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Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity raises funds for all ten hospitals in the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). We’ve been in partnership with UHBW for 50 years and we’re as passionate about our work now as we were when we began life in 1974. We’re here to bring moments of joy, comfort and hope to those who need it most; The millions of patients and their loved ones who pass through our hospital doors each year and 13,500 NHS staff who care for them.
That’s a lot of people so we need you to take the reins of our Individual Giving, Legacy and In Memory programmes from September as Sam departs for maternity leave.
This is a varied role where one day you will be creating content and using inspiring patient stories for a full-hearted appeal. Another day you’ll be refining supporter journey comms to our 10,000+ charity lottery players. Another week and you’ll be developing and launching ideas for maximising long-term growth in Legacy and In Memory giving and how this looks across all our brand and supporter touchpoints.
“If you find your heart singing when you hear about the amazing feats people undergo to improve the lives of others or feel inspired playing your part in improving the health and happiness of every patient cared for in our hospitals, then we think you’d better apply!”. Sam, current post holder.
We are a Disability Confident employer.
Working for a charity is great. Working for Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity is greater.
Benefits:
- 27 days annual holiday entitlement (pro-rata) plus an additional day off on your birthday and a wellbeing day. Plus an additional two days leave after five years of service.
- Commitment to hybrid and flexible working
- Competitive pension scheme. We'll match employee pension contributions up to 8% (minimum 5%)
- Additional support via our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, including up to eight sessions with a licensed counsellor
- Life assurance cover - 4x annual salary
- Commitment to training and development with budget set aside
- Medicash health plan - claim cash towards a range of medical costs
- Free Blue Light Card that allows access to hundreds of discounts at major retailers.
Closing date: 8th July
Interview date: 15th & 16th July
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Major Donor Manager for an incredible animal welfare charity, to build and advance relationships with major donors and prospects, to solicit major gifts (5,000 and above), to support international programmes and campaigns.
This role can be London (hybrid) or remote, with international travel throughout Europe, as required.
The Charity
A passionate animal welfare charity, dedicated to creating a society that treats animals with dignity and respect. They have a staff of c53 people securing c6m last year.
You will be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including 33 days per year (including public holidays), an ethical Pension Scheme, with 5% employer contributions and access to a wide range of learning and development options, as well as much more!
The Role
Develop a strategy for international for major gifts fundraising
Manage and maintain a portfolio major gift donors and prospects, across international entities
Effectively steward donors and prospects
Develop personal engagement plans for donors, using knowledge and insights to plan appropriate communications
The Candidate
Demonstrable experience of major giving fundraising.
Strong knowledge of animal rights issues.
Proven ability to interact with donors in a professional and personable manner.
Adherence to a vegan lifestyle strongly preferred
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Are you looking for an opportunity to join an incredible campaigning organisation as an Individual Giving Lead? We’re thrilled to be looking for a Senior Income & Engagement Officer to lead the Individual Giving function within an amazing international campaigning charity. This organisation works with partners around the world to fight poverty and defend human rights, as part of the movement for global justice
As Senior Income & Engagement Officer, you will work closely with the Director of Income & Engagement to develop and implement strategies and campaigns to deepen relationships with individual supporters to increase both campaign participation and grow income. You will also lead on a Legacy programme and manage an Income & Engagement Assistant, ensuring the delivery of world class supporter care and experience.
This is an incredible opportunity to be the Individual Giving Lead and shape the programme moving forward, making informed decisions and working with senior stakeholders to get the best out of campaigns.
As Senior Income & Engagement Officer, you will need:
- Significant proven experience managing individual giving fundraising campaigns across a range of offline and digital channels. This could have been gained working in-house at a charity or working for a fundraising agency or similar.
- Excellent copywriting, written and oral communication skills with the ability to translate data to insight and communicate this with various stakeholders.
- Demonstrable experience of meeting fundraising targets and developing individual giving or digital income streams.
Deadline: 8th July
Salary: £44,000 - £46,600
Working pattern: Full-time, permanent
Location: London – Hybrid (One day per month in office)
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Jake on 02030 062787 or email [email protected]
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. We proactively welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Brain Tumour Research is looking for a Social Media Manager to lead our social media team in delivering inspiring, mission-led content relating to all areas of the business. The Social Media Manager will engage with our supporters on relevant platforms in a strategic way, working to increase our advocates and income through these channels.
Social Media Manager
Location: Head Office, Milton Keynes. We offer a hybrid working model, where team members are expected to be in the office for a minimum of three days per week.
Salary: £41,000 per annum
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Holiday entitlement, 25 days per annum , excluding UK Public Holidays, death in service policy, access to a Employee Assistance Programme and option to join our healthcare scheme.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who wants to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK while developing their skills and knowledge as Social Media Manager.
As Social Media Manager you will create inspiring and strategic, mission-led content to engage with our supporters, increase our advocates and generate income.
About You
If you are an established Social Media professional who is a self-starter, able to define and implement a new strategy, and would like to join an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity, with a passion for finding a cure for brain tumours, then we would love to hear from you.
Do you have:
- At least 5 years practitioner experience of social media management at a senior level
- In depth knowledge of social media platforms and key digital channels
- An analytical mind, using data and insight to drive change
About Brain Tumour Research
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.
We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.
Closing Date: 14th July 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Candidates may also have in experience in, or looking for a career in: Marketing Manager, Communications Manager, Head of Social Media, Marketing Campaign Manager, Content Manager, Brand and Social Manager, Social Media Marketing.
No agencies please.
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We are working in partnership with Human Appeal (HA) who are seeking to appoint a Director of Finance to provide strategic and financial guidance, ensuring that the organisation’s financial commitments are met, including developing all necessary policies and procedures to ensure sound financial management and control.
We are looking for a Director of Finance who can demonstrate excellent people skills, including working with and recognising stakeholder needs. Someone who is adaptable to change, with excellent analytical, strategic planning and organising skills. You will be a commercial thinker, solutions driven and a decision-maker. You will be a positive leader who can persuade and influence a team and other directors with excellent communication skills.
You will:
- Be a strong, experienced senior leader with excellent influencing and persuasive skills
- Be degree-educated in a relevant finance discipline and a Qualified Accountant (ACA; ACCA; CIMA).
- Demonstrate significant senior-level financial leadership, management and oversight experience.
- Have experience with, or exposure to, the not-for-profit or public sector.
- Have experience with, or exposure to, financial management in developing countries.
- Be an experienced user of the MS Office Suite, financial databases and systems. Previous experience using Salesforce, SAGE, and NAVision is desirable.
- Be fluent in written and spoken English (essential). Additional languages such as Arabic and Urdu are desirable.
The new Director of Finance will manage the day-to-day operations of the Finance department, while helping to drive business success, providing the financial insights that lead to better commercial decisions for both the UK, and their global offices. A key aspect of the role will be to establish strategies to increase income with a view to the stability of HA’s finances, along with its long-term financial health and growth.
For more information and a full job specification please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date for applications: 22 July 2024
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and the client has the right to close the role early if a suitable appointment is made, so please apply without delay
Interview date: TBC
The YoungMinds Parents Helpline provides parents and carers with life-changing information, advice and support, and we are looking for a Service Manager to join our incredible team. This is an exciting, challenging and critical role, which will lead and support the helpline team in delivering a safe, high-quality, culturally competent and inclusive service to thousands of parents/carers.
You will work closely with the helpline management team to ensure all helpline channels (including telephone, webchat and email) are adequately resourced, and advisers are providing high-quality support to parents/carers who have concerns for their child’s mental health. You will use helpline data and evaluation insight to respond to demand, identify key themes, make continuous improvements to service delivery, and contribute in the strategic shaping and implementation of service development plans.
You will ensure that the Parents Helpline team is accountable to the organisational Anti-racism, Justice, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (AJEDI) action plan, and lead in ensuring that the service continues to increase cultural competency, accessibility and inclusivity, with a particular focus on supporting service users from Black and minoritised communities.
You will provide line management support to helpline team members including staff, regularly review policy, and ensure the helpline operates in accordance with organisational procedures. You will contribute to the review and development of helpline content, provide expert opinion and relevant information from the helpline to a variety of stakeholders, and represent the service at both internal and external events. You will be a Lead Safeguarding Officer for the organisation, and provide direct safeguarding support to the service when needed.
- proven experience of managing operational aspects of a helpline service that provides advice and guidance to service users
- experience of managing a staff team
- experience of delivering high-quality safeguarding work, and making referrals to statutory agencies as required
- demonstrable knowledge and understanding of how to promote diversity and inclusion within processes, services or teams
- understanding and awareness of AJEDI
This post is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract.
We welcome applications from Black and minoritised, LGBTQIA+ groups and those with disabilities, as they are currently under-represented.
We hope that you would like to join us at a very exciting stage of our growth and development. You’ll be joining a bright, dynamic team who have a passion for supporting our ambitions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with an East London Hospital Charity to recruit a Legacy Fundraising Manager.
This newly created position will become part of the Public Fundraising team and will develop and implement a legacy fundraising programme that will allow the charity to realise the great untapped potential of gifts in wills for the Charity. The Legacy Fundraising Manager will be tasked with increasing the number of legacy enquirers and pledgers from existing and new supporters and contribute to the charity’s sustainable long-term income growth
Gifts in wills are an important income stream for the charity, last year raising over £2M towards our fundraised income, despite limited promotion in this area. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced legacy fundraiser to really make their mark and develop a programme of activity that will feed our future legacy pipeline.
Your key responsibilities will include;
- Developing and driving forward an engaging and inspiring programme of activity that will increase numbers of legacy enquirers and pledgers from existing and new supporters.
- Project managing legacy fundraising activities, including creative development, briefing and managing external suppliers, briefing data selections and assessing results.
- Managing a legacy pipeline - engaging prospects, generating enquiries, moving supporters from enquirers to pledgers, stewarding pledgers and legator family members.
- Applying a strategic approach to legacy fundraising, producing annual fundraising plans, and contributing to longer term strategic growth of legacy income for the charity.
- As the programme grows there will likely be opportunities to develop and deliver legacy cultivation and stewardship events, alongside a digital and offline communication plan - making the most of existing events in the calendar as well as working with colleagues in the major giving team to explore other opportunities to engage those on the legacy pipeline in person.
This position would ideally suit a candidate with;
- A strong track record of legacy fundraising, with a broad knowledge of the gifts in wills marketplace and an ability to champion legacies
- Excellent experience and knowledge of relationship fundraising, marketing, cultivation and stewardship techniques needed for legacy fundraising
- Strong analytical and strategic planning skills, and competent using data and insight to plan supporter focused activity
- Passion for improving healthcare and patient experience for the people of East London, and in supporting the amazing NHS staff who work for this Health Trust
- Willing to contribute to the wider fundraising strategy and to represent fundraising both internally and externally with passion and professionalism
This is hybrid role requiring 2 day per week working from their office. This is a full time position, but requests for more flexible working may be considered.
The closing date for applications is 17th July with first interview scheduled for 22nd July.
For more information about this position and next steps please apply here now.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic non-profit organisation focused on convening and campaigning for economic systems change. The organisations vision is of a fair, sustainable and resilient economy. An exciting opportunity exists for a Head of Strategic Communications to join the team. As Head of Strategic Communications, you will lead the development of an expanded strategic communications function, building on the organisations track record of shaping media narratives around the economy. This is a full-time, permanent role, with flexible working options in London working 4 days a week as the non-profit operates on a 32 hour working week.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will possess significant experience of working in press/communications roles focused on UK politics/media institutions. You will have a proven and extensive track record of securing coverage in mainstream print and/or broadcast media, including generating stories from scratch. Your skill set will contain strong capabilities in analysing and understanding the motivations and agendas of media actors and the factors influencing them is required for this role. You will possess excellent written and verbal communications skills, with experience of translating complex topics into engaging content and tailoring messaging and copy to different audiences. You will also have experience of developing and delivering successful strategic communications plans based on audience insights which respect the target audience perspectives. A good understanding of the UK economic policy landscape would be a bonus to have however this is not essential for the role.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged.
Centrepoint is the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity with a vision to end youth homelessness by 2037. We define this as making it rare, brief when it occurs, and therefore the experience of it frictional.
While pursuing this vision, Centrepoint, alongside our partners, support over 16,000 young people every year. We believe no young person’s life should be defined by homelessness.
Director of Finance and Corporate Services
Hybrid – London
£100,000 - £110,000
Initial 12-15 month contract
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Centrepoint and help so many marginalised young people to change their stories today and to solve an intractable problem in the future.
As the new Director of Finance and Corporate Services, you will play a critical role working alongside a dynamic and ambitious Senior Executive Team, Chief Executive Seyi Obakin and the Board of Trustees.
Our Director of Finance and Corporate Services will be instrumental in strengthening the organisation ensuring that Centrepoint is healthy and stable financially, while also considering long-term funding strategies. You will also take executive responsibility for financial operations; technology and business systems; internal audit and assurance; regulatory and professional compliance; and procurement.
We are looking for an exceptional, experienced leader who is commercially astute and a strategic thinker, at ease with promoting an insight led approach while supporting innovative ideas and translating broad goals into specific actions. You will be an excellent networker, communicator and influencer who is skilled in representing and promoting an organisation with different audiences, at different levels and in different contexts. Critically, you will be bringing demonstrable experience of initiating, leading, and delivering significant change and transformation across complex organisations.
You can come from any sector background, but a commitment to achieve impact for young people and alignment with Centrepoint’s values are critical. If you have the experience, drive and real heart for the work that we do, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Centrepoint is committed to diversifying the background of its workforce and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.
For further information please review the appointment brief and apply through the Prospectus website.
Application closing deadline: Sunday 7th July 2024
Interviews with Centrepoint: w/c 8th July 2024
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and that early applications are advised.
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Dementia Carers Count has an exciting opportunity for a remote role as our Communications & Digital Engagement Officer within our comms & growth team to help raise awareness of DCC.
Job Title: Communications & Digital Engagement Officer
Reports to: Marketing and Communications Manager
Contract: Permanent contract
Hours: 35 hours / week (28 hours / week considered, core days Tuesdays and Thursdays, minimum 4 days)
Salary: £32,000 FTE pa
Location: Remote with periodic days in London required
Job purpose
To support and deliver effective communications, including marketing and digital engagement activities, which raise awareness of Dementia Carers Count and foster connections with our community of carers, campaigners and donors. Your work will help us reach and support more carers, raise funds and campaign for changes which will ensure that no dementia carer feels isolated, invisible or alone.
Key responsibilities
•Understand our cause, linked issues, and how these are publicly perceived
•Horizon scan to spot social and news trends as well as potential influencer targets
•Manage our social platforms, keeping abreast of media and public zeitgeist about our cause and related issues. You will design and deliver paid advertising campaigns and monitor, respond, share, engage, comment on posts, according to our guidelines and with responsibility for reputation management
•Share audience insights with colleagues to ensure effective stewardship of all our defined audiences
•Support development of media relationships. You will curate press and media lists and respond to media queries, with shared out of hours responsibility.
•Draft statements and press releases and pitch ideas for articles and features, developing copy as needed and tracking coverage
•Support user-led story telling as part of content creation, including interviewing carers about their experiences and identifying opportunities to share carers’ voices in our materials
•Draft website copy and develop assets for digital use and printed materials which communicate our key messages and brand and which support specific campaigns
•Review and monitor evaluation and reporting metrics to provide regular and campaign-based management information relating to the success of digital and media activity
•Support effective cross-organisational internal communication
•Adhere to all relevant legislative and regulatory obligations relating to marketing, digital and communications
•Carry out other duties commensurate with this post as requested.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Finance Business Partner
Salary £50,000 - £55,000
Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid Working, 2 days in office
Location: Nearest station is Westminster
A prestigious Not for Profit organisation is recruiting a Finance Business Partner to take on a key role against the backdrop of an ongoing growth plan. As the Finance Business Partner you will be
responsible for the following duties:
- You will bring valuable experience, financial and business acumen that will drive the delivery of the long-term plan
- Working closely with the Head of FPA and other key stakeholders, you will support the business with understanding its risks, monitor and track progress against plan, understand factors driving business results, build relationships with managers and provide business insight and advice. You will also lead on finance systems and process transformation projects
- Analyse and investigate financial performance for all business areas to identify areas of weakness
- Provide commercial financial advice and guidance tailored to the individual needs of stakeholders that enables them to deliver their business and financial objectives
- Develop and operate appropriate financial models and tools to support recommendations of pricing for products and services to achieve financial goals
This opportunity provides an excellent platform for a qualified accountant to build on their Business Partnering skills whilst playing a key role in organisation’s growth journey
This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. The successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) with previous experience gained in audit, charity, commercial or wider
public sector. You will have robust technical skills and be highly organised. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, strong analytical skills, excellent communication, financial modelling, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience. You will possess the ability to influence and build rapport with a range of finance and non-finance persons across the organisation.
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Job Title: Global Press & PR Manager
Reporting to: Director of Marketing & Communications
Contract Type: Full time (37.5 Hours) Permanent
Principal Location: London (minimum 3 days a week in our London HQ)
Salary: £34,000-£42,000
Part 1: Role Purpose:
The Global Press & PR Manager will play a vital role in growing awareness and exposure of Street Child, working with journalists, editors and media houses to build a consistent and pro-active media presence. Street Child’s Global MMC team is fully integrated into the whole organisation and our primary aim is to raise awareness of Street Child and act as a force-multiplier for fundraising efforts.
The role will explore new media relationships and re-ignite existing contacts, turbo-charging the value press and media generates for Street Child.
This is a role for a high-class media professional with a passion for our mission, great energy, imaginations and fantastic relationship building skills. This role requires an individual who will be based in our London office for a minimum of three days a week.
Tasks include delivering media coverage across global outlets, supporting the delivery of media training and briefings and the management/development of Street Child’s podcast.
Part 2: Key Responsibilities:
Delivering global media coverage (80%):
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with journalists across a range of broadcast, print and digital media outlets, looking beyond mainstream media to deliver global reach.
- Writing and publishing compelling, engaging press releases
- Manage and deliver media coverage on key campaigns and initiatives
- Support on the delivery of media briefings, including for the CEO, where required
- Lead and deliver PR campaigns, including influencer activations and activity
- Support the planning and management of overseas and UK trips for the purpose of generating coverage and content, often with journalists or high-profile supporters
- Be available for out of hours media, this will see you handling media enquiries and proactively pushing out stories at the weekend and out of hours during the week- this is crucial to communicating our rapid responses in a timely manner.
- Podcast management and development (10%)
- Develop and implement Street Child’s podcast strategy, aligning it with the broader communications and fundraising goals.
- Plan, research, and produce engaging podcast episodes, ensuring high-quality content that highlights Street Child’s programmes, impact stories, and key messages. This includes scripting, interviewing, editing, and post-production.
- Identify, reach out to, and coordinate with potential guests, including Street Child staff, beneficiaries, industry experts, and celebrity supporters. Manage these relationships to ensure a diverse and compelling line-up of interviewees.
- Monitor and analyse podcast performance metrics, listener feedback, and industry trends. Use insights to continuously improve content quality, format, and reach, ensuring the podcast remains relevant and impactful.
- Work with the wider team to develop and execute marketing and promotional plans to grow the podcast’s audience.
Strategic support (10%):
- Working closely with key stakeholders from other departments within Street Child to provide PR support, as well as developing and executing creative ways to deliver Street Child’s objectives.
- Building high profile, positive awareness of Street Child and our mission across PR; this must help to educate the public and demonstrate the scale of our impact with key external stakeholders.
- Providing PR support to key moments throughout the year, such as our “Back to School” campaign in order to achieve mass audience engagement
- Support the Director of Marketing and Comms to protect Street Child’s reputation
- Working with our programme teams to deliver stories which communicate our impact and highlight our emergency work
Part 3: Person Specification
Attributes /Essential / Desirable
Experience and Knowledge:
- Experience working in a busy, high pressure Press Office, in-house or a Marketing/Press Relations agency.
- Experience in developing and executing PR strategies, across multiple media platforms and with a range of internal/external stakeholders
- Excellent personal contacts with journalists from a range of global publications and PR/Marketing professionals
- A strong portfolio of media coverage in a variety of outlets for a wide range of PR initiatives
- Ability to identify the media hook and shape the key media lines
- Strong and proven ability to successfully pitch stories to key external contacts and high-profile media professionals Understanding of, and interest in, the international development sector
- Interest in child education and/or international development
- Experience in developing podcasts, including editing
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent spoken and written English skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexible attitude
- Exceptional organisation skills with an ability to juggle short-term, tight deadlines with longer term projects
- Excellent writing skills, including writing engaging press releases, features and comment pieces
- Commitment to international development and Street Child’s mission
- An energetic team player who can effectively collaborate with a can-do approach
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable across the wider fundraising team
- Excellent relationship building and influencing skills with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to interview
Other:
- Willing to travel within the UK and overseas to programme locations
- A commitment and alignment to the values and objectives that Street Child holds
About Street Child:
Street Child began working in Sierra Leone in 2008 with one project for 100 children. In just 15 years we have reached over 1,000,000 children across more than 20 countries. Powerful, imaginative, professional, and at times brave, communications and story-telling have been a key driver in our early development - and will be equally critical if we are to continue to grow our impact for children living in the world's toughest contexts.
Street Child’s commitment to Safeguarding:
Street Child is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the communities we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff.
As part of this commitment to safeguarding, all offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks. Street Child also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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User Voice was created for and is run by people who have been in prison and on probation. Lived experience means we engage empathetically instead of sympathetically.
We exist to reduce offending and improve rehabilitation by working with the most marginalised people in and around the criminal justice system. We ensure that practitioners and policymakers hear their voices.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an innovative and growing charity. We are looking for a dynamic, authentic, and inspiring individual to join our team.
The role requires an individual with experience in project management, financial management, financial modelling, contractual management, negotiation and commercial operations.
The successful candidate will be self-driven, energetic, proactive, committed to delivery, and enjoy working in a team whilst also taking ownership. As User Voice is a relatively small team, you must be comfortable being hands-on.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in a middle management or senior commercial role
- A recognised high-quality relevant qualification
- Experience in contract negotiation
- Strong presentation skills with ability to summarize effectively for different audiences
- Detail-oriented and able to take initiative in owning projects with the support of the team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A strong and demonstrable commitment to and understanding of the promotion of equality, diversity and safeguarding.
- Good experience of Microsoft Office
- Requires that the post holder is not automatically disqualified by (or can obtain a waiver from) the Charity Commission
Desirable:
- Experience in project accounting
- Experience of the charity sector and/or criminal justice system
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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MISSION OBJECTIVE
The Climate Action Manager sits within the International Programmes team and is primarily responsible for updating and managing the delivery of Bonsucro’s Climate Action Roadmap – a key area of engagement in Bonsucro’s strategy.
This role will take a day-to-day thematic lead for Bonsucro on all areas of climate action (both adaptation and mitigation) helping Bonsucro understand and respond to this important driver of sustainability initiatives in the sugarcane sector worldwide and enhancing the value proposition that we offer to our members in this regard.
This is a key role that will keep Bonsucro abreast of what is priority in the climate space, funding opportunities and methodologies/frameworks, to ensure proper incorporation into everything that Bonsucro does – from certification to impact projects and value proposition to members.
The CAM will also create new tools, trainings and other support materials focused on Bonsucro members to allow them to develop their climate adaptation and mitigation plans, in line with the Bonsucro Production Standard’s requirements and expectations from the market.
PURPOSE
· Identifies and monitors Bonsucro’s areas of competitive advantage in the area of climate action.
· Develops and articulates Bonsucro’s policy position and value proposition on key areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation.
· Revises and tailors the key work streams, strategic and tactical targets within the Bonsucro Climate Action Roadmap in line with the evolving climate space.
· Acts as the central leader of Bonsucro’s Climate Action Roadmap, its implementation, management, progress report and communications, as well as benchmarkings with the market and other organizations, seeking the roadmap’s continuous improvement.
· Acts as Project Manager for the implementation of the Climate Action Toolkit Project (CATP) supported, in part, with funding from ISEAL Innovations Fund.
Helps develop calls for proposals for the Bonsucro Impact Fund which address priority areas of the Climate Action Roadmap and keeps abreast with developments in the sugarcane sector to inform future impact projects.
ENGAGEMENT
· Engages with relevant staff to ensure that the Climate Action Roadmap and Climate Action Toolkit project are implemented and communicated in line with expectations, teams’ plans and budgets.
· Builds capacity and advises colleagues in the area of climate action relevant to their roles.
Engages with internal staff to ensure that the latest climate science is well incorporated into Bonsucro’s certification system and that members are well equipped to implement the market expectations around climate action.
· Engages with external stakeholders in the climate space to capture evolving trends, funders and other opportunities for the work of Bonsucro.
· Engages as the primary point of contact for the CATP partners and stakeholders, including ISEAL, and for all Bonsucro projects related with climate.
· Engages with Bonsucro members to understand their needs in the area of climate action and expectations regarding Bonsucro support, inform them about emerging trends and advise on queries related to climate action.
· Represents Bonsucro in relevant external forums and brings learnings to Bonsucro.
· Engages with potential external funders making them aware of opportunities for supporting Bonsucro-led climate action projects.
DELIVERY
· Ensures the timely delivery of the Climate Action Roadmap in line with organisational quality standards, adapting to changing context and needs where relevant.
· Ensures the timely delivery, communications and progress reporting of the CATP according to partners’ and donors’ expectations and quality standards.
Organizes the timely incorporation of evolving climate knowledge and trends into the structure and implementation of Bonsucro’s Climate Action Roadmap.
· Evolves and optimises the Climate Action Roadmap to ensure that it responds to emerging needs of members and wider sector developments.
· Ensures that all deliverables within the CATP have a robust and credible technical validation, in coordination with partners, donors and key stakeholders.
· Devise improvements to Bonsucro certification standards and scheme in order to fully reflect the latest climate knowledge available.
SUBSTANTIVE KNOWLEDGE
Substantive understanding of how global trends in climate change thinking and policy are driving actions in agricultural-based value chains.
Substantial understanding of the theory and methodology behind GHG accounting, SBTI initiatives and carbon removal methodologies and how use of these translate into agricultural practice.
Understanding of the impacts of climate change on primary (particularly smallholder) agricultural production and how producers can adapt to these changes to mitigate these impacts.
An understanding of current trends in regenerative agriculture
Demonstrated skill critically analysing and synthesising data.
Demonstrated skill generating and communicating insights from data.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Experience working successfully with international colleagues and stakeholders.
Excellent command of the English language, and confident engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese (written and verbal) is desirable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences and deliver information with clarity.
EXECUTION SKILLS
Experience of managing projects and programmes with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience of developing projects for both internal and external donors and mobilising resources to support these.
Experienced and comfortable independently delivering coaching or capacity building sessions, both for internal and external stakeholders
SPECIALISED KNOWLEDGE
Professional or academic background in sustainability, environmental issues, agriculture, international development or other related field.
Knowledge of international voluntary sustainability standards is desirable.
Commitment to continuous improvement and upholding credibility.
Curious, insightful and pro-active.
OUR CULTURE
We are a diverse, inclusive and multicultural organisation that's passionate about making a positive impact and creating a meaningful change - across the global sugarcane supply chain and beyond. As the world's number one sugarcane sustainability system we have an important role to play in the way we work, lead and inspire others through our convening and our certification processes. That's why our people are central to our purpose and being committed to their success and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.
Benefits
UK based:
- 25 days annual entitlement (increases with service) plus customary holidays and 3 days December leave
- Pension scheme - 8% employer contribution and 2% min employee contribution
- Work from Anywhere policy - up to 1 month in 1st year (increases with service)
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Hybrid working practice- working in the office 2-3 days per week
- Flexible hours (core hours 10-4 UK time)
- Enhanced parental benefits
- Life Assurance - 4 times salary
- Medi Cash scheme - discounted health care for dental, optician, physio etc
*(subject to your jurisdiction some may not apply)
Notes
We are an equal opportunity employer - if you need an
y support or adjustments in our process, do let us know.
We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Whilst we aim to improve the diversity of our organisation, varying costs and differing employment regulations may mean we prioritise our recruitment and offers of employment to preferred locations only.
For this role, we are looking for candidates already established or able to be in our local market (UK). Attendance at the UK office will be required 2-3 days per week.
We will though consider applicants from other jurisdictions and encourage you to apply regardless.
We offer hybrid, flexible working arrangements and this role is based on a 35 hour week.
Candidates must have the right to work in the jurisdiction of roles they are applying to. Not all roles will be suitable for visa sponsorship.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PLEASE ENSURE YOU 'UPLOAD' EACH OF YOUR CV AND A COVER LETTER EXPLAINING YOUR MOTIVATION AND FIT FOR THE ROLE BEFORE PROCEEDING TO 'FINISH APPLICATION'.
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