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About the opportunity
Critical to our mission, we are looking to recruit a South West and South East Programme Manager to be responsible for three geographical areas and the schools within them, and to support further geographical expansion. You will oversee your region’s Action Tutoring programmes, liaising with our partner schools and developing new school partnerships, whilst supporting your team of Programme Coordinators to engage pupils and support them to build relationships and retain a strong pool of volunteer tutors.
As a Programme Manager, you will line manage Programme Coordinators to ensure they effectively manage their caseload of schools, whilst driving the quality of programmes and ensuring that the delivery of programmes meets organisational KPIs. This role will take a lead on new school recruitment, regularly pitching to Senior Leaders within schools and managing school partnerships within your region to ensure Action Tutoring’s growth targets are met. Additionally, you will contribute to the wider leadership of the Action Tutoring programme team, lead on programme-specific projects to support the programme department's priorities and will be expected to support the wider learning and development needs of the Programme Coordinator team.
This position would suit someone who enjoys working with people who have a frontline role, gets energy from pitching to schools and wants to increase their management experience in an exciting and rapidly developing charity. The successful candidate should be able to manage their own workload to a high standard as well as support others, have excellent attention to detail, be adaptable, relational and used to problem-solving and be able to work well with a range of stakeholders and be confident carrying out administrative tasks to support programme delivery.
Comprehensive induction and training will be provided. Action Tutoring is committed to providing development opportunities for its staff and, as a growing charity, there are plenty of opportunities to take on new areas of responsibility.
Reports to: Head of Programmes (South)
Salary: £35,102-£36,807 depending on experience. per annum.
Contract and hours: Permanent, full time contract (37.5 hours)
but we will consider requests for 0.8FTE. We offer flexible hours 9.30-4pm as core hours.
Closing date: Sunday 7th July 2024
Interviews: Thursday 11th and Friday 12th July 2024
Start date: Monday 12th August 2024
Place of work: Home based in the South West (Bristol or Devon) with frequent travel to schools in the South West and infrequent travel in the South East.
DBS requirement: All Action Tutoring staff must have an enhanced DBS check suitable for the child workforce.
If you don’t already have one, we’ll process one for you. Should you be aware of any incidents, cautions or convictions that would appear in a DBS check, please notify us when you apply.
Duties and responsibilities
· Oversee the delivery of all Action Tutoring programmes and corresponding work in the South West and South East; this currently includes Devon, Sussex and Bristol.
· Line manage up to seven Programme Coordinators, meeting weekly with them and overseeing the delivery of their programmes, and supporting them through regular observations, training and feedback to ensure consistently high quality programme delivery. Line management would also include HR responsibilities (appraisal, recruitment etc.) with support from others in the charity.
· Work with Action Tutoring’s Head of Programmes (South) on business development. Leading on recruitment (sales) and retention of schools in the South West and South East. Ensuring that there are a sufficient number of partner schools in the South West and South East according to growth and income targets, by creatively finding new ways to partner and pitch to new school leads
·Ensuring that the Programme Coordinator team accurately collects and records vital data for impact reporting purposes, through confident use of Action Tutoring’s database, processes and systems.
· Lead on reviewing and improving programme delivery in the South West and South East through regular visits to schools and programmes. Using data to reliably assess programme performance and engaging with quality assurance processes to drive impact.
· Develop and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in Action Tutoring’s partner schools in the South West and South East, including members of the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring strong retention of school partnerships each academic year.
· Take a lead, with support from others in Action Tutoring, on networking in the South West and South East. This could include connecting and attending events with other charities, universities and other organisations to build Action Tutoring’s presence locally.
· Work closely with the Marketing, Communication and Engagement teams to establish and maintain volunteer recruitment opportunities and channels in the South West and South East.
· Develop strategies, meet with new leads and attend events to ensure a sufficient supply of high- quality tutors for your region, effectively managing your tutor pool and signing tutors up to programmes.
· Lead on projects that support the programme department’s priorities and strategy, dependent on your individual skills e.g. safeguarding, curriculum, data.
· Report and work closely with SMT, including presenting to SMT and attendance of biannual Programme Manager training days to add input to future development of programme delivery.
· Facilitate wider team or programme team training to support the learning and development needs of frontline staff.
· Any other responsibilities reasonably required.
Person specification
Qualifications criteria:
· A*-C in maths and English at GCSE (or equivalent experience).
· Right to work in the UK.
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
· Knowledge of the education sector, schools, young people or providing interventions to improve outcomes.
· Able to manage and lead others, leading by example; line management experience would be an advantage or the ability to demonstrate a strong understanding and evidence of the qualities that make for effective line management.
· Able to work independently and use initiative in a range of situations. You will need to be able to effectively organise your own time and be confident in working autonomously.
· Able to develop strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders. This includes the ability to build and manage relationships with stakeholders you may not see regularly. You will need to be able to adapt your communication style to different audiences and uphold Action Tutoring’s high standards of professionalism.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to pitch to individuals or groups of school leaders. Confidently articulating and advocating Action Tutoring’s mission to wider audiences.
· Able to meet deadlines and undertake administration. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and timely records of all aspects of Action Tutoring’s work for your area and, where needed, support your Programme Coordinator to achieve this.
· Able to manage competing priorities and prioritising, and able to adapt and problem solve to support the needs of frontline staff.
· Able to work under pressure to ensure deadlines and targets are met.
· Computer literate, competent using Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
· Adaptable and open to learning. Action Tutoring is a relatively young organisation and is constantly changing – the Programme Manager will need to be willing to adapt and to grow and develop with the organisation, as well as taking a lead on suggesting changes and driving programme improvement.
· Committed to ensuring young people from all backgrounds reach a meaningful level of academic attainment. The Programme Manager role is critical to enabling Action Tutoring to deliver on its mission and you will need to be passionate about this.
· Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
· Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.
You will be likely be more successful in this role if you have:
· Experience of project management.
· Experience of business development or sales to help deliver results.
Camphill Village Trust is seeking a new IT Support & Data Officer to join their team. Camphill Village Trust is a UK charity that supports over 600 adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, and complex needs across nine communities and services in England through supported living and day placement opportunities.
A significant aspect involves managing the Charity’s IT hardware and software to ensure they meet the organisation's needs, including planning upgrades and coordinating IT training events. Additionally, the role covers managing telecommunications and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. It also involves working closely with the Head of Finance and external companies on new IT developments and data protection policies, ensuring the Charity's practices align with GDPR and other regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate would have experience providing IT support, be organised, have strong communication skills, and have a good understanding of Office 365 systems. They should be proactive, resourceful, and possess a problem-solving disposition, able to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, including external support companies. They should be organised and methodical, combining accuracy with attention to detail and an ability to meet deadlines. Strong communication skills and the ability to explain IT issues to non-IT colleagues and build constructive working relationships are a must-have.
It is an exciting time to join the Trust with new leadership, a new strategy and opportunities for career growth whilst making a real difference to those whom we support. If this description resonates with you, we encourage you to submit your CV in Word format as soon as possible. Suitable candidates will be provided with further details about the role.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
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As part of our continuing commitment to improve community relationships, generate income and deliver events nationwide, we are currently seeking Fundraising Officers who will be based at our Birmingham office.
Position: Fundraising Officers Birmingham
Responsible to: Head of Fundraising & Donor Care
Status: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)
Working Hours: Variable (core office hours Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; some evenings and weekend work)
Salary: £24k-£30k dependent experience
Location: Office-based, Birmingham
Deadline for Applications: 31st July 2024
THE COMPANY
Islamic Help is a UK-based international relief and development organisation that has developed rapidly since being established in 2003. Our programmes aim to help and empower disadvantaged communities in the UK and abroad; some of the key areas we work in are emergency response, WASH, education, livelihood and environmental conservation.
As part of our continuing commitment to improve community relationships, generate income and deliver events nationwide, we are currently seeking a Fundraising Officer who will be based at our Birmingham office.
WHAT WE OFFER
Islamic Help acknowledges that our employees are our most valuable resource. Therefore, we provide a variety of benefits aimed at promoting their professional growth, as well as supporting their mental and physical well-being, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Holiday entitlement of 30 days per financial year (includes bank holidays entitlement – due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work on bank holidays)
- Personal learning and development opportunities.
- Automatic enrolment into our workplace Pension Plan (option to opt out).
- Employee Assistance Programme for support with health & wellbeing, financial matters, and any other assistance.
- Free office car park for staff.
- Prayer facilities in the Mosque located below our office (Brothers and Sisters).
THE ROLE
The Fundraising Officer will be responsible for planning, co-ordinating, and executing all fundraising activities and initiatives. The role requires the development and implementation of strategies to maximise donations and enhance donor relationships, in alignment with Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy. This position involves engaging with individual donors, businesses, and community partners to secure financial support for Islamic Help’s life-saving projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In collaboration with the Fundraising Manager/Head of Fundraising, to identify specific programmes and funding priorities, and organise targeted fundraising campaigns.
- Monitor donor funding trends and priorities and communicate this information to the Fundraising Manager/Head of Fundraising to ensure alignment with Islamic Help’s objectives.
- Plan and co-ordinate fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives such as tours, treks, lectures, and dinners.
- Recruit, engage, and train volunteers to support fundraising activities and events.
- Track, monitor, and process pledges made by colleagues at events, ensuring records are regularly updated.
- Monitor online donations and activities, maintaining up-to-date records and ensuring relevant departments and donors are informed.
- Create promotional materials to support fundraising activities, including merchandise, banners, and other marketing collateral.
- Identify local, national, and international funding opportunities, and contribute to the development of Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy.
- Manage fundraising income by maintaining reports, tracking donations, and handling donor correspondence, and evaluate the success of fundraising activities.
- Identify partnership opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally for joint fundraising campaigns, aiming to expand Islamic Help’s capabilities in skills, expertise, and donor base.
- Represent Islamic Help positively in all aspects of your work, adhering to the organisation’s values.
- Operate in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures.
- Ensure your actions maintain the health and safety of yourself and others.
- Participate in all training workshops and take responsibility for your personal learning and development.
- Collaborate closely as a team to ensure adequate coverage during key campaigns such as Ramadan, Qurbani, and emergency situations.
- Perform any other duties assigned by your line manager that are appropriate to your role within the organisation.
ATTRIBUTES:
Candidates will be required to show:
- A creative and pro-active approach towards fundraising activities
- A high standard of verbal and written communication skills
- Able to multi-task, be organised and prioritise workload
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Adaptable and flexible in working style as this role will entail evening and weekend work to attend events and meet deadlines. Some travel across the region or the country may be necessary to meet with donors or attend events.
- Desirable: demonstrable track record of fundraising or related activities; driving licence.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements for the post.
Deadline for this vacancy: 31st July 2024
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
You must have proof that you have the right to work in the UK.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability.
Please note: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until the vacancy is filled. The advert therefore may close sooner than the deadline date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role: Project Manager
Offer type: This is a fixed term for 9 months
Salary: £34,000 - £42,000
Location: This is a remote role, based nationally
NCS Trust is an equal opportunities employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. At NCS we respect and value differences in people and all hires are made on merit.
We particularly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from an ethnically diverse background, or people with disabilities, as these groups are currently underrepresented particularly in our leadership.
We are committed to improving equality of opportunity in the workplace and are a signatory to the Race at Work Charter from Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network; and the Disability Confident Committed employer scheme.
Role Purpose
The role holder will be part of the Operations & Transformation Directorate reporting to the Head of PMO / Change and Delivery Lead.
The incumbent will have a pivotal role in the management of change, implementation and continuous improvement projects, mostly in the digital and IDS sphere. The role holder will help to ensure the work is aligned with the strategic objectives of the organisation, promoting the team’s relevance and value. Working on a broad spectrum of digitally focussed projects, this role will partner with the senior management team and other internal stakeholders.
Key Activities
- Project Management of Mobilisation and Implementation projects covering systems, continuous improvement, and strategic projects
- Creating project plans & mapping dependencies from bottom-up in collaboration with key stakeholders
- Define and track project milestones and ensure dependencies are understood and accepted by the relevant owners
- Report on the status of projects and ensure the appropriate governance and compliance is applied
- Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of a complex range of initiatives and/or projects
- Act as Project Manager by planning, supporting, facilitating and monitoring progress of activities, ensuring that delivery is on track, as well as establishing mitigating activities where risks and issues may arise.
- Oversee a number of complex projects
- This role requires a proactive approach to relationship building - collaborating, negotiating and managing internal and external stakeholders, ensuring delivery is achieved by the most effective and efficient means.
- Ensuring the project stays on time and within budget to deliver outcomes and measure expectations
- Working with the Risk Manager on risk and issues management
Role Specific Skills
- Influencing – uses a repertoire of communication styles, sells ideas by constructing arguments, builds trust by demonstrating reliability and consistency
- Adaptability – supports others through change, is objective under pressure and eliminates barriers to success
- Leading Self and Others – supports team to achieve objectives, uses appropriate delegation, takes ownership of own development and makes development opportunities for others
- Solving Problems – identifies tools and techniques for problem solving, identifies opportunities for improvement and innovation, establishes long term goals for team,
- Delivering Results – demonstrates high standard of work, monitors work against a plan, takes personal responsibility for success of team tasks and projects
- Build strong productive relationships within the Trust, the Operations & Transformation team and with third parties in order to deliver effective solutions.
- Partner closely with teams across the organisation to understand the priorities and changing needs.
- Help ensure projects are adhering to PMO procedures and standards by understanding the PMO governance process.
- Support with PMO tools & templates to enable project managers to better deliver projects.
Measures of Success
- Project groups set up and functioning effectively
- Project governance in place with actions and decisions tracked and followed up regularly
- Projects delivered on time and in budget
- Positive feedback from business owners who have been supported with projects
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
- Significant and demonstrable project management experience (3-5 years) in a multi-project environment, from inception to implementation and closure
- Extensive experience delivering complex projects with strategic change component
- Experience managing projects through multi-disciplinary teams
- Project/Programme qualification e.g. APM, PRINCE2, MSP; experience working with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills (verbal, written and listening)
- Strong attention to detail
- Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and proactively
- Resilient and able to handle ambiguity
- Personal, relatable character, able to build relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage data and information with discretion
Desirable:
- Have had exposure with matrix working and strong capability as a business partner in relationship building with stakeholders
- Demonstrable experience dealing with Director-level stakeholders and challenge thinking where appropriate
- Government / public sector experience would be advantageous
- Knowledge of project management best practices, methodologies, and project governance principles
- Adaptability – accepts need for change, maintains a positive outlook and projects credibility
- Experience of using Google Sheets and Smartsheet to be able to create project plans
Our benefits include
- 28 days annual leave in addition to Bank Holiday entitlements.
- 5 Volunteer days
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/New parental (Subject to 1 year of service) pay
- Life Assurance
- 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Program
- Access to a self-directed learning and development platform
- Access to a national discount platform, shared with one family member
- Discounted Eye Care
- Cycle to work scheme
- You can request flexible working after 26 weeks of employment
- Well being days
We welcome applications from candidates who do not have all of the criteria for the role. We believe in potential for growth and development at NCS.
Your personal data will always be treated in confidence, in line with current data protection regulations. Please see our Privacy Policy on our website for more information
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you be our new Brand & Marketing Manager?
We’re looking for a creative, dynamic and enthusiastic comms professional to join us on our mission to ensure no child or young person ever has to grieve alone. As our Brand & Marketing Manager you will be at the forefront of growing and developing the Winston’s Wish brands and find new and innovative ways to reach the children and young people who need us. This is a varied and fast-paced role where no two days will be the same.
From sharing the voices of our incredible Youth Ambassadors far and wide, to marketing fantastic fundraising initiatives to identifying new opportunities to reach young people, you’ll play a fundamental role in ensuring bereaved children and young people know they can put their trust in Winston’s Wish when their worlds are turned upside down by grief.
Main Responsibilities
- Marketing outreach and project management
- Work alongside the Director of Marketing & Communications to action the charity’s strategic marketing plan.
- Lead a team of marketeers in planning, delivering and measuring effective projects to drive revenue and reach across multiple areas of the company.
- End to end management of comms plans to ensure projects are delivered to a high standard using data and analysis to refine and develop plans in order to reach targets.
- Oversee marketing activity across all channels, with a strong emphasis on developing data led digital marketing. Ensuring the team are constantly analysing, refining and optimising.
- Write influential and fluent copy aimed at different target audiences to engage and ultimately drive interest.
- Actively identify and motivate the team to recognise opportunities to market Winston’s Wish to reach our identified audiences.
- Work with the charity’s approved freelance designers to oversee the creation and delivery of marketing assets and artwork, adhering to our brand style and tone of voice.
- Support the PR & Marketing Officer to identify and respond to media requests and create opportunities that grow the charity’s reputation.
Brand Management
- Work alongside the Director of Marketing & Communications to embed a cohesive and engaging brand identity to create memorable and consistent experiences for all.
- Develop our visual identity in a way which brings our cause and purpose to life in the most engaging and inspiring way possible.
- Grow and manage our database of brand and marketing assets and materials.
- Use market insight and analytics to continuously develop our brand to position Winston’s Wish as a leader in our sector.
Team Management & Administration
- Work alongside the Director of Marketing & Communications to lead our marketing and communications team, ensuring there is a clear direction of travel, an understanding of purpose and an exemplary culture embedded to drive future success.
- Line manage the Digital Marketing & Communications Officer and PR & Marketing Officer.
- Effectively manage expenditure across all projects and campaigns in line with agreed expenditure budgets.
- Effective reporting as required in line with agreed objectives and KPIs.
- Ensure that the recording of permissions and consents is adhered to in line with our policies and procedures and in accordance with GDPR.
All Staff
- Contribute to the vision and mission of Winston's Wish; whilst embedding the values into your daily work activities.
- Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy.
- Contribute to the overall success of the charity’s fundraising needs by providing case studies, attending events and adding value to the experience of our supporters as required.
- Contribute to the brand and reach of the charity by working alongside our Marketing & Communications Team when relevant press opportunities arise or when required for social media and online content (including the use of photography).
- Work to objectives, targets and work plans agreed with your line manager.
- Undertake specific projects and other ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager, fulfilling any deadlines, reviews and reporting procedures required.
- Take an active part in the Quarterly review process and participate in training agreed with your line manager.
- Recognise and champion the lived experience of children and young people with bereavement within your work.
- Ensure the health and safety of all colleagues, volunteers and visitors in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy.
Person Specification
Essential
- Ability to be passionate and inspiring when communicating the work of Winston’s Wish.
- Excellent copywriting and editorial skills across multimedia channels.
- Experience of processing and turning complex information into compelling and relevant stories and content.
- Strong demonstrable experience of brand management and delivering strategic brand projects.
- A confident brand guardian with experience of developing and implementing brand guidelines, providing clear and well-reasoned feedback on a wide range of creative.
- A confident project manager, able to develop and roll out a strategic marketing plans that reach our intended audiences.
- Lead, enthuse and inspire colleagues at all levels to get behind our brand and marketing activities.
- Experience of managing and motivating a team.
- Ability to show empathy for the children, young people and families we support.
- Curious, creative and innovative, unafraid to challenge the status quo.
- Strong commitment to the values of Winston’s Wish – We are caring, hopeful and honest; we respect others and we try new things.
Desirable
- Project management experience.
- Graphic design experience.
- Experience in a similar environment.
- Understanding of child bereavement.
- Experience of using Salesforce CRM System.
Recruitment Timetable
Application deadline: 12th July at 5pm
Interview date: 26th July
Interview location: Zoom
Winston’s Wish reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.
Winston’s Wish is a charity that helps children, teenagers and young adults find their feet when their worlds are turned upside down.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Unifrog’s mission
We’re on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to young people finding and applying for their next step after school. We're achieving this by bringing all the available information into one single, impartial, user-friendly platform that helps students to make the best choices, and submit the strongest applications. We also empower teachers and counsellors to manage the progression process effectively.
Our outlook is global - we work with schools and universities all over the world, from the US to New Zealand, and from Italy to Hong Kong. We want to make it so that young people can compare every opportunity taught in English, wherever it is in the world, and have all the support they need to make successful applications.
We have a clear social purpose, and we’re hugely ambitious. We already work with over half of UK secondary schools, and hundreds of international schools. We are growing rapidly in terms of the number of our customers, in terms of how much they use our platform, and in terms of the breadth of products we offer (check out this video to hear more about the Unifrog platform).
Our team is at the heart of our business and is integral to our success. We work hard to foster a culture of openness, happiness and innovation, and we commit to helping every individual learn and grow so that they can reach their full potential. We want to hire talented people, whatever their background. If you are excited by our mission and are ready to work hard, please don’t hesitate to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
We believe in the power of diversity. If you are from an ethnic minority background, we would like to strongly encourage you to apply.
The role and your key responsibilities
As an Account Manager, your role is to make sure that all partners in your area make the most out of the Unifrog platform. You’ll build and maintain excellent working relationships with your partner schools and colleges, and provide expert guidance on how to embed the platform across all year groups. You will cover your own area of the country with occasional travel to your partner schools and colleges (on average 1-2 days per week).
Your key responsibilities will include:
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Work with schools and colleges to provide resources and strategies which maximise staff and student engagement with Unifrog, identifying and promoting best practice across partner schools.
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Deliver targeted training sessions to staff within our partner schools and colleges via workshops and presentations, delivered remotely or in person.
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Work with your partner Area Manager to improve Unifrog engagement and achieve a sky high resubscription rate.
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Monitor and analyse usage across partner schools and colleges; identifying partners that need additional support to use the platform effectively.
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Listen to teachers and students about how we can improve our customer service and the Unifrog platform.
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Attend conferences and run CPD events on behalf of Unifrog.
What we’re looking for
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Strong communication skills – written, over the phone and on video calls.
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Track record of excellent relationship management.
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Extremely well organised.
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Keen attention to detail.
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Active listening and objection handling skills.
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A background and interest in education would be an advantage.
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Proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in.
You will be joining a team of highly motivated people who are passionate about our mission of helping students to find the best next step for them after school. If this excites you and you’re an energetic person who is willing to learn, then we’d love to hear from you.
Working together
You’ll work closely alongside an Area Manager in your region, and with our Partner Success team to provide the best service to your schools and colleges. You will be part of a fantastic team of Account Managers, and line-managed by a Senior Account Manager.
Benefits
Head to our jobs page for a full list of the excellent benefits we offer our team.
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Join one of ‘the best organisations to escape to’ and help transform careers and destinations in schools. We’re also a certified Great Place to Work.
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Become part of a committed, dynamic and growing team. We want to build the team at Unifrog for the long term – if you do well, we will do our best to make you want to stay at the company for a long time.
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Professional development is important at Unifrog. You will define your own 6-month objectives and will be supported by your line manager and the rest of the team to achieve them. You will have an annual training allowance to spend on what you need to grow and progress.
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Influence the company’s direction: we love to promote great ideas, wherever they come from.
Key details
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£37,306 per annum (Grade B), plus commission, car allowance, and a share in a company-wide performance bonus. OTE £40,000.
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Full-time.
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28 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays).
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Working hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9:00am to 4:30pm on Friday.
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Full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential.
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All travel expenses covered.
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Candidate must be based in the East Midlands region.
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Home based with some travel to schools and colleges in the East Midlands, Norfolk and Sheffield
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Start date: as soon as possible, but no later than w/c 30th September 2024. .
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To discuss any details about the role before applying, please contact Mhairi (details on our website)
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We can only consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Application process
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Deadline: 10:00AM (BST) on Monday 22nd July 2024.
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Stage 1: Application form (~1 hour)
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Visit our website to upload your CV and complete the questions and tasks below. Please note that we do not review CVs at this stage of the application process so please be as specific as possible about your experience.
i. Why do you want to work at Unifrog? (250 words)
ii. With reference to the job description and your experience, what makes you an excellent candidate for this role? (250 words)
iii. Tell us about a time when you have had to build a relationship with someone when it was particularly challenging. What was your approach? (250 words)
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Stage 2: Phone task (15 minutes)
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A short role play task over the phone. We will schedule these tasks throughout the application window.
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Stage 3: Video call interview (1 hour)
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Short demonstration of a Unifrog tool (resources will be provided) (20 mins)
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Standard Q&A from a panel of three, including questions about your experiences and how these relate to the role, and scenario questions based on common situations you might face (plus time for your questions) (40 mins).
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Video call interviews will be held on w/c 29th July 2024.
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Your answers are an opportunity to let us know more about your motivations and experience. While we understand that candidates might want to use AI to improve parts of their application, we strongly encourage you to write your answers independently.
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Please note, we compare all answers to an AI generated answer. Where we suspect AI has been used to write the majority of the answer, this will be taken into consideration when scoring
Inclusion and diversity at Unifrog
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Within the company we try to foster a culture of innovation, and a happy working environment, both because this is the right thing to do, and because we think this results in the most effective team. To this end we believe in open communication, celebrating successes, supporting each other, not being afraid to be wrong or to fail, and promoting good ideas wherever they come from.
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As a platform that supports teachers and students from a huge variety of backgrounds it’s important that our team and leadership reflects this diversity. This is something we are actively working towards and prioritising. We want to embed diversity, equity and inclusion across everything we do, continually evaluating policies and practices to make sure they are inclusive and equitable.
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To make sure everyone’s voice is heard and people have the opportunities to learn to be better allies in the workplace, we encourage the team to share what they’re celebrating, facilitate training and group discussions, and seek regular feedback about what more the company could do to help people feel included.
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To ensure that our recruitment process is consistent and fair, we anonymise your application and therefore do not see your name, personal, educational or professional background. We also randomise the order of responses so that it’s less likely that a candidate is advantaged or disadvantaged by where their answers appear compared to other candidates.
Thousands of vulnerable children pass through UK railway stations every day. Most of us wouldn’t even spot that they were in danger.
As Railway Children’s Community Engagement Worker (London), you will energise key stakeholders to come together to collectively keep vulnerable young people safe on the rail network. You will build and strengthen partnerships with – and between – the rail industry, British Transport Police (BTP) and others working locally with vulnerable young people in order to drive forward innovative approaches to contextual safeguarding.
As part of a dynamic team delivering the Safeguarding on Transport (ST) project, you will be responsible for developing our community engagement work in the London Area as well as supporting our wider UK programme. The role will require you to engage the public and work closely with British Transport Police, station staff and employees as well as local services in the area. You will support our innovative Safeguarding Action Groups that catalyse communities working in and around London’s stations to combine efforts and resources to keep people safe.
Your engaging manner, strong people skills and experience managing stakeholder relationships will ensure that you are able to help create a safer rail network that is actively seeking to look out for and protect vulnerable young people.
This is a London based role that will combine a blend of working from home with being out meeting members of the community across London - especially in and around some of London's busiest stations.
For further information about this post and working for Railway Children, including how to apply, please visit our website.
Railway Children is committed to safeguarding anyone who comes into contact with us and implements a range of policies to ensure only those suitable to work with vulnerable groups are employed.
Closing date: midday, 8th July 2024
Interviews:
first round – 17th July 2024 (online)
second round – 23rd July 2024 (in person)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Purpose and Summary
Do you want to be part of an exciting and varied fundraising programme?
Currently, our student team supports hundreds of students per year to take part in some incredible fundraising challenges. This includes national and international treks and marathons, such as climbing Kilimanjaro, trekking across the Morocco High Atlas Mountains or running 26.2 miles through Budapest.
We have two roles available for Student Fundraising Assistants to work with the current team across campuses in the UK and one in Ireland. With the purpose to engage with students at our partner universities and inspire them to join us on a fuindraising challenge to defeat meningitis and tick off a bucket list adventure.
The Student Fundraising Assistant will support the student team with recruiting students to take on one of these challenges. Some primary tasks and activities will include attending freshers' fairs, presenting about Meningitis Research Foundation’s student programme at information meetings and making phone calls to those who have registered their interest.
This role requires strong prioritisation and communication skills, sensitivity and flexibility. Whether you come with direct fundraising experience or have transferable skills that the role requires, we will support and develop you to excel in your role. What we are really looking for is someone passionate about making a difference and who is confident and outgoing when talking to new people. You will be the face and voice of the cause when talking to students.
Meningitis Research Foundation is based in Bristol, but this role is flexible and is open to remote working with regular visits to universities across the UK.
We offer an annual salary of £23,000 (pro-rata), 6% employer pension contribution and employee assistance program alongside annual leave of 25 days per year (pro-rata). You will report to the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events and Community) within the Fundraising Team and work closely with the Student Team who will assign day-to-day activities.
Key responsibilities
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Visiting partner universities around the UK to promote their chosen fundraising challenge. These promotions include but may not be limited to; manning freshers fair stalls, flyering and delivering lecture shout outs.
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Maintaining positive relationships with the universities visited through good communication skills.
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Generate interest in the work of Meningitis Research Foundation and motivate people to register their interest in a challenge and sign up.
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Deliver short presentations at information meetings about the work of Meningitis Research Foundation and the fundraising support we offer to challenge participants.
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Make telephone calls to students who have registered interest in a challenge; answering questions, assisting with concerns and helping to overcome barriers to entry such as fundraising targets.
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Occasional need to assist with social media content e.g. creation of Instagram stories or posts using Canva.
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Other duties as reasonable requested by the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) or Head of Fundraising.
Skills and experience required
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Excellent oral communication skills, strong networker and a confident, outgoing manner
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Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise and juggle multiple activities
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IT competent - able to use Microsoft 365
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Self-motivated and able to use own initiative
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Team player with an ability to build effective working relationships
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Ability to demonstrate our organisational values in all areas of your work
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Ability to work anti-social hours (evenings and weekends) and at a high level of intensity
About us
Meningitis Research Foundation is an international health charity headquartered in the UK,
driven by a passionate mission to prevent the devastating impact of meningitis. Founded by
individuals whose lives were profoundly affected by meningitis; we are dedicated to enabling
positive change by uniting people and knowledge to save lives. The Confederation of
Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) is our worldwide network of people and groups who are
driven by a shared purpose to defeat meningitis. By coming together to share their diverse
experience and expertise, they are a formidable global force against this life-threatening
condition.
Please send a CV and a covering letter addressing all points on the job description and person specification by 9am on Tuesday 16th July. For an informal chat about the role please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Senior Programme Officer, In2STEM
Salary: £32,000 - £34,000
Length of Contract: Permanent, Full time
Start date: ASAP
Location: Remote, with occasional travel to events and face-to-face meetings
Reporting to: In2STEM Programme Manager
Direct reports: The Senior Programme Officer will deputise for the In2STEM Programme Manager one day per week and on occasion, when the In2STEM Programme Manager is on leave. This team consists of 4x Programme Officers and 1x Programme Assistant.
About us
In2scienceUK’s aim is to promote social mobility and diversity in science, technology, engineering and maths. We do this by leveraging the skills and passion of researchers and STEM professionals to support young people from low socio-economic backgrounds to achieve their potential and progress to careers in STEM.
The In2STEM programme is a fantastic opportunity for 16-19 year olds to gain insights directly from STEM industry and research professionals. The programme provides over a thousand students each summer with a blend of online and in-person activities, equipping participants with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to excel in STEM.
What we are looking for
We are excited to be recruiting a Senior Programme Officer to join our growing In2STEM Programme team. The focus of this role will be to support delivery and ensure that our young people have an exceptional experience on the programme. You will also be kept engaged through deputising for the In2STEM Programme Manager one day per week.
You will have a good understanding of the challenges today’s young people from less privileged backgrounds may face and bring a proven track record of supporting vulnerable young people and/or adults with a range of support needs, including mental health needs, learning difficulties and disabilities. You will be good at building trust and rapport with young people and have practical experience of appropriately, calmly navigating situations involving safeguarding and signposting for young people and adults.
We want to hear from people who passionately represent the interests of the diverse young people that we serve. We are not asking for particular qualifications. We care about your character, your skills and potential. If you can turn strategic aims into impactful programmes and can see yourself making an impact in our organisation, we want to hear from you.
Duties and responsibilities
The purpose of the Senior Programme Officer role is to support the successful delivery of the In2STEM Programme and ensure our young people have an excellent experience.
Your specific duties will include:
Programme Delivery
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Managing a caseload of students and volunteers from application stage to successful completion of the programme, including recruitment, placement matching, onboarding, event planning and programme delivery (in-person and online), troubleshooting throughout the programme and evaluation.
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Where appropriate, supporting the Programme Manager as the first port of call for programme staff with enquiries or needing advice relating to pastoral care for our beneficiaries.
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Developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with partners and funders to further the delivery of our work. This will include for example, working with schools, colleges, academic and professional services staff at universities.
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Creating and developing engaging resources to support the programme including video presentations, posters/flyers, case studies and website text and images.
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Monitoring student and volunteer applications to ensure targets and milestones are met.
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Maintaining up to date records via the programme database and ensuring data protection.
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Ensuring all operations are in line with Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies and procedures.
Evaluation
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Developing programme activities, using student and volunteer evaluation data and staff insights.
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Optimising systems, processes and ways of working, to ensure delivery models are scalable and achieve intended outputs and outcomes to the highest degree of quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
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Maintaining a comprehensive overview of programme activities, among both staff and partners, and reporting on progress at regular intervals as defined internally and contractually.
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Supporting team members to create evaluation and student data reports.
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Supporting the creation and dissemination of case studies, working closely with the fundraising team to ensure funder requirements are met.
Deputy Managing
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Managing the In2STEM team when the Programme Manager is not working, including preparing and running programme update meetings from time to time.
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Supporting and assisting the Programme Manager to ensure organisational and delivery targets are achieved.
As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post holder. The postholder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager.
Person Specification:
Essential
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Track record of experience directly supporting vulnerable young people and/or adults with a range of support needs, including mental health needs, learning difficulties and disabilities, facilitating access to other support services as needed.
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An understanding of the social and economic barriers that prevent some young people accessing STEM careers and an ability to recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion in STEM.
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Knowledge and understanding of the STEM sector, including higher education, apprenticeships and STEM careers.
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Experience of delivering projects for young people including recruitment and caseload working.
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Experience developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation skills and an ability to adapt to a range of audiences.
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Good understanding of safeguarding in practice when working with young people.
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Flexible and adaptable, with an ability to pick up new tasks quickly and keep a level head when faced with challenges.
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Knowledge, understanding or experience of programme or project evaluation.
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Experience of deputy managing or managing staff or volunteers.
Desirable
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Experience of leadership and people management including motivating, coaching and developing team members to achieve results, fostering positive, collaborative working relationships with colleagues.
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Excellent IT skills including experience of Gmail, Google Workspace (or Word, Excel and Powerpoint) and Mondaycom.
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Experience working with databases.
Benefits:
At In2scienceUK we practise what we preach by giving all staff opportunities to progress in their careers. You will have the opportunity to develop your career with your line manager to get you to the next level from day one.
Although we take our career development seriously we also value work-life balance. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly from home, balancing your caring responsibilities, volunteer commitments, hobbies and anything else that makes you happy.
In2scienceUK is a remote based organisation, that requires occasional travel across the UK for events and staff co-working days.
You will have 28 days of annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
In2scienceUK is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults as outlined in Working Together to Safeguard Children. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment.
The following pre-employment checks will be undertaken as applicable:
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References
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DBS check and/or Overseas criminal records check where applicable
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Self-Disclosure
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Identity check
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Right to work in the UK
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Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role
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Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable
Many of our roles involve working with children and we will therefore take up references prior to your appointment. You should provide details of referees including your current and previous employers, covering the last 5 years. Your current or previous employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, if the role involved working with children, including any in which the penalty is time expired. We will also ask if you have been the subject of any child protection concerns and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.
Application procedure:
Please apply via Charity Job by uploading your CV (2 pages maximum) and a supporting statement (2 pages maximum). Your supporting statement must demonstrate and evidence how you meet each one of the competencies outlined in the above person specification.
The deadline for applications is midday on 24th July 2024. Interviews will take place on Thursday 1st August and Friday 2nd August 2024.
In2scienceUK exists to unlock the potential of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and boost diversity and inclusion in the STEM sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hybrid Working - Based in one of our regional Hubs: Leeds, Midlands, Wales.
Ref: MGA-241
Are you a proactive, analytical and collaborative individual with a proven record of control account reconciliations and preparing and coordinating budgets and management accounting reports for an organisation? Looking for a career-enhancing new opportunity?
If so, St Giles has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to join us and provide vital support to the Financial Controller in managing the management and financial accounts of the Trust, while also managing volunteers.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About this key role
This multi-faceted role will see our successful candidate produce monthly management accounts for St Giles Trust with commentary and key performance indicators, monitor and report on budget and prepare financial forecasts and projections, plus prepare monthly schedules such as deferred income, accruals, and prepayment in accordance with accounting policies.
We will also count on you to monitor expenditure and income and support budget holders in managing the delegated budget by providing monthly reports on income, grant, and expenditure and to monitor the organisation’s expenditure and income, as well as supporting managers with the preparation of funders’ monthly or quarterly reports on fund usage. Coordinating the year-end financial accounts and supporting the Head of Finance to ensure a smooth process and being point of contact for all financial systems related matters are also key aspects of the role.
What we are looking for
• Experience of in-year reporting and monitoring key performance indicators
• Experience of working with non-finance managers on financial issues
• Experience of managing the payroll process
• Experience of preparing management accounts returns for funders, reconciling fundraising figures to budgets/actuals on financial systems
• Strong accounting technical knowledge (debits, credit, accruals, deferred income, etc)
• Ability to use Exchequer or similar financial system and experience of Sage 50 Payroll or similar payroll software
• Ability to explain technical accounting terms to non-finance managers
• Excellent IT, interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require a Basic DBS check.
We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
Closing date: 21 July 2024
Job Description – Operations Manager
IcFEM Dreamland Mission is a Christian charity set up to help fund and support the work of IcFEM in
Kenya. We had been running for almost 20 years with volunteers
running a home-based UK office. Three years ago we employed staff in the UK for the first time. We
currently have income of £350k- £400k a year depending on the projects running. IcFEM Kenya is a
locally run organisation based at Kimilili in Western Kenya. IcFEM Kenya runs community projects as
well as a school and hospital. The past five years has seen our work grow significantly, including the
school and hospital which have developed into large institutions that are valued by the community
in Kimilili and fit well into the local government set up.
We are looking for an individual who is ambitious to see our ministry grow and is experienced at
blending trust in God with human endeavour.
We are seeking an Operations Manager who has experience of the charity sector and is prepared to
be flexible and adaptable to the needs of this small charity. There is the potential for flexibility within
this role and we would be willing to discuss a variation in hours worked. Some occasional evening or
weekend work will be needed, and occasional travel to Kenya is an important part of the role,
particularly to build relationships with the Kenyan team.
Operations manager
Full-Time: 37.5 hours a week or part time/job share considered.
Flexible working available
Work from home
Salary: £30,000-£40,000 PA (Based on experience)
Annual Leave: 25 days PA plus Bank holidays and your birthday if it falls on a weekday. The office
will shut 25th December -1st January and these days will not be counted as part of your leave
entitlement.
Accountable: Chair of Trustees, Treasurer and Secretary
Contract: Permanent (6-month probation)
Handover period: During the probation period some work currently undertaken by Trustees will be
handed over to the post holder. Upon successful completion of the probationary period the post
holder will report to the Chair of Trustees.
Job description
Governance and legal compliance
➢ Review and keep updated UK policy and procedure documentation, writing new policies
where necessary to encompass latest regulations
➢ Regularly review the Safeguarding policy, and risk assessment, with the Trustee who leads
on safeguarding
➢ Work with the Treasurer and Secretary to ensure compliance and deadlines for Charity
Commission
➢ Review “new volunteer” and “new staff member” packs to ensure they meet the legal
requirement of the Charity Commission and all data protection policies
➢ Ensure all staff and volunteers hold correct documentation such as DBS certificates
➢ Ensure compliance with all regulatory authorities and regularly report on these to the
Trustees
➢ Maintain up to date knowledge of Charity policy and procedures
Finance and administration
➢ Manage the charity income and donations, including processing of cheques, bank transfers
and donor management system to acknowledge donations
➢ Grow the number of individuals and churches in the UK who support this charity
➢ Develop and manage donor relationships.
➢ Maintain and develop appropriate financial policies
➢ Manage income from giving sites such as Just Giving, Virgin Giving and PayPal
➢ Manage designated project funds and other finance tasks
➢ Oversee the marketing and communication role to promote the charity
➢ Line manages the Operations Assistant
Project management
➢ Alongside the Operations Assistant, and working closely with the Kenya team, continue to
manage the school sponsorship scheme for IcFEM DEC primary school
➢ Alongside the Kenyan team grow and develop the secondary school sponsorship scheme
➢ Alongside the hospital staff, co-ordinate the UK funded DMH hospital projects including
reports and stories from Kenya
➢ Present own ideas for projects and start to take ownership of new projects
➢ Work with donors including churches to develop current and new projects
➢ Represent the charity externally and strengthen partnerships with all relevant stakeholders
➢ Manage the UK end of Community based projects (e.g. Tree Growing and Bee’s & Honey)
including communications, funding, donor and partner management
➢ Monitoring and evaluation
➢ Set up and manage a monitoring and evaluation system for all UK-funded projects
➢ Provide regular feedback to relevant Trustees or Volunteers who are partners on specific
projects and once a quarter feedback to Trustees meetings
General administration and IT
➢ Oversee regular updates to the website, and social media
➢ Manage enquires both on the telephone and via email
➢ Co-ordinate volunteers both in the UK and those wishing to visit Kenya
➢ Co-ordinate the office including annual leave and day to day planning
➢ Assist Trustees with other administrative matters
Person specification
We are seeking a servant-hearted, emotionally intelligent, self-aware and authentic individual who is
outward looking, a good communicator, level headed and tenacious.
Required experience
➢ Have had extensive experience of the charity sector
➢ Book-keeping, banking or other finance skills and/or experience
➢ Experience of managing teams including volunteers
➢ Proven track record of being a team player
➢ Proven track record of managing charity offices and projects
➢ Experience of working with the highest levels of discretion, integrity and honesty.
Desirable experience
➢ Experience of working in East Africa
➢ Experience of using Beacon Donor Manager, and Xero finance manager systems, and if not
willing to learn
➢ Experience of managing online donor platforms
➢ Experience of website management
➢ Educated to degree level in relevant area or relevant professional qualifications
➢ Fundraising experience
➢ Experience of marketing in a charity setting
➢ Experience of working with volunteers
Required skills and abilities
➢ Able to work with minimal supervision
➢ Good relationship management skills
➢ Have tact and diplomacy skills
➢ Excellent written and verbal communication, marketing and PR skills
➢ Have excellent IT skills including Excel and the ability to learn website management
➢ Highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks at once and under pressure, and adept at
building good relationships
➢ Able to foster a culture of innovation and initiative-taking, creating a ‘can do’ atmosphere
that values everyone’s contribution and coaches out the best in the team.
Desirable knowledge
➢ Be up to date with charity law and have experience of coordinating policy and procedures
➢ Educated at least to A level or equivalent with GCSE passes English and Maths
➢ Knowledge of charity governance and developing new policies for growing charities
Personal qualities
➢ An active Christian faith with an openness to engage in devotions in the office
➢ Willing to work with ethos of a Christian Mission including partaking in prayer meetings and
church meetings
➢ Model professionalism and a passion for excellence.
➢ Willing to be flexible and work some evenings
➢ Comfortable lone working or with only one colleague
➢ Be willing to travel to Kenya when required
This job has an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 to be held by an
active, practising Christian who assents to our Statement of Faith.
Please send a CV with 2 references and a maximum of a 2 page cover letter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for an equal future for disabled people.
We are looking for a CRM Developer to work collaboratively with the Head of Business Intelligence, the Database and Analysis lead and other teams within Scope in delivering a best in class CRM.
Fixed term 12 months, 35 hours per week
Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW with flexibility to work from the office and from home.
The role
As our CRM Developer, you will act as one of Scope’s technical leads, primarily responsible for configuring and developing our Dynamics 365 estate over time. This role is crucial in shaping CRM systems solutions architecture and design, collaborating closely with the Business Intelligence team to enhance our systems and contribute to the wider Dynamics strategy.
As a CRM Developer, you will:
- Be the go-to expert for Dynamics CRM, solving problems and helping others.
- Work with the business team to find and implement the best solutions.
- Improve the system to make it faster and more stable.
- Turn ideas into new features and update the system every month.
- Review changes and fix any issues with the CRM system.
- Manage the data coming into the system and keep everything organised.
- Stay updated with new features in Dynamics 365 and add them as needed.
- Write and update guides and documents.
- Make sure the system follows company rules.
- Lead projects and help train the team.
- Do other tasks as needed.
- Create support materials and technical documentation for IT and Database teams.
- Ensure system compliance with company policies and standards.
- Stay current with Microsoft Dynamics 365 updates and incorporate necessary changes.
- Lead project initiatives and provide training and support in collaboration with the Business Intelligence team.
- Perform other tasks as assigned within the scope of the role.
For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the apply link to go to the full job description on our website.
About you
To be successful in this role we are looking for someone who has:
- A Microsoft certification in Dynamics 365
- Experience with Power Apps, Power Platform, Power Pages, Customer Voice, and the basics and main features of Dynamics 365
- Experience customizing Dynamics 365 and understanding databases and cloud services
- Experience with moving and connecting data using tools like SSIS, Power Automate, REST APIs, and Azure Data Factory
- Experience in checking and testing the quality of work
- Familiarity with project tools like Visio, JIRA, and Azure DevOps
- Knowledge of Microsoft programs like Office 365, SSRS, SSIS, and SharePoint
- Experience with Azure DevOps, SQL Server, JSON, Python, R, and process control tools
- Experience with MS Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate)
- Experience helping users or managing a support desk
- Strong skills in Excel
- Ability to explain technical ideas in a simple way
- Problem-solving skills for data issues
- Experience hiring, managing, and developing team members according to company policies
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.
We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of an equal future for disabled people.
Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us you can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
- Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
- Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.
Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form.
Salary: £37,181 per annum
Location: Homeworking – or office based (regular travel to London and other locations may be required)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week
Closing date: Sunday 14th July at 11:30pm
Are you a specialist in designing driving engagement among diverse employee audiences? Then join Shelter as a Culture and Engagement Specialist and you can soon be playing a vital role in our Internal Communications and Engagement Team and help us to shape our organisational culture and the way we listen to and act on the voice of our employees.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination, and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the team
We’ve seen some incredibly significant changes in Shelter over the past four years, with a radical shift in our organisational strategy and the consequent need to change our ways of working fundamentally. Our Equity, Inclusion and Culture (EI&C) Directorate was formed to help us actively embrace diversity - in people, ideas and actions, with a focus on changing our internal culture and promoting equity. Our purpose is to defend the right to a safe home for those who are marginalised, tackling the housing emergency and supporting the movement for social housing with an equitable, anti-racist and inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging.
The Internal Communication and Engagement Team is one of five teams within our Equity, Inclusion and Culture directorate and we’re responsible for delivering effective communication and engagement activity so that our people feel connected to our organisation and each other.
About the role
This is an exciting new role within our Internal Communications and Engagement team, reporting to the Head of Internal Communication and Engagement, you’ll be responsible for not only supporting Shelter in engaging people in our strategy and the work we do, but also helping to build and shape our organisational culture.
We’ll rely on you to contribute to the development of Shelter’s listening strategy as well as designing and managing a range of listening opportunities that can maximise upward communication. Working closely with stakeholders, you’ll evaluate effective employee engagement approaches, analysing and summarising staff feedback data to identify themes while making recommendations for action planning. Acting as a project manager for all of our employee engagement initiatives, you’ll proactively identify and address issues related to our employee engagement while providing the right solutions. You’ll also be working alongside our EIC Senior Leadership Team to help review Shelter’s culture and support the implementation of a culture development plan that not only integrates our core values but also builds a sense of belonging while embedding our commitment to anti-racism.
About you
You’ll have experience of designing and delivering internal communications and engagement plans, as well as being able to implement a range of techniques to engage diverse audiences in organisational change. You’ll know what drives engagement, how to nurture strengths and deliver areas for improvement. What’s more, you’ll have knowledge about developing and integrating organisational values and behaviours and you’ll have experience of implementing listening strategies, including managing a framework of tools to capture views.
You’re adept at developing excellent relationships and can interact effectively with diverse internal audiences. You’ll be confident in devising research, analysing data and creating summary reports. As well as having experience of managing projects and producing events, you’ll also have advanced digital skills and knowledge of tools to communicate effectively. A proactive problem-solver, you’ll be comfortable to use your initiative and really get stuck into your role.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and supporting statement addressing all points in the ‘About You’ section of the job description of approximately 1 page in length. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
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Vision
We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.
At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:
· Progressive – always learning and developing.
· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.
· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.
· Transparent – open and honest.
The role:
A great opportunity for you to join our small friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:
· Playing a pivotal role in providing operational and strategic leadership in the financial management of SCIE
· Leading the Finance Team on all aspects of SCIE’s day-to-day financial operations to ensure financial health, long-term sustainability and compliance with polices, charity legislation and other relevant financial standards
· Producing the monthly management accounts, ensuring income and expenditure is recognised accurately with appropriate, supporting audit documentation in place
· Undertaking financial due diligence approval checks against the raising of our client sales invoices, monthly payroll submissions, fortnightly BACS runs, cash flow management and bank reconciliations
· Leading on SCIE’s annual external audit, including the preparation of our statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with all relevant charity legislation, regulations and financial reporting standards
· Leading on the process of preparing and setting budgets, financial forecasting and reporting, liaising closely with the Director of Finance and Corporate Resources and budget holders as appropriate
What we are looking for:
· A dynamic and experienced individual, who has worked in a senior financial management role, ideally within the charity sector
· Achievement of a recognised, professional Accountancy part qualification status (for example, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
· An inquisitive mind, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain financial processes to non-financial staff
· Experience in the preparation of budgets, financial analysis and financial reporting
· Proven IT skills, including a high-level proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, with a strong knowledge of Excel’s functions and formulas
· Proficient in financial management software and tools
What we offer in return.
We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service.
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please get in touch.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This role represents a unique opportunity to use your digital and technological expertise within the world’s largest Christian microfinance organisation to serve the world’s poorest children.
Founded twenty years ago by World Vision, VisionFund lifts families out of poverty through the power of financial inclusion. With a heart for the most vulnerable and impoverished, our ambition is to increase our reach seven times in the next seven years, so that we serve 30 million children by 2030.
We are seeking a digital transformation expert with experience across data management, IT infrastructure and cyber security to lead the repositioning of our IT function, scaling capacities and opportunities across our 25 MFIs and beyond. For a servant-hearted leader with experience in financial services, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a global impact for Jesus’ kingdom.
Carnelian have been appointed to lead the search for this individual. To begin a discussion, please complete the attached form and submit it to Carnelian Search.