long-term solutions to prioritise people facing destitution and deliver real change for people in crisis.

Role responsibilities

· Proactive and effective contribution to the Senior Leadership Team towards the achievement of our overall organisational strategy, with direct responsibility for leading on the second key objective of our Changing Communities theme.

· Development and delivery of an innovative income maximisation helpline across England and Wales, in collaboration with the Citizens Advice England & Wales, along with other key organisations in the anti-poverty sector, offering immediate telephone advice and support to people facing crisis through c130 FTE trained specialist advice workers.

· Development and delivery of income maximisation programmes in NI and Scotland to support people in crisis to access advice and holistic support

· Lead and develop a high-performing team of c25 in order to support every food bank to develop and execute a strategic plan in each of their communities, that seeks to improve the local referral pathways, putting advice at the front end of the journey for people in crisis, to include the delivery of a strategic grant programme of c. £15 million to embed financial inclusion initiatives.

· Ensure that all financial inclusion service provision is underpinned by sustained and meaningful participation from people with lived experience, ensuring the journey of the person in crisis is continuously improved through utilising data and sector learning on best practice for effective service delivery across channels, considering barriers, gaps and referral pathways

· Establish specialist data and insight analysis function, capturing return on investment, performance and impact of national and local services and partnerships, and providing clear and actionable insights to drive informed decision making to deliver improved experience and outcomes for people in crisis. 

Person Specification

Technical skills and minimum knowledge:

· Demonstrable, senior level experience of leading delivery programmes nationally and locally, and of creating step-change growth in service reach and impact.

· Complex project or programme management, including through cross-functional management teams to drive change.

· Ability to establish credibility quickly with a range of stakeholders, with the influencing and clear communications skills to compellingly advocate to staff, and external stakeholders.

· Ability to manage multiple projects, identifying conflicting demands and establishing clear priorities in order to meet objectives.

· Confidence in departmental planning, leadership and people management, budget management and decision making.

· Ensure that due regard is given to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion within all objectives that report into this department.

Behaviours and competencies:

· Demonstrate a commitment to the values of the Trussell Trust. 

· Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially- excluded backgrounds. 

· Comfortable working in a fast-paced and high-performing organisation, combining problem-solving with collaborative interpersonal skills.

· Effective communication skills; diplomatic; effectively builds rapport with individuals and groups; presents information accessibly and in a format appropriate to the audience.

· Role model inclusive behaviour and leadership.

Head of Advice Services 

Hours: Full time 37 hours (with flexibility to 30 hours as a minimum for an experienced candidate)

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 (or pro rata as appropriate) depending on experience

Location: Based in one of our 3 offices in Alton, Bordon and Petersfield (and frequent travel across the area) with some home working

Citizens Advice East Hampshire is a local charity providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to over 7,500 people every year on the problems they face.  We work as part of a network of around 300 local Citizens Advice members across England and Wales.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.

The Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Head of Advice Services to lead our dedicated and diverse staff and volunteer team, to develop our advice services and to ensure we continue to deliver high-quality information and advice. Reporting to and working closely with our Chief Executive, this is an exciting opportunity to play a significant role at the very heart of our charity.

As a member of our Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for the day to day running and  future development of our advice operation. You will look to lead advice teams that are able to respond to the changing needs of our community.

You will be able to demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration skills to support an inclusive working environment for our staff and volunteer team, as well as work proactively with a wide range of stakeholders across the district.

The successful applicant will be a confident and positive leader who is energetic, resourceful, and organised. You will relish change and possess substantial operational management experience, ideally within a high performing multi-channel advice service or similar,  preferably with a good understanding of Citizens Advice or similar advice function. Frequent travel to our offices in East Hampshire is essential.

For an application form and further information please contact Citizens Advice East Hampshire

Closing date for applications is Monday 25th November 2024 at 12 noon.

Interviews are expected to be held on Monday 2nd December 2024 in our Petersfield office (GU32 3HH) in East Hampshire.

Please note all successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Please note CV’s will not be accepted.

Location: Hybrid/Head Office, Buckinghamshire

Hours: 35 hours per week

What we do

National charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People trains dogs that change deaf people’s lives through emotional and practical support – because nobody with hearing loss should feel alone.

The role

As Director of Operations, you will lead the financial, technology and estates operations, ensuring all regulatory and statutory requirements are met and relevant controls are in place across all areas of the charity.

Duties include: 

• To lead the creation of a five-year rolling investment plan, ensuring the relevant measures are in place across the charity to monitor delivery.
• To deliver the 2025 statutory audit and 2025/6 budget process.
• To co-chair the Audit, Risk and Finance committee
• To fulfil the role of Company Secretary and member of the Executive Leadership Team
• To provide supportive leadership of the Finance, IT and Estates teams

Please see job description for full details of the role.

How to apply

If you are interested in working with us in this varied and immensely rewarding job, please send a CV and covering letter outlining your experience, and how this reflects the essential criteria in the job description.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Registered charity in England and Wales (293358) and in Scotland (SC040486).

Are you a good communicator who is enthusiastic about rural and community matters?  Are you organised, can write well and possess a can do attitude? If so, we would love to hear from you. 

Our exciting new Events and Office Coordinator role will support the delivery of The Royal Countryside Fund's (RCF) busy events programme.  Our events drive awareness of the issues facing the countryside through supporting family farms and rural communities, ensuring we reach a diverse audience to raise awareness of the charity and encourage support of the RCF's work

Under the direction of the Interim Head of Communications, and with support of the wider staff team, you will be responsible for coordinating and running all the charity’s events, including full administrative support, booking venues, the invitation process and guest lists, organisation of collateral (including marketing and promotional information), catering arrangements and researching and inviting speakers. You will also be ensuring effective follow-up to each event such as wider dissemination of event content, evaluation, and reporting. 

Working on events will account for approximately half of the role. Your remaining time will be spent working across the charity undertaking a variety of administrative tasks. This will include supporting the team with mailings, coordination of specific activities and some general office management. Whilst reporting to the Interim Head of Communications, you will work closely with several team members, particularly the Executive Assistant, providing a unique opportunity to gain knowledge and experience of different aspects of the charity’s work. 

This role is a development role and wide-ranging events and office experience is not expected. However, you should have a confident attitude supported by good written and verbal communication skills and be effective in the use of Microsoft packages. You will learn to become effective in managing your own time and prioritising  your workload.  Your ability to engage with a wide range of people is also advantageous.

About Us

Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment. Since 1979, we have been working with the most influential leaders in business, NGOs and politics to accelerate political action and create transformative policy for a green and prosperous UK.

We are focused on ensuring the UK government rises to the significant environmental leadership challenges of our age and, in doing so, reaps the social and economic benefits that come from an effective UK response to the climate and nature crises.

The Role

Head of Social Impact

This role will report to the strategy and partnerships director and will work closely with the research and policy director and political director, as well as other members of the senior management team, heads of teams and the wider staff.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Ensuring social impact is considered across our work

• Maintain Green Alliance’s reputation as a respected thought leader on climate and nature issues by leading and supporting the development and delivery of high quality strategies to secure impact in the environmental / health policy intersection. This may include research and policy development, political advocacy strategies and communications work.
• Advise colleagues on the narratives, framings and relationships that we should build in order to further our goals and use skills and experience to help build these. Use your networks to help us land our work with impact involving the right partners.
• Work with theme leads and the senior management team to design research plans that will ensure we are considering the distributional and other impacts our policy recommendations would have for different parts of society.
• Engage business, unions and other stakeholders to strengthen Green Alliance’s insights, political advocacy and communications work.
• When managing projects delegate, manage, support and develop staff who are part of the project team

Strategy:

• Support the development of an organisational strategy that recognises the importance of fairness, equity and social impact.
• Ensure that the day-to-day execution of our strategy is informed by our longer-term ambitions and aspirations.
• Develop a framework for mapping the political stakeholders Green Alliance engages with and execute a plan to diversify them in a way that is supportive of our goals. This may include exploring our relationships with regional political leaders.
• Undertake broad stakeholder mapping and work with colleagues to ensure we engage with the most effective organisations to deliver our goals.

Fundraising:

• Understand our philanthropic and business partnerships and develop a plan to increase and diversify them in ways that support the organisations goals and projects. Secure funding to undertake collaborations with relevant organisations to undertake innovative projects.
• Monitor and evaluate the results of projects and impacts, collating evidence effectively in reports to funders.

Other:

• As this is a senior role, you will help to support organisational decision making and model effective leadership.
• Support colleagues with other tasks, as required.
• Contribute to strategic, project planning, and organisational development processes.
• Represent Green Alliance at meetings, seminars, conferences and in the media, as required.
• Write articles and blogs for Green Alliance and outside bodies in line with organisational objectives.
• Any other task which may be reasonably requested to be undertaken within the scope of this post.

Person specification

Knowledge & experience

As this is a new role it will be shaped, in part, by the skills of the successful candidate. We encourage you to apply if you’re passionate about our vision for this role and satisfy some but not all of the criteria in this specification.

Essential

• Significant track record of working at a senior level on issues that relate to any of the following: health, social justice or broad fairness related issues. Your track record will relate to either policy, public affairs or campaigns.
• A keen interest in, and ideally experience of, thinking about how these issues intersect with climate and nature policy.
• A commitment to an equitable transition, with ideas about how to achieve this
• A commitment to working at an organisation such as Green Alliance; we operate as a think tank and focus on how to land policy ideas politically.
• Experience of people management, either through line management or project management.
• Experience of managing projects that create impact
• Experience of working cross-sector and managing a range of stakeholders effectively

Desirable

• Experience in sociological research methodologies and how to frame analysis to inform a compelling political narrative
• Experience of developing meaningful relationships with politicians and civil servants
• Experience of developing high quality communications outputs. 
• Experience of supporting policy-related work. 
• Experience of providing media commentary. 
• Experience of working with funders and developing innovative propositions.

Skills and competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative style.
• Leadership skills that enable you to set out a clear vision and embed your thinking across a variety of workstreams.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent project management skills, working to tight deadlines across multiple projects.
• Ability to lead a small team and adapt to new opportunities as they arise.
• Flexibility to respond quickly and strategically to opportunities as they arise.

Purposeful Ventures aims to create a fairer society where all young people thrive. We are the UK’s leading charity for researching, incubating, launching and scaling initiatives and funds that tackle issues across education and society, from cradle to career, creating wide-spread system change and providing young people opportunities in education and beyond.

The HR and Team Coordinator will help ensure that Purposeful Ventures runs smoothly and efficiently.

You’ll work most closely with the Head of People, helping her to keep all of our HR administration in good shape and making sure that current and prospective staff are informed of and supported through HR matters across the employee lifecycle. You will also work closely with the COO and wider operations team to support the overall smooth running of Purposeful Ventures, from making sure we have a pleasant and productive physical office space to helping to maintain our digital files and CRM, to minuting meetings and supporting with finance administration.

This role would suit someone keen to develop their functional expertise in HR and gain exposure to the breadth of operational functions. 

The HR and Team Coordinator will be organised and will have fantastic attention to detail, a strong can-do attitude and a willingness to proactively contribute to the team in multiple different ways. You’ll enjoy working flexibly and collaboratively and forming strong relationships within Purposeful Ventures and beyond.

Responsibilities and duties

Provide effective and efficient HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle for both Purposeful Ventures and its incubated ventures and funds, including: 

• being the first point of contact for the HR mailbox;
• managing employee onboarding and offboarding processes;
• coordinating all HR admin processes; 
• upkeep of the HR Information System, CharlieHR; and
• administration of all recruitment procedures from job application to appointment, using Team Tailor. 

Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Purposeful Ventures Team, by providing team coordination and administrative support, including: 

• being the first point of contact for general enquiries; 
• managing the team calendar; 
• supporting the external IT services contractor;
• providing research and administrative support to the COO;
• ensuring the efficient management of CRM information, team and project documents and templates; and
• minuting incubated ventures’ project board meetings as needed.

Ensure that the Purposeful Ventures team has a pleasant and productive working environment by:

• supporting the operations team to make the Purposeful Ventures office a pleasant, productive, inspiring environment for staff and contractors to work and collaborate;
• keeping the Purposeful Ventures office well stocked with agreed supplies;
• managing the day-to-day coordination of the office and office visitors; and
• monitoring office IT equipment, ensuring items are working well and repaired swiftly and that staff have access to the facilities they need.

Contribute to the smooth running of our finance processes, providing support to finance staff including mailbox monitoring and expenses submissions. 
 

Key requirements

This role will suit someone who enjoys administration and making things work well for staff and clients, and delivering efficient customer service both internally and externally.

We are particularly interested in candidates with prior experience of HR administration. 

The successful candidate will have:

• A commitment to and interest in Purposeful Ventures’ mission
• Experience in HR administration and office coordination
• Experience of handling and managing confidential data
• Excellent administration skills, detail orientated and systematic with the ability to multi-task and prioritise work to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt communication styles to the situation and audience
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Demonstrable commitment to and experience of implementing and improving systems and processes
• Experience using a CRM
• Experience working in a fast-paced working environment and/or a growing organisation

Could you be our next Kids Club Leader? We love children at Christ Church London and we are looking for a fun and dynamic Kids Ministry Leader to work at our growing Stockwell service.  As the Kids Ministry Leader you will play a crucial role in guiding and nurturing the spiritual growth of children and their families within the Stockwell community. Working with the local Service Leader and Head of Families you will provide leadership, spiritual oversight and organisation to the Kids Club and create a fun and engaging environment where the children and the team can thrive! 

This role involves working with children aged between 3 and 13 years and we currently have around 25 children on our books - a number that is growing! The wider service currently has around 50 adults attending and another 5-10 babies from age 0-3.

Roles and responsibilites 

Sundays

• Ensure all families, both new and regular receive a fantastic welcome to church 

• Oversee all Sunday Kids Club groups and teams, leading one session per week

• Set up the kids rooms before the session, ensuring we have all the resources needed

• Be a role model for how to lead sessions, enabling new members of the team to learn and grow

• Ensure that children are safe in our care and to liaise effectively with the Safeguarding Lead 

Midweek

• Prepare each Sunday’s service, in conjunction with the Head of Families and Sutton Kids Worker, following the shared curriculum.

• Set rotas termly and work with volunteers to manage any gaps in the rota.

• Communicate to parents regarding Sundays and the curriculum.

• Collaborate with the Stockwell Service Leader and Head of Families to ensure teams are well staffed and trained.

Wider Responsibility

• Attend relevant core team meetings with Stockwell team with other ministry leaders

• Initiate projects and events as and when required in conjunction with Stockwell Service Leader and Head of Families (e.g. Easter / Christmas events for kids)

• Ad hoc projects, tasks and training as and when required

Person Specification

• Deep Christian faith: A strong personal relationship with God and a passion for children's ministry which would typically be seen through existing church involvement and service

• Fun: passionate with the ability to engage children and adults alike

• Integrity and accountability: Holds oneself and others accountable, models ethical behaviour and integrity, maintaining clear boundaries as appropriate 

• Empathy and patience: Understanding and patience when working with children and their families. 

• Self-motivation: able to drive activities forward

• Reliability: punctual and excellent time management

Skills and Competencies 

• Leadership skills: ability to lead, inspire, and manage a team of volunteers

• Communication skills: effective in communicating biblical teachings in an engaging and age-appropriate manner

• Organisational skills: competent in planning, organising, and executing programs and events. 

• Thinking outside the box: able to problem solve and create solutions to problems 

• Tenacity: a hard worker who sets ambitious goals and perseveres to achieve them

Experience 

• Experience with working with children and adults

• Team leadership: Experience in recruiting, training, managing volunteers

• Spiritual leadership: able to demonstrate regular involvement and leadership responsibilities in the life of their church and confident in leading others spiritually

• Able to demonstrate good sound knowledge of the bible and its application in daily life

• Safety and child protection: Knowledge of child safety protocols and commitment to maintaining a safe environment.

Employment type 

Part time, 4 hours on Sunday morning, 2 hours midweek

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the successful applicant to be a committed Christian. It will be necessary to work on Sundays and occasional evenings, and it is expected that the post holder will have a vibrant and active Christian faith which is essential for the credibility and performance of this role. A DBS check is required for this role. Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship; applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Please get in touch if you require further information. Thank you for considering the work of Christ Church London.

Having recently secured a strategic partnership with Sport England, this role will play a pivotal role in activating the research activities that are required to inform the Leadership Skills Foundation and the wider sector to empower a more diverse range of young people with opportunities to develop essential leadership and life skills, regardless of their background.

You will be a valued manager within the ‘Programme Delivery’ team and will work with other departments across the organization to support the development of future accessible and inclusive essential leadership programmes. With a key focus being on the needs, benefits and outcomes required among underserved and/or under-represented communities and individuals.

This role will require positive and proactive internal working relationships to be created with other teams and colleagues to support organisational objectives and goals.

In addition, the role will also be required to foster relationships with external stakeholders to shape the research that you will manage through your team.  This work will support the development of our programmes to engage thousands more young people and give them the essential leadership skills for them to believe, lead and succeed.

We’re looking for a confident, collaborative research manager that wants to make a positive social difference through research.  This role will inform the changes that are required within the organisation’s programmes and support the sector to give access to essential leadership skills development to under-served communities through breaking down barriers.

Role duties and responsibilities

1. Manage research and impact projects and activities, internally and externally, in support of our programme delivery strategic goals.
2. Develop and manage research proposals and methodologies to address strategic goals. 
3. Manage both primary and secondary research using a range of methodologies. 
4. Interpret and analyse research to derive meaningful insights and provide actionable recommendations.
5. Present research findings, into clear, actionable recommendations, and compelling presentations that facilitate informed decision making across all levels of the organisation. 
6. Identify and recommend new research and evaluation projects and approaches which address gaps in our current evidence base. 
7. Engage with the Leadership team and Head of Programme Delivery to understand the organisation’s research requirements and align with organisational goals.
8. Manage other researchers providing guidance and support in their professional development.
9. Contribute to the research project budgeting process, ensuring efficient use of resources. 
10. Scope and produce ‘Invitations to Tender’ for commissioned research and manage the commissioning process, ensuring that the proposed research meets required objectives. 
11. Manage commissioned research contracts, including monitoring progress, reviewing and editing reports. 
12. Foster collaborative internal relationships to drive a culture of research driven decisions throughout the organisation. 
13. Build and maintain relationships with external partners and funders and communicate key findings where required. 
14. Ensure all research activities comply with ethical standards. 
15. Maintain an awareness of new research developments across the sector and use this to inform planning and decision making.   

People Management Responsibilities

• Delivery Programme Research Executive (0.8)
• Working with other managers whose direct reports will support the delivery of programme goals and activities

Key Relationships

Internal

• Line Manager: Head of Programme Delivery
• Direct report: Delivery Programme Research Executive
• Departments: Innovation, Marketing and Communications
• Leadership Team including - Directors of: Innovation & Standards; Engagement; Finance and Operations, and Chief Executive.
• Finance Manager

External

• Strategic partners including organisations such as Sport England.
• National and regional network and research partners.
• Key local delivery centres

Skills, experience and knowledge

Required/essential:

• Educated to degree level in a subject with substantial statistical or research content.
• Proven experience of working in a relevant research role. 
• Experience of leading/managing a range of different research projects, using a range of both primary and secondary research methodologies to gather both qualitative and quantitative research. 
• Experience in designing and leading high quality research proposals and tenders.
• Demonstratable experience and evidence of aligning research projects and activities with strategic goals and informing organisational decision making.
• Experience of formulating research reports and making recommendations in a range of easy to read and innovative formats.   
• Proven track record of building and nurturing highly effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior colleagues and external funders or partners. 
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present information confidently to a diverse range of stakeholders, including leadership team, funders and external partners.
• Excellent project management skills and experience of leading research projects on time and on budget.  
• Strong organisation skills, ability to multi-task and work effectively in a busy team environment. 
• Able to deliver at pace ensuring efficiency.
• Excellent listening and recording skills to effectively evidence the findings of research. 
• Understanding of ethical standards and practices in research including potential issues.
• Complete and finish tasks independently and/or as part of a team. 
• Show competence with IT (including Microsoft Office). 

Desired:

• Line management experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the sector, including trends, challenges, and best practices
• Experience of researching on funded projects and meeting grant requirements.

 Personal qualities

• A confident, collaborative manager that wants to make a positive social difference.
• Pro-active with the ability to work on own initiative collaboratively and independently.
• Effective and confident communicator.
• Adaptable to operational requirements with an openness to give and receive constructive feedback as part of a growth mindset.
• A creative, problem solver with the ability to think critically and analyse a range data. 
• An ability to travel across the UK is required.

The Young Ealing Foundation’s vision is to ensure all young people in Ealing can access the opportunities and support they need to grow up and lead happy and safe lives, fulfil their potential and become a valued and listened to part of the local community. We work towards this by working with and in the community to empower small, local charities to thrive and flourish in order to enable sustainable, high quality service provision for children and young people and promote great youth work in all its forms.

As a small, place-based charity, we often find ourselves responding in dynamic ways to local need, whether of the children and young people in Ealing, or the grassroots charities who form our membership. This role would suit someone who gets excited about approaching opportunities in innovative ways and moving quickly to enact these. 

Our Ealing Young Champions programme has been developed over the last four years, and we have secured multi-year funding to run projects designed to engage and empower local young people to advocate for practical solutions to address the issues that they and their peers face. Whilst a core group has been established over time, the way the project is run will be set by the successful applicant according to their own experience of working with young people.

We are also about to begin an exciting new project, taking over a local Library and developing it as a hub for services for children, young people and families in Greenford, alongside a core library offer for the local community. The appointed person will be instrumental in engaging with local young people to ensure they have a say in how the building and services within it are developed.

Main Purpose of the role:

1. Manage the planning, recruitment and delivery of our Ealing Young Champions Youth Voice project

2. Advocate for and embed youth voice into the work of partners, stakeholders and members and identify new opportunities to develop youth voice and co-production programmes

3. Work with colleagues to set a strategy for embedding co-production in YEF’s organisational practice

4. To provide project management and support on youth engagement with the Greenford Library project

Please see attached role description and person specification for a more detailed breakdown of the role and skills needed to do it.

Are you an experienced Digital and IT Director looking for a part-time interim role?

Charity People is partnering with a prominent membership association for foundations and grant-makers in the UK to find an Interim Digital and IT Director on a consultancy basis. This role is vital for ensuring the continuity of essential digital and IT services.

We are seeking a professional with a strong background in digital infrastructure, data management, and CRM/CMS systems to support this organisation's strategic technology goals.

Interim Digital and IT Director

• Working Pattern: Part-time, 14 hours per week
• Duration: Start ASAP, ending June 2025
• Location: Fully remote or hybrid option
• Pay: £36.65 per hour (equivalent to a full-time salary of £66,700)

Key Responsibilities

• CRM and Website Support: Oversee enhancements to the CRM (iMIS) and CMS (Rise) systems, unblocking decision-making processes and implementing changes with support from external suppliers.
• Strategic Roadmap Development: Define and communicate a roadmap for future IT, digital, and data needs, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and goals.
• Staff Capability Building: Identify and build essential digital skills within the team, creating a sustainable approach to IT and digital transformation.

Requirements

• Sector Understanding: Experience working in or with membership associations or non-profits.
• Digital and IT Leadership: Proven ability to build IT capabilities and manage digital change. A people-first approach to building organisational capacity is essential.
• CRM and CMS Expertise: Hands-on experience managing CRM and CMS platforms (experience with iMIS and Rise preferred).
• Project and Supplier Management: Skilled in overseeing projects, managing budgets, and working with external providers.
• Training Development: Experience in identifying and addressing training needs in digital and IT.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, from technical teams to senior leadership.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit a supporting statement (500-750 words) along with your CV. In your statement, please cover:

Relevant Experience and Skills - What relevant experience and skills do you have that will enable you to meet the brief and the key deliverables identified?

Role Motivation and Approach - What appeals to you about this role, and how would you go about delivering the brief if appointed?

Closing date: 9am Friday 22^nd November
Interviews: Thursday 5^th December and Friday 6^th December (virtual interview)
Start: ASAP

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. 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.

Are you a passionate finance leader committed to making a meaningful impact in the fight against poverty?

Tearfund is looking for an experienced and results-driven Global Controller to join our newly formed team and play a key role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of our global mission. As we extend our reach to 250,000 churches worldwide, your expertise will be crucial in ensuring our financial sustainability and efficiency.

About the Role:

• Lead and inspire a dedicated team of 22 finance professionals, driving high standards and continuous improvement across all financial operations.
• Oversee and enhance the integrity of core accounting systems, financial controls, external reporting, and statutory audits.
• Take a central role in the "ONE Finance" consolidation, aligning financial processes across Tearfund's global operations.
• Provide strategic financial leadership to ensure effective stewardship of resources, supporting Tearfund's ambitious goals.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in financial leadership and management within a complex global organisation.
• Expertise in accounting systems, financial controls, reporting, and statutory compliance.
• A deep passion for impact, with a strong desire to contribute to the global mission of ending poverty.

If you're looking for a leadership role where you can use your financial expertise to drive lasting change, we would love to hear from you.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.

This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from a designated Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure. 

Salary: Up to £37,619 (pro rata)
Hours: 30 - 37.5 hours per week (we’re flexible!)
Location: St. Michael’s Hospice, North Hampshire

Are you a people person with a passion for community, events, and making a real impact? We’re looking for an enthusiastic fundraising professional to head up our Community Engagement Team! You’ll help us bring in vital support by managing corporate and community fundraising, and inspire even more people to join in our Hospice-led events like the Moonlight Walk and Light Up a Life.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead & Inspire: Oversee a dedicated team, driving funds and engagement through amazing events and partnerships.
• Build Connections: Develop new business and community partnerships that align with our mission.
• Represent the Hospice: Be our champion at community events and speaking opportunities, spreading the word and growing our presence.
• Stay Flexible: No two days are alike! Some evenings and weekends are part of the adventure.

What You’ll Bring:
Experience in fundraising is great, but if you’ve got skills in leadership, relationship-building, and meeting income goals, we want to hear from you! You’ll be a natural at connecting with people and helping supporters reach their fundraising goals.

Perks:

• Flexible hours and hybrid working options
• A fantastic team dedicated to making a real difference every day
• The chance to use your creativity and skills for a meaningful cause

Ready to Apply?
Send us:

• A cover letter telling us why you’d be perfect for this role (required!)
• Your CV
• Completed application form (downloadable from our website)

For a quick chat about the role, contact Sarah Shearman.

Join us – let’s make a difference together!

Closing date: Sunday 1st December 2024