Insights Jobs

Job Title: Money & Energy Adviser

Reports to: Money & Energy Advice Service Lead

Location: Based at home/preferred place of work, with travel across the region as required

Hours: 37.5 (full time) Monday to Friday. Hours to be agreed with successful candidate. Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post

Contract: Full fixed term contract, ending 31 March 2026

Salary: 35 hpw £27,000 pa - pay review pending Jan 2025

(plus expenses, pension, and generous annual leave)

To deliver money and energy advice service for kidney patients struggling with their energy and water bills and other costs of living challenges. You will provide subject matter expert support within our Patient Support Services team, and will work closely with our Patient Support & Advocacy Officers to develop and grow this service in your area.

Summary
To raise awareness of the service and build strong relationships with kidney patients, professionals, and other kidney stakeholder groups in your defined geographic region.

Key responsibilities
• With support, establish the Kidney Care UK Money & Energy Advice Service in the region for patients and carers at risk of fuel poverty to access independent support on money and energy matters
• Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Money & Energy Advice Service across the region, effectively managing an ongoing caseload
• Provide practical advice to patients, assessing their needs and identifying sources of support to resolve financial, practical and psychosocial challenges.

• Activities will include creating budget plans, completing income maximisation checks and benefit claims, carrying out switching exercises and Home Energy Surveys (this is not an exclusive list of tasks)
• Responsible for identifying cases where FSA approved advice is required, and supporting patients in the referral of their case to our approved partner organisation or other appropriate regional/national services

• Act as a gateway to local information and access to:

• Kidney Care UK Patient Grants service, raising awareness of the service and supporting applications
• Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Service, to ensure patients have access to reliable and accurate patient information relating to kidney disease, patient pathways, models of care, and patient choice
• Kidney Care UK Counselling Service and other appropriate services to meet patients’ emotional and physiological needs

• Work closely with local Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Officers to ensure that patients receive expert advice in all areas of need, with smooth, effective handovers ensuring that patients feel supported and part of the Kidney Care UK ‘family’ at all times
• Maintain records on the Kidney Care UK database to support service delivery and communications with patients, and facility effective reporting to Kidney Care UK and our funders
• Raise awareness of Kidney Care UK and the benefit of its full range of Patient Support Services amongst kidney patients, their families, carers and professionals across the region
• Provide insight on patients’ concerns and unmet needs to inform Kidney Care UK research, campaigns, and new service development activity
• Work in a way that respects the personal, social, cultural and spiritual needs of the individual and maintains the confidentiality of information they may have shared with you

By providing finance and support, at SIB we enable charities and social enterprises to exist, grow and thrive. We have disbursed nearly £0.5bn to thousands of organisations since 2002. Our team believes in the power of the social economy, champions the charities and social enterprises we support - and we are all working together to build a more equal society. 

It is a hugely exciting time to join the organisation. We are growing, investing in our expert team, and building on the successes of the last few years. 

To find out more about what we do here, our values and our generous benefits please visit our website.

Our values are: People First, Curious, Bold, Collaborative, Accountable

About this role:

Reporting to the Deputy CEO, the Communications and Policy Manager will support SIB’s track record of sector, government and media engagement, notably the high standard of publication set through its media partnerships with Tortoise and the Financial Times, its contributions to the policy landscape in the social sector, and its in-house data analysis and insight generation. This new post will contribute to SIB’s ongoing communications and policy work and its reach and influence.

Key responsibilities

1. Support the delivery of a comprehensive plan for our communications and policy activity, combining ongoing promotional communications, specific activities for funds and programmes, and proactively generated content and opportunities to influence

2. Co-ordinating with SIB partners in developing and delivering communication work, on major projects such as the Youth Investment Fund, the Recovery Loan Fund and the Enterprise Development Programme; ensuring that it is powered by data and customer insight of the highest quality

3. Keeping track of policy developments in areas of strategic importance to SIB, notably in social investment, youth, community energy and infrastructure investment. Writing briefings on key policy developments related to SIB’s strategic priorities, proactively identifying opportunities to further our policy agenda; also researching and preparing responses for relevant external consultations, using SIB data and evidence

4. Identifying, cultivating and maintaining relationships and partnerships with key policy, research and communications stakeholders

5. Attending and providing oversight to the Social Investment Forum, as part of SIB’s secretariat and hosting

6. Writing, editing and producing engaging and relevant content at pace for web, social media and e-newsletters, as well as earned and paid channels

7. Management of any external suppliers of communications and policy activities, including agencies, designers, consultants and think tanks

8. Working with the Marketing Manager, Marketing and Events Coordinator, Business Development Manager and wider team to deliver successful external events with customers, stakeholders and partners including attendance at Party Conferences.

9. To work in line with the organisation's values, principles and processes to achieve operational excellence.

10. To adopt our continuous improvement and learning ethos

11. To support and embed equality, diversity and inclusion into day-to-day behaviours and activities within your role as well as contributing more widely across SIB’s commitment to E, D & I

12. To support and contribute to the implementation and delivery of SIB’s strategy

13. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks and work on cross team projects that support the objectives of SIB as required

Core competencies

• Significant experience at a managerial level in a PR, marketing, external affairs or communications role
• Excellent writing skills
• Good research skills, with an ability to absorb large amounts of information at pace, including in unfamiliar policy areas and produce cogent syntheses
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively teams across functions in an integrated way
• Good established networks through experience in a similar role, and a commitment to expanding those networks to support SIB’s strategic aims
• Experience of building effective media partnerships
• Good working knowledge of data-driven storytelling in a variety of outlets from organisation websites to mainstream media and confidence in interpreting data and understanding the key points to be drawn from it to gain traction in media and campaigning environments
• Experience of developing and delivering effective communications campaigns, including through a range of digital channels
• Strong planning skills and an ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong understanding of UK political context, especially as it concerns the social economy, and parliamentary process
• An understanding of how to promote research, policy papers, data analysis and other activities of a think tank and consultancy
• Excellent IT skills and the ability to learn new programmes quickly

Desirable competencies

• Data visualisation skills
• Data storytelling
• A good aesthetic eye and ability to shape images, visuals and formatting, and to liaise confidently with designers
• Understanding of the UK charity and social enterprise sectors

Fundraising Administrator

Are you a highly organised person with outstanding customer service skills looking for a role where you can make a difference? This could be the role for you!

Canine Partners' mission is to change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

To help us create amazing partnerships, we need amazing people. Canine Partners has an exciting opportunity for two Fundraising Administrators to join our dedicated fundraising team.

These are incredible roles at a prominent assistance dog charity where your role will be a part of our essential work that transforms lives every day.

We are looking for a Fundraising Administrator (High Value Giving) and a Fundraising Administrator (Individual Giving).

What you will do:

You will play an important part in the smooth running of our fundraising teams and delivery of income targets by providing administrative support to our Head of Fundraising and fundraising managers. You will manage general administrative duties such as the daily banking process, printing and sending letters and managing database records as well as monitoring key email mailboxes and incoming telephone calls from donors and supporters. Please see below the specific areas of focus for each role:

Fundraising Administrator (High Value Giving)

Your focus will primarily be in support of the High Value Giving and Trusts and Grants team; where alongside general administrative duties, you will support the Trusts and Grants team with research into potential funding opportunities and support with writing and submitting funding applications. You will be responsible for coordinating the charity's dog sponsorship scheme in collaboration with the puppy department and with a keen interest in writing you will draft sponsorship updates and thank yous to supporters and donors.

Fundraising Administrator (Individual Giving)

Your focus will primarily be in support of the Individual Giving and Database team; where alongside general administrative duties, you will provide support in keeping our customer relationship data accurate and up to date by running regular checks and data cleansing exercises. You will also support with data analysis to provide insights on our supporter bases and act as a key point of a contact for staff using databases and other relevant software.

What we\'re looking for:

• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Good administration skills, including record keeping and database management.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Confidence in communicating via phone, email and other communication streams.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft packages).
• Excellent numerical skills.
• Experience using data management tools and techniques including Microsoft Excel. (Individual Giving)
• Good written skills, with the ability to produce engaging and high quality written communication. (High Value Giving)

You will be a proactive, personable, and self-motivated professional who is able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative. You will be driven to achieve deadlines to a high standard with flexibility and adaptability. You will be compassionate, empathetic, and diplomatic. It may be advantageous, but not essential, for you to have experience using Salesforce CRM.

We can offer you:

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Charity sick pay
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Free on-site parking
• Dog friendly offices

Both roles benefit from working at our purpose-built training centre in the rural countryside of Osgathorpe, Leicestershire with hybrid/flexible working opportunities available. Regular site-based working is essential to undertake key tasks such as printing, banking, and posting. Some travel will be required to support with fundraising events.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.

Please note we may interview candidates during the advertising period; we reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date should we find a suitable candidate before then. Please be assured that we contact all candidates regarding the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive high volumes of applications.

First interviews will take place online (via MS Teams).
Second interviews will take place at our National Training Centre, Osgathorpe, Leicestershire.

We recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.

Location: National Training Centre, Osgathorpe, Leicestershire (hybrid)
Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £22,308 - £25,833 per annum (depending on experience)
Benefits: Generous annual leave allowance, salary exchange pension scheme, life assurance, occupational sick pay, dog friendly offices.

You may also have experience in the following: Database Base Administrator, Data Entry, Fundraising Administrator, Sales Support Administrator, Sales Administration, Office Assistant, Administration Assistant, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not For Profit, etc.

REF-217 230

Purpose of the job

 The Evaluation & Learning Manager will work closely with the Assistant Director of Research & Impact and internal/external colleagues. You will help the organisation make good decisions and influence others – informed by the best available evidence, analysis of the charity’s impact, learning from organisations, youth practitioners and young people.

 You will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of a portfolio of evaluation and learning projects. This will involve conducting research in-house, as well as managing external research partners. You can also expect to have line management responsibility for a direct report and should work closely with other members of the Impact Function to improve our ways of working and meet the organisation’s system change ambitions.

 The Impact Function will not evaluate programmes in isolation but rather help to build a cumulative knowledge base that proves and improves the impact of UK Youth’s activities and youth work more generally. Learning and knowledge management is a major component of this role and you will ensure that insights are easily understood and applied to have real world impact.

Experience we're after

• Significant experience of using quantitative and/or qualitative and/or mixed research methods to conduct evaluations of interventions in community settings

• Significant experience of managing projects and coordinating effectively with internal and external stakeholders

• Experience of working with large datasets and conducting descriptive and inferential data analysis

• Experience of using qualitative research methods with young people

• Experience of working with external research and/or evaluation partners

• Experience of supporting others to use data and evidence to inform their decision making through creative and persuasive comms, engagement and dissemination.

  Who we are

  UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

  UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

  Why work at UK Youth? 

  UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that theyouth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes. UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to massinequality of access to youth services for young people.

  What we can offer you

  We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:

  • Flexible/Agile Working

  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

  • Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

  • Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

  • Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

  • Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

  • Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

  • 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

  • IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

  • CycleScheme and TechScheme

  How to apply

  If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.

  Closing date: Friday 1st November 2024 at 11:59pm (Midnight)

  Interview date(s) proposed: W/c 11th November 2024

  **Please note that this opportunity is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract and not a permanent role at present.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and drive a comprehensive HR strategy that aligns with IRRI’s global objectives and enhances organizational effectiveness across its global operations
• Provide visionary leadership for the global HR function, including talent acquisition, performance management, and compensation and benefits, to ensure the institute attracts, develops, and retains top talent. Work with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Head of Productivity, Systems and Innovation to develop the strategy and its process of implementation
• Foster a culture of engagement and continuous improvement, optimizing global resource alignment and organizational structure to support IRRI’s mission
• Oversee the seamless delivery of HR functions across IRRI’s global network, ensuring that HR services and programs are effective and responsive to the needs of diverse geographical locations
• Champion a transparent and efficient talent acquisition strategy to secure the best candidates for IRRI’s diverse and multi-national teams
• Lead the implementation of a performance management system that promotes transparency, accountability, and professional growth, tailored to the global context
• Guide the design and implementation of competitive compensation and benefits packages that attract and retain top talent, considering regional variations and global standards
• Modernize IRRI’s HR Policies in close coordination with the Head of Policy Development and ensure they’re fit for purpose, adaptive to meet organizational needs and the changing environment in which IRRI operates
• Partner with senior management to identify HR priorities and ensure HR strategies support the institute's mission and vision
• Advocate for diversity and inclusion in the workforce, aligning HR strategies with IRRI’s commitment to equality and global representation.
• Represent IRRI HR interests in the CGIAR People & Culture Community of Practice and associated high level forums through appropriate engagement and influence in system level activities
• Advocate to Leaders and supervisors on the best course of action in resolving sensitive personnel matters and escalated issues 
• Champion initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction and engagement across all global locations. Develop and implement strategies that improve employee well-being, work-life balance, and overall job satisfaction, tailored to the diverse needs of IRRI’s workforce
• Ensure IRRI’s processes and HR strategy is in sync with the Tripartite HR plans and is aligned with the OneCGIAR Risk Framework
• Oversee the development and execution of comprehensive onboarding and off-boarding programs that ensure a seamless integration and transition for employees. Ensure these programs are culturally sensitive and aligned with IRRI’s global HR standards
• Align the performance appraisal process with IRRI’s strategic objectives, ensuring that performance evaluations are conducted consistently and fairly across all locations. Foster a culture of accountability and professional growth, using performance data to drive talent development and organizational improvement
• Lead continuous improvement efforts for HR systems and processes. Identify opportunities to streamline HR operations, reduce manual transactions, and enhance the efficiency of HR services. Implement technological solutions that provide real-time data and insights to support decision-making and strategic planning

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field 
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in HR leadership, preferably in an international or research-oriented organization

Skills Required

Mandatory

• Proven ability to develop and execute global HR strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Strong expertise in talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, and benefits administration
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing HR teams across diverse geographic and cultural backgrounds
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Sound understanding of HR best practices, local labor laws, and international HR standards
• Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of other languages would be beneficial

Preferred

• Having experience of working in Africa will be an added advantage
• Accredited Professional Qualification (CIPD, SHRM, PHR, or equivalent) 

IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance, joining and separation travels, home leave, housing support, and other allowances.

Join our team and be part of our story!

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.

Events Support Executive

 

We’re looking for an experienced Events Support Executive to join World Vision, an important charity helping vulnerable children across the world.

Position: Events Support Executive (Maternity Cover)

Location: Milton Keynes (UK-based applicants only)

Hours: Part-time, 18 hours per week. Mandatory working days Tuesdays and Wednesdays with the requirement to work occasional evenings and UK travel for events.

Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover for 12 months

Salary: £15,226 per annum (£30,874 FTE) + good range of benefits

Closing date: Monday 4th November 2024

Interview date: Thursday 7th November (online via Microsoft Teams)

**Please Note: Applications without a CV and cover letter will not be considered.**

About the role:

As Events Support Executive, you will support the Specialist Giving team’s strategy and programme of annual events delivering memorable, creative and high-quality events to inspire, engage and steward our audiences.  From conception to delivery, you will support the Specialist Giving team's event calendar.

Through these events you will support the engagement of current and future supporters through a Gift in their Will, child sponsorship and non-financial engagement, enabling us to generate more income to increase World Vision UK’s ability to transform children’s lives. You will be working closely with colleagues from across the organisation, these events will engage, inspire and create opportunities for incredible engagement and impact to be seen and made.

Key areas of responsibility include:  

• To support the Specialist Giving events programme across a variety of mediums from conception to delivery according to requirements, target audience and objectives. Ensure messaging and supporting materials accurately reflect World Vision's mission, vision and identity.
• Be accountable for the delivery of high-quality donor-focused events, from the concept and planning of new events and updating existing events through to their creation and delivery. You will be responsible for working with the team to deliver physical and virtual events which meet targets and our donor/partner needs and strengthen their relationship with the organisation.
• Use of strong communication skills, creativity and content creation which meets each event's objective(s).
• Administer events, that ensure the appropriate audience(s) are selected from our database and event communications meet GDPR best practice and are logged on the CRM. Setting up correspondence and invites as necessary and processing all responses across all mediums.
• Work with managers to ensure an integrated follow-up after the event. Provide detailed and informative event briefings for staff. Conduct learning reviews and event analysis after each event and use these insights to come up with ideas for improvements and new events
• Responsible for adhering to risk and compliance related to hosting events, including but not limited to, ensuring venue compliance and safety policies are adhered to, risk assessments are completed, and events don't pose a risk to staff, attendees and speakers
• Supplier and logistics oversight – including but not limited to research, sourcing and visiting venues, managing and negotiating caterers, vendors and suppliers to deliver high value and engaging events to budget and on time, processing invoices and purchase orders as required. Keeping suppliers accountable for timely delivery within an agreed budget.

About you:

We are looking for an Events Support Executive with clear communication skills with the ability or experience to work with agility. You will be collaborative and able to work with different types of teams and audiences.

Key skills required for this role:

• Experience in delivering fundraising events that successfully raise income against targets Educated to degree level or above (or with extensive relevant workplace experience demonstrating skills and abilities to manage and deliver events.)
• Full UK Driver’s License Experience in managing and delivering high-quality, successful events meeting a variety of audience needs.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with experience in managing and influencing a variety of stakeholders at all levels.

About the organisation:

World Vision UK is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries. Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. As a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.

As a child-focused organisation, we are committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

We are a registered organisation operating the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) and we shall check with your previous employers about your behaviour and conduct. We will be requesting you to complete a form known as a Statement of Conduct. For more information see: The Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Please note we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client’s Christian mission, values, culture, and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3.

As a Disability committed employer, we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Events Support Executive, Events Fundraiser, Challenge Events, Event Fundraiser, Events Fundraising, Challenge Fundraiser, Challenge Fundraising, Events Officer, Events Executive, Events and Marketing, Events and Marketing Officer, Events and Marketing Executive, Events and Marketing Coordinator, Events and Marketing Administrator, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

AllChild is seeking to recruit an Impact Officer who will take a key role in using data to drive impact and support decision-making. You will work closely with other members of the Impact Team to implement projects and work with other teams to drive data collection and ensure key research findings are utilised, communicated, and understood.

We are looking for someone with a ‘can-do’ attitude who can think creatively and problem-solve and who is excited about the opportunity to drive further learning and insight into the AllChild programme.

Some duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working closely with the Impact Manager and Impact Officer to implement AllChild’s data collection processes – ensuring high-quality, complete and timely data collection. This will involve working closely with the Delivery Team to ensure data is accurately collected from schools.
• Supporting with cross-organisational workstreams, conducting robust analysis of AllChild delivery metrics (monitoring data) and Delivery Partner data (partner programme outcomes data).
• Carrying out robust analysis to help the Delivery Team identify the children and young people who could most benefit from the Impact Programme.

For further information and details on how to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 10 November 2024.

Communications and Campaigns Manager

35 hours per week, flexible

 £33,000 - £36,000 dependent on experience

Rugby, Warwickshire

We’re looking for a talented and experienced Communications and Campaigns Manager to lead the design, development and delivery of our communication campaigns, projects and events, and engagement with our Member Agencies, helping us to reach a wider audience, raise awareness and encourage engagement.

 

The Survivors Trust mission:

The Survivors Trust (TST) is the UK’s largest national membership organisation for specialist voluntary sector rape and sexual abuse support services. We have over 120 Member Agencies based across the UK and Ireland. We campaign to raise awareness of sexual violence and to improve the support available for its survivors.

Our work falls into five broad areas:

1. Representation, networking and organisational support for our member agencies;

2. Support for all survivors of all forms of sexual violence;

3. Education and training

4. Campaigning for change

5. Providing a national collective voice for survivors and those who support them.

Job description

Main responsibilities will be in the following areas:

• Ensuring effective communication across the TST team, with our members and with external agencies
• Maintaining effective communications with our  Member Agencies including e-newsletters, e-bulletins and updates.
• Leading  social media and digital communications
• Supporting national influencing campaigns
• Undertaking research as required to inform campaign activities, legal and policy work
• Creating social media content and assets, graphics, videos and animations
• Working with our fundraising team to increase engagement
• Supporting and promoting the work of our member organisations
• Representing TST at external meetings, forums and focus groups
• Managing responses to requests and queries from the press, public and other external agencies.

 

Person Specification

Our ideal candidate will

· Demonstrate commitment to TST’s ethos, mission and values

· Have excellent ability to research, analyse and present information

· Be experienced in developing and managing social media and digital campaigning

· Be an effective and compassionate communicator

· Be confident in using MS office, CRMs, and design software

· Be flexible in their approach to team and project work

Understanding of gender-based violence and the work of specialist rape and sexual abuse support services will be an advantage.  Experience, particularly in a communications or campaigns focussed role in the specialist sexual violence voluntary sector or general voluntary sector will be an advantage. Please read the accompanying job description for full details.

Location

Our offices are based in Rugby, Warwickshire.  There may be travel requirements from time to time to support events.

Application information:

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of up to 500 words.

Closing date for applications is 2pm on 11th November 2024.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online on 19th  November 2024.

Successful candidates will attend a second on-site interview on 26th November.

The Project Manager – Hounslow will have the ability to enthuse and inspire businesses to take action to meet the needs of communities across Hounslow.

You will be a highly motivated, approachable self-starter who is able to enthuse a range of stakeholders with the ability to spot opportunities and act on them.

You will work in communities in Hounslow to deliver and manage a range of projects in line with the objectives established by the Hounslow Place Board.

Salary is on the BITC professional level 5 - from £27,945 to £31,050 

Closing date:                              3 November 2024 

Interview date:                            Week commencing Monday 11 November 2024 

Interim Finance Director

Location: London – Hybrid (flexi) 
Hours: Part time, 3 days per week
Contract Type Fixed Term Contract – 6 month (commencing Jan 2025) 
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000

Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Director will be part of In Kind Direct’s leadership team and contribute to the overall leadership, strategic direction and decision-making of the organisation. 

Do you believe that everyone should have access to life’s essentials & that no usable product should go to waste?

You will be joining an inspiring peer group and wider team committed to this mission. You will also work closely with the Board of Trustees for In Kind Direct and In Kind Direct International, a diverse and high-profile group of individuals who bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to help drive our strategic objectives and achieve our impact goals for 2025 and beyond. 

Specifically, you will lead the development and performance of financial strategies that enable long-term financial sustainability and efficient operations of the organisation, all with the focus on delivering greater impact to those we serve. You will advise the CEO and Board on these strategies, including working with the Partnerships and Impact Director and Commercial Director to set the philanthropic and commercial income strategies. 

The Finance Director will also be responsible for implementing and developing financial planning, budgeting and forecasting to support IKD’s decision making for increased impact and improve IKD’s effectiveness and efficiency. This includes responsibility for the development and maintenance of the internal finance controls, policies, procedures and systems. Finally, you will also lead decision-making on investments, reserves and the management of financial strategy and risks, taking into account our approach to sustainability. Previous experience in eCommerce and distribution will be a significant advantage given the innovative In Kind Direct model.

Skills and experience you will bring

• Experience working at FD level with in-depth knowledge of financial and operational management, ideally including relevant experience within the charity sector.
• Strategic thinker experienced in collaborative strategy development.
• Innovative, curious and rigorous - able to find strategic solutions and work at pace to support commercial and operational decisions [CW5] with modelling that drive greater impact.
• Fully qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Understanding of Ecommerce and distribution is highly desirable.
• Wide experience of business planning, functional development and performance reporting, including to the Board of Trustees.
• Experience managing outsourced finance teams desirable.
• An experienced leader with a track record of delivering ambitious goals, bringing together diverse, inclusive, high performing teams.
• Equally adept at and enthused by engaging in strategic decision making and rolling up their sleeves to get involved in the day-to-day delivery of In Kind Direct.
• Values-driven with exceptional integrity and committed to our other core values of innovation, kindness and togetherness. 
• Knowledge and experience of tax and accounting regulations. Knowledge of the charity sector desirable.
• Demonstrably committed to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice and promotes diversity.

About In Kind Direct

Who we are

We are a UK charity that works with charitable organisations and companies to ensure everyone has access to the products they need to live well.

What we believe

Everyone deserves access to life’s essentials and no usable product should go to waste.

Our Purpose

We create powerful partnerships, enabling more communities to thrive.

What we do

We distribute products including personal hygiene, household, clothes, toys and technology, donated by manufacturers and retailers, to charities, community groups, food banks and schools across the UK.

We are currently supporting 500,000 people each week. In 2023 we unlocked over £25m in savings into the voluntary sector. This helped charitable organisations meet the increasing need in their communities, at a time when their own resources are stretched.

Our role

We are a practical response to the widening gap in society. We help meet today’s need and use our insights to reduce tomorrow’s. 2024 is the fourth year of our ambitious five-year strategy to triple our impact

Our impact

Since being founded in 1996 by HM King Charles III, we have distributed £359m of essential products, diverted 38,652 tonnes from waste, and supported over 15,000 charitable organisations.

Our values

We work with kindness, togetherness and integrity, driving innovation

Working at In Kind Direct

• We are an equal opportunities employer and support our team to succeed in their roles through training, adaptations, flexibility in working, and a range of policies to support people in their personal, family and care responsibilities. We have just been recognised and accredited as a Great Place to Work.
• We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to our values of kindness, togetherness, integrity, and innovation. We are on an organisational journey to achieving our EDI vision and welcome any questions about our progress and aspirations. We especially welcome applications from anyone with lived experience of being on low income or working with smaller charitable organisations. We will meet all reasonable expenses and will support anyone invited to interview to be able to participate. 

How to apply

To apply, please use the application link, complete a short application form, upload your CV, and a brief supporting statement (max. 500 words). We will also request an Equality Monitoring Form. Applications submitted without a supporting statement may not be considered. 

The deadline for applying for this role is Wednesday 30th October.

You may also have experience in the following: You may also have experience in the following: Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Group Controller, Management Accountant, Chief Accountant, Finance Director, Finance Controller, Company Accountant, Group Accountant, Finance Accountant, Financial Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Legal Finance etc.

REF-217 426

Location: Remote, with regular meetings in London, UK

Hours: 2.5 days per week

Sustainability First is a leading UK think tank and charity that acts as a critical friend to businesses, regulators, governments, and civil society, to create more sustainable energy and water sectors in the UK. We work tirelessly to advocate for policies that support environmental and consumer protection and to engage the public through accessible and impactful communication. We believe that it is possible to create a thriving economy that respects environmental limits and enables social equity.

Role overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and committed Advocacy and Communications Officer to join our team. This new role is integral to amplifying our voice with decision-makers, including business leaders, senior officials in central government and regulatory bodies, and amongst politicians. You will help to shape public policy and drive our communications strategy.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advocacy, excellent communication skills, and a shared commitment to our values. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a core role in our charity, as well as make a tangible impact on the environment and social equity in the UK. We will also be rolling out a refreshed brand and updated website – you will have the opportunity to help us make the most of our new branding.

What we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to make a tangible impact on environmental and public policy, and public awareness
• Flexible working hours including remote working
• 25 days' annual leave, pro-rata.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the ‘apply’ button.

Closing date: Sunday 3rd November 2024.

Sustainability First is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Harris Hill is looking for an experienced Marketing Manager, to join a social welfare charity in London, for 6 months, on a hybrid basis. Uusally 1-2 days per month, plus some events when needed.

This role is looking to start mid December, so we are looking for someone who will be available to start quickly, considering interviews and decision might not be made until end November/ December. 

This contract role sits within the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications

Team. As the contract Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for managing the planning, development and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns that drive brand awareness, beneficiary engagement and fundraising.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful campaigns to grow income, recruit and retain supporters and drive beneficiary outreach through brand and awareness initiatives.

To be considered, we are looking for someone with the following experience:

Track record of developing and delivering marketing and brand campaigns in a commercial and/or not for profit environment. (D)

Track record of delivering impactful marketing and brand campaigns with measurable outcomes. (E)

Track record of using brand/marketing research and insight to develop targeted, measurable marketing campaigns that drive response or change behaviour. (E)

Experience of developing and delivering a coherent marketing/comms plan in a diverse organisation. (E)

For a closer look at the job description, please apply for more information.

Do you want to make a lasting impact on patient care and staff support at one of London's leading NHS trusts? Join as Trust and Funding Officer, and help build the foundations of a healthier society.

As Trust Funding Officer you will play a vital role in their grant making and special purpose funds management, and your work will directly benefit patients and staff across their hospitals and community sites. You will work closely with Funding Managers to support their funding processes and the design and delivery of projects across the charity.

As Trust Funding Officer you will

• Develop and manage a portfolio of grants, advising and guiding applicants and grant holders.

• Manage questions and issues on grant or fund expenditure.
• Manage initial enquiries from Trust staff, responding to potential applicants and progressing ideas as agreed.
• Build strong relationships with the Fundraising and Communications teams.

To be successful in the role you will

• Have experience in a customer facing role, ideally in a funding or fundraising environment.

• Manage relationships with stakeholders, and help them to navigate complexity.
• Have experience of working with budgets and other forms of financial information.
• Use reports to gain insight.
• Ideally have experience of grants.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We are looking for a Climate Action Manager to join the Community Impact team. The role will collaborate widely across BITC and externally, to challenge and support business to accelerate a just transition to a net zero, resilient future where people and nature thrive. The Climate Action Manager will plan, design, and deliver collaborative projects, tools & resources,  as well as communications activities to support businesses and communities to accelerate a just transition to net zero.

The Climate Action Manager will work across both our business transformation and community climate fund projects, so having both business facing and community facing experience of delivering sustainability projects would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the role of business in delivering a just transition to net zero as well as experience of managing projects, delivering written content, facilitating workshops, and identifying trends and emerging issues. The full list of responsibilities and criteria can be found in the job description and person specification.

Salary in line with the BITC job framework, professional level 4 – manager – minimum of £33,120 national and £36,225 London office based

Closing date: 17 November 2024 

Interview date: 27 November 2024