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Are you passionate about fashion or furniture and want to make a difference through your work? We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Store Manager to join our team, focusing on driving sales while supporting our charitable mission.

About the Role:

As the Flagship Store Manager, you will play a key role in supporting our Retail Manager to maximise sales and ensure the smooth operation of our retail business. You’ll be part of an enthusiastic Retail team that values collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to positive change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Retail Manager in achieving sales targets and operational goals.
• Lead, inspire, and manage a dedicated team, including staff and volunteers.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and a welcoming store environment.
• Manage inventory, merchandising, and store presentation to align with brand standards.
• Oversee daily store operations, including cash handling, reporting, and compliance.
• Contribute to marketing initiatives and community engagement efforts.

About You:

• Experience: Previous experience in a store management role within the fashion or furniture industry is essential.
• Skills: Strong leadership skills with proven line management experience. Experience managing volunteers is highly desirable.
• Attitude: Positive, proactive, and passionate about driving change. A “can-do” attitude and optimism for the future are a must.
• Passion: Enthusiasm for fashion, furniture, and making a positive impact through charity-focused work.

Why Join Us?

• Training: Additional training and development opportunities will be provided.
• Team: Join a friendly and supportive team that is dedicated to making a difference.
• Impact: Be part of a company that values its people and their contributions to both business and community.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and share our passion for fashion and positive change, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role.

Closing Date: 13 December 2024
Interview Date: 19 December 2024
Location:  Hybrid, with work at both our Selly Park & Erdington Sites
Hours:  Full time 
Duration:  Permanent
Salary: Up to £41,000 depending upon experience
DBS Requirement: Basic 

“Happy to talk about flexible working.”

We are seeking an experienced candidate with a great understanding and knowledge of individual giving, who shows great leadership skills and the ability to collaborate across teams to maximise opportunities to achieve organisational growth. 

The role will manage the Donor Acquisition Fundraiser and In-Memory Fundraiser and be responsible for the overall delivery of our individual giving strategy. 

As the Individual Giving Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the planning and implementation of our individual giving programme of fundraising and activities, aimed at individuals. It will be the Individual Giving Manager’s responsibility to generate significant income through individual gifts, campaigns and appeals, regular giving, in memoriam giving, lottery and legacies, and to increase activity and income from these sources. 

Your primary focus will be on recruiting new donors, retention through a gold standard supporter journey and income growth for these vital areas of fundraising, all while leading a dedicated team. You will be responsible for delivering innovative and creative appeals as well as supporting the fundraisers responsible for in-memory and donor acquisition to achieve their targets and objectives. 

Individual Giving is a growing income stream for Birmingham Hospice, and this have been recognised by the Executive Team who are investing in this area, in particular regular giving and legacies. 

If you are a focused and driven individual who enjoys creating new and exciting fundraising appeals and campaigns, then we want to hear from you, but more importantly you must have a passion for fundraising and hospice care and the ambition to grow income and increase donor recruitment and retention.   

You will work across the fundraising department, in a culture of innovation and collaboration, to meet overall fundraising objectives.

If this sounds like the role for you then we’d love to receive your application!

Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good. 

Purpose of the role:

• Delivering training to a variety of people from different sectors and backgrounds
• Designing, launching and maintaining eLearning modules
• Designing and organising trainings requested by clients and proactively launching new training programs
• Critically reviewing and improving our current processes for creating and delivering training internally
• Working across our Business Service team to support Business Engagement Managers with clients who have requested training
• Researching and proposing new training ideas based on events, market trends or client feedback
• Being the leader on training in Business Services, providing insights, support and ideas to the wider team

To apply: 

• Please complete Unseen’s application form for the role which includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, some personal details and equal opportunities questions, and;
• Please send a copy of your CV to jobs @ unseenuk. org with reference to the job title.

Details:

• Salary: £30,900 per annum (pro-rated for part-time hours).
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time – 37.5 hours per week (part-time may be considered).
• Location: Unseen’s head office in Bristol – Hybrid approach with some working from home days. A degree of flexibility will be required. Includes regular travel to Unseen’s Head Office in Bristol and to client offices across the UK.

The deadline for applications is 1 December 2024.

Interviews will likely be held during the week of the 9 December 2024.

As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community. 

 Any questions, please contact jobs @ unseenuk. org.

Why work for us?

At CARE International UK we affirm the dignity, potential and contribution of participants, donors, partners and staff. Our actions are consistent with our mission. We are honest and transparent in what we do and say and accept responsibility for our collective and individual actions. We work together effectively to serve the larger community. We constantly challenge ourselves to the highest levels of learning and performance to achieve greater impact.

At CARE International UK, we are committed to creating a workplace that fosters innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. We believe in making a difference and offer you the opportunity to contribute to impactful humanitarian work. Our supportive environment, emphasis on professional development, and dedication to diversity and inclusion make CARE an exceptional place to advance your career.

We are seeking a Risk and Internal Audit Manager to lead our risk management and internal audit initiatives. This critical role involves developing a robust risk management framework, conducting thorough internal audits, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements. The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of humanitarian issues and standards, including codes of conduct and accountability principles, and possess a working knowledge of French or Spanish. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders are essential.

About you

You are a highly skilled professional with a Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIA) certification or a full CCAB qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA). Your extensive experience in risk management and internal audit, particularly within an international NGO or a similar environment, equips you with the necessary expertise to excel in this role. You are a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, capable of engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels. Your analytical prowess and problem-solving abilities, combined with your self-motivation and proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, set you apart.

About the role

As the Risk and Internal Audit Manager, you will play a pivotal role in fortifying our organisation by overseeing both risk management and internal audit operations. You will develop and manage CARE International UK’s risk management framework, maintain and update the organisation’s risk register, and provide regular risk management reports. You will also develop and execute an annual internal audit plan, ensuring compliance with recognised auditing standards. Your role involves coordinating with various CARE entities and overseeing specialist audits in areas like cybersecurity and GDPR. International travel will be required to support CARE International UK funded programmes.

About CARE

CARE International UK is part of a global confederation dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice. We work in over 100 countries, supporting life-saving programs and advocating for policy changes to improve the lives of the world’s most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. Joining CARE means becoming part of a team that is passionate about making a tangible difference in the world.

Safeguarding

CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.

Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:

- satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here).In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. 

- appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check, link here).

By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to Equality and value Diversity.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to our HR team.

We also encourage people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at CARE International UK.

Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK

Closing date:  6 December 2024

Interview date:  TBC

Hybrid - London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Manchester or Homebased in the UK

Closing Date: 1 December 2024

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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and experienced campaigner to join us as Campaign Manager (UK Child Poverty) on a 12 month contract basis. 

In this key role for us, you will lead our impactful campaigns to address child poverty in the UK, collaborating with communities, partners, and policymakers to bring about meaningful change. 

This role offers the potential for hybrid working.  We have offices based in London, Manchester, Cardiff and Edinburgh. There are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter. This will be agreed with your line manager and team.  

About Us 

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm.

When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met, their voices are heard, and lasting results are delivered for millions of children, including those hardest to reach. 

About the Role 

As Campaign Manager (UK Child Poverty), you will lead Save the Children UK's campaign strategy on one of our priority areas, working closely with mission colleagues, supporters, and partner organisations.

You will manage a senior campaigner and provide task management for two other colleagues, ensuring delivery of impactful, community-driven campaigns. 

In this role, you will: 

• Lead the development and implementation of campaigns to achieve our strategic objectives on UK child poverty. 

• Support the growth and mobilisation of networks involving children, young people, and families with lived experience of poverty. 

• Build strong relationships with key campaigning partners and coalitions. 

• Collaborate with teams across the organisation to ensure campaign best practices and innovation. 

• Represent Save the Children UK in external forums as a passionate advocate for children and families. 

• Monitor and evaluate campaign activity, using insights to shape and improve strategies. 

About You 

To be successful, it is important that you have: 

• Experience leading the development and delivery of impactful campaigns, with a track record of success. 

• Strong understanding of campaigning and organising tactics, and experience mobilising public audiences for policy change. 

• Demonstrated experience working with partners, coalitions, or civil society actors to deliver change. 

• Proven project management skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure. 

• A passion for politics, changemaking, and the ability to travel within the UK (including overnight stays) are also essential. 

• Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission, and values is a must. 

• Knowledge of child poverty, children's rights, or related fields in the UK context (desirable). 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders. 

What We Offer You 

Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance. 

We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health, and wellbeing both in and outside of work. 

We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to improve the lives of children every day. 

To apply, please click the apply button to visit our website (please note there is a mandatory application question: How would you influence this government to scrap the two child benefit cap? What would an impactful campaign look like? (up to 500 words).

Closing date: 1st December 2024 

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

The Friends of Conquest Hospital CIO supports The Conquest Hospital by providing additional equipment and services that directly enhances the health, comfort and wellbeing of patients, their families, and hospital staff. We aim to ensure that patients receive the best level of care, diagnosis and treatment locally. Over the past decade, we have donated items and services totaling over £3.5m.

The General Manager is responsible for the overall management and operation of The Friends of Conquest Hospital, overseeing daily operations and leading the development and implementation of new opportunities for the charity.  Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the General Manager will work collaboratively to fulfill the charity’s objectives, driving various fundraising initiatives. This dynamic, hands-on role requires a blend of strong management and operational skills, fundraising capabilities, excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, and a genuine passion for enhancing local healthcare services. You will bring a "can-do" attitude, balancing business as usual with a visionary approach to the charity’s growth and sustainability. Candidates with experience in fundraising are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide strategic leadership and direction in alignment with the Friends goals and values. 

• Oversee all aspects of organisational management, including financial stewardship, resource allocation, and risk management. 

• Cultivate relationships with donors, partners, and community leaders to support fundraising efforts and drive growth. 

• Lead and inspire a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, providing mentorship and support for professional development. 

• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability amongst staff, volunteers, and stakeholders. 

• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance the charity's impact and sustainability. 

Personal Attributes:

• Inspirational leadership: Capable of motivating and empowering teams, volunteers, and stakeholders. 

• Resilient and adaptable: Able to manage challenges and drive innovation in a rapidly changing environment.

• Collaborative: An advocate for teamwork and open communication, working across multiple departments and with diverse groups.

• Visionary: Forward-thinking with the ability to align the charity’s goals with the needs of Conquest Hospital and the local community. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to make a lasting impact in the healthcare charity sector, contributing to the wellbeing of patients, families, and staff at The Conquest Hospital.

Additional Information:   

• Salary: £35,000
• Hours: 30 hours / 4 days
• Contract: Permanent
• Annual Leave: 20 days per year + statutory holidays 
• Staff Pension
• Able and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. 
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• The expectation is that most of the hours will be carried out at the charity’s base at The Conquest Hospital. 

Applications

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4). The deadline for applications is 12 noon 18th December 2024. 1st stage interviews will be held week commencing 13th January 2025. 

If you have any queries or would like an informal conversation, please contact us by email.

Position: Digital Services Product Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent
Location: Office-based in London with the flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £43,342* per annum plus excellent benefits 
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3, Profession / Technical

*You will start at our entry point salary of £43,342 per annum, increasing to £46,051 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £48,760 after a further 6 months.

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.  

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus. 

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award-winning support and information. 

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.  

About this job 

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated product manager to lead the strategic development of our digital services products. 

Our digital services provide support and information to thousands of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). You’ll be joining us at an exciting stage of our digital programme as we transform the way we engage with people affected by MS. 

You’ll play a pivotal role in driving evolution and improvement. This will include working with our existing products including our forum, webchat, symptom management tools and logged-in area of our website.

But you’ll also be leading efforts to conceptualise, design, build and implement new digital products that cater to the ever-evolving needs of our community.

We’re looking for the successful candidate to have proven experience in areas such as:

• Using a clearly defined digital project management methodology.

• Developing and executing product strategies and roadmaps.

• Overseeing the product development lifecycle. 

• Maintaining the highest quality, compliance and accessibility standards. 

• Collaborative working with cross-organisational stakeholders 

You’ll have meticulous planning skills, be results and delivery focussed and bring a creative energy that nurtures innovation in those around you. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and vibrant team who are dedicated to making a difference for people with MS.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 9 December 2024

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

Want to work at the intersection of business and society? Motivated to create programmes that create business value and social value, hand in hand? Interested in learning from experts in all sorts of societal issues?

We’re recruiting a Social Impact Project Manager for our small team who will do all of this, and more. Working in a small, purpose-led business, our new recruit will find the right non-profits to partner with businesses, project manage the programmes we devise and get stuck into lots of other elements of making a small team a successful one.

The role would be well-suited to people from charities who are looking to move into the CSR / sustainability / ESG space and work more closely with a range of businesses, or your experience might instead have been gained in a corporate or intermediary organisation. You will love the idea of working in a small, purpose-led business and bring loads of initiative and creativity to our small team!

About Three Hands

We a small organisation that works with businesses, charities and social enterprises to deliver projects, programmes and partnerships. Having a positive social and/or environmental impact in society is a core aim of everything that we do. We do this by helping big businesses to play a more responsible and sustainable role in society. Our clients include NatWest Group, Pfizer, British Gas, Balfour Beatty and Royal London.

A full description of the role is in the attached job description, so please refer to this for further details. Note this is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days a week in our London office.

To apply, send us your CV and completed application form by 9am on Monday 9th December.

Passionate about repair? Love working in the community to help people embrace low-waste lifestyles? Ready to supervise a team of volunteers to get our new Fixing Factory up and running? We want to hear from you!

As our Fixing Factory Workshop Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operations of our newest Fixing Factory, helping members of the public to fix their broken items, and supervising a successful team of volunteers and freelancers to support along the way. You’ll deliver a programme of activities to teach people the basics of repair and change their mindset around electronic waste.

You’ll be based mainly onsite at the Fixing Factory in North London (exact location TBC), working with a passionate Fixing Factory team including workshop managers for other sites, and a central development and project management team. You’ll also work closely with The Restart Project, our partner on Fixing Factories.

If you’ve got the skills and enthusiasm to manage an inclusive, safe and impactful repair hub in North London, this is the role for you!

About Possible 

Our values Daring, Joy and Community guide our actions and our organisational culture. Here at Possible, we have a vision for a zero carbon Britain that has been built by and belongs to everybody. Our mission is to inspire people in the UK to take the action the climate crisis demands.

We create, build, and share ways people can take meaningful action on climate change together. We translate overwhelming climate urgency into socially just and workable proposals the public can get behind. And we do it all with a can-do attitude and stubborn optimism.

Commitment to anti-oppression

We have made a commitment to make Possible an anti-oppressive place to work. We’re doing the work to undo inequalities and oppressive systems reflected in wider society, and are an inclusive and welcoming group that wants our team mates and the communities we work with to be able to thrive.

We believe that our team and our projects should reflect the diversity of the communities they seek to serve. We particularly welcome applications from marginalised groups, especially people of colour and other ethnic minorities, people who identify as LGBTQIA, disabled people, those who are neurodivergent, people who have experienced mental health challenges and those who identify as working class or have done so in the past.

Benefits

• 35 hour full time work week.

• Flexitime and TOIL.

• 33 days paid holidays including bank holidays (pro-rata) and additionally three days at Christmas when the office is shut.

• Employer pension contribution. 

• Flexible working considered from day one.

• Learning and development plans and budget for all staff.

• Generous sick leave and pay, including paid time off for periods and menopause, gender affirming care, fertility treatment and disability leave.

• Good parental leave and pay and family friendly policies and practices.

• Up to one week (FTE) paid carer days.

• Paid volunteer and study leave.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Climate Perks - paid journey days for low carbon holiday travel.

• Headspace account (mindfulness and meditation app).

• Options to work remotely abroad.

• Employee assistance programme that includes free counselling sessions and financial advice for you and your family.

• A caring and supportive culture and lots of opportunities for team connection.

• Paid duvet days, when staff need to look after their wellbeing.

• Support and development boost fund.

• Staff discounts on selected climate friendly opportunities.

Interested?

Read the full job application pack, and upload your CV and question responses as per the application pack.

Deadline: midnight (GMT) on Wednesday 11th December 2024

Do you have a passion for building, growing and nurturing corporate relationships, with a successful track record to match? Do you want to join a once in a generation appeal to give seriously ill children the best chance and the best childhood. 

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity are hiring for a Senior Partnerships Development Manager to join us.  
 

This is the ideal role for a new business fundraiser who thrives in find and securing new business environment and wants to work with a collaborative and passionate team.  
 

You’ll have the chance to be a champion for children delivering new partnerships alongside leading, motivating and developing a team. The partnerships development team are tenacious, accountable, authentic, courageous and agile.  
 

The salary for this position is £47,405 per annum.  

Key Responsibilities

• You will lead on securing the biggest opportunities for new corporate partnerships at the number one children’s charity brand. You will have a chance to grow your career through spearheading corporate fundraising for our biggest ever campaign – the Children’s Cancer Centre. 
• You will have experience across the fundraising portfolio – COTY, sponsorship cause marketing and more. 
• You will work closely with a number of CEOs, Chairs and MDs on our Corporate Board and Marketing Panel to unlock new opportunities. 
• You will lead a team - line managing  and developing two team members to win new partnerships.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Significant experience securing multiple six and seven figure corporate partnerships.  
• Extensive new business fundraising expertise.  
• A gifted networker 
• Experience writing, creating, inspiring and successful pitches and proposals.  
• People leadership expertise.  
• Creative and proactive mindset.  

This is the ideal opportunity for someone who is looking for a career making opportunity to join one of the largest appeals in recent history.  

Whilst charity experience isn’t essential for this role, it is preferred due to the nature of our corporate partnerships.  

About The team 
 

The Corporate Partnerships team plays a vital role in supporting the charity, raising millions of pounds every year through the successful delivery of an impressive portfolio of corporate supporters. We also oversee, develop and deliver support through our retail activity and our growing brand licensing programme. 
 

The team has the benefit of a clear strategy, an inspiring cause, a fantastic charity brand, incredible networks and leverage through an active Corporate Board, and a reputation for being one of the strongest corporate fundraising teams in the sector. 
 

Please refer to the full job description below for more information.  

Closing Date: 6th December 2024 

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)  
• A flexible approach to working arrangements.  
• Access to our enhanced pension scheme  
• Life assurance 
• Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme. 

About Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity

Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 750 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise and invest these vital funds at the hospital and within child health research nationally. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you.
 

Along with being awarded the ‘Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023’, we were delighted to be recently awarded the 'Charity Times Fundraising Team of the Year 2023.'  
 

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
 

A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people or those with long-term conditions, LGBTQ+ communities, and those from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Further information on our EDI strategy can be found on our website. 
 

As a Level 2 Disability Confident Committed Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process. For more information on this please contact us. 

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.

Peer Support Operations Manager

Grade & Salary: PO2 SP 37, £37,888 per annum
Hours: Full-Time: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Two-Year Fixed Term
Location: Hybrid; based at Kensington & Chelsea hubs, Monck St, GWS, and other community spaces in Harrow and Hillingdon
Reports to: Head of Community Services

Are you passionate about the power of lived experience in transforming mental health services?

As an organisation, we’re dedicated to creating a culture where mental health challenges are met with understanding, compassion, and innovative solutions. As Peer Support Operations Manager, you will oversee and develop a range of peer support services, ensuring that they deliver meaningful outcomes for people with mental health conditions. This is a pivotal role, combining operational management, staff support, and strategic development. If you are ready to make a lasting impact in mental health, we would love to hear from you. As the Peer Support Operations Manager, you will lead a team of Senior Peer Support Workers and Peer Support Workers to deliver high-quality services across various settings, including community and inpatient environments. The ideal candidate will be able to manage dispersed teams, work with diverse partners, and ensure the successful delivery of impactful peer support programmes. You will manage multiple workstreams, build strong relationships with NHS and community partners, and ensure services meet key performance indicators (KPIs).
 
You will: 

• Lead the development and delivery of innovative peer support services for people with severe or enduring mental health conditions.
• Support staff to deliver impactful peer support sessions and manage safeguarding and risk.
• Use your own lived experience of mental health challenges to inform service delivery and foster empathy.
• Build strong partnerships with NHS trusts and local community organisations to ensure integrated and holistic support.
• Oversee service monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.

Why join us? 

• Lead a service that values lived experience as a vital part of recovery.
• Be part of an organisation committed to mental health innovation and inclusivity.
• Work with a collaborative team dedicated to supporting mental health in the community.
• Access tailored training and development opportunities to grow your skills.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of mental health peer support across London.

 
Benefits: 

• Hybrid-working if nature of role permits
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme (interest free lone paid back 12 months period)
• Employee Assistance Programme A 24-hour helpline from Health Assured to support you through any of life’s issues or problems
• Free eye test
• Flexible working
• Interest free loan, those in financial hardship

REF-218286

Job Title: Community and Business Development Manager for Essex

Salary: £39,000 to £44,000

Responsible to: Regional Manager South and East

Location: Across Essex with time spent in Colchester

Hours of Work: 36 ½ hours per week. Flexible working will be required

Contract: Permanent

Benefits

We offer our team members a comprehensive staff benefits offering to include:

• Annual Leave – 38 days! 25 days AL (increasing to 29 days with service) plus 5 wellbeing days and 8 bank holidays.
• Flexible working, home working and remote working options available
• Nest Pension – 8% employer contribution - 3% employee contribution.
• Heath Cash Plan – giving you discounts on everyday healthcare such as dental, optical, physio, prescriptions & more.
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and DRs on call 24hrs a day).
• Fantastic volunteering opportunities within The Active Wellbeing Society every month.

Introduction to The Active Wellbeing Society

The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) is a community benefit society and cooperative working to develop healthy, happy communities living active and connected lives.

Our vision is for a society where people have the autonomy, capacity, resources and skills to become the architects of their own destiny; where our individual wellbeing is recognised as being bound up in our collective responsibility to and dependency on each other; and where all of us feel empowered as agents of social change to make a difference – whether at an individual level or more widely.

Essex Pedal Power is a flagship programme led by Essex County Council and Active Essex to support more people in deprived areas to cycle by removing the main barriers to cycling.

About the Role

In this strategic post as the Community and Business Development Manager for Essex you will play a key role in overseeing our existing work and also contributing to the development of future work within the region. You will directly manage the delivery of our community based projects, specifically the Heart of Greenstead and VCS capacity building, liaising closely with all key partners involved in the work, and representing the organisation in a wide range of system settings. You will play a vital role to ensure that the organisation’s contractual obligations and goals are achieved by collaborating with communities and partner organisations in the design and delivery of interventions to promote active citizenship. You will co-produce with local communities in order to achieve sustainable outcomes by bringing people together to be better connected and networked.

You will need to work collaboratively and influence effectively across multiple agendas, to maintain an overview of engagement and impact whilst seeking to maximise opportunities for partnership development. We are looking for an individual that demonstrates clear leadership and the ability to influence and persuade across multiple disciplines and arenas.

Main Duties

1. Responsible for building strong relationships and developing working partnerships across a wide range of local stakeholders with the aim of developing new business opportunities in conjunction with the Regional Manager.

2. To plan, develop and deliver high quality programmes, projects and interventions and ensuring all are in line with the overall strategy and objectives of the organisation and that meet contractual obligations.

3. To work closely with the funding team and the regional manager to develop new funding bids in line with opportunities created through partnerships and business development.

4. Manage the operational delivery and development of a range of funded programmes with a focus on collaborating with communities and partner organisations in the design and delivery to promote active citizenship. Ensure within this that agreed outcomes are met in full.

5. Manage and monitor the budget with finance representatives from TAWS and support the relationship management with existing funders and the identification of potential new funders.

6. Devise, understand and use asset-based community development approaches to community development and work with communities to understand priorities and co-design initiatives. Ensure that delivery mitigates or removes the barriers to participation.

7. Keep abreast of new and emergent thinking across wellbeing, community development and tackling inequalities as well as innovation and leadership in this field of work. Work collaboratively with partners from across the area to develop new innovation and interventions in line with the emergent opportunities.

8. Play a key role in monitoring and evaluation plans, through collecting, analysing and sharing data (quantitative and qualitative) working with the TAWS Data & Insight team.

Knowledge, Skills and Experiences

1. Good communication skills and engagement with communities with proven previous community engagement and delivery experience

2. Awareness of funding opportunities with experience of project and bid development as well as Experience in sub-contractor management

3. Experience in facilitation and training, providing advice and guidance and consultancy experience

4. Understanding of marketing, events coordination with strong planning and organisation skills

5. Project management experience, including design and development, planning, resource allocation, time, budget, risk management and evaluation of impact and outcomes.

6. Experience of line-managing and developing teams to deliver against programme objectives and to achieve their full potential, preferably in the field of community development

7. Understanding of interpreting and analysing data bringing insight to community planning, delivery, and development

Contract: Fixed Term (12 months), Full-Time (35 hours over 5 days)
Location: London, SW1P 2AF (Hybrid – 2 days in the office, 3 days remote)
Salary: £40,000 + London Weighting Allowance (LWA) £3,954
Interview Date: w/c Monday 16 December 2024
Start Date: March 2025
 
At Blue Cross, we have a powerful story to share!  As our Digital Engagement Manager, you'll be at the lead the delivery of our social media strategy, creating engaging content that drives awareness, fosters community, and helps us make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and people. 

Join us and use your expertise to amplify our mission and connect with a passionate audience!

More about the role

At Blue Cross, we’re proud of our strong social media presence, with an engaged community across key platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, and TikTok. We are looking for a Social Media & Engagement Manager to lead our organic social media team, driving awareness, engagement, and action across social media channels to support our mission of improving the lives of pets and people in need.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact while covering maternity leave. You will track key performance metrics, identify trends, and optimise our approach to ensure we remain deliver for our audience and Blue Cross.

You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams across Blue Cross to ensure social media efforts are integrated with our broader communications strategy. Your role will include managing a talented social media team, external partners, and working across departments to deliver campaigns that increase engagement, build our community, and promote Blue Cross’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage our social media strategy to build brand awareness, drive engagement, and encourage action. Leverage social media insights to continuously optimise campaigns for maximum impact.
• Oversee the development and execution of engaging content across all social media platforms. Work closely with internal teams to scope, plan, and deliver content that aligns with Blue Cross’s mission and encourages audience participation.
• Manage and inspire a team of social media specialists, ensuring high-quality content and campaign delivery. Work with external partners to extend our reach and increase engagement.
• Use social media analytics tools to track performance, understand audience behaviours, and generate actionable insights. Use this data to refine our content strategy and enhance engagement across all channels.
• Utilise content creation tools to produce eye-catching social media visuals that encourage interaction and increase engagement.
• Develop and share best practices across Blue Cross, providing training to teams to improve their social media skills and enhance overall digital engagement.
• Monitor social media for potential issues and collaborate with senior management to ensure prompt and effective responses, maintaining a positive brand image and safeguarding Blue Cross’s reputation.

About you: 

You’ll have extensive experience in managing social media accounts for businesses or non-profits, including community management, content creation, and campaign execution. You are a creative thinker with the ability to deliver social media strategies that align with organisational goals and inspire your audience to take action.
 
You will be confident using social media analytics tools such as Sprout Social to analyse trends, performance, and user engagement, and you will be proficient in content creation tools like Canva to develop engaging social media assets. You’ll be driven by data and insights, and motivated to continuously improve Blue Cross’s online presence.
 
As a collaborative leader, you will enjoy working with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver exceptional results. You will have a passion for animal welfare and a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of pets and people.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Substantial experience managing social media accounts for businesses or non-profits including community management, content creation, and moderation.
• Experience developing and delivering social media strategies.
• Excellent knowledge of industry best practice, social channels and tools including analytics and social listening platforms. 
• Experience monitoring, analysing and reporting on social media performance, and using insights to optimise activities. 
• Demonstrable experience working with and influencing stakeholders with different skillsets and levels of seniority.
• Good organisational and project management skills.
• Strong line management skills with the ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
• A familiarity and interest in animal welfare.
• Experience of working in the charity sector.
• Experience across other areas of digital marketing and of how these work with social platforms to drive engagement.

How to apply 

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 1 December 2024. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. 

Blue Cross benefits

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today.  In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can. 

With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Our generous benefits package includes:

• 38 days per year, increasing to 43 with service (including bank holidays). For part-time roles, holiday entitlement is calculated pro-rata.
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution 
• Life assurance 
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
• Free access to GP via MetLife
• Recognition scheme
• Annual volunteer days 
• Claim for professional fees
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers. 

We want you to feel valued and supported throughout your career with us. 

For more details on our benefits and to see how we invest in our team, visit the 'Why Work for Us' page on our website.

Background

Chapter One is a dynamic, growing charity with a vision of a world in which all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive. Our mission is to close the reading gap by providing children with one-to-one support at the time they need it most. We work in eleven areas/regions of the UK and will support 3250 children in 2024-25.

Our unique Online Reading Volunteer programme pairs struggling five to seven-year old (KS1) readers with reading support volunteers who are working professionals. The volunteer ask is very focused: readers commit 30 minutes a week to read with a child using a bespoke digital platform for an entire academic year. The results are transformative, boosting children's reading confidence and ability.

From a school perspective, online reading volunteers provide direct, meaningful literacy support for up to 10 pupils per class. The programme is particularly suitable for communities where it might be challenging to find parents and other volunteers who can commit to physically visiting schools to boost reading.

Job Summary

Chapter One is seeking a Manchester Programme Manager who is an excellent communicator and is able both to motivate and support schools and teachers to implement our online reading volunteers programme, and also to ensure that the programme’s impact and benefit to children facing disadvantage communities is maximised throughout the academic year.

The post is ideal for someone looking for part-time, flexible, term-time only work from a home base, but who is also able to travel frequently around the Greater Manchester area to visit schools.The postholder will be joining a team of established Programme Managers (also part-time) who work in different parts of the UK and will need to have some flexibility to work additional hours during busy autumn months, and conversely to work fewer hours during quieter periods of the year. The weekly hours for this role (currently 12-14 p/week) are likely to increase in future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively explain Chapter One’s online reading volunteer programme and its benefits to school leaders and teachers

• Install, setup and maintain Chapter One equipment in participating classrooms

• Fully understand the operation of the Chapter One platform and database and communicate this to others

• Organise and conduct initial teacher training and follow-up

• Ensure a smooth initial launch of Chapter One’s programme in every classroom

• Liaise with colleagues performing technical and volunteer support roles

• Through regular visits to/contact with schools, provide on-going embedded professional learning and support to teachers throughout the year as needed

• Proactively monitor classroom adherence/fidelity to the Chapter One model, including systematic review of data reports and volunteer feedback, taking proactive action to resolve problems that arise

• Analyse and manipulate data (largely in Google sheets) to produce reports and identify trends

• Create monthly data summaries for all participating classrooms

• Lead annual review meetings for senior leadership at participating schools

• Support programme monitoring, evaluation and research as required

• Coordinate in person and virtual school ‘visits’ of volunteer teams to classrooms where necessary

• Liaison with corporate partners as required

• Weekly communication and status updates with Senior Programme Manager(s) and wider team

• As a new school year approaches, secure commitments from returning schools and find and target new schools to join Chapter One’s programme

Role Requirements:

Essential

• Highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Proven track record of working at a senior level in education, project management or a related field
• Proven strength in both written and verbal communication
• Highly IT literate, with excellent computer skills, able to troubleshoot software issues and adept with Google suite
• Ability to manipulate and analyse to draw useful conclusions to improve programme delivery
• Proven ability to work independently
• Self-starter and quick learner
• Ability to adapt and embrace a changing environment
• University degree
• Ability to drive and access to a car for work purposes

Desirable

• Teaching/education experience with primary age children

Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.

Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.