Internal Communications Officer Jobs

Schools Project Officer (Estates)
Canterbury, Kent
£29,767 pa plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week
3 year fixed-term contract with possibility of extension

The Schools Project Officer is a crucial business administrative role at the Diocese, as you will act as the first point of contact for projects concerning the development and maintenance of school sites and buildings, from senior leaders, governors, parish officers or our professional advisers.

Reporting to the Schools Officer and working within the Children, Young People and Education team, you will support the oversight of related grant funding and manage other bespoke projects such as promoting decarbonisation initiatives for church schools and organising land registrations. You will also advise school leaders and governors in relation to school organisation and the use or development of land and buildings.

As Schools Project Officer, you will act as facilitator between various internal and external teams, providing support through monitoring projects relating to school estates (building developments, maintenance and repairs), whilst making proactive enquiries and interventions to sustain progress against recorded timescales.

You will also take responsibility for managing grants held by the Diocese and liaising with schools regarding suitable projects and available funding, helping schools to prioritise projects for effective estate management.

A crucial part of our strategy is to assess the environmental impact of the Diocese’s church schools, planning for and supporting schools to advance decarbonisation and energy efficiency projects. As Schools Project Officer you will regularly update and signpost church schools to banks of practical materials and resources for decarbonisation campaigns, toolkits and projects, building case studies of best practice.

With an understanding of or experience in business administration, estate management or project support, you should be capable of supporting projects and have the ability to apply understanding to tasks. Capable of summarising complex information clearly, you should be able to explain the progress of projects to those with no specialist understanding.

Forward thinking, adaptable and responsive to a varied work programme, you should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have evidence of recent study, training or development and a willingness to learn new knowledge and technical skills.

It is essential for you to be supportive of the vision of the CYPE team and to be sympathetic to the contribution of Church of England schools to Christian mission.

The ability to travel and a willingness to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings and events is essential.

An understanding and awareness of Church of England structures and knowledge of the current educational landscape within the context of church schools, along with experience of budget management or creating financial reports would be desirable.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Check.

Canterbury Diocese is the oldest diocese in England, stretching from Maidstone to Thanet, the Isle of Sheppey to the Romney Marsh. We have 350 miles of coastline with historic ports and seaside resorts, alongside rural communities, market towns and commuter-belt urban developments. Affluent areas often sit alongside pockets of major deprivation, offering an exciting and challenging mission context. 

At the heart of all we do is a vision of transformation for ourselves and our communities: no one can encounter God and remain unchanged. In the Diocese of Canterbury, we want to increasingly become a Christian community transformed through encounter with Christ, growing and overflowing to transform and bless the families, homes and communities we serve: Changed Lives, Changing Lives.

Closing date: 30 September 2024.

Location: Hybrid, Old Street, London
Salary: £23,903 per annum (pro-rata to full time equivalent of £39,270 per annum)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Department: Supporter Marketing and Public Fundraising
Job Type: Part-time
Contract Type: Permanent

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.

We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal.

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and hardworking Retention and Stewardship Officer with demonstrable experience in direct marketing to join our fast-paced Supporter Marketing and Public Fundraising Unit at Plan International UK.

This role sits within the Retention and Stewardship Team, which delivers supporter journeys, increases income with upgrade and cash appeals and re-engages lapsed supporters. The successful candidate will also play a key role in delivering our emergency appeals.

As a Retention and Stewardship Officer, you will have the ability to deliver high quality campaigns whilst providing an exceptional service to key internal and external stakeholders. You will need strong communication skills as well as proven project management and relationship management experience.

If you thrive in working in a highly collaborative environment, possess great team-working skills and have a genuine passion for our values, feminist leadership principles and vision, we would love to hear from you!

Please note that we are currently advertising two Retention and Stewardship Officer positions, one full-time and one part time. This role is part-time working 3 days per week and will require 1 day per week in our London office.

For further details of this role, please see the job profile.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 15 September 2024
Interviews will take place on Friday 27 September 2024

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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No day is the same with the variety of responsibilities as a Learning and Development Officer at SSAFA. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring a seamless and enriching learning experience for employees, working closely with the Learning & Organisational Development Manager and the broader People team to foster a culture of continuous learning across the organisation.

You will serve as the primary contact for all enquiries, managing the entire lifecycle of learning and development events — from researching external providers to evaluating feedback. Your responsibilities will also include overseeing the Learning Management System (Litmos), maintaining accurate training records, and promoting learning initiatives through internal communication platforms. Additionally, you will support data management and analysis to inform learning strategies and contribute to various development projects.

This is a fixed term role until April 2025.

About the team

You will join a team of experts in the field of HR, and who believe in working collaboratively to support each other with their goals and priorities. We are advocates for knowledge sharing and open to new ideas or innovative solutions to solve problems or improve processes we have already in place.

About you

A key attribute we are looking for in you, on top of a passion and drive to learn, is a strong background in managing learning systems and a commitment to driving organisational growth through effective learning initiatives. You will also need to have experience in coordinating and promoting training events.

You will be a confident communicator, with excellent literacy and numerical skills in to order to liaise effectively with managers regarding a range of issues or, when required, produce professional documentation to high standards. The team is small so you will need to be able to use your own judgement and initiative to complete day to day tasks.

To ensure you can hit the ground running, demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Office products is essential to complete the range of tasks required in this role as well as accurate data/record inputting.

About SSAFA 

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2023 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable. 

Closing date: Midnight on 15 September 2024. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interviews: TBC

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. As we embark on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. 

Location: Based in our London office with flexible homeworking in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy 

About the role 

The Head of Compliance, Risk and Governance role at Crisis is a varied and fulfilling role. You will be responsible for ensuring that Crisis adheres to all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. You will lead the Governance, Compliance and Risk team to build and embed a proactive and enabling culture of compliance and assurance at Crisis UK. You will also be the Designated Safeguarding Lead for Crisis. 

We are bold and keen to build a culture of continuous review and improvement, where we try new things, and support the organisation to be able to innovate and take informed risks. We are looking for someone who will be focused on how the work they do can impact ending homelessness, working collaboratively across the whole organisation. Most importantly we want someone who can ensure our compliance, risk and governance processes are transparent, inclusive, and equitable. 

About you 

• Strong and compassionate leadership, both within the team and across the wider organisation 

• Good experience of overseeing a range of compliance areas such as safeguarding, fundraising, marketing, and data protection.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships across a range of stakeholders. 

• Commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.  

Working at Crisis  

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm  

• Wellbeing Leave

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply? 

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 22 September 2024 at 23:55

Interview process: Competency and values-based interview + presentation

Interview date and location: Wednesday 9 October 2024 at Crisis Skylight London, 50 – 52 Commercial Street, E1 6LT 

Accessibility  

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.  

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094  

Salary: £28,216.60 per annum (plus £5,023 London Weighting, if applicable)

Location: London with flexibility to work from home

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: 23rd September 2024 at 11:30pm

Are you a motivated individual who is interested in campaigns and has a strategic, innovative and creative mindset? Do you want to demonstrate your passion to end the housing emergency? Apply for this role at Shelter as an Assistant Campaigns Officer in our fight for home.

About the role

You will form a part of the campaigns (strategy and organising) team helping to develop and deliver Shelter’s public-facing and supporter campaigns at both a national and local level. In this role, you will help the team execute campaign plans and calls to action which are both in person and online. You will also support the team with administrative tasks and internal communications.

We encourage you to apply if you have good verbal and written communication skills and are looking for an entry-level role, preferably with some background knowledge in campaigning or communications. Above all, showing a passion to make a difference to one of the biggest social issues of our day – ending the housing emergency.

About you

You’re a clear thinking, motivated individual with a keen interest in campaigning, a genuine desire to end the housing emergency and a basic understanding of political systems across England.

You may have experience of working in a campaigning, communications or similar environment in a paid or voluntary capacity. Your background could involve organising events, trainings or workshops, working with supporters or other campaigning or fundraising activities, or digital campaigning and social media.

We’re looking for a strategic thinker, with a taste for innovation and bags of creativity too. What’s more, you enjoy seizing opportunities as they arise to play a big part in timely, strategic and inspiring campaigns.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension, and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support, and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

 To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

About the team

As part of our Communications, Policies and Campaigns directorate we have two large campaigns teams, Digital Campaigns and Strategy and Organising. This role sits in the Strategy and Organising team made up of 15 members of staff working on local and national campaigns.

You will work with the 11 community organisers we have at Shelter, who are based out of the 11 regional hubs, as well as working with three additional colleagues who support Shelter’s national campaigning priorities and the administration of the team.  Your line manager will be the team’s Senior Campaigns Officer who is responsible for managing the strategy development and delivery on some of Shelter’s priority campaigns.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement outlining your interest in the role. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria, responding to points 1 - 5 in the 'About you' section of the attached Job Description. Throughout your response, ensure you demonstrate how you address the following Shelter behaviours:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
• We are open to risk and learning from our experiences

If you are interested in applying for this role and have some additional questions, you can email the hiring manager James Austin - click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website for more details.

Applications without a Supporting Statement will not be considered.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and efficient Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Chief Executive, Board of Directors, and Executive Team at YMCA Leicestershire.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of both internal and external operations and supporting various projects and initiatives across the organisation

Key responsibilities will include:

• To support the Chief Executive in the day to day servicing of all relevant committees/meetings both internal and external including AGM, Board, Resources Committee, sub committees and any other meetings relevant to the role.
• To assist the Chief Executive and Executive Team with the preparation of funding applications, official documents and key events.
• Contribute to the overall development of YMCA Leicestershire, including playing a lead role in specific projects as agreed with the Chief Executive and Executive Team. These projects may cover the work of all departments within the organisation.
• To work with the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive on the procurement of legal, audit and insurance services.
• General executive administration

About you:

The ideal candidate would possess a blend of key personal and professional qualities to effectively support the Chief Executive and Executive Team at YMCA Leicestershire. The characteristics that would be essential include being:H

• Highly organised with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Discreet and trustworthy
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail orientated
• Adaptable and flexible
• Problem solver

To succeed in the role of Executive Assistant, your key qualifications/skills will include:

• Business Administration Qualification Level2/3
• Proven experience in an executive assistant or similar role.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of governance and compliance processes in the charity sector is desirable but not essential.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits include: A generous 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Birthday Leave, Service Leave, Pension and Health Cash Plan, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Blue Light Discount Card, Eden Red Discount Scheme, Free Gym Access, Menopause Welfare Leave and complimentary tickets to the Y Theatre.

We are looking for an experienced Partnerships Manager to join the team. You will be responsible for the upkeep of the Foundation’s Partnerships Grants Recipients, as well as oversight of the Community Grants, Match-Funding Grants and Staff Hardship Fund. You will also be secretary to the Board of Trustees. We are looking for someone with good organisational skills, strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

 

About the CareTech Foundation

 

Our purpose

The CareTech Foundation delivers meaningful impact to communities in the UK and overseas by supporting and championing the social care sector, carers and those living in care.

Our focus

For the social care sector, we:

· support improved recruitment and retention to the UK social care sector, particularly for those from deprived and disadvantaged backgrounds, with a particular focus on improving leadership and career pathways

· champion the contribution of the UK social care sector to wider society

· support the local communities of which social care services are a vital part

For carers, we:

· invest in skills development for care professionals in the UK

· support unpaid carers, particularly internationally

· support the family and friends of CareTech Ltd employees facing significant financial hardship

For those living in care, we:

· support disabled people and those with long-term health difficulties, including those with mental health conditions, complex physical and learning disabilities, and issues related to neurodiversity

· invest in action-based research and innovation to better understand the early identification, treatment and/or management of care-related conditions.

Key responsibilities

A. Programme development and delivery

· To develop, resource and implement programmes aligned to the Foundation’s strategic priorities, with lead responsibility for developing and managing:

o the Foundation’s partnership programmes, including providing day-to-day oversight of grant fund relationships and all necessary reporting arrangements

o the Foundation’s Match-Funding Grants

o the Foundation’s Community Grants

o the Foundation’s Staff Hardship Fund

· Building strong relationships with the Foundation’s partners and prospective partners.

· Lead responsibility for supporting the Grants Committee

B. Strategy and reporting

· To support the Executive Director in the development of the long-term strategy and to drive the growth and expansion of the Foundation and its programmes.

· To oversee the Foundation’s Impact Assessment Framework in respect of the Foundation’s grant-funding programmes, developing robust reporting arrangements with partners

· To have lead responsibility for production of all internal reporting, minutes of meetings and support the production of all external reports

C. Governance

Support the Executive Director:

· To ensure the Foundation develops and adheres to the correct processes, procedures, and policies.

· To ensure fiscal probity and transparency.

· To act as Secretary to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and committees

D. Leadership

· To line manage the Team Administrator and Grants and Finance Officer

· To ensure grant processes are monitored and regularly reported on

· Collaborate with the Communications Manager to raise awareness and promote the Foundation’s work, its grants and partners.

E. Financial Management

To work closely with the Grants and Finance Officer:

· On reviewing of recommendations

· To process payment requests of Partnership Grants recipients in a timely manner

· To ensure compliance with fiscal policies.

Skills and Experience

· A proven background in CSR or/and the charitable sector

· Grant-making and grant processing experience

· Experience in stakeholder and relationships management

· Line management experience

· Confidence in communicating and generating rapport with supporters, both orally and in writing

· Comfortable working across departments and coordinating planning to achieve successful delivery.

· Ability to make sense of data and communicate this in a way that is engaging to the wider audience.

· Experience of managing time-sensitive projects with an ability to work under pressure.

· Forward thinking: scheduling, activity planning and task delegation is critical to the success of this role.

· Proven digital literacy expertise

· Good level of numeracy.

Benefits

The Foundation is a Real Living Wage Employer.  The salary for this role is £40,000 p.a..  Other benefits include:

· 25 days holiday leave plus Bank Holidays.

· Flexible working options.

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· The Foundation contributes to a stakeholder pension for all staff unless you choose to opt out

· Single health insurance is available upon successful completion of probation period

· Ongoing training and personal development

Applicants must have a current right to work in the UK.

If you have a disability and/or would prefer to apply in a different format and/or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact usand we will talk this through with you. Please note that our offices are fully accessible.

Project Officer – Behaviour Change & Engagement 

England South

£28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

 (Ref: SUS4318)

Part-Time 22.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Contract: Fixed term until 31 July 2025 (with possibility of extension)

Base: Local Authority offices in Crawley and with the flexibility to work from home on days when not delivering activities in schools or the local community.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans, working in partnership with Crawley Borough Council Sustainability Team as a Project Officer, delivering active travel initiatives in schools across Crawley. 

As the Project Officer, you will communicate confidently about walking, cycling and wheeling within school and communities in Crawley. You will be working closely with schools, enabling the pupils and families in the schools' surrounding area to leave their cars at home for the school journey.

You will engage with schools and communities across Crawley; developing and delivering activities and events in schools which promote and enable all forms of active travel to school, through practical skills, incentive programmes and classroom sessions. 

Contributing to the objectives of Sustrans and Crawley Borough Council, you will promote the benefits of active travel.

You will build and manage internal and external relationships with key people such as school leadership teams, governors, parents and students.

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans and provide training and support to the school and community champions enabling them to independently run events and initiatives about Active Travel.

About you

You should have experience of leading physical activities or behaviour change projects for children and young people and be experienced in the planning and delivery of these events.

With the ability to build relationships with ease across a wide range of people, you will be able to adapt your communication skills to the diverse audiences you will be engaging with.

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. 

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. 

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 17 September 2024. 
• Interviews will take place in via MS Teams on the 2nd or 3rd of October 2024

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. 

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. 

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported. 

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.

About the role

Imperial is looking for a Regular Giving Officer (Mid-value and Telephone Campaigns) to join their successful Regular Giving and Legacy Giving team.  This is a diverse role with plenty of opportunities for development and learning in a higher education setting, excellent experience if you currently work in the charity sector and would like to expand your knowledge.

The Regular Giving programme seeks philanthropic support from alumni and friends and this role will focus on raising money from telephone campaigns, and donors who are able to give at mid-level. Regular Giving mainly raises money to support students who struggling financially through hardship funds, the bursary and scholarships.

What you would be doing

The Regular Giving and Legacy Giving team at Imperial is a high-performing team, with a well-established, successful programme that is looking to implement new strategies to keep growing.  This role is vital to continue that success by focusing on two key areas of growth for the team – telephone campaigns and mid-level giving. The post-holder will be responsible for implementing the strategy for these areas as well as the day-to-day work.

In this role, you will also represent and promote the mid-value giving programme across Advancement building relationships with Faculty fundraisers to ascertain giving opportunities below £25,000. 

You will partner with the Regular Giving and Legacy Giving Manager to manage a large portfolio of mid-level supporters using mail and email as well as face to face fundraising.  You will be responsible for managing the newly-rolled out mid-level giving club, Imperial Ionic.

What we are looking for

• Experience of working in or knowledge of mid-value and telephone fundraising

• Experience of building relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues up to a senior level, alumni and donors

• Experience of working with databases and/or CRM systems

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including a confident, helpful and professional telephone manner

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

• Evidence of strong interpersonal and influencing skills

• Ability to think strategically, with strong project management skills and a methodical and organised approach

• Ability to work autonomously, prioritising workload and keeping to deadlines

• Willingness to travel within and outside of the UK for specific events

• A flexible approach to working, able to work some evenings and weekends to accommodate alumni and related university events

• Educated to degree level or demonstration of equivalent relevant work experience

What we can offer you

• Extensive training and development opportunities

• Access to an extensive peer network within Higher Education

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution

• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 38 days off a year)

Further information

This is a full-time, open-ended role based at our South Kensington Campus.

If you require any further details on the role please contact Sacha Anthony.

Closing date: 02-Oct-2024

To apply, please click “Apply Now”.

About the team

We have big goals over the next few years.

We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

This is a core role in the New Corporate Partnerships Team, with the responsibility to help us identify, develop and secure more corporate partnerships of all partnership types. A particular focus and priority for the team and this role, is to prioritise opportunities with the strongest alignment to Mind's new strategy and where there is the greatest potential for longer-term strategic and transformational partnerships. You will be responsible for;

-Proactively identifying and qualifying opportunities

-Developing and stewarding relationships

-Thinking creatively and strategically to develop compelling proposals.

-Supporting and leading various pitches

-Representing Mind at key meetings

Team information

Will you join us?

Mind's Partnerships Fundraising team - part of the wider fundraising directorate - is responsible for generating income from major donors, charitable trusts and foundations, the statutory and corporate sectors. The Corporate Partnerships team raised £7m+ in 22/23.

The New Corporate Partnerships team is comprised of a head of team, two lead managers, two senior officers, two officers and one assistant.

The New Corporate Partnerships team has been at the forefront of securing some fantastic partnerships for Mind such as, Allianz, Bupa, Co-op, Direct Line, ITV, McLaren Racing, and McVitie's, to name a few. Our partnerships cover the spectrum of partnership types; strategic and Charity of the Year partnerships (COTYs) and brand and commercial partnerships. You will help us build on our success.

In these unprecedented and challenging times, Mind is and will be needed more than ever. Our corporate partnerships play a huge role by helping us, raise income to achieve our strategic goals and adding value to businesses and society through our partnerships, including raising public awareness and reaching new audiences.

Mind employs over 300 staff and we have a team of volunteers. Most staff are based in Stratford, London, there is an office in Cardiff and there are a number of dispersed staff working across England and Wales. Mind is formally moving to a hybrid working model combining a balance of home and office based working.

Key duties and responsibilities

The post holder will:

-Support your line manager to implement the Corporate Partnerships team New Partnerships strategy.

-Support pipeline development and creation of partnerships, including making proactive approaches, developing and stewarding relationships, submitting proposals, supporting on pitches, while working with various teams across Mind.

-Have an individual financial target which will support the overall New Partnership income targets.

-Work collaboratively and creatively with the team and across Mind to develop sector leading pitches and proposals.

-Lead and assist with the design of new partnership agreements with companies to ensure that expectations from both parties are met and the interests of Mind are looked after, and risks are mitigated.

-Work with colleagues across Mind to identify the potential and manage the risk in new partnerships, ensuring that Mind's ethical policy and charity legislation is adhered to.

-Work closely with Partnership Management to join up across Partnerships

-Identify and work with your line manager to identify opportunities and manage risk in new partnerships and to ensure that Mind's ethical policy is adhered to.

-Monitor, analyse and review information on industry trends and developments, keeping the pipeline of COTY applications updated.

-Liaise with other Mind departments, Mind Retail, Mind Cymru and local Minds to maximise potential of corporate partnerships to reap benefits for Mind's entire network, including through volunteering and pro bono support.

-Work closely with internal teams across Mind Workplace Wellbeing, Training, Index, Community & Events, Comms and Media teams to ensure that opportunities and employee fundraising opportunities are smoothly co-ordinated and incorporated into pitches and that companies are given the support they need, as required.

-Represent the Partnerships team in appropriate cross working groups, workshops and/or meetings/other events as directed.

-Use the Dynamics database to enter, update and extract accurate information to maximise operational benefits and opportunities from the database system.

-Undertake other duties that may, from time to time, be necessary and compatible with the nature and grade of this post.

Mind's equity statement

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.

Hours: 40 hours [including 1 hour paid lunch per working day]

Term: Permanent

Location: Hereford, Herefordshire [international travel required]

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 [DOE]

Benefits: Competitive

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION:

The organisation is a global non-profit ministry focused on media evangelism and humanitarian aid. Their European HQ office is based in Hereford, UK. A compliance initiative was launched to help international offices operate in a safe and responsible manner concerning data protection, website security, and more. As part of this effort, the Regional Technical Centre (RTC) initiative was introduced.

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Manage and lead all finance and accounting functions for the Europe region. Function as the Accounting Manager for the UK office, handling day-to-day accounting and financial reporting processes and supervising UK accounting staff. Supervise the Accounting Managers of all other Europe region offices. Responsible for cash management, insurance, budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls for all Europe region offices.

DUTIES AND TASKS:

- Oversee day-to-day accounting and internal control activities of the UK office and all Europe offices.
- Travel to each Europe office and meet regularly on Teams with Accounting Managers.
- Provide regular training to accounting staff.
- Ensure compliance with government regulations and required filings in each country, OFAC and FCPA.
- Ensure compliance with all finance policies and procedures.
- Manage cash flow.
- Manage all treasury activities including accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, petty cash, and travel advances.
- Responsible for the full monthly accounting cycle, recording all transactions accurately in QuickBooks, and providing required financial reports to International Finance.
- Work with National Directors and UK department managers to develop annual budgets.
- Review monthly budget variances and provide variance notes.
- Maintain up-to-date fund accounting cash flow projections.
- Review financial performance and provide strategic recommendations to the Regional Director.
- Manage the purchasing process ensuring required preapprovals and quotes are obtained.
- Manage the donation receiving and receipt process.
- Manage finance-related sales activities of all Europe entities, ensuring appropriate administration in line with local tax and reporting laws and requirements.
- Track royalties, license fees, and other sales income, maintaining a library of all distribution and sales agreements.
- Process monthly payroll, remit all tax payments, and complete tax filings including VAT, Gift Aid, and any other non-payroll tax filings.
- Maintain fixed asset inventory.
- Engage qualified external auditors to prepare annual audited financial statements for all Europe offices.
- Schedule and prepare documents for annual general meetings and board of director meetings.
- Identify risks and obtain necessary competitively priced insurance for proper risk management.
- Provide recommendations, improve systems and procedures in line with local accounting laws, initiating corrective actions.
- Establish and maintain fiscal files and records for documenting transactions.
- Interview applicants for accounting positions. In addition to the respective office HR department, coordinate with National Directors, Regional Directors, and International Finance Directors when filling key accounting positions.
- Any other tasks as directed by the Regional Director, in line with the position.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

- Ten or more years of experience in accounting, including five years in a management role.
- Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity.
- Strong analytical and strategic planning skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and driven to succeed.
- Analytical with the ability to identify cause & effect.
- Knowledge of all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS).
- Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- Chartered Accountant with a minimum Level 4 Diploma in Accounting (MAAT) or equivalent.
- Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) preferred.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
- Ability to travel frequently to Europe offices.

Please note that this role holds an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian who assents to the organisation’s statement of faith. This is in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

This role has a start date of January 2025.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply for this role, please provide a cover letter (detailing interest and suitability) along with your CV when filling out the application form.

- The organisation reserves the right to close the role early should they have sufficient candidates.
- Please note, the appointment of this role will be subject to:
- Satisfactory references
- Evidence of the right to work in the UK
- Successful qualification and credential check
- Meeting the requirement to be a practising Christian who assents to their statement of faith
- Living within a reasonable commuting distance of Hereford

Closing date: 03-10-2024

REF-216 671

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a national medical charity to find their Prospect Research Executive. This is a One Year maternity cover role starting immediately.

The charity offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working from their offices 2 days per week.

As Prospect Research Executive, you will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy Research & Operations and the Prospect Research Manager to deliver the prospect research, pipeline management and information management function within Philanthropy and Partnerships. By doing so, you will be making a major contribution to growing charity's high value supporter base; and to maximizing its engagement with existing and potential supporters.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Deliver high quality prospect research briefings on individuals, trusts and corporates for P&P, members of the charity’s senior leadership as well as senior volunteers and board members.
• Ensure research output is timely, insightful, accurate and well presented; in compliance with relevant data protection laws and the charity’s Supporter Promise.
• Assist in prioritising senior volunteers’ approaches to prospects within their own networks.
• Assist in collecting and analysing data from the public domain in order to carry out due diligence research on prospective major donors, in line with the charity’s Moral & Ethical Fundraising Policy and internal guidelines.
• Support the Prospect Research Manager with the management and analysis of prospect information through The Raiser’s Edge database according to P&P’s needs.
• Ensure database systems are maintained accurately by analysing and updating information on individuals, companies, trusts and foundations.

Person Specification:
 

• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to present complex information for a range of audiences in a variety of formats.
• Ability to work to the highest standards, to be analytical, methodical and thorough with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent knowledge of the principles of major gift fundraising to include identification, research, solicitation and stewardship.
• Experience of using and championing the intelligent use of Raiser’s Edge or a similar CRM system for data capture and reporting.
• A desire and aptitude to develop a career in prospect research.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

This role is based in the UK on a remote homeworking contract or based in our London office. If the role is based in the London office, you will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, we are unable to sponsor visa applications for this role.

Early applications are strongly encouraged as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and this role may be filled before the advertised closing date.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark and drive forward a developing income stream with great potential.

The role will help to build, shape and deliver our In Memory Giving programme over the 12 months of this maternity cover role. Through engaging communications and campaigns the role will grow both income and the pipeline of new donors. The role will help to innovate and improve existing systems to support its delivery, and also provide excellent supporter care and stewardship.

The role is within the Legacy and In Memory team, and will work in close collaboration with Legacy Marketing colleagues.

About you

You will have experience in fundraising and/or marketing, and have a broad range of skills to successfully deliver on the potential of this role. We are looking for someone to develop engaging campaigns and communications that drives income and long-term relationships, and who has the communication and influencing skills to liaise across internal teams and stakeholders and external agencies/suppliers.

As well as having a head for CRM systems, planning and problem solving, you will have the interpersonal skills needed to communicate sensitively with supporters, including the bereaved.

In our friendly and supportive team you'll be able to apply and develop your experience in a wide-ranging and rewarding role.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process 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. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balan

Executive Assistant

Location: London (Aldgate East) with flexibility for remote working.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week.
Contract type: Temporary 2-3 month's initially
Salary: £35,000-£40,000

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse?

Charity People are delighted to be supporting an organisation dedicated to championing the safety and rights of LGBT+ individuals affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crimes, and other forms of abuse.

About the Role
As an Executive Assistant, you will be crucial in ensuring the efficient operation of the executive office. You will provide comprehensive administrative and project support to the CEO, the Chair of the Board, Trustees, and Deputy CEO. Your responsibilities will include managing the CEO's strategic inbox and diary, coordinating meetings, handling internal and external communications, and supporting governance needs. This is a temporary role for a member of staff who is currently on sick leave.

Key duties include:

• Supporting the CEO in managing their workload and priorities.
• Acting as a gatekeeper for the CEO and Chair.
• Coordinating key meetings, including Board and sub-committee meetings.
• Assisting with research and project management related to the CEO's initiatives.
• Maintaining effective systems for tracking operational work against strategic goals.
• Upholding confidentiality and representing the CEO in various settings.

We are looking for:

• Strong project management skills with a proven ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A proactive and resilient individual with strong judgment and the ability to work autonomously or escalate issues when necessary.
• A deep understanding of LGBT+ issues, particularly those affecting victims and survivors of abuse and violence.
• Experience in an executive support role, particularly within the charity sector, is desirable but not essential.

If you possess the skills and experience to excel in this role and are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a vital cause, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply without delay. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.