Jobs in Blackheath

This is a new and exciting role to support the Hepatitis C Follow Me Project and the Liver Surveillance Project, specifically for Eastern European communities across West London. 

The Hepatitis C Trust develops projects nationally where peers use their lived experience of injecting drug use and hepatitis C, to provide education and training, increase hepatitis C awareness, and access to testing and treatment for people living with hepatitis C. 

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Do you have experience of working within drug services and with volunteers? Have you been affected by hepatitis C or have you supported anyone who has hepatitis C?

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who can work on their own, engage with stakeholders and have a desire to make a difference in promoting hepatitis C awareness & liver health among services and affected Eastern European communities by increasing access to hepatitis C treatment and liver disease care. We are looking for a passionate and skilled Peer Support Lead who is fluent in Russian and Lithuanian and has excellent communication and organisational skills.

Working in partnership with hepatitis C & liver surveillance teams, drug and alcohol services and homeless service providers, the post holder will deliver education on hepatitis C & Liver Health to Eastern European communities deemed at risk of HCV infection & liver disease across all of the West London ODN area and ensure that everyone is offered and supported to treatment. Working under the guidance of the Peer Programme Manager the post holder will ensure that Eastern European people with an identified diagnosis of hepatitis C & liver cirrhosis are offered a referral to specialist hepatitis treatment & liver surveillance services in West London area. 

We are a patient-led organisation – you will be working in an environment where the patient/service user/client is placed at the centre of all that you do. It is desirable but not essential the post holder hold a driving licence. 

We offer employees great benefits – from generous annual leave entitlements to training opportunities. These include: 

25 days paid annual leave, plus bank holidays and closure over the Christmas period 

Extensive internal and external training to support you in your role; including a generous annual training allowance 

Company pension scheme with employer contribution of 5% 

Cycle to work scheme 

Employee Assistance Programme, including financial and wellbeing advice 

Funding at 75% for a London travelcard will also be available for this role.   

Joshua supports community-driven sustainable development projects to assist vulnerable children and their families in rural Malawi.  We are seeking a self-motivated, experienced individual to oversee and manage our current fundraising streams and develop new ones.  This is a varied role working across Trusts and Foundations to Community Fundraising.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, able to work independently and be able to respond to changing priorities. You will be expected to meet fundraising targets set by the UK Trustees.

 This is a home-based role on a self-employed basis. Ability to work flexible hours to suit, as long as application/reporting deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities

 Developing detailed funding applications and providing regular reporting to our current donors/grants/trusts and foundations
 Major and Individual donor – fundraising and relationship building
 Assisting with event planning
 Liaison with community groups (churches/schools/member organisations)
 Supporting individual fundraisers
 Social media – including running online fundraising appeals, updating website, blog, Facebook, Instagram and X
 Working with our in-country team in Malawi to develop project proposals, including budgets working with variable exchange rates

Other areas of responsibility
 Community fundraising and liaison – particularly with schools and churches
 Maintaining the charity’s database
 Liaising and reporting to the UK Trustees
 Liaising with the team in Malawi 

Internews is an international non-profit organisation whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect and the means to make their voices heard.

Internews provides communities the resources to produce local news and information with integrity and independence. With global expertise and reach, Internews trains both media professionals and citizen journalists, introduces innovative media solutions, increases coverage of vital issues and helps establish policies needed for open access to information.

Internews programmes create platforms for dialogue and enable informed debate, which bring about social and economic progress. Internews’ commitment to research and evaluation creates effective and sustainable programs, even in the most challenging environments.

Internews operates internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, and London, as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews has worked in more than 100 countries, and currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

About the role

The P&C Administrative Assistant will be based in our London office (two days a week), sharing time between general HR administrative and general office support duties. The role will support the People & Culture function on general HR and administrative tasks. 

Roles and Responsibilities

Human Resources

·Monitoring shared P&C inbox, addressing enquires in a timely manner.

·Collecting and maintaining various HR trackers and databases.

·Providing administrative support for the recruitment process, posting job adverts, contacting candidates, scheduling job interviews and collecting recruitment related documentation.

·Assisting in the new joiner induction and on-boarding processes.

·Updating and maintaining staff records.

·Ensuring data is stored in line with principles of GDPR.

·Completing pre-employment checks, including reference, right to work, and vetting checks.

·Supporting the probationary process for new joiners (including scheduling meeting, distributing relevant documentation and collecting completed forms and feedback.

·Performs other related duties as assigned

General Administration:

·As part of onboarding, facilitate the induction process for new joiners in the London office, including:

·Issuing access passes

·Coordinating with the TSS team on new joiner equipment

·Facilitate the DSE assessment process

·Act as a Health & Safety Officer and Fire Safety Officer for the London Office.

·Any other duties of an administrative nature

Person Specification

Essential

·Degree or equivalent work experience

·Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·Knowledge of basic principles of GDPR

·Methodical, accurate and organized with a keen eye for detail

·Proven ability to successfully communicate and mediate with both management and staff

·Good understanding of Microsoft Windows including MS Word, Excel and Outlook

·Good communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

·Experience of using Microsoft Applications

·Experience of using Human Resources Information Systems

·Experience of working in an International NGO

·Proficiency in additional language would be advantageous

·Proven ability to successfully operate in multi-cultural environments

Recruitment Timeline:

Closing date for applications: Friday, 31 January 2025

Candidates must submit a CV highlighting relevant experience. The successful candidate will also be asked to provide three professional referees, one of whom must be from their most recent employer.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, all the tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the job holder a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must obtain the Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment

Barnet Mencap has been helping people with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults in the London Borough of Barnet for over 50 years. We provide supported accommodation, leisure and learning activities, information, advice, and guidance, and so much more. All while being committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults.

We know job satisfaction, flexibility, work/life balance, and a great team are incredibly important. So, at Barnet Mencap, in addition to offering 30 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays), we have a TOIL system to allow flexible working. There will need to be some face-to-face work, but there will also be opportunities to work from home and/or have different working patterns as agreed by your manager. Travel expenses can be claimed, at the agreed rate, for journeys that are necessary in the course of your work; and claims for additional expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our expenses policy. We also have auto-enrolment into a pension scheme with employer contributions in place, and all staff qualify for schemes like the Blue Light card.

We are looking for a focused individual to join our caring, passionate, and diverse team in supporting adults with moderate learning disabilities and autistic adults to live independently in housing situations of their choice. This role gives challenge and satisfaction and will suit someone that has:

• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults in a community setting
• A good team member
• Understanding of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities and autistic people living independently and the skills to meet their practical, social and emotional needs
• A ‘Person Centred Planning’ ethos
• Excellent communication skills
• Good record keeping skills

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.

Location: Head Office
Salary: £37,432
Hours: 35
Department: Development
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

We also offer:

- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption scheme
- Benefits platform with discounts on retail, dining and days out
- Salary sacrifice schemes for gym, bicycles and nursery/childcare
- Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work

Location: 2 days per week at Head Office (Victoria) or our central visitor centres, remaining from home

Flexible working: Typical working hours of 9am – 5pm. Flexible working requests are available from day one. We would also consider applications from part time applicants working 4 days per week or compressed hours.

Role & Responsibilities

London Wildlife Trust (LWT) is the only charity dedicated solely to protecting the capital's wildlife and wild spaces. Over 41% of our wildlife species have declined since the early 1970s, and 15% of our species like skylark and linnet are threatened with extinction from much of London. Our fundraising team are pivotal to our success, raising crucial funds to build on our success of recovering London’s nature. You’ll be instrumental in growing our grant income through research, strategic planning, and building strong relationships with funders.

Research & Strategy: research potential new funders, stay updated on fundraising trends and developments in the conservation sector, and collaborate with the Head of Fundraising to develop and maintain a dynamic fundraising pipeline.

Proposals and reporting: build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, create compelling cases for support and gather impactful case studies, lead on the submission of high-quality grant applications

Stewardship: build and develop relationships with funders to foster long term support, act as the primary contact with the Landfill Communities Fund regulator (ENTRUST), ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintain an up-to-date internal database

Our ideal Senior Grants Officer

- Experience writing and submitting successful funding applications
- Excellent desk-based research skills with an eye for detail, and the ability to clearly record and share researched information.
- Experience of creating accurate, high quality and tailored funding applications and reports.
- Experience of developing and maintaining strong positive relationships with external partners/funders.

(Please see job description for full person specification)

Closing Date: 31st January at 9am

Interviews: Are scheduled to take place on 6th and 7th February and reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates including the choice to meet online or in-person.

Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!

Our vision is a London alive with nature, where everyone can experience and enjoy wildlife. In order to achieve our goal of engaging everyone in protecting London’s wildlife for the future, we know that our staff team needs to better reflect and represent all of London’s communities. Read more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here on our website. We are also committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk is at the heart of our engagement with people, read more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Safeguarding on our website.

London Wildlife Trust (LWT) is the only charity dedicated solely to protecting the capital's wildlife and wild spaces. Over 41% of our wildlife species have declined since the early 1970s, and 15% of our species like skylark and linnet are threatened with extinction from much of London. Our fundraising team are pivotal to our success, raising crucial funds to build on our success of recovering London’s nature. You’ll be instrumental in growing our grant income through research, strategic planning, and building strong relationships with funders.

Benefits: Discount Club, Salary Sacrifice schemes, Pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Supportive and Inclusive Policies

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Are you passionate about helping people move from homelessness into secure, stable housing? Join our team as a Housing Navigator and play a key role in supporting individuals to transition into private rented housing or other accommodation solutions. This is an exciting and evolving role within our organization, offering a unique opportunity to shape the way we support clients in finding lasting housing solutions. 

The Housing Navigator role centres around building strong connections. This means developing and maintaining relationships with landlords, estate agents, and housing providers to secure suitable private rented housing options for clients and coordinating housing solutions with multiple agencies. You will assist clients in accessing benefits and entitlements to support them into housing and advocate on behalf of clients with external services and organizations to ensure their housing and support needs are met. 

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate strong relationship-building skills, quickly establishing rapport with clients and stakeholders. They will be able to show a proactive and assertive approach to problem-solving and advocacy. Having knowledge of housing legislation and an understanding of the causes and impacts of homelessness (gained through paid, unpaid, or lived experience) would be a plus  while being comfortable working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team is essential.

The PRS Housing Navigator will be based at our Deptford Broadway hub though some travel will be required, mostly within the borough of Lewisham. Standard hours are 9-5, Monday to Friday with flexibility that will work both ways. Whether working alone or in with the team, they will enable and empower clients to succeed in getting settled accommodation.

In return we can offer the opportunity to work with a fantastic, inclusive, empowering and respectful team, making a difference to people’s lives.

The 999 Club is a dynamic local charity in Deptford working to end homelessness, one person at a time. If you share our desire to encourage people to take personal responsibility for making positive changes in their lives and you want to be part of a service providing opportunities, developing talents and helping to build confidence and self-esteem then come and work with us. This role is being advertised as the result of an internal secondment.

INTERVIEW DATES 30 + 31 JANUARY 2025

This is an exciting opportunity for a  senior leadership role to develop and implement strategy and programmes to deliver Southwark Vision 2024-35, Christ Centred|Outward Focussed.

This is a role for someone who has a heart to see the Church of England grow and thrive, who is committed to the development of mission and outreach in our churches and who finds joy in seeing congregations welcoming children, young people and families, growing and becoming more diverse in all ways, to represent all the people that we serve. The Diocese is committed to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation and to increasing our diversity at all levels. We especially welcome applications from those with Global Majority Heritage, those with disabilities and other protected characteristics.

The main focus will be delivery of the Diocesan Investment Programme, a nine-year partnership with the Church Commissioners which will invest £29m in projects in the Diocese aligned with the Church Commissioners’ nine year ‘Vision and Strategy’ programme. The role will also oversee the whole range of other centrally funded programmes and projects including Strategic Development Fund, Racial Justice Programme, Net Zero Carbon Programme, Flourish funding, and will provide expertise and input into other areas requiring strategic experience. 

This is the ideal opportunity for someone with experience of implementing complex, high-value programmes in a matrix-management environment, leading teams, managing risks, and reporting to senior individuals, boards and committees.

Whilst this opportunity is available on a part-time basis and we can offer flexibility around how the 21 hours is worked, there may be scope for more than 21 hours, and please contact Nicola Thomas, Diocesan Secretary for a discussion if this is of interest.

Closing date: 27th January 2025

Interview are anticipated to take place in mid-late February

ID: 1378 Young Carers Personal Budgets Practitioner, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Service: RBKC Young Carers Personal Budgets Service

Salary: 

- starting at £28,799 FTE per annum, rising to £31,332 (£11,519.60 – £12,532.80 pro rata)

- inclusive of £3,827 Inner London Weighting FTE per annum

Location:  Kensington and Chelsea Change4Life Service office (W10, London)

At least one days a week in the office for home visits and there is flexibility to work from home remotely.

Hours: Part-time 14.8 

We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details. 

Contract: Permanent

Are you a highly motivated, passionate self-starter with excellent communication skills? We are looking for an experienced Young Carers Practitioner with an impressive track record of delivering high quality 1 to 1 services to deliver the RBKC Young Carers Personal Budgets service. You will strive for excellent standards, robustly ensuring a quality, outcomes driven and accessible service. By joining Family Action’s Young Carers Personal Budgets Service you will ensure holistic health promotion and a community-based approach to improve and promote the physical and emotional health and wellbeing of young carers by awarding a personal budget for a physical activity of their choice.

Your impact

Collaborating with young people and their families, referrers and physical activity providers and promoting co-production with young people, you will provide 1:1 personalised support to young carers to access a physical activity of their choice which will positively impact their physical health and emotional wellbeing. You will manage existing partnerships and provide outreach to other RBKC young people’s services to support regular referrals into our service and will also sign-post the young people to relevant services when wider issues that impact safeguarding, health and wellbeing are identified.

Your skills   

You will bring your knowledge and experience of working with families and young people to complete a brief young carers assessment and collaboratively identify the physical activity of their choice to access through the small grant service. The post requires an ability to manage your own caseload and support the deputy team manager in completing the data monitoring. Multi-agency working, excellent communication, empathy, safeguarding knowledge and system recording skills are vital for this role. With a client-facing approach you will be passionate about engaging our service users in all aspects of our work including co-production. 

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.

What will we offer you?

We’ll offer you a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits. All roles in Family Action are open to a discussion about possible flexible working options, subject to business needs, and all new starters will have the right to make a flexible working request from day one of employment. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. You’ll join an established, supportive and high-performing service and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core. 

Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced DBS with barred list for adults and children.

Benefits: 

- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays / of 30 working days plus bank holidays

- up to 6% matched-pension contributions

- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment

- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions

- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers

- cycle to work scheme

- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:

· Download and submit a completed Application Form linked (link in advert document) to the Family Action job advert

• Closing Date: Sunday, 19th January 2025 at 23:59

• To learn more about Family Action: Careers

• To help us fulfil our commitment to diversity and promoting equal opportunities: complete our anonymous Equality & Diversity Monitoring Information survey

Interviews will be arranged in the second week of January, can arranged face to face or virtually, with slots throughout the working day and early/late slots available. 

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Austra Welburn (full email located on advert document)

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reason

Are you committed to supporting rough sleepers in finding their way back to stability? As a Reconnection Worker, you will play a vital role in helping individuals temporarily placed in the South-East London sub-region reconnect with their local area and access the services they need to resettle successfully. 

The role involves working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, ensuring the effective delivery of services tailored to each individual’s circumstances. You will manage your own caseload, providing practical support to empower clients to take the necessary steps toward resettlement. This includes conducting comprehensive assessments, co-creating progress plans, and facilitating reconnection by collaborating with other agencies and services.

Maintaining detailed and accurate records is a critical aspect of the role, ensuring confidentiality while tracking performance and outcomes. You will handle all related administration promptly, document financial transactions in line with policy, and share information appropriately to support the reconnection process.

Staying informed about housing legislation, welfare benefits, and safeguarding responsibilities is vital to ensuring your approach is both effective and compliant. Your role will also include safeguarding adults and adhering to statutory responsibilities.

Based at the 999 Club, you’ll work with a dynamic team dedicated to ending homelessness and making a tangible difference in people’s lives. If you’re passionate about empowering individuals and have the skills to navigate complex situations with compassion and professionalism, we want to hear from you.

In return we can offer the opportunity to work with a fantastic, inclusive, empowering and respectful team, making a difference to people’s lives. 

The 999 Club is a dynamic local charity in Deptford working to end homelessness, one person at a time. If you share our desire to encourage people to take personal responsibility for making positive changes in their lives and you want to be part of a service providing opportunities, developing talents and helping to build confidence and self-esteem then come and work with us. This role is being advertised as part of a pilot scheme being run by the South East London Sub-Regional Rough Sleeping Coordinator.

INTERVIEW DATES 30 + 31 JANUARY 2025

We are looking for an experienced Regional Development Coordinator, to lead the coordination and management of all aspects of the StreetDoctors operations within the Northern Region (North West, North East and Yorkshire), and to ensure our programmes are fit for the future.

We are an award-winning national charity which trains over 12,000 young people affected by street violence each year in emergency first-aid through a team of 350 healthcare volunteers and youth workers. We empower young people with the skills to become part of the solution to violence by developing the skills and confidence to save lives and increasing their understanding of the medical and psychological consequences of violence.

As the StreetDoctors lead for the Region, you will provide leadership in partnership development, volunteer management, the delivery of training and maintaining quality standards.

The key areas of focus include:

• To create, develop and maintain partnerships with a range of organisations including, funders, commissioners, community organisations, criminal justice organisations, education providers and youth organisations.
• To develop and manage engaged volunteers and youth workers and ensure their expectations are aligned to the organisation's objectives and provide the best volunteering experience possible.
• To ensure the quantity and quality of training sessions and projects meet the required targets and new opportunities are maximised.

At StreetDoctors we believe diversity supports innovation and creativity. We are committed to equality of opportunity, being inclusive, and being representative of the people we are here to support. We would therefore encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Job Title: Strategic Advocacy Campaigns Manager

Team: Communications and Campaigns

Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and either London, Cardiff or Edinburgh) 

Salary on appointment: £42,228 - £46,451 per annum

*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £42,228to £63,342. The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of 10% above the base salary, depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.

Context and purpose of role 

Working closely with the Nations Directors, Policy & Public Affairs Managers, and the Communications team, the Strategic Advocacy Campaigns Manager will lead the development and execution of engaging and impactful public campaigns across England, Scotland and Wales, that inspire action, mobilise communities, and influence key decision-makers in support of our advocacy goals. The role aims to support impactful advocacy wins and bring new supporters on board while deepening connections with our existing supporters. 

The role holder will focus on developing advocacy campaigns that unite issues that affect the whole of GB, positioning the Ramblers as the foremost authority on walking and as a respected political influencer.  They will also support the broader communications team to implement locally focused advocacy and public affairs activities for England, Scotland or Wales where appropriate. 

Key responsibilities 

Campaign strategy development: 

• Design and execute integrated strategic multi-year advocacy campaigns that support our shared public affairs objectives across England, Scotland & Wales to deliver meaningful impact against a common change agenda. 

• Translate complex issues into engaging, accessible narratives to attract new audiences while energising loyal supporters. 

• In collaboration with colleagues, identify key issues and opportunities for advocacy, fundraising, and supporter growth including where appropriate commissioning research that will create campaign engagement by addressing evidence gaps and opportunities

Campaign management: 

• Work closely with the broader communications team to develop strategically aligned messaging and campaign assets and to deliver these across owned, earned and (where relevant) paid channels. 

• Lead on the creation of compelling campaign assets (e.g. reports, polls, toolkits) to ensure our message reaches a wide audience.

• Project manage advocacy campaigns including managing timeframes and budgets, mobilising other teams, seeking collaboration opportunities with external partners, setting and measuring KPIs 

• As required and agreed with colleagues, represent the Ramblers in public forums, media, and with key stakeholders to advance campaign objectives 

• Enthuse and collaborate with volunteers, supporters, and stakeholders to amplify campaign reach and impact. 

Cross-functional collaboration: 

• Work closely with membership, and fundraising teams to integrate campaign efforts.  Support Policy & Public Affairs colleagues to develop impactful policy briefings, position papers and fact sheets.   

• Support the broader communications team to implement strategically aligned locally focused advocacy and public affairs activities for England, Scotland or Wales where appropriate 

Monitoring and improving: 

• Monitor and analyse campaign performance using key metrics and data insights. 

• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations to inform future advocacy campaigns and strategies. 

• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously enhance campaign effectiveness. 

• Implement feedback and lessons learned to refine and improve campaign strategies. 

Budget management: 

• Manage campaign budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and adherence to financial guidelines. 

• Track expenditures and report on budgetary outcomes. 

Other 

• Undertake such other duties as may be required of the post. 

• Engage and proactively develop excellent working relationships across the organisation. 
   

The person

Knowledge and Experience  

• Solid understanding of politics, campaigning and how to get the best results as a campaigning organisation. 

• Proven track record in effective campaigning in the UK political space at the local and national level to deliver tangible policy change.

• Ability to develop and implement effective long-term advocacy campaign strategies aligned with organisational goals. 

• Good knowledge of the workings of national, local and devolved governments. 

• Proven experience in managing and executing successful paid and no cost/low-cost campaigns within a non-profit or advocacy/campaigning organisation. 

• Strong skills in creating engaging content across various media platforms. 

• Proficiency in analysing campaign performance data and deriving actionable insights. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and public relations. 

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners. 

• Strong organisational skills with experience in managing multiple projects and deadlines. 

• Experience in managing budgets and financial planning for campaigns. 

• Experience of working with the media to support campaign objectives. 

• Experience of working with volunteers in a policy and advocacy context.   

Personal Attributes  

• Interest in walking and engaging people with the outdoors.

• Committed to the principles of inclusion and enabling everyone to feel welcome in the outdoors.  

• Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and to tight and competing deadlines.

• Flexible and able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.  

• Drive to do a great job and to keep delivering stronger results.  

Values and Behaviours 

Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people. 

Inclusive 

We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.     

Inspiring

We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.  

Empowering 

We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.  

Responsible 

We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.

Please note that we do reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

The Role

CoppaFeel! is looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to play an essential role in helping the Fundraising Team achieve our ambitious income target. We are looking for someone who thrives in a hands-on role, who will be responsible for developing and managing some of our most dedicated corporate partners, delivering excellent stewardship, income generation and awareness raising for CoppaFeel!. This individual will also play a key role in supporting our new business strategy, identifying leads to build a strong prospect pipeline, creating proposals and pitching to secure exciting new partnerships for CoppaFeel!.

Working closely with the other members of the Partnerships team, and working cross-departmentally across the organisation, the successful candidate will play a key role in executing our Corporate Partnerships strategy. The key duties will include delivering high-level account management of our existing dedicated corporate partners, identifying and negotiating opportunities to raise vital fundraising and awareness raising opportunities within existing relationships, and supporting the delivery of the new business strategy which involves identifying and cultivating leads to create new partnerships for Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025, and beyond.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract covering a secondment within the organisation.

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office 2 days per week. You will be required to attend the office for quarterly team meetings, department meetings and in person training, we will provide plenty of notice for when you are required to be in for these purposes.

You will report to the Head of Partnerships and sit within the Partnerships Team, as part of the Fundraising Team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Account management of corporate partners, giving excellent customer service and stewardship, maximising income and all opportunities for CoppaFeel!
• Keep account plans/communication plans/engagement plans for key partnerships up to date and accurate, supporting the mutual objectives of each partner
• Contribute to forecasting and budgets to support Head of Partnerships
• Create proposals and deliver pitches to existing partners and prospects that will help increase and drive income generation as well as opportunities to raise awareness of breast cancer in young people
• Help to support the implementation of the New Business strategy, identifying and researching prospects proactively as well as developing and converting reactive leads to develop a robust prospect pipeline and new partnerships
• A key point of contact for new enquiries into CoppaFeel! from companies who want to develop a partnership with us
• Write and proofread copy and content to support partnerships and partners working across teams
• Inspire and motivate partners to exceed fundraising targets
• Build strong relationships with key partners
• Willingness to be involved and hands-on with many different aspects of partnership activity
• Collaborate and coordinate with internal teams to amplify partnerships and ensure the smooth delivery of partner content on CoppaFeel! channels
• Support the Head of Partnerships and Director of Fundraising on the delivery of the partnerships strategy and wider fundraising strategy
• Support CoppaFeel!’s EDI strategy, to ensure our partnerships are helping us reach as many young people as possible
• Collaborate with the other Corporate Partnerships Managers and Senior Manager, Head of Partnerships, wider fundraising team and CoppaFeel! team on relevant projects
• Future Line Management: as the organisation evolves may take on line management responsibilities, overseeing team members and fostering their professional growth
• Keep database and other records up to date
• Willingness to work flexibly and sometimes remotely with occasional out of core hours work (time off in lieu given)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Experience working for a charity and managing medium/large corporate partnerships
• Experience of working on a fundraising team and supporting a range of different types of partnerships: charity of the year, cause related marketing, commercial or strategic giving partnerships
• Proven record of securing new partnerships or new business
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Creative thinker with the ability to identify different opportunities within a project or partnership
• Ability to create compelling and engaging partnership proposals
• Good writing skills and communication skills with an eye for detail
• Good organisational and planning skills, to manage tasks and prioritise effectively
• Strong team-player who is self-motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about working for CoppaFeel!

Desirable 

• Experience of drafting partnership agreements and contracts
• Experience of working with income and expenditure budgets
• Experience of public speaking and presenting to different groups of people, both in person and online

Application information

Applications will close on 19th January 2025 with the aim to commence interviews on W/C 27th January 2025.

CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.

Main benefits, Terms & Conditions

Annual Leave: 22 days pro rata (plus public holidays). Additional Leave: 1 day of leave on our Founder’s Cancerversary, birthday leave, plus office closure over Christmas.

Hybrid working pattern with 3 days working from home (pro rata). Flexible hours with core hours of 10am - 4pm. 

Training: We have a budget each year for employees training and development plans.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's 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 recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.

While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.

Who we are

Do you share our core charity values of Independence, Empowerment, Staff Recognition, Sustainability, Professionalism and Partnership?

Balance is a specialist provider of range of progressive and high-quality services for vulnerable people living in SW and West London.

Our primary purpose is the development of services that support and stregthen the self-confidence, ability and independence of adults living with a learning disability or enduring mental health need. We offer a range of services including supported living as both an outreach and small supported living house service, horticultural therapy and skills training at our Community Garden and Nursery, day opportunities services for people with complex support needs, as wells as employment support services for people with a range of disabilities.

Our staff are experienced, knowledgeable and commitmed to widening the knowledge and experiences of those we support in a positive and inclusive way.

The Role

Our dynamic team supports over 80 adults living within SW London. The role is predominantly lone working in the community, but you will be supported by and part of a large support worker team.

Experience is not required, as full training will be provided. Many of those who work with us have never worked in social care previously.

You will need:

• To be committed to providing high quality support to empower adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to meet their outcomes, realise their potential and enable their independence.
• To have good communication and engagement skills with all those you meet within your role.
• To engage in monthly supervision and training as required.
• To have competent computer skills and a willingness to develop record keeping skills.
• To be flexible in your working hours - across 7 days a week including evenings.
• To be passionate, resilient, and committed to supporting people.

Our Culture and Values

Our Purpose

The development of services that support the independence of vulnerable people with
learning disabilities and/or enduring mental health needs and the continuing development
of services within South West & West London.

Our Mission

• To support people to live safely and healthily in their own homes
• To provide the tools and opportunities people need to live independently & successfully
• To Ensure people have choice and control over the support they receive

There are six key values underpinning our approach to our work, both for those who use our services, supply them on our behalf or directly as our employees:

• Empowerment – Helping people to have voice
• Partnership – Working effectively with other services
• Sustainability – protecting the future of our work
• Staff Recognition – Valuing each other in our daily work
• Professionalism – Proving a reliable and high-quality service
• Independence – Helping people live the lives they want

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

As a disabilities charity we take an assertive view on inclusion and diversity. We have worked hard in the last two years to diversify our board, workforce and those accessing our services.

We have increased leadership across the charity that reflects the communities we operate in and that we work with. We have fully revise all operational policy and governance to ensure we are meeting both our legal as well as our own quality standards in terms of inclusion and fairness across our business.

We have been independently audited and quality assured by a number of independent and contracting organisations to ensure we continue to meet those commiemtents. And we review annually through client and staff questionnaires in addition to our values based performance evaluation process how well we are doing against our corporate benchmarks.

Benefits

We offer the following benefits for paid jobs:

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Staff have access to range of discount schemes including Blue Light Card

Mental wellbeing support

Free access to the charity's employee assitance programme offering a range of talking therapies, mental health support and advice

Season ticket loan

Training opportunities

We provide access and funded support to training both for career development and as part of each specified role

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday!

Main duties and responsibilities

Policy-Oriented Research:

 Design research frameworks that inform and shape policy decisions.

 Lead the development of policy briefs and recommendations based on research findings.

 Stay abreast of policy changes and trends that affect community wealth and asset-building.

 Draft authoritative briefings, reports, presentations and speeches.

Research Management:

 Oversee the planning and execution of research projects from inception to completion.

 Co-design and co-ordinate meetings, conferences, debates, and workshops in the relevant field.

 Work collaboratively across hubs to iteratively design briefs and editorial processes for systems, outputs, and actions.

 Ensure that research activities are conducted ethically and with cultural sensitivity.

 Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align research efforts with community needs.

 Develop comprehensive research briefs and proposals.

 Assess and communicate the potential impact of policy decisions to stakeholders and wider communities.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Lead on the management and development of the Strategic Alliance for Community Wealth Building co-ordinated by Ubele.  Engage with policymakers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to gather insights and build consensus.

 Co-ordinate consultations with internal and external stakeholders, synthesising findings

 Facilitate workshops and focus groups to co-create policies with community members.

 Represent the organization at policy forums and conferences.

 Maintain consistent and accurate messaging in all communications. Data Analysis and Reporting:

 Design and manage approaches for gathering, analysing, and interpreting data/ information across relevant sectors.

 Analyse data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities in community wealth and asset management.

 Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations that communicate research outcomes to diverse audiences.

 Monitor and communicate social, political, and economic developments pertinent to Ubele’s approach to Community Wealth Building through the lens of racial justice.

 Deliver presentations to, or create ‘One Pagers’ for, senior leadership, colleagues, and partners.

 Translate complex data into actionable policy insights. Team Leadership:

 Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

 Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.

 Provide consultancy and thought leadership.

Inclusivity, Health & Safety, and Compliance

 Promote a workplace culture of respect, dignity, and fairness, challenging all forms of discrimination and prejudice.

 Comply with the organisations safeguarding policy and practice at all times and undertake trainings on safeguarding as required.

 Maintain awareness of health and safety, complying with Ubele’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.

 Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act/General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), maintaining confidentiality in all programme-related information. General

 To attend and participate in internal and external meetings including staff meetings and meetings with key stakeholders.

 To attend relevant training to fulfil the requirements of the job.

 To undertake other duties which may from time to time be required and which are appropriate to the responsibilities of the post.

 Ensure that The Ubele initiative internal policies and procedures are followed through in all areas of work. They will also treat with confidentiality any information that could be deemed as personal, private, or sensitive and comply with the organisations GDPR and Safeguarding requirements.