Heritage Jobs
Summary
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
- Coordinating the production and publishing of digital reflections, prayers and discipleship resources through the Everyday Faith Portal and associated apps.
- Commissioning and editing resources to offer a range of reflections, prayers and tools that equip for Christian life and witness in everyday contexts.
- Working closely with the Digital Communications team and Head of Publishing, commissioning resources to support Church of England's high-profile seasonal campaigns around Advent, Christmas and Lent.
- Overseeing and monitoring the project budget.
- Nurturing and maintaining partnerships with in-house and third-party publishers, church-based organisations and individual writers to acquire or commission resources and reflections that promote an everyday faith.
- Leading on the planning, scripting and checking of audio content - working with authors and Digital Communications colleagues - as part of the Everyday Faith offering.
- Identifying through horizon-scanning opportunities to promote particular journeys at given times (current campaigns, social trends, awareness days).
- Working with colleagues in wider NCI teams to produce discipleship resources reflecting national priorities including generosity, the environment, and racial justice.
- Overseeing the marketing and discovery strategy for Everyday Faith in collaboration with Digital Communications Team to steadily grow engagement and subscriber numbers.
- Tracking and reporting discovery, engagement and impact data to Senior Managers and adjusting content and promotion strategies accordingly.
- Support colleagues in the Churches and Networks Team to promote use of Everyday Faith for delivery of national and diocesan discipleship resources.
- Working closely with the Church of England's Growing Faith team to ensure content can be adapted to support the ongoing development of faith at home.
- Identifying opportunities for further integration of Everyday Faith within the 'AChurchNearYou.com' site, to enable church communities to engage with Everyday Faith content.
- The post holder will also have the opportunity to participate in projects in the Church House Publishing, Vision & Strategy or Digital Communications Teams, depending on their skillset and professional development goals.
- A salary of £46,577 plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus three additional days
- Flexible working hours and location, with an expectation of just 1-2 days per week in our office in Westminster
- Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Diocesan staff team as we seek to live out our commitment to racial justice, from someone who shares this commitment and is passionate about equality and inclusion.
You will be able to put your experience of adult education and learning into practice, by supporting the implementation of the Diocesan Strategy (Anti Racism Charter) through the establishment of a racial justice training pathway and the creation of racial justice resources that can be accessed and utilised across the Diocese by Diocesan staff, parishes, and schools.
This will include:
- Evaluating our current Unconscious Bias training programme and implement the lessons learned.
- Delivering racial justice training to parishes and Diocesan staff, particularly Unconscious Bias training.
- Develop the “Train the Trainers” approach and support the training of parish leaders and diocesan staff in becoming racial justice training trainers
- Identify training and resources needs for a variety of stakeholders
- Research and identify new models to be incorporated into a training pathway including in the areas of theology, power, privilege and prejudice.
- Liaise with other Dioceses and the National Church to learn from and seek best practice for racial justice training content and delivery.
- Work with other members of the department to establish a coordinated training programme that offers both face-to-face training and eLearning.
- Develop and maintain an evaluation process for training, including the development of impact indicators.
- Review existing racial justice resources and produce/commission the development of new resources that can be used both locally and national, such as toolkits, cultural occasional offices guide, liturgical resources and school-aged resources for young people and leaders.
- Be an advocate for Racial Justice within Diocesan structures, identifying and promoting best practice regarding racial justice, diversity, and inclusion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Almeida Theatre makes brave new work that asks big questions: of plays, of theatres and of the world around us. They need to recruit a Corporate Partnerships Manager and Prospectus is proud to partner on the search.
The Corporate Partnerships Manager will primarily focus on managing impressive corporate relationships that already exist in the fashion, legal, and financial sectors as well as designing, crafting, and securing income from new approaches with new corporate partners. You will be an expert communicator that will also be responsible for designing pro-bono and cash support within the portfolio, joining a great team of six fundraisers across other revenue streams. This role is initially offered on a two year fixed term contract, please enquire to learn more about this initial setup.
The selected candidate will enjoy building genuine and meaningful relationships and in the day-to-day will develop excellent communication with high-level decision makers in corporate partners. You will have ideally have experience in corporate fundraising and corporate partnerships in any charity, arts, or heritage organisations.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock or Flora Cunningham at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Finance and Admin Manager
We are looking for a Finance and Admin Manager to provide first-class finance and business administrative functions for the charity to enable it to successfully deliver its mission to protect the beauty of Cambridge and its environment.
This is a fantastic hybrid, part-time opportunity to join a small, friendly and committed management team where you can make a difference and your work will have an impact, so apply today!
Position: Finance and Admin Manager
Location: Cambridge/hybrid
Hours: Part-time, 21-26 hours per week
Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 33 days annual holiday entitlement pro rata, includes allowance for Bank Holidays. Pension contribution of up to 5% of gross pay. Flexible delivery of hours. Remote working options. Free on-site parking
Closing Date: 8 July 2024
The Role
This is an exciting time to join a growing and ambitious local charity. Cambridge is changing rapidly and the organisation is working hard to tackle issues such as the loss of nature, climate change and access to green space.
You will be a key member of the management team, reporting to the Chief Executive and Trustees and contributing to the strategic and operational management of all areas of the organisation.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
- Management of the charity’s finances and business administration functions.
- Commissioning and managing a range of service providers and agents.
- Providing advice to the Board, Management Team and committees.
- Being the Company Secretary and providing a secretariat to the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee.
You will be joining a team of 14 staff (6 full and 8 part-time) supported by over 100 volunteers and assisted by contracted field teachers, advisors and service providers.
We are looking for someone who can work between 21-26 hours per week, offered on a flexible basis to fit around other commitments that you may have in your life.
About You
To be successful in the role you will be supportive of the causes and will use your financial and business administration skills to ensure the charity can make a difference.
You will bring with you the following key skills and experience:
- Preparing end-of-year group accounts with auditors.
- Cash handling, banking, paying invoices, etc. and managing systems for this.
- Experience of using financial systems to produce monthly management accounts.
- Experience of appointing and managing service providers.
- Office management, recruiting and managing staff and providing support services.
- Excellent IT skills (spreadsheets, Microsoft Office suite, database management).
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Experience of providing secretariat functions.
- Positive outlook and ability to work across teams.
This role also includes responsibility for the charity’s IT and HR functions (although the specialist aspects of this work are outsourced). We are looking for a candidate who has some knowledge/experience in these areas but where that is not the case, there will be options for training and development.
You will be asked to submit your CV and a Cover Letter as part of the application process.
About the Organisation
The charity care for the green setting of Cambridge and its most valuable landscapes and are working to enhance and connect them for nature and people. They inspire people of all ages to get outdoors and help them to enjoy, learn about and get involved with their local environment, heritage and culture.
The organisation helps to protect, celebrate and improve the important built heritage of the Cambridge area.
People are key and the charity aspire to create an inclusive workspace that is free from discrimination, where differences are valued, everyone can be themselves and succeed.
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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Pathways to The Past Programmes & Partnership Manager - Neath Port Talbot
Neath Port Talbot /Hybrid - homebased with local travel across your patch. Some national travel will be required
Permanent
Full time
Salary £27,000 - £35,000 per annum
Excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible and hybrid working, employee pension scheme, family friendly policies, Cycle to Work Scheme, Death in Service, and Employee Rewards and Assistance Programme
Are you an innovative and strategic relationship builder who can manage and oversee large programmes?
Charity People are pleased to be supporting Tempo Time Credits, a charity that brings people together in local communities to carry out valued and important voluntary work, with their search for a Pathways to The Past Programmes & Partnership Manager based in Neath Port Talbot.
Tempo Time Credits started 15 years ago and is an ambitious movement that empowers, encourages, and engages people from all walks of life, from communities across the UK, to get involved and volunteer. For example, befriending or helping to improve outdoor spaces. Volunteers earn Tempo Time Credits as part of a reward and recognition which can be exchanged for a range of services and activities provided by our local and national partners.
In these challenging times, community support is more crucial than ever. Tempo stands at the forefront having engaged with 40 commissioned programmes, collaborated with 1,500 charities, empowered over 15,000 volunteers, issued over 1 million Time Credits, cultivated 750+ business venues offering rewards, and pioneered the world's first national Time Credit network.
Funded by the Heritage Lottery the pathways to the past programme connects volunteers and communities in Neath Port Talbot to their heritage. As the Heritage Programme and Partnership Manager, you will play a pivotal role in cultivating relationships and opportunities across Neath Port Talbot.
Key responsibilities:
- Management contracts, staff and resources: You will ensure all programmes are delivered within budget, and you will oversee contracts and reporting, producing convincing reports that show impact and delivery of KPIs.
- Oversight of networks delivery and performance: You will oversee programme planning and network management. You'll map out community groups, service and business partners and set up project activities and events, including training and workshops for network partners and key partner staff.
- Stakeholder relationship management and reporting: You will develop and maintain positive relationships with key funders and stakeholders in the region. You will also oversee reporting on programmes and ensure evaluation data collection and dissemination.
- Development and implementation of local strategic plans: You will oversee implementation of regional plans, including coordination of priorities and allocation of resource.
- Profile raising and sustainability: You will speak at and attend events and meetings with potential funders and explore opportunities for growth/ You'll also oversee contract renewal process including development of sustainability plans or new delivery models and contract signing.
- Innovation, learning & development across the organisation: You will feed into innovation and development work through sharing learning and best practice across the organisation, and supporting development of systems and approaches.
The Programme and Partnership Manager will have proven experience in community development, stakeholder engagement and contract management. The successful candidate will have a passion for heritage conservation and community development, and will be an inspiring leader, keen to develop their team. You will have strong communication skills, including presentations and report writing, and you will have experience facilitating workshops and training.
You will also have experience working with communities, public and voluntary sectors, the ability to influence others and have experience designing and implementing new initiatives.
This role will require flexibility regarding working hours, including evenings and weekends when required. It also will involve significant regional travel, with some national travel and overnight stays. You will need the ability to travel independently. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS child and adult barred list.
If you are target driven, with the ability to stay on top of a varied and demanding workload, and you have the drive and energy to work within a growing, ambitious charity, Tempo Time Credits would love to hear from you.
How to apply:
The application process is CV and Supporting Statement detailing why you would like to work for Tempo Time Credits and how you meet the criteria laid out in the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please click apply to receive more information. Please also complete the Equality and Diversity Form on their website. The closing date is 9am on 17th July with interviews held between 24th - 31st July.
As part of Tempo Time Credits commitment to Disability Confident, candidates who consider themselves to be disabled will also be given the opportunity to attend an interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role. By opting-in to this scheme, you are disclosing that you have a disability solely for the purpose of the interview guarantee and we will not assume nor infer that you wish to disclose or record your disability in any other way - including any reasonable adjustments you may need if you are employed.
Tempo strongly believe in the benefits of having a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Ancient Tree Forum, a charity whose vision is for the UK’s ancient and other veteran trees, their wildlife, and their heritage and cultural values to be safeguarded now and in the future.
We are recruiting a Finance Officer to undertake all operational finance activities and tasks in our small, friendly and flexible environmental charity.
The ideal candidate will: perform all finance tasks for a small busy organisation, support the Operations Manager with preparation for reporting to funders, governance meetings and the annual reporting cycle and liaise with a wide range of people by email and phone in a professional manner.
The successful applicant will be able to work well in a small team, demonstrate personal resilience, a flexible approach to work, have a commitment to ongoing personal finance development and a commitment to diversity.
The post is offered at 12 hours per week, working from home and involves very occasional travel, on a permanent contract subject to completing the probation period. The basic leave entitlement is 25 days plus public / bank holidays (pro rata).
Please note: we can only employ people currently resident in the UK.
To apply
Please see our website for the job description, application form and equalities monitoring form.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 15th July 2024.
Interviews will be on Wednesday 31st July by Zoom.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are an open-access charity, funded by the generosity of our supporters, and here to help alleviate the pain and confusion caused by the death of a parent or sibling. Bereavement is devastating at any age, but for a child it is life-changing. Get in touch with us if you need support.
Our Vision:A world where no child grieves alone.
Our Mission: To help bereaved children, young people and their families find hope and healing
Our Values are very important to us and, as a member of the Grief Encounter team, you would be expected to hold these in your day-to-day work:
- Belonging - Through times of grief we deeply understand the profound influence of community. We honour heritage, diversity and important bonds that nurture our sense of self and our collective contributions to provide hope, healing and fulfilling lives.
- Courage - We’re not afraid to face grief head on and tackle difficult conversations openly and honestly with others. This gives everyone the courage to freely express their emotions and actively participate in making a difference
- Dedication - We dedicate ourselves to the lives of bereaved children and families. With unwavering resolve , we champion the needs of every child to shape hopeful futures with care, warmth and positivity, nurturing the past, present and future lives.
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will managing and lead the effective high quality delivery of the Grief Encounter therapeutic services, including online services, through a team of Therapists, Clinical Supervisors, placement students and volunteers.
They will assist the Director of Clinical Services (DCS) in implementing and developing the therapeutic element including intensive therapeutic support, projects, budgets and service planning. This will include:
- Leading, implementing and developing therapeutic projects and service planning.
- Managing Grief Encounter therapists, supervisors, volunteers and placement students.
- Conducting assessments with families, supporting practitioners with complex cases in liaison with supervisors and delivering training.
- Ensuring appropriate safeguarding policies and guidance are being adhered to across all services, responding to safeguarding concerns and ensuring practitioners understand their safeguarding responsibilities.
- Working with the Bereavement Support Team to ensure the efficient and appropriate management of referral pathways.
Please see Job Description for more information
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
- Ensure that the Women on the Front Line (WFL) programme strategy and implementation stages are clearly communicated to stakeholders on regular basis.
- Ensure that Mrs Welby is aware of all developments, decisions and issues, building her suggestions and directions into the planning and outworking's of the WFL work.
- Maintain and proactively lead an effective comms strategy for the WFL work for both internal use and external focus. Including producing a bi-annual newsletter.
- Manage translation of the newsletter and any other relevant communications.
- Maintain strong relationships with international WFL champions working closely with the Women on the Frontline Follow-up Coordinator.
- Manage the web developers, toolkit designers, proofreader, and other contractors to deliver projects on schedule and budget. For example, building the website and designing the toolkit.
- Hold the web developers and other contractors to account for hitting targets in design and implementation stages.
- Provide comprehensive understanding of budgets and accounts for the WFL work and be able to participate in, draft and defend funding applications to charitable trusts for funds for future WFL work.
- Organise all administrative support for the WFL international retreats by: supporting visa application processes; negotiating prices of air travel; booking travel; working with in-country supporters to find accommodation and plan / support international WFL stakeholders in joining retreats from countries other than the UK.
- Maintain positive relationships with the largely volunteer WFL committee leaders, ensuring diary commitments for the WFL work are upheld and volunteers are aware of and able to participate in regular meeting cycles and events.
- Responsible for the day-to-day administration of WFL. For example, booking regular WFL meetings, setting up online meetings, taking minutes and actions in meetings, circulating minutes to stakeholders.
- Write reports to senior managers, trusts and funding bodies.
- A salary of £15,567.20 (FTE £38,918) per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus three additional days
- Flexible working hours and location, with an expectation of just 1-2 days per week in our office in Westminster
- Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Thank you for your interest in our wonderful charity.
At Peter Ashley Activities Centres Trust, we change lives by providing exciting and enriching indoor and outdoor activities to children, young people and members of our community in our beautiful heritage setting high above Portsmouth.
We work hard to achieve our goals and we have a vision to be the leading activities charity in the South of England.
If you are passionate about inclusion, activities and supporting children to be their best, and you meet our essential criteria, then we are interested in hearing from you.
The essential criteria are listed in the job pack which can be downloaded in pdf format.
As well as meeting our essential criteria, applicants must have a full and clean driving licence and will be subject to a DBS check as well as reference check.
The Activity Manager works with the Head of Operations and other managers and the Board to fulfil the aims of the Charity.
The Activity Manager is responsible for the management and delivery of all activities and activity related matters across the Leisure Department and residential provision.
The Activity Manager will lead by example and demonstrate excellent customer service in all their interactions with our customers and visitors.
The Activity Manager ensures that the objectives are met by working with the management team, partners, other members of staff and volunteers to deliver and develop sustainable activities, securing the necessary resources, and meeting financial and operational targets and commitments.
The Activity Manager leads on the identification, specification, pricing, compilation and submission of all activity-based projects, contributing to bids for funding.
The Activity Manager, Fort Purbrook is part of the Trust team and is expected to follow all rules of employment as laid out in the Staff Handbook, to work to the Vision and Mission of the Trust and to actively contribute to our success by sharing and discussing ideas, by maintaining high standards of work and by building effective relationships with current and prospective clients.
The Activity Manager, Fort Purbrook reports to the Head of Operations. Activity Manager, Fort Purbrook will follow all reasonable instructions given by the Head of Operations and/or senior managers of the Trust.
To apply, please download our supporting documents and submit a covering letter explaining why you feel you are the right fit for the role and append your current cv. Applications should be submitted using the application tool by noon on the 5th July 2024. Shortlisting will take place shortly afterwards and interviews will be arranged to take place the w/c 8th July in person at Fort Purbrook.
Our supporting documents include:
· Job description and person specification
· PAACT competencies
Our retained HR consultant, Rebecca Labram, will be in contact with all applicants following shortlisting and any queries should be directed to Rebecca through the applicant management system.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and applicants are encouraged to complete the Equal Opportunities Form on the applicant management tool. Responses using this tool are anonymous.
Your personal data is safe with us. A copy of our privacy policy is available on our website Privacy & Data Policy for the Peter Ashley Activity Centres website.
Please do not apply if you do not meet the essential criteria in the person specification. We will shortlist applicants carefully against the person specification and any criteria that cannot be demonstrated at application stage will be assessed at interview through competency questions and through practical exercises.
If you have access requirements or an access rider, please include these with your application so we may support you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Major Gifts fundraiser to join the successful Development team at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew as Senior Development Manager, Major Gifts on a 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract. The role works as a key strategic partner to the Associate Director, Major Gifts & Individual Giving and leads the Major Gifts team of two Development Managers to ensure long-term growth of income from major donors and management of the overall Major Gifts pipeline. The post-holder will lead on the development and delivery of a major donor giving group around Kew’s Palm House restoration project and the continued development of a strategy for increasing income raised from donors in the US.
This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.
You will need a strong track record of developing and maintaining successful one-to-one relationships with individual high net worth donors and a demonstrable record of meeting challenging financial targets. You will have a strong understanding of effective major-gift fundraising techniques, the motivations for high net-worth individuals, excellent analytical skills and judgement combined with a highly professional and diplomatic approach. You will have line management experience, and be a strong communicator with the ability to prioritise tasks and work calmly under pressure to meet multiple deadlines.
In-person interviews will be held w/c 15th July at Kew Gardens (virtual interviews can also be arranged if in-person is not possible).
About Us
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.
Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi!
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.
We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.
Salary - £28,300 per annum, plus pensions & benefits
Hours - 36 hours (net) with evening and weekend working
Location – Home-based within 45 minutes of Winchester in Hampshire, looking after churches in Berkshire, Dorset and Hampshire
This is a fundamental role within our West regional team, internally the role is known as Local Community Officer.
The Churches Conservation Trust works with communities to look after 357 historic churches, over two million visitors annually and hundreds of events both private and public.
These ancient, listed sites are among the most beautiful locations in England.
You’ll be visiting sites in your patch regularly, encouraging new supporters, holding local meetings, and raising funds to meet each building’s unique needs. Sharing progress through a growing church plan for each of the 22 churches in your area, you’ll ensure these buildings thrive as beautifully maintained visitor attractions, as venues for events and as central parts of village, town or city life.
You’ll be supported by our team of experts, including fundraising, conservation, and learning and by our large network of church supporters.
If you know how to build and sustain community projects across a wide area, whether that’s in towns, cities or remote areas, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our vacancies page, where you will be directed to our online recruitment system. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this post.
Please note direct applications via email cannot be accepted for this role, only applications submitted through our recruitment portal will be considered.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 15th July 2024
Please note there is a two-stage interview process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a familiarisation visit on Tuesday 6th August 2024 in Berkshire. This will be followed by interviews on Friday 9th August via Zoom/Teams. Please note that the interview dates have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please email us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
- Develop excellent strategic and operational working relationships with each of the delivery partners who will be delivering the programme
- Work collaboratively to support the shaping, planning, scheduling and implementation of the programme across the different delivery partners in line with the overarching programme framework; its aims and objectives and intended outcomes.
- Support the approach to and continual evolution of the incumbent development programme (CYF focus) in line with best professional / ministerial / leadership development practice.
- Lead on the co-creation and implementation of an overarching evaluation framework for the programme to include collation of data and subsequent reporting in line with governance requirements.
- Collate trends and data from the evaluations and participants to inform future design, and to demonstrate the impact of the programme.
- Present at governance meetings and any other relevant project boards, to consult with and influence senior leaders across the Church.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive central database in relation to the programme. (For example; include participant numbers (starters /completers), participants name/ current role /nominating Diocese, programme structure / indicative content, delivery schedules and evaluation points for each cohort in each provider.)
- Lead on the establishment and co-ordination of a learning community drawn from the relevant delivery partner faculty, to meet not less than three times a year; ensuring programme insights and learning are captured, cross referenced with evaluation data and fed into future programme planning and on-going quality improvement.
- Manage administrative support which is provided by a Project Co-Ordinator.
- Coach senior leaders from any of the leadership programmes as the opportunities arise.
- Contribute to writing reports for key bodies when required, including the House of Bishops, the College of Bishops and General Synod if required.
- Deputise for the Head of Senior Leadership Development in internal and external meetings if required
- Contribute to the 'knowledge capital' on leadership in the Church and to the organisational learning that arises from the programmes.
- Participate in discernment panels for the Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) as required
- Any other duties as required and commensurate with the post.
- Integration of the riches of the Christian tradition with the best of wider leadership development thinking and practice.
- Ongoing development of the new 'Learning Practicum' virtual learning system.
- Developing partnerships with theologians, TEIs, business schools and other leadership development providers and coaches.
- Playing a full part within the Ministry Development Team and wider Church.
- Wise investment of the available budget and good financial controls.
- Sharing good practice and learning with/from other parts of the Church and other partners.
- A salary of £66,186 plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.
- 30 days annual leave plus 8 Bank holidays and NCI days
- Flexible working hours and location, with an expectation of just 1-2 days per week in our office in Westminster
- Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies
The Diocese of Guildford is seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to serve as the Independent Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel.
The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP) plays a vital role in the mission and ministry of the Diocese of Guildford in challenging and championing a positive culture of safeguarding across our parishes, Cathedral, and worshipping communities.
The Panel provides oversight of safeguarding arrangements in the Diocese and provides a source of independent advice, expertise, scrutiny and challenge on safeguarding strategy, policies and procedures.
As chair of the panel, you will work with a dedicated team of safeguarding experts, specialists and diocesan staff to ensure that the DSAP discharges its role of advising the Bishop of Guildford, the Diocesan Board of Finance and other senior leaders on the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
The ideal candidate will:
· Have extensive professional safeguarding and leadership experience.
· Hold an Academic or professional qualification in social or health care, police, education or legal discipline.
· Have experience of chairing complex, professional meetings at senior level in an efficient manner.
· Have strong negotiation skills to assist in resolving any conflict between agencies.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details of the Independent Chair of DSAP
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to send a detailed covering letter, along with your CV, outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification as detailed in the job description. Applications without a cover letter cannot be considered.
The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as its essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Our vision is of a diverse, growing, intergenerational church at the heart of each community, working alongside our chaplaincies and schools.
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The Diocese of Guildford is seeking an experienced Finance Director, to make a real difference to the communities we serve by providing strategic financial leadership and financial sustainability for the diocese.
The Diocese of Guildford is the Church of England presence in most of Surrey and Northeast Hampshire and serves more than a million people. Led by Bishop, Rt Rev Andrew Watson, and Diocesan Secretary, Geraldine Newbold, we support 156 parishes, 83 church schools, over 200 stipendiary (paid) clergy and 117 authorised lay ministers. Our vision is of a Transforming Church Transforming Lives and is increasingly well-rooted in our parish communities, with churches, schools and community projects becoming more focused in what they believe God is calling them to do in our priority themes of, "growing disciples", "growing diversity" and "growing community".
Reporting to the Diocesan Secretary (our version of a CEO), you will lead the finance team to ensure that robust reporting and monitoring is in place to the highest standard, lead the preparation of our annual budget and financial forecasting, and oversee an annual income and expenditure of approx. £15m. As a key member of the leadership team, you will also play a critical role in broader strategic decision making, supporting, and advising the Diocesan Secretary in leading the Diocesan Board of Finance.
You will be:
· an experienced financial leader and a qualified member of a recognised accountancy professional body
· able to blend technical financial skills with a track record of strategic leadership.
· able to engage with board level stakeholders.
· sympathetic of the mission and values of the Church of England and have the ability to learn, where needed, the structures, procedures and drivers that govern life across the diocese.
Benefits of the role include:
· Competitive salary within the Charity Sector
· Hybrid working
· A 15.25% non-contributory pension/life assurance provision
· 25 days annual leave per year, increasing to 26 days in your second year, plus bank holidays
· An employee assistance programme
· Learning and development opportunities
· Attractive open-plan office and surroundings at Church House Guildford with free parking
If you feel you bring the passion and technical skills to play a part in making a real difference to the communities we serve, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to send a detailed covering letter, along with your CV, outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification as detailed in the job description. Applications without a cover letter cannot be considered.
The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as its essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Our vision is of a diverse, growing, intergenerational church at the heart of each community, working alongside our chaplaincies and schools.
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We are seeking an experienced fundraiser who is enthusiastic about helping us to achieve our ambition to scale by growing our income and supporters.
This is a new role, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape our strategy across all funding streams. As a small charity, we are looking for someone that will bring extensive knowledge about fundraising and managing the operational aspects of the role, e.g. CRM management and compliance, to help us increase income and cultivate supporters.
This presents an exciting opportunity for a rising fundraising star to build on their experience and change the trajectory of many young people’s lives as you make your mark for a great cause.
Main duties and responsibilities:
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Develop, deliver and monitor the fundraising strategy for the Charity
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Establish a process for active stewardship
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Day to day management of income targets and ensuring a healthy pipeline
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Work with the CEO to ensure fundraising targets are met and manage an effective pipeline across different income streams: corporates, trusts & foundations and individual giving.
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Research and drive new opportunities for multi-year commitments from trusts and foundations
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Source and nurture corporate supporters – both corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sponsorship
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Work with the wider team to develop a consistent approach to our individual funding ask from alumni.
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Lead on the preparation and submission of high-quality, effective applications and report on grants awarded.
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Create a programme of cultivation events which nurture existing partnership relationships and underpin the creation of new ones.
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Oversee the development of inspiring digital content and collateral to attract new and retain funders and fundraisers to the charity.
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Ensure accurate record-keeping of corporate partnerships and relationships in our CRM system.
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Ensure that our work complies with fundraising best practice, GDPR and other relevant legislation.
Person specification
This role requires an ambitious, passionate and determined individual with outstanding written and verbal communication skills. You’ll be curious, inclusive, creative, flexible, resilient and have a collaborative working style with a proven ability to work as part of a small team.
You’ll have an excellent understanding of the English language and a keen eye for detail. You’ll flourish working to deadlines which you will meet because of your exceptional time management and organisational skills.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate
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At least three years fundraising management experience
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Evidence of alignment with our mission and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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Lived experience of disabling or marginalising barriers.
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A background in the Corporate and/or Trusts world.
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Experience of developing a fundraising strategy.
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Excellent planning and project management skills with the capability to switch/prioritise tasks quickly.
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Experience of writing compelling fundraising applications and funder proposals.
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A track record of securing multi-year, five-figure donations.
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Experience of monitoring and reporting against targets and strong budget management skills.
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A thorough knowledge of the relevant fundraising legislation, regulations and financial issues.
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Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
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Strong IT skills including an understanding of CRM systems.
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Self motivation with an ability to use your initiative.
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That they are resourceful, imaginative and full of creative ideas.
To advance the educational and professional prospects of black-heritage students so that society is an accurate reflection of the talent available.
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