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The Birth Partner Project is looking for its first Director.
This is an exciting time for our charity as we are moving into a new phase. We’d love to hear from you if you're an experienced third sector professional who wants to grow and develop along with us. We are seeking someone who can set a clear strategic direction, maintain a detailed grasp on good governance, expand our reach and impact, and operate with real integrity and care.
Our vision is that no woman or birthing person should face birth alone.We are committed to offering non-medical, culturally safe and trauma-informed support to women and birthing people seeking sanctuary during their pregnancies and into early motherhood.
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To apply: Please submit a CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4. Please note your covering letter should provide evidence of how your skills and experience meet the key points of the Job Description and Person Specification (see below)
Application deadline: 12 noon Friday 19 July 2024 | Interview date TBC
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The successful candidate will:
- Work hand-in-hand with the Board of Trustees to take TBPP to its next phase, securing sustainable funding, growing our volunteer base, and building strong governance
- Manage and support our small team in a respectful and motivational way, engaging their skills and expertise successfully so the team is more than the sum of its parts
- Forge strong links with all our partners, creating opportunities, including with our main referral partner, Cardiff & Vale University Health Board
- Make significant strides in measuring impact, with a view to using our evidence for improvement and growth
Main tasks
- Consistently put the women and birthing people we work with at the heart of our charity, seeking their views, staying connected to our service offering, monitoring impact, and seeking to improve what we do.
- Oversee the operational delivery of our services on a day-to-day basis, keeping our team members and volunteers on track towards a shared aim.
- Manage and motivate our small team (and by extension our team of volunteers) in a respectful and engaging way, in line with all policy and procedure, to enable them to fulfil and expand into their roles.
- Proactively work with the Trustee Board to deliver excellent governance: building a strong relationship between the Board and the day-to-day operations, making sure the right systems and processes are in place and are adhered to.
- Support the Board to ensure the charity complies with its legal responsibilities, and delivers its activities in line with all relevant regulation and guidance.
- Manage the charity's finances: working directly with the Finance Officer and the treasurer to set financial aspirations, build effective fundraising pipelines, and then robustly manage daily financial activities with real attention to detail.
- Report effectively to the Board, and communicate clearly with the team, to keep everyone on track and in the loop, including robust and regular financial reporting.
- Develop realistic but aspirational plans for the charity in line with its objects, balancing risk and opportunity, and seeking a long-term sustainable future for The Birth Partner Project.
- Demonstrate a continuous and strong focus on delivery, taking the initiative to act decisively and intentionally to drive the work of The Birth Partner Project forward in line with its plans.
- Represent The Birth Partner Project externally, and seek to grow its network of partners in ways which strengthen its service offering and/or sustainability into the future.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- A range of experience working in the statutory or third sector
- A thorough understanding of what makes for good charity governance, including setting up and operating effective processes for managing risk, finance, HR, data and information
- Skilled and personable manager and leader, able to motivate and manage team members and volunteers
- Excellent communication skills, able to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Superb organisational skills, able to work with a very high degree of personal motivation and autonomous problem-solving
- Experience of working with volunteers and overseeing volunteer management
- Understanding of the UK asylum system
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience leading a small charity
- Experience of working with/to a board of trustees
- Lived experience of the asylum system in the UK
- Understanding of maternal health systems in the UK, particularly in Wales
- Experience of taking organisations through change
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User Voice exists to reduce reoffending and improve rehabilitation by working with those who are often not heard. One of the main ways that we do this is through our council model, which allows those currently in prison, or on licence, to have their say and contribute ideas and solutions to benefit everyone. We know that if people with convictions are motivated to give feedback on their experience of services, it fuels a culture of continuous improvement within the criminal justice system and gives people a sense of purpose.
The past year has been a period of change and reflection for User Voice. We have invested in our central operations and services, and we now have a solid platform for further growth and innovation for the coming years. We are now looking for a values-led individual who matches our ambition and who can lead our amazing organisation into the next phase of its journey.
As Chief Executive, you will have the opportunity to develop a new strategy that seeks to capitalise on the opportunities that are available to us, while ensuring that we have a diverse and sustainable, long-term funding model. When User Voice first began, lived experience was on the periphery of the criminal justice sector. Now, there are numerous organisations that utilise lived experience in their practice. However, they do not do so to the extent that we do. As our new Chief Executive, you must be energised to push User Voice to where it belongs – the forefront of the sector.
We are looking for a leader who has a genuine desire to see real change for individuals, institutions and the criminal justice system as a whole. You will bring sharp strategic thinking and an enterprising mindset, with the ability to spot new opportunities for us to have an even greater impact, combined with an authentic and inspiring management style that brings the whole team with you on that journey. A natural ambassador and external advocate, you will also be enthusiastic about partnerships and able to ensure that User Voice, as a small charity, has a powerful and credible voice externally.
The journey won’t always be easy, and so you will need to be resilient; though you will have an excellent team behind you that is rich with lived experience. And you will also be supported by a committed Board of Trustees, who are all passionate about what we do and who have the enthusiasm to be different and step outside our comfort zone.
We would welcome candidates with no previous experience of being a Chief Executive. More important is understanding the value of lived experience, a commitment to the objects of User Voice and a hunger to see meaningful improvements for those in the criminal justice system. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who bring personal lived experience of the criminal justice system.
To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email Mark Crowley or Natalie Sanders at Tall Roots.
ABOUT US
We’re a small, creative and fast-growing charity that was established from inside The Economist in 2012. We support children, aged 10 to 16, from under-served backgrounds to develop essential skills for the modern world. We do this by enabling them to join inspiring discussions about the news, which teach them to think critically, communicate effectively and understand global issues.
Our activities
Our programme, Topical Talk, brings about these discussions in four ways:
- We create world-class teaching resources for classroom discussions about global news stories
- We run Topical Talk Festival: the only news festival for young people. Children from countries all over the world join discussions with each other and global experts; and they work towards publishing their opinions in written, audio and film format for the chance to win awards
- We offer Topical Talk Prizes: collections of resources for a series in-depth discussions about a big global issue or theme, following which students submit their work for the chance to win prizes
- We train and support teachers to bring high-quality news discussions into their classrooms; including through intensive, in-person community partnerships in the UK, US and Nigeria
Our impact
Children who take part in Topical Talk can make seven times more progress compared to their peers in creativity, problem-solving, open-minded listening and confident speaking. These skills are linked with better outcomes at school, in employment and as citizens. Our programme has received international recognition, including by HundrED as one of the top 100 educational initiatives of 2020 and 2021, and as first-prize winner of the UNESCO Global Media and Information Literacy Awards 2022.
Our ambitions
We are at an exciting point in our trajectory. We have demonstrated huge growth potential, going from a small UK pilot in 2013 to working with thousands of teachers globally today, including on-the-ground work in the UK and US. There is still an enormous unmet need, so we have bold plans to reach one million children in 2026, with 100,000 engaging on a weekly basis.
THE ROLE
We’re looking for a qualified teacher or ex-teacher who is excited to play a hands-on role in our team, training and building relationships with Topical Talk teachers in the UK and internationally.
You’ll be responsible, alongside our Teacher Engagement and Development Lead, for supporting teachers to get the most from Topical Talk programmes. You’ll do this by building strong relationships with a range of individual teachers, school groups (for example multi-academy trusts) and organisations. You'll be confident communicating with and motivating teachers, and delivering inspiring teacher training in a range of settings in the UK and internationally. You’ll also work directly with 10- to 16-year-old students on a regular basis, to model lessons to teachers, deliver workshops and facilitate online discussions.
From time to time you will work with our content team to give input into the creation of interactive lessons on news topics. You’ll share ideas for class activities or topics, join idea-generation and feedback sessions, and occasionally draft lessons yourself.
OPPORTUNITIES WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Real impact: you’ll work directly with teachers and students to make a real difference to children’s ability to think critically, listen well, express themselves and understand the big issues of our time
- Growth and development: you’ll join a fast-growing charity with opportunities to grow your skills and responsibility as the organisation takes on bigger challenges. We invest in training and development and will support you to build the skills and experience as you need, for example, working with you to find expert mentors within The Economist Group
- A friendly, driven and highly-effective team: we are deeply committed to being an inspiring, happy place to work, where we learn and achieve things that matter together. We work collaboratively and supportively, with the freedom to use our own judgement and be creative
- Flexible working: our core hours are from 10am to 4pm with a minimum of two days spent in the office each week (Wednesdays and Thursdays)
- Other benefits: Economist Group benefits include a great central-London office (The Adelphi Building near Charing Cross), private medical insurance, a cycle to work scheme and more
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and deliver teacher training and support to maximise impact of Topical Talk (40%)
- Work with the Teacher Engagement and Development Lead to design and deliver online and in-person teacher training that supports and inspires teachers to run Topical Talk lessons regularly
- Visit schools to observe, and occasionally teach, Topical Talk lessons
- Collect data, such as case studies and progress reports, to help evaluate the impact of Topical Talk
- Test and evaluate different approaches to teacher support in order to continually improve how we work with teachers
Engage students with Topical Talk lessons (30%)
- Deliver inspiring workshops and lessons about the news to young people aged 10 to 16 globally
- Co-plan and present Live Lessons to a global audience
- Facilitate online discussions between young people during Topical Talk Festivals
- Collaborate with the content team to share ideas, give feedback and occasionally draft lessons about the news
Build and nurture effective relationships with teachers, school groups and organisations (30%)
- Build strong relationships with teachers, administrators, local education authorities, school districts or multi-academy trusts, to make Topical Talk a long-term success in the schools
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of Topical Talk in depth in these schools or communities, using evidence to recommend programme-wide changes
- Work with the Head of Marketing and Teacher Engagement Development Lead to recruit schools to participate in Topical Talk Festival, liaising with teachers and persistently following up as needed
- Support teachers to get ready to participate in the Topical Talk Festival, including briefing them, guiding them through the sign-up process and answering their questions / troubleshooting
This role will involve international travel so a valid passport is required. It also involves working with young people, so you will need to have an enhanced DBS check (which The Foundation will organise).
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
You are…
- A clear and compelling communicator, verbally and in writing – you’re able to engage people with our work and build strong relationships
- Willing to travel – you are keen to travel across the UK on a regular (weekly) basis, and overseas on a termly basis
- Highly personable – you build rapport quickly and nurture ongoing relationships
- Passionate about current affairs – you want to help young people to understand the news
- Meticulous in your work – you have exceptional attention to detail and time management
- Collaborative – you are happy to work as part of a team to ensure the best results
- A great problem-solver – you can manage the needs of different audiences and stakeholders
- Results-oriented – you use your initiative and are driven to achieve our targets
You have…
- Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent) – you have at least two years of experience teaching primary or secondary students and an up-to-date knowledge of educational research and developments
- Experience delivering training to teachers on multiple pastoral and curriculum-related topics
- Experience of building relationships and managing stakeholders to secure what’s needed from them
- A proven track record of planning, analysing and reporting on projects
You might have…
- Experience of working in schools or with teachers outside of the UK
We’re particularly keen for you to apply if you are from a community under-represented in the charity sector or have lived experience of facing extra barriers because of your background. If you require any adjustments for your interview, just let us know.
We enable disadvantaged children to build essential critical-thinking and communication skills through inspiring discussions about the news.
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About this Role
For over two decades, Social Investment Business has provided finance and support to charities and social enterprises. We empower these organisations to do what they do best - serve the communities they operate within.
Our values are: People First, Curious, Bold, Collaborative, Accountable
For further information on what we do, our values and our generous benefits please visit our webiste.
About the Role
We have an opportunity for a talented Relationship Manager to join our Grants Team as part of the Social Investment Business organisation. Reporting to one of our Senior Relationship Managers this role plays an important part in supporting our Investment Team in Grant funding which supports the delivery of SIB’s strategy and focus.
We are looking for someone who has previous experience of social investment or grant making and has worked with charities and social enterprises. This is a great opportunity for someone to be involved in making a difference to people. We need someone who is passionate, proactive, can work well autonomously and as part of a team and is flexible, adaptable and can manage competing priorities.
Key responsibilities
1. To be team delivery lead for one or more of the following areas – pre-investment and investment readiness, enterprise development, energy efficiency support, learning and insights, customer feedback or any such area that becomes a priority for the team.
2. Management and assessment of a caseload of grant proposals / applications against criteria, throughout the process from expression of interest to offer / decline.
3. Analysis of business plans and financial information including management and annual accounts and financial projections and review organisations’ current and potential social impact.
4. Identification of risks attached and any mitigating factors and reach sound and considered judgements about the viability and suitability of proposals/ applications.
5. Approach key stakeholders, e.g. co-investors/funders, local authorities, Commissioners, [potential] Delivery Partners, to establish an independent view of the applicant and their plans.
6. Make clear and constructive recommendations, in written reports for decision-making by Committees / panels and through presentations at meetings.
7. Establish and maintain relationships with support providers on investment readiness and other funds, ensuring that they are provided with accurate and consistent information and guidance.
8. Prepare all Grant offer, documentation and ensure this accurately reflects the agreed offer and ensure all payments due under agreed investments are reviewed, progressed and authorised in line with procedures.
9. Provide constructive feedback and signposting to applicants (successful and unsuccessful).
10. Act as the primary point of contact for all communications with your caseload of recipients.
11. Help develop solutions and ensure ‘business requirements’ are correctly defined and support implementation of new projects and initiatives.
12. Represent SIB at external events, ensuring all communications are professional and in line with SIB’s values.
13. Manage customer complaints in a professional and responsive manner.
14. To adopt our continuous improvement and learning ethos.
15. To support and embed equality, diversity and inclusion into day-to-day behaviours and activities within your role as well as contributing more widely across SIB’s commitment to E, D & I.
16. To support and contribute to the implementation and delivery of SIB’s strategy.
17. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks and work on cross team projects that support the objectives of SIB as required.
18. To work within the organisation's values, principles, and processes to achieve operational excellence.
Core competencies
· Experience of managing relationships with grant investees.
· Ability to analyse and make objective judgements based upon complex written and financial information.
· Experience of assessing and managing Grant applications.
· Experience of appraising organisations’ business plans, investment propositions, growth strategies and capabilities.
· Good negotiating, influencing and problem-solving skills.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills that can be adapted for a variety of audiences.
· Ability to work using own initiative, manage own workload, be a self-motivator and able to make informed decisions with minimum supervision.
· Good knowledge of due diligence processes.
· Good knowledge of the issues facing community-based organisations.
· Commitment to equalities and customer care.
· Good knowledge of the voluntary and community sector, local and central government and the statutory sector as a whole.
· Commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion.
We believe in the power of the social economy to build a more equal society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reporting to: Head of Communications & PR
Location: London WC1X. Hybrid-working offered with a minimum requirement of 2 days in the London office with flexibility to attend the office more regularly as the needs of the role dictate.
Contract and hours: Permanent contract – 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
About Us
Help Musicians and sister charity Music Minds Matter are powered by a love of music, which is why they empower and support those who create it and make it happen.
For over 100 years, Help Musicians has been working hard to make a meaningful difference to the lives of musicians across the UK. In a precarious profession often filled with ups and downs, opportunities are hard-won whilst challenges come along all too easily, with unsteady income and physical and mental health concerns common issues. Help Musicians offers a broad range of help to support music creators in times of crisis and opportunity — ensuring musicians across the UK can achieve their creative potential and sustain a career in music.
Our sister charity, Music Minds Matter, puts mental wellbeing centre stage in music. It works proactively to help prevent mental health crises, providing everybody who works in music with the early support, knowledge and tools they need, at exactly the time they need them.
Love Music; Help Musicians
About the role
The Communications and Social Media Manager is responsible for overseeing the messaging and digital content of Help Musicians and sister charity, Music Minds Matter.
As a creative thinker, you will support the Communications team and wider organisation to deliver on-message content that connects with audiences. You will help the charities grow by consistently delivering engaging content across various platforms, focusing on on the purpose of the communication and how to achieve it.
With extensive knowledge of how to leverage social media, you will grow the charities’ audiences through innovative and interesting content that meets multiple departmental goals.
About you
As a dynamic and strategic communicator with a passion for driving brand success, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the charity’s voice and impact.
In this role, you’ll implement social media strategies that align with organisational and brand goals. Your management skills will be key as you support and guide the communications team to achieve multiple objectives, set KPIs, and deliver results. You’ll also commission and manage agencies and freelancers, ensuring smooth collaboration and goal achievement.
Your ability to bridge online and offline experiences with data-driven insights is crucial. You will develop and execute integrated strategies across digital and physical platforms. Proficiency in content management systems (CMS) and a good understanding of web capabilities are essential. You should be comfortable with written reports, public speaking, and delivering presentations.
Our work has direct impacts on the lives of thousands of people every year. If you are passionate about creating a world where musicians can thrive, then this could be the place for you.
How do I apply?
For full details of the role and how to apply please click Apply and visit our website. You will need to download our application forms and submit these to us by the deadline below.
Deadline for applications: Monday 18 July 2024 at midday
Any offer of employment will be subject to providing evidence of a clear Basic DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Main Responsibilities
Communication and Relationships
- Communicate effectively within the organisation and externally including liaising appropriately with social care, health care and mental health professionals such as schools, social services, CAMHS and GPs.
- Communicate complex and sensitive information to stakeholders.
- Manage individuals and groups, including those who may be distressed by the information given to them.
- Establish excellent internal working relationships with peers and colleagues.
- Model the values and culture of the organisation in interactions and relationships at work.
Knowledge, training and experience
- Assess and engage in interventions with children and young people and/or their significant adult (as appropriate) in accordance with best practice.
- Complete comprehensive assessments which include assessments of risk and determining appropriate level of response/intervention.
- To be accountable for ensuring own practice meets minimum national standards and is compliant with professional Code of Conduct.
- Maintain knowledge about current, evidence-based practice.
- To maintain a personal profile of professional development in accordance with professional requirements/governing bodies.
- Demonstrate knowledge of all relevant policies and procedures.
- To practice in accordance with relevant legislation involving Safeguarding Children and Young People, Safeguarding Adults and the Mental Capacity Act and to be able to provide advice and guidance to other professionals.
- Provide supervision to volunteers in group or individually as needed.
Analytical and judgment skills
- To work within given frameworks for good and best practice.
- To participate appropriately in meetings to plan and/or evaluate strategies of care.
- Responsible for the provision of accurate and timely data to support team and organisational needs.
Planning and organisational skills
- Provide effective day-to-day management of own/team caseload and to collaborate with other team colleagues and/or volunteers in the coordination and allocation of new referrals to the team as required.
- Manage own time and workload.
- Provide cover for other clinical team members, including if appropriate the Associate Director of Clinical Services, during annual leave or sickness.
- Maintain personal identifiable and sensitive data according to information governance guidance and policy.
- Adhere to Information Governance policy and processes.
- Ensure incidents or near misses are reported.
- Ensure accurate written and electronic patient records are maintained, in line with confidentiality, data protection and other statutory regulations and requirements.
- To have a high degree of self-awareness and use this to maintain own and others emotional well being.
- Be able to frequently manage individuals and groups in distress or in conflict with the information presented.
- Resilience to frequently encounter highly emotional circumstances.
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
Educational/Professional Qualification
Essential
- MA/MSc or Postgraduate Degree in Counselling or Psychotherapy
- Registration with a professional body (e.g. HCPC, UKCP, BACP)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Knowledge of best practice in delivering psychological interventions
Desirable
- Certificate/diploma in supervision
- Dual qualification (social work and counselling)
- BACP accreditation and/or eligible for BACP accreditation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- A good understanding and knowledge of relevant psychological theories, therapeutic interventions, and models of grief work for children, young people and adults.
- Able to make clear psychosocial assessments inclusive of risks, safeguarding, and mental health needs for children, young people and adults.
- Evidence of working in a psychological framework with children, young people and adult who have experienced common mental health problems (e.g. anxiety and depression).
- Ability to provide support, supervision, and line-management to volunteers or staff as required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of and ability to work as part of the interdisciplinary team as well as on own initiative.
- Ability to manage own workload and own cases in accordance with best practice and clinical needs.
- Computer Literacy e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Electronic Notes systems.
- Planning and organisational skills.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualification experience in counselling or psychotherapy.
- Experience of working therapeutically with children and young people (pre and post bereavement).
Desirable
- Minimum of 300 hours of supervised clinical practice.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision.
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of bereavement, grief and its complications.
- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and impact on practice.
- Understanding of the organisation as a charity.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current relevant legislation and government strategies.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to equal opportunities.
Recruitment Timetable
Application deadline: Monday 22nd July 2024
Interview date: 31st July and 1st August 2024
Interview location: MS Teams
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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We are looking for a highly organised programme manager to join our innovative school-based outreach team. You will need to be passionate about resolving educational inequality and have a commitment to raising (and measuring!) outcomes for young people.
Chrysalis East seeks to help young people in Tottenham flourish educationally and make better informed choices about their futures. We want to support more young people to achieve the grades to be able to progress to sixth form ensuring our school is accessible to as many young people locally as possible. Whilst based at LAE Tottenham, we work in partnership with a network of local schools and our programme includes academic enrichment, small group teaching, university preparation and careers guidance.
Our team consists of subject-specialist teachers, careers professionals and recent grads, who together are responsible for designing and delivering innovative and inspiring sessions that ultimately raise confidence and attainment and increase the number of Tottenahm students aiming for ambitious university destinations and exciting careers.
We are seeking an experienced manager to support us in refining and developing our programme offer, think imaginatively about measuring impact and improve how we communicate our work both internally and externally.
LAET is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We actively welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates and we welcome applicants with varying part-time requirements..
For more information on the school and the Chrysalis East programme please see our website.
We are looking for the right person to fill this important and exciting role so we will consider full time, part time and term time applications.
Key responsibilities
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Ensure our work is delivering on the objectives of the programme
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Monitor multiple strands through their entire programme cycle in line with budgets
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Amplify the impact of our work at all levels; from primary through to alumni of LAET
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Develop a communications journey to maximise school engagement and share programme successes
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Support the Programme Director and Partnership Teaching Coordinator in setting the strategic direction of the programme
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Support the Programme Director in funder engagement.
Specific tasks
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Manage the communication plan with schools, parents and students and liaise with the Programme Coordinator in delivering that plan
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Oversee the content for social media, bulletins and for the website
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To closely monitor school progress and evaluate the impact of the programme
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Collate and compile funder reports and reports for governors
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Lead on sharing stories from our first Impact Report due this Summer
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Oversee strands of Chrysalis East work to ensure high quality delivery
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Support in the planning and delivery on aspects of the programme, summer schools, event university mentoring schemes
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To provide a high level of support to Chrysalis East team members and partner schools; being organised, professional, and responsive
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Contribute to new staff induction and staff development
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Deliver to a high standard all project actions in line with school policies and procedures, for example safeguarding and GDPR.
Some of the Benefits
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Join an enthusisastic and motivated team
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Access to Beneden Healthcare and Local Government Pension
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Free lunch when you are in the office
Please see the attachment for the full person specification
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reports to: CEO
Purpose of role: Giving grants with and for donors and funders, to charitable and voluntary groups, to make positive impact on local communities and needs.
Salary: £28,840 pro rata for a 30-hour week. 8% pension contribution after one year’s service, flexible working available; generous holiday allowance.
About Us
We set up and manage inexpensive grant-giving funds for families, individuals, companies, national funders and the public sector, and we revitalise historic grant-giving trusts that have become dormant or onerous. We specialise in giving grants to vital local charitable groups that help keep our area thriving. We have given over £1m in grants every year for the last few years.
Overview of the Role
The Grants Officer will work the one other Grants Officershare the workload of managing the grant-giving of donors and funders to achieve their giving aims, and help support local charitable groups meet the needs of the communities they serve. We currently manage around 50 grant-giving funds, most named and directed by different families, individuals, companies, and public sector bodies e.g. the NHS. We have well-established grant giving processes. We plan to keep increasing our impact on and support of local communities.
We have mandatory Monday team meetings in person, and then work at home or our small offices as preferred, with external meetings as required. You’ll have access to the national network of Community Foundations
We are a place-based funder. A consistent presence in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, and access to personal transport, are important.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
1) Grant Giving Processes
- Help manage our Making Local Life Better Fund, which combines a number of donor funds who wish to give responsively, and which is open to groups to apply for any (charitable) support, at least three times a year.
- Help manage intermittent standalone funds of over £50k, within agreed timescales, for donors and funders who wish to make a specific impact.
c. Most donor funds work in one or other of these two ways, but there are some who work differently to make their grants, and you will help manage these
This work includes some or all of the following:
i. Direct contact with some donors and/or funders
ii. writing fund criteria based on donor/funder aims in ways that applicants can easily understand
iii. promoting funds on the website, networks, funding fairs, etc
iv. offering basic support where groups need help with applying
v. reading and assessing grant applications thoroughly, against the criteria of the fund, for governance and legal requirements, viability impact etc, asking questions if necessary
vi. writing brief accurate summaries of applications that donors and funders understand, and that can also be used in reports.
vii. setting up and supporting decision-making panels in person or online
viii. ensuring grant offers/agreements/payments are made
ix. arranging interim visits to groups if needed
x. in some cases, setting up and managing formal monitoring
xi. creating reports as required for Board and other audiences
xii. some line management in terms of briefing and supporting freelance or administrative staff who help our grant giving
2) Strategic and Stakeholder Work; Local Intelligence
a. Maintain and develop our knowledge of and reach to local charitable groups, via visits, workshops, briefings and other methods
b. Ongoing streamlining of systems, balancing safeguarding (of money and people) and maximising impact
c. Develop our Advisory Group, and pool of assessors and panellists
d. Develop/maintain relationships with external stakeholders e.g. councils, external working groups, infrastructure groups, other funders, 360 Giving, the Community Foundation network
e. Start to contribute to our local needs analysis, and impact measurement, for understanding of how our grants create change for the better
3) Administration and Teamwork
1. Manage our grant giving and your own administrative needs by maximising our CRM system (a version of Salesforce), and Microsoft Office tools
2. Work with the constraints and opportunities of a small charity
3. Help maintain the Community Foundation’s good reputation, offering equitable access and timely communications
Skills and Background Needed
1) Considerable experience of grant-giving (particularly between £1000 and £10,00000) in the local charitable and voluntary sector, or related sector
2) Strong organisational and administration skills: you will use Microsoft Office applications and our bespoke Salesforce database daily
3) Excellent “people” skills; you need to be very organised, but this is not a purely an administrative role; communication and teamwork are needed to work with all staff in the small team, as well as with donors, funders, trustees, and other stakeholders
4) A strong understanding of inclusion, equity and diversity, and the ability to work effectively with people from a range of backgrounds, proactively seeking to include eligible groups from all areas in the city and county
5) Skills in writing and summarising information
6) Ability to manage workloads constructively
7) Ability to research relevant information and keep up with key developments
8) Ability to learn internal and external policies and processes, in line with GDPR, Charity Law, and our own rigorous Quality Accreditation process
9) A positive flexible approach to a challenging sector and wider environment; ability to “stand back” and review periodically for the best outcomes
Please send a CV of your career and experience that clearly shows us how you have the skills we need; together with a covering letter or email of 500-800 words summarising how you meet the Skills and Background Needed. IF YOU DON’T SEND US A COVERING LETTER, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REVIEW YOUR CV.
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Spurgeons is one of the UK's leading children's charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support vulnerable children and their families. We deliver projects to support children, young people, their families, and communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face. We are passionate about the work we do and need equally committed members on our team to help us achieve those goals.
ABOUT US
At Spurgeons, our Partnership and Development team isn't just about achieving goals; we're about doing it with flair, creativity, and a touch of innovation! Comprising fundraising and partnership development experts who are as dynamic as they are innovative, our team thrives on pushing boundaries and thinking outside the box to drive positive change. We're not your average team – we're a vibrant and energetic bunch who love what we do. From team-building activities to celebrating successes, we believe in fostering a positive and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and inspired to do their best work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Embark on a meaningful journey with Spurgeons as our Research and Stewardship Lead, where you'll be instrumental in shaping our fundraising landscape and fostering profound connections with our supporters, ultimately transforming the lives of children, young people, and families. In this pivotal position, you'll dive deep into the world of philanthropy, meticulously researching potential donors, grant opportunities, and strategic partnerships. Through your keen insights and strategic acumen, you'll unearth invaluable opportunities that drive our fundraising efforts forward, enabling us to extend our reach and impact. But your impact won't stop there. You'll also champion the art of supporter engagement, crafting bespoke experiences that resonate deeply with each individual who interacts with Spurgeons. By nurturing these relationships with care and dedication, you'll ensure that every supporter feels valued, understood, and inspired to join us in our mission. Together, we'll forge a path towards a brighter future for those we serve, guided by our shared commitment to compassion, integrity, and unwavering dedication. Join us in making a tangible difference and building a community of support that transcends boundaries and transforms lives.
ABOUT YOU
Join us at Spurgeons as a Research and Stewardship Lead, where your extensive background in supporter engagement and relationship management will shine. With a proven track record in designing and executing successful supporter engagement strategies, your expertise will be crucial in crafting impactful campaigns. Leveraging your proficiency in CRM systems and Excel, you'll analyse data with precision, driving informed decisions to enhance supporter experiences. Your proactive approach to problem-solving and innovative thinking will fuel our efforts to innovate and adapt in a dynamic environment. With excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset, you'll collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and maximising impact. Your dedication to quality and results, coupled with a continuous learning mindset, will drive excellence in everything you do. Your experience in the charity sector and previous fundraising team roles will provide valuable insights into our work, while your strong understanding of data compliance and Office 365 integration will ensure efficient operations. As a conscientious and ambitious professional, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, embracing challenges and seizing opportunities for growth.
Join us in our mission to support vulnerable children, young people, and families, and make a meaningful impact every day.
BENEFITS
- Continuous professional development
- Regular support through supervision, appraisal & well-being initiatives
- In house learning platform
- Generous pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Charity discount scheme
Closing date: 14/07/2024
Shortlisting date: 15/07/2024
Interview date: 29/07/2024
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people we serve. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure.
Spurgeons aim to be a Living Wage Employer.
We actively encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
We create family hubs where we’re needed most, so, when a family member needs support, turn to us.
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The Mark Evison Foundation is a charity working in London state schools promoting the personal development of young people through challenge. We invite and mentor non-academic proposals for challenge from 17 year olds. It is exciting work, bringing out the best in young people.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join this fast-growing charity at an exciting time and make a significant impact as our first Development Director. You will be responsible for our fundraising strategy and setting up and professionalising our fundraising function. You will have the backing of a committed group of Trustees and volunteers who are eager to help and support your work. You will also be responsible for fundraising for the MEF across several areas, and for developing funding initiatives for our future.
We are looking for someone with a great track record of success in fundraising, who can thrive in a small ambitious team. We will expect you to represent our interests in a range of public and private contexts; to be a confident and pro-active verbal and written communicator; and a skilled networker with a strong track record of relationship building.
Responsibilities and Duties
- To establish a fundraising strategy and ensure fundraising compliance.
- To generate income from individual donors at the low, mid and major gift level. To support the Executive Trustee steward existing, and cultivate new, major donors.
- To research and develop a trust and foundation pipeline and prepare and submit grant applications and draft progress reports
- To grow our income and diversify our donor pool through targeted campaigns
- To grow our network – including influencers and organisations that can help to raise our profile
- To ensure appropriate stewardship processes are in place so that donors at all levels feel well thanked and informed of their impact.
- To grow our presence amongst small to medium businesses, London schools and local residents
- To build partnerships with businesses to extend our profile and find new funding opportunities
- To effectively engage schools and businesses to support the Foundation, to raise awareness and help raise funds
- To liaise with the team on a regular basis to explore better community engagement, local connections, and fundraising opportunities
- To report regularly to the Board on income, prospects, and strategic objectives in alignment with our objectives
- To help foster a positive culture of fundraising across the organisation
- To promote the MEF widely, through the written word and social media
- To research and plan fundraising events, with other MEF staff and the charity’s trustees
For more information please visit our website or see the attached Job Description below .
Please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so the post may be filled before the published closing date below .
The country’s most vulnerable children have overwhelmingly poor educational and life-outcomes, with disastrous consequences for themselves and society. Many of these children are excluded from school.
The Difference exists to improve the life-outcomes of the most vulnerable children by raising the status and expertise of those who educate them. The organisation creates specialist senior school leaders, with the expertise to lead whole-school and multi-agency approaches to meeting the learning, wellbeing, and safeguarding needs of all children.
The Difference is a small and growing organisation, founded in 2017. They’re an agile and flexible team and you’ll be joining at a time of investment in fundraising, having recently employed their first full-time Head of Fundraising. It’s an exciting time to join the organisation as they develop a new strategy to take them to 2030 with fundraising playing a key role in the organisation’s growth. They have a small but generous group of funders who have supported The Difference and as Trust & Foundations Manager you will work to grow the pipeline of trust funders and work closely with the Head of Fundraising to develop a fundraising strategy.
You will manage, develop, and grow The Difference’s portfolio of trusts and foundation donors, supporting to diversify their donor base and secure high value, long term support. This post will manage trust income in line with donor requirements, identifying and building relationships with new prospects and submitting high quality and engaging reports and proposals. You will feel real ownership over your work and need to be self-starting, flexible and hungry to grow with the charity.
The position will:
- Write compelling funding applications and grant reports to trusts and foundations at 5- and 6-figure level
- Grow multi-year restricted and unrestricted income from existing and new donors and support the growth of overall income from £1.25m to £1.9m annually in next 3 years
- Work closely with the Head of Fundraising to support with strategy and growth plans
- Develop and expand meaningful engagement opportunities that can be offered to funders
Ideal skills and experience:
- Experience developing bids and applications for 5+ figure grants
- Proven ability to write compelling, well-organised content which turns complex ideas and detail into summaries that can effectively engage different audiences
- Experience overseeing management of end-to-end stewardship journeys, from prospect to long-term engagement, and building relationships with foundation trustees and grant managers
- Knowledge and passion of working in the education sector
Benefits include:
- 6% employer pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave
- Enhanced sick leave and compassionate leave
- Enhanced maternity & adoption pay
Expert recruitment for fundraisers and charities.
AllChild (previously known as West London Zone) is an award-winning early intervention charity that helps children and young people build the relationships and skills they need to flourish and thrive into adulthood.
Our aim is for every child to achieve good Social and Emotional Wellbeing and improved Academic Achievement. We call this “creating SEA change.”
We currently work with c.1,700 children and young people. We've grown rapidly since our launch in 2016 and are now expanding our work to Wigan Borough as the first stage in our ambitious growth plans.
We will continue to focus on improving the quality and impact of our core programme, whilst also committing to work more deeply in both London and the North West by building up our team and individuals in the local community to drive impact and change.
We are looking for people who are are highly motivated, with high standards and expectations for themselves and others. We are keen to attract people who share our values.
Reporting into the Senior People and Culture Business Partner you will provide full generalist HR support to the AllChild employees. This is a hands-on operational role covering the full employee lifecycle from recruitment, onboarding, payroll perpetration, compensation & benefits, and employee relations. You will play a key role in the delivery of the People and Culture strategy and will work alongside the Learning and Development Business Partner and EDI Lead to ensure its success.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the 'Apply' button.
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What You'll Do:
Leadership and Prevention: Lead, inspire, and effectively deliver training including in house and open courses and the delivery of bespoke workshops in the local community.
- Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing training and promoting training courses for S&G Mind. Empowering people to build confidence, understanding and resilience whilst supporting themselves or others with mental health needs
- Quality and Leadership: As a S&G Mind Mental Health Trainer, you will lead on collecting data and evaluation forms in relation to training delivery.
Why Join Us:
• Impact Matters: Join a team where your work directly transforms lives and contributes to a healthier community.
• Personal Growth: We offer professional development opportunities that will enrich your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Swindon.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a meaningful impact. Together, we can build a brighter, healthier future for people in Swindon and Gloucestershire. Your leadership can make all the difference.
We provide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem.
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We are seeking a skilled and compassionate HR Manager to join our team and support our mission by overseeing all aspects of human resources management within our organisation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, fostering a positive work environment, and supporting the professional development of our staff.
This role is important to the charity’s success. People are our most important asset, and you will be the one to ensure we have a happy and productive workplace where everyone works to realise our established mission and objectives. Promoting the organisation’s values and shaping a positive culture is a vital aspect of the role.
Reporting
This role reports to the Director of Finance and Administration.
Key Responsibilities
1. Recruitment and Onboarding:
· Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
· Coordinate the hiring process, including job postings, interviews, and offer negotiations.
· Facilitate smooth onboarding processes for new employees, including orientation and training programs.
2. Employee Relations:
· Advise employees and management on HR-related matters.
· Handle employee inquiries and concerns, providing guidance and resolution as needed.
· Conduct investigations into employee complaints or disciplinary issues and recommend appropriate actions.
· Nurture a positive working environment.
3. Performance Management:
· Oversee the performance appraisal system, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and feedback mechanisms.
· Provide support and training to managers on performance management best practices.
· Identify opportunities for employee development and career advancement. Assess and monitor training programmes.
4. Policy Development and Compliance:
· Improve and maintain HR policies, procedures and initiatives in accordance with legal requirements and organisational strategy.
· Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations.
· Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices in HR management.
5. HR Administration:
· Maintain accurate employee records, including personnel files, absence records and HR databases.
· Prepare and analyse HR metrics and reports to inform decision-making and identify areas for improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or a related field. CIPD certification is essential.
- Proven experience in HR management, preferably in the charity sector or a similar non-profit organisation.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment laws and regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Solid organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Commitment to the mission and values of our organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to contribute to the success of our charity and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. If you are passionate about HR and dedicated to supporting our mission, we encourage you to apply.
Meningitis Research Foundation is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or age.
Spectra is a dynamic, London-based not-for-profit, committed to improving the well-being and choices of communities, particularly in relation to sexual health, gender identity, emotional resilience, and combating isolation. The organisation has a 30-year history of delivering to some of London's most marginalised communities, and has operated as Spectra CIC since 2012. Since 2012 we have expanded and stand now at over 40-staff with an annual turnover of circa £1.8m.
Spectra’s services are funded by local authorities, trusts and foundations and other grants and donations. Spectra have made recent investment into our fundraising capacities to support further growth and sustainability.
Spectra’s current founder and CEO is stepping down from the role after some twelve years as leader, and the Board is looking to recruit a new CEO with the energy, drive and enthusiasm to take Spectra to the next level.
Please download the CEO Recruitment Pack for details of who we are looking for and how to apply.
You will be able unequivocally to respect, support, promote and work within LGBTQ+ and the other diverse communities that Spectra serve. Applications from people with lived experience in the communities and issues we work with are encouraged.
Please submit a CV, supporting statement and Diversity Monitoring Form as per the CEO Recruitment Pack instructions.
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