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About the Role

JPF aims to amplify the voices of young people across London and Essex, and we are committed to harnessing their ideas, knowledge and life experiences to influence the way we work as a grant-maker.

As a charitable organisation, founded to support young people, it is essential that young people are part of our work and decision-making; from Board level through to our programme delivery. We aim to provide young people with the resources and opportunities to empower them to do great things, and this role is central to enabling us to do this.

The Youth Voice and Engagement Intern role is a new post that will help us grow our youth voice and youth engagement work within the Foundation in line with our new strategic priorities. This role sits in the Executive Team, and will work closely with the Executive Assistant, as well as colleagues within our Communications and Operations teams. There will be regular opportunities to work collaboratively on projects with other departments and stakeholders.

This is a twelve-month paid internship to begin during March 2025. The successful candidate must be able to take up the post by Monday 25th March 2025, preferably earlier.

About the Internship

You will be part of the Jack Petchey Internship Programme along with 20 other interns, all of whom are employed by a range of youth organisations in London and Essex. Alongside your main work duties there will be a number of development opportunities. These include a residential conference to launch the internship programme; four professional development workshops throughout the year; and a celebration event at the end of the programme.

In addition to your paid salary, you will receive a training bursary of £1,000. This bursary can be used for approved training. We will also match you with an external mentor who will support you with your professional development throughout the year.

Training days and events take place in person in London. As well as carrying out the main duties of the job (as outlined in this booklet) the successful candidate will be required to take part in all training opportunities offered as part of this programme. 

About You

If you are passionate advocate for young people, a strong communicator and an organised individual looking for a varied role in a fast-paced organisation, we want to hear from you! We are actively seeking someone who believes in the power and value of young people’s voices to influence change, and will prioritise this above your prior work experience or qualifications. If this sounds like you, please do consider applying for this role.

About Your Responsibilities
The Youth Voice and Engagement Intern will be responsible for supporting our three major youth engagement programmes, as well as a number of other youth voice initiatives across the Foundation.

1 Youth Consultation Panel
The Youth Consultation Panel (YCP) was formed in 2019, and currently consists of twelve young people, all of whom have directly benefited from one or more of our programmes. This group of passionate young people meet once a month to share their opinions and inform the work of our Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees. The postholder will:

• Be responsible for the general administration of the YCP, through preparing agendas and minutes for monthly meetings and quarterly in-person days, fielding general enquiries from YCP members, processing travel expenses, coordinating event attendance and tracking the group’s volunteering hours.

• Support the YCP to develop into a ‘shadow board’, which will include facilitating their participation in partnership grant making and management, as well as their link to our Board of Trustees.

• Identify opportunities for the YCP to support with ad hoc pieces of work across the organisation, and administrate these projects as required.

• Assist with the recruitment and induction processes for new YCP members and JPF’s Youth Trustee.

• Support the Communications team to design and disseminate an annual YCP survey.

2 Jack Petchey Achiever Network

The Achiever Network (AN) is a 12-month personal development programme that we run for up to 35 young people each year. Participants are invited to apply for a year-long training course, which includes a weekend residential, training days and mentoring. The postholder will:

• Assist the Operations Officer with the general administration of the AN programme, including preparation for training days and attendance at these if required.

• Coordinate AN volunteers for both internal and external events, including circulating parental permission forms and briefing sheets etc.

• Oversee the administration of 50/50 grants (an opportunity for AN graduates to invest in a meaningful cause), by supporting young people with their applications, collating details for Board approval and preparing the corresponding grant offer letters.

• Assist with end-of-programme preparations such as the AN graduation ceremony and yearbook.

• Help to design and implement the recruitment process for young participants on the next Achiever Network cohort.

• Support with the evaluation of the Achiever Network programme.

3  Alumni Network
The Alumni Network is a community for those who’ve graduated from our Achiever Network or Internship Programme. It is a way for graduates to remain connected to the Foundation, and for them to give back to other young people as they take their next steps. Launched in September 2024, the network is in its early stages of development. The postholder will:

• Be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the JPF Alumni Network, including: coordinating 2 annual networking events, training opportunities and peer-to-peer mentoring for the cohorts, draft and send letters about opportunities.

• Support the growth of the JPF Alumni Network by identifying and recruiting new members.

• Moderate the JPF Alumni Network online portal, by ensuring that the webpages and resources are up to date and creating new content as required.

• Coordinate and provide written copy for the JPF Alumni Network newsletter, and source case studies, articles and opportunities via our partner organisations.

• Oversee the JPF Alumni Network database on Salesforce, including handling sign-ups, contact details, permissions and any necessary data cleansing.

• Act as the main point of contact for enquiries, communications and requests from all JPF Alumni. Alumni Network Other Responsibilities The postholder will have the opportunity to work on a number of other youth voice initiatives across each of the teams at JPF:

4 Other Responsibilites

• Support the Communications team with the following:

 Designing our next youth survey and disseminating it to schools and youth organisations.

 Amplifying youth voice by facilitating meetings between young people and key external decision-makers (MPs, mayors, councillors etc.).

 Developing an engagement strategy for JPF’s network of patrons, ambassadors and influencers.

 Engaging young people through our creative competitions (cartoon competitions etc.).

 Monitoring and sharing relevant sector news and developments with the JPF team that affect young people.

• Help the Grants team with research to identify youth organisations, community groups and charities based in London and Essex who support young people that are currently underrepresented in our Achievement Awards programme.

• Assist the Partnerships team in conducting their 6-month post-internship survey, and researching and contacting former participants in the Jack Petchey Internship Programme.

• Work with the Events team to increase the number of young performers at our Achievement Award events.

• Support the Operations team with all activities involving young people on-site at Dockmaster’s House (or elsewhere), supporting with health & safety briefings and risk assessments as required. As the post sits within the Executive team, general administrative support to the Executive Assistant and Chief Executive Officer may also be required.

These are the normal duties which the charity requires from the position. However, it is necessary for all staff to be flexible and all employees will be required from time to time to perform other duties as may be required by JPF.

The postholder will work at all times within the policies, procedures and values of JPF, in particular Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Data Protection and Publicity Consent policies.

Job Title: Youth Service Director
Location: The Baytree Centre, London
Hours: 35 hours per week (part-time considered)
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
Application Deadline: 4th February 2025 (interviews conducted on a rolling basis)
Eligibility: This post is open to women only under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

About the Role:
As Youth Service Director, you’ll lead the Baytree Centre’s Youth Services, empowering girls and young women aged 6-18 through innovative and impactful programmes. Reporting to the CEO and working as part of the Senior Management Team, you will strategically align services with Baytree’s mission, manage a diverse team, and drive operational excellence to create measurable change in the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Shape the vision for Youth Services, aligning programmes with Baytree’s mission and addressing barriers to education, employability, and personal growth for girls in disadvantaged areas.
• Programme Oversight: Manage a diverse portfolio of educational, employability, and wellbeing programmes, embedding character development and ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Team Development: Lead and coach staff, fostering a culture of professional growth and excellence.
• Operational Management: Oversee six-figure budgets, optimise resources, and maintain safe, welcoming spaces for participants.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build partnerships with funders, corporates, and community organisations, and engage parents to support their daughters’ development.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience managing diverse teams and delivering impactful programmes.
• Deep understanding of challenges faced by girls in disadvantaged areas and expertise in creating educational and employability initiatives.
• Strategic leadership skills, including budget management and operational excellence.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and programme evaluation capabilities.
• Commitment to Baytree’s mission of empowering women and girls.

Why Join Us?
At Baytree, you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming lives and helping young women reach their full potential. You’ll work in a supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for innovation and personal growth, all while making a tangible difference in the community.

For more information please see the attached detailed job description and person specification.

Fundraising Officer – North of England

Job description

A fantastic permanent opportunity has arisen for a part-time Fundraising Officer to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive fundraising team. This is a home-based role and will suit an individual living in the North of England. You will be reporting to the Corporate & Regional Fundraising Manager and working in a very varied and exciting working environment.

The perfect candidate will enjoy forging positive and robust relationships with supporters including corporate partners, small businesses, philanthropic groups as well as supporting community fundraisers across the North of England, to raise vital income for our Association.  

You will use your creative and professional skillset to provide high-quality account management, stewardship, and growth across all managed income streams. No two days are the same and we are looking for someone who can be flexible in their approach and able to multitask effectively.

Blesma is a unique membership Association as well as a charity. Our Members (limbless veterans) are at the heart of all our work – therefore, the impact of our fundraising is clearly visible in the experiences of our inspirational injured veterans.

We would love to hear from talented individuals who want to help us raise the funds that we need to support limbless veterans. If you would like to apply for this exciting role, please read the attached Job Description and apply with your C.V. and a Covering Letter detailing why you’d be an ideal candidate for the role and how your experience and skills match those detailed in the Person Specification.

If you are uncertain about your suitability for this role, we encourage you to apply and allow us to assess your fit.

Please note that we may close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications.

 We look forward to hearing from you.

The Senior Philanthropy Officer will play a pivotal role in growing Kids Operating Room’s portfolio of major donors by identifying, cultivating and stewarding mid-level donors (five figure gifts).

This is a new role and is ideal for a self-motivated, skilled relationship-builder ready to take the next step in their career. The position also provides the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis, offering flexibility for the candidate.

As a key member of our dynamic and expanding fundraising team, you will create, develop, and manage accounts for a patron's programme. Starting from a cold pipeline, you will identify and grow philanthropic unrestricted income from newly identified and lapsed supporters.

This position will also involve collaboration with multiple internal stakeholders within the organisation to align efforts and maximise fundraising impact. This role offers a great opportunity for someone interested in stepping up and developing their experience working with major donors.

The Fundraising and Events Officer at Kids Operating Room (KidsOR) will play a pivotal role in supporting the organisation’s mission to provide safe surgery for children by managing the stewardship of mid-level donors, coordinating all administrative aspects of the Fundraising team, supporting the three Heads of Fundraising, managing fundraising events, overseeing fundraising pages, handling Raisers Edge database management, and ensuring appropriate donor recognition and thanking processes are in place.

Working across all income streams - Corporate, Trusts & Foundations, Philanthropy, Institutions, and Community fundraising - this role is key to fostering strong relationships with supporters and enhancing the impact of KidsOR’ s development initiatives.

This position will also involve collaboration with multiple internal stakeholders within the organisation to align efforts and maximise fundraising impact, and offers a great opportunity for someone interested in gaining a broad experience across fundraising income streams.

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with a national health charity in the recruitment of a Community Services Development Manager on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting new role for the organisation which offers flexibility, with the option to be either office-based, hybrid, or remote.

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease which is uncommon, complex and poorly understood. It affects the immune system and can cause lasting damage to the kidneys, skin, heart, lungs and/or brain.The organisation is the only national charity supporting people living with lupus and those that care for them. They hold an ambition for a world where people with lupus can live full and active lives and work hard to empower people by providing information about lupus and offering support so their voices are heard and their condition diagnosed and managed effectively. With 35 years of service, the charity is now embarking on an ambitious new strategy, aiming to broaden and deepen its reach across the lupus community.  Reporting to the CEO, this newly created senior leadership role will oversee the management, development, and strategic growth of the charity's community services across the UK.

As Community Services Development Manager, you will lead the planning, monitoring, and delivery of existing services while developing new ones to support the lupus community. You will manage and inspire a small, dedicated team, establishing suitable outcomes and impact measurements, and building relationships with strategic external partners to expand the organisation's reach and influence. You will ensure that new services are consistently developed with service users at the heart of the process and will work as part of the Senior Management Team in order to shape and implement the charity’s broader strategy.

To apply for this role, you will be a dynamic leader with significant experience of managing and developing services across the third sector. You will have demonstrable experience of co-production, and involving beneficiaries in ongoing service development, and significant experience of monitoring services for evaluative purposes. You will have experience of supporting and motivating teams, managing budgets, and ensuring contract compliance. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lupus community and play a vital role in shaping the future of the charity's lupus services.

Please apply by submitting your CV in Word format (cover letters are not required at this stage). Successful candidates will be contacted and invited to provide a supporting statement.

As a specialist recruitment practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are invested in supporting you through your application journey.

Corporate Partnerships and Events Manager

Do you want to use your Partnerships skills to make a better world?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Partnerships & Events Manager to play a key role in strengthening business partnerships and delivering impactful events that showcase the organisations mission.

Position: Corporate Partnerships & Events Manager

Location: Central London/hybrid (up to 3 days/week working from home)

Hours: Full-time (flexible working available)

Salary: £36,000-£39,000/annum plus excellent benefits including a reduced working hours trial which is currently in progress

Contract: Permanent 

Closing Date: 2nd February 2025

Interview Dates: Thursday 06 and Monday 10 February 2025. Second interviews will be held on Thursday 13 February 2025 at the London office. 

The Role

You will manage and grow relationships with our business partners while planning and executing business and charity-focused events to raise the organisations profile. Reporting to the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will collaborate across teams to deepen relationships, identify cross-selling opportunities, and represent the organisations work to key audiences.

About You

We have proven experience managing business partnerships in a not-for-profit/charity or B2B setting, you will also have experience in delivering and managing B2B events, from roundtables to trade show stands. 

You will have a strong ability to create and deliver engaging pitches and proposals to corporate audiences and be skilled at using CRM systems, ideally Salesforce, for partnership and event management

In return…

Come and work for a professional, talented, and friendly team, always striving to learn and grow. You will experience a great learning environment, with training and development opportunities, as well as a flexible approach to work. You will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contributions and other benefits such as enhanced pension provision, maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave and pay and other perks through Perkbox.

About the Organisation

This successful social enterprise amplifies the impact charities, business and individuals can bring to make a better world. This is done by bringing charities together with business and business experts who can tackle the pressing issues charities are facing. It manages the relationship between business and charities to maximise the impact they bring and increases the impact of individuals by bringing them new experiences, perspectives and learning.  It increases the impact of organisations by exposing their talent to new situations and challenges. It increases the impact of charities by giving them the expertise and resources they need. 

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are particularly interested in candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

You may also have experience in areas such as Partnerships, Partnerships Executive, Partnerships Officer, Corporate Partnerships Officer, Corporate Partnerships Manage, Partnerships Manager, Events Officer, Events Manager, Events Assistant, Business Development, Business Development Officer, Business Development Executive, Business Development Lead, Account Manager, Account Executive, Account Lead.

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

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

This is a really exciting time to be joining the award-winning Asda Tickled Pink team in a role which is of huge importance to the delivery of the partnership. 2025 and 2026 will be monumental, as we celebrate one of the biggest and longest standing partnerships in the sector, marking £100m raised by 2025 and going big to celebrate our 30th anniversary in 2026. This partnership allows us to go above and beyond for people affected by breast cancer, and this role is a key part of that.

The role sits within the corporate partnerships team, specifically the Asda team, working alongside the head of Asda partnership and the Asda partnership officer.

As the day-to-day contact leading on the partnership’s large scale and multifaceted activations, you’re responsible for the £5m annual target. From ideation to delivery, you’re involved at every stage. This role also has increased capacity to innovate, looking at new initiatives enabling us to achieve and exceed partnership KPIs.

You’ll manage the income and expenditure budgets and restricted funding reporting of the partnership. Sharing updates, flagging risks and opportunities and proposing reforecasts for discussion with the head of Asda partnership.

This role will also manage the Asda partnership officer and therefore responsible for objective setting, personal development and ensuring partnership deliverables for this role are met.

About you

We’re looking for someone excited to take on a big partnership with the drive to deliver first class account management, matched with experience of managing large scale, and impactful strategic partnerships.

You can confidently and proactively manage internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You have experience in delivering partnership activations from fundraising to brand campaigns, managing multiple projects and stakeholders at any 1 time. You’ve a proven track record in efficiently managing budgets, reporting impact, mitigating risk and ensuring compliance in all you do, and you’ll have the experience or motivation to oversee the output and development of a direct line report too.

Your ability to work collaboratively across teams will help us to meet the needs of both Asda and the charity to achieve shared goals. Your creative thinking will help to overcome challenges and identify opportunities (financial or strategic) to maximise the partnership potential for Breast Cancer Now.

If you’ve experience in delivering excellent account management, and a determination to help achieve Breast Cancer Now’s strategic objectives for the benefit of people affected by breast cancer, then this could be the role for you.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact Breast Cancer Now recruitment. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date 9am on Tuesday 28 January 2025

Interview date Week commencing 3 February 2025

Are you a Marketing and Communications Manager, who loves planning? In this new role at an international health education membership organisation, you will develop, lead and implement communications and marketing strategies and campaigns that will enhance the organisation's reputation and drive engagement and growth.

This is a new role, as part of building a new management team to support the senior leadership team of small work team, who punch above their weight! You will have 2 creative officers to support you in this role, whilst you plan ahead, and find new ways to gain a bigger audience, through strong organisational skills, and effective marketing. You will enjoy communicating the breadth of offerings they have and provide- including resources, training, an annual conference, - to a vast and complex audience base.

· Salary £37,000, plus 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)

· Remote, with travel once every 2 months to meet as a team, and a week trip for the annual conference.

· Full-time hours, permanent role. Flexible working styles.

You will have experience as a Marketing and Communications Manager within a membership or non-profit organisation, with experience developing and executing integrated strategies, across content, campaigns, digital marketing, brand development, media relations and stakeholder engagement.

The organisation will review applications on a rolling basis, if keen please apply ASAP. I look forward to telling you more about this unique opportunity to join an organisation at an exciting period of development.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Work setting: Remote

Salary: £23.77 per hour

Contract: Temporary until 31st March 2025

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Location: London / remote

Do you have expertise in early years and perinatal mental health, combined with a talent for research and stakeholder engagement? Are you familiar with participant and patient confidentially requirements? Do you have knowledge of safeguarding requirements for adults and children?

TPP are recruiting a proactive Regional Implementation Advisor on behalf of our client, a respected mental health charity focused on supporting children and their families.

The Role:

As a Regional Implementation Advisor, you'll ensure that projects and training streams are informed by the latest policy and research. Your work will focus on integrated, preventative, and early intervention support for families, with a particular emphasis on the early years and perinatal mental health.

Responsibilities:

• Leading research activities and contributing specialist knowledge of research methods.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with regional stakeholders, including local authorities and the voluntary and community sectors.
• Facilitating events, such as Communities of Practice and Action Learning Sets, to share best practice and insights.
• Contributing to the creation of high-quality resources tailored to the needs of regional areas.
• Representing the organisation at national conferences, events, and external meetings.
• Ensuring equity, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding considerations are embedded in all activities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of local authority and voluntary sector landscapes in early years and family hub policy.
• Awareness of UK policies related to health and social care for families with young children.
• Understanding of parent-child relationships, attachment theory, and mental health.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines.

If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!

TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!

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

We're now The King's Trust. And we're still working for young people.

We've changed our name from The Prince's Trust to The King’s Trust. Rest assured, the support we offer young people remains the same. This change marks an exciting new chapter for us, and we hope you'll continue supporting us to transform young lives.

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Would you love to be the friendly and welcoming face and voice of The King's Trust, selling our great work to young people and partners in your local area?

Picture yourself planning and attending incredible showcase events with our partners and young people. These gatherings will be the stage where we celebrate the outstanding achievements of The Trust. Whether it's an internal team gathering or an external event, you will play a pivotal role in energising and engaging the people we aim to support. Your enthusiasm will be contagious!

You’ll be passionate about finding creative ways to engage with young people and get them excited about our programmes. You’ll quickly be able to craft a recruitment plan for your local area, working across a virtual team to be the ultimate people connector. You’ll know how to cultivate, spearhead, and nurture fantastic relationships with agencies and partner organisations that can refer eligible young people to The Trust.

In this role, you'll be working on our various outreach events and crucially, leading our Youth Voice Panel.

Get ready to take centre stage in our mission! You'll ignite enthusiasm in our potential customers, showing them how we can turn their goals into reality. You'll achieve this by delivering sensational sessions and engaging in one-on-one interactions, all geared towards promoting The Trust's remarkable programmes that will thoroughly captivate young individuals and partners alike. We're talking about creating excitement and making dreams come true!

Let's make sure our young people have a consistently amazing experience when they come on board our programmes. Keep them engaged by staying in touch and referring them to the right support whenever they need it.

And now for the serious stuff! You’ll help to keep our records squeaky clean by accurately documenting information about our young people, volunteers, and partners. It's all about ensuring each step of their journey aligns with our funding contracts and accurately reflects on our systems.

At The Trust, we're strong advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace, and it would be fantastic if you share that passion too. So, we’d love it if you would be the voice for our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity drive by crafting a local action plan that aligns with our big EDI goals.

Be ready for anything in addition to all these fantastic responsibilities, you might find yourself donning different hats and stepping up whenever needed. Join us at The King's Trust, where every day is a chance to create a brighter future for our young superstars!

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Unless the location of the role is remote, the Youth Development Lead role requires a combination of office days and working from home. 
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The King's Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks by the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

We are recruiting a permanent Workforce Analyst for our client in the Education sector, based in South London to join our dynamic central Human Resources team and play a pivotal role in maximizing the use of HR data to add value and improve efficiencies. We are committed to leveraging data to drive continuous improvement and behavioural change within our organisation.

As a Workforce Analyst, you will be instrumental in building and developing our analytical capabilities within HR. You will work closely with the Head of HR Operations and other stakeholders to interrogate people data, produce dashboards, and provide insights that aid senior decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maximize the use of HR functionality within Oracle to deliver value and improve efficiency for central HR teams.
• Ensure the accuracy and regular maintenance of people data within Oracle.
• Align key MI systems (e.g., EPM, BromCom) with Oracle data to maintain a Single Source of Truth.
• Support user engagement with Oracle for people data and HR functionality.
• Collaborate with the Oracle Support Product Owner - HR & Payroll to deliver training, information, and reporting.
• Focus on continuous learning to identify efficiencies and design process improvements from the Oracle solution.

Main Areas of Responsibility:

• Maintain the Oracle system (HR & Payroll) to ensure data is up-to-date and accurate.
• Ensure consistent application of core HR processes using Oracle across the organisation.
• Address concerns and issues from HR users and super-users, providing feedback to the Oracle Support Product Owner and HR workstream.
• Resolve data discrepancies between EPM and Oracle in collaboration with the Payroll Manager & Oracle Support Product Owner.
• Act as the primary point of contact for data quality and HR processes in Oracle.
• Provide problem resolution assistance and collaborate across departments to ensure a cohesive Oracle system for HR information.

You will bring :

• Proven experience in HR data analysis and system maintenance, preferably with Oracle.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to engage and support users in utilizing HR systems effectively.

To find out more about this role, please get in touch ASAP to receive details.

Job title: Low Intensity Practitioner (Step 2) - specialising in African Caribbean Heritage communities

Responsible to: Senior Practitioner - Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression

Hours: 15 hours

Salary: Starting salary is £29,446.79 (SC 5 SP22)(Full-time equivalent), which equates to £11,778.71 per annum at 15 hours per week.

Contract type: Fixed term until 31st March 2025 (with potential for extension)

Location: Hackney

Benefits: See supporting documents for information on benefits.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Mind CHWF to join our Psychological Therapies IAPT Service as a Low Intensity Practitioner working primarily with the local African Caribbean Heritage (ACH) community (but also open to work with all groups). Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team the post holder will be responsible for screening new referrals into our service, and delivering a Low intensity Step 2 provision (using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy modality) within our specialist pathway for African Caribbean communities. The role will offer primarily group-based interventions, guided self-help, psychoeducational sessions, brief 1:1 interventions and supporting digital therapies.  This is a part time, position where you can really make a difference to the outcomes in the lives of the Black, African and Caribbean Communities.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for more information.

DBS clearance at Enhanced (without Barring) is required for this role .

Please note that this role is only available to candidates of African/ African Caribbean Heritage under the Genuine Occupational Requirement, under s9 Equalities Act 2010.

About Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest:

We are a multi-disciplinary provider of specialist mental health services and a part of the Mind Federation.

We promote both recovery from ill health for people with recurrent and enduring mental health difficulties and early intervention for those at risk of developing mental health issues, or who struggle with common mental health conditions.

We currently support around 5,000 people a year through a variety of services focusing on psychological, social, economic and workplace wellbeing, and support minoritised communities.

Our values are:

Working with Mind CHWF means you’ll be part of a dedicated, passionate, and professional workforce who cares about the work they do and make a real difference to the lives of the people in the City of London, Hackney, and Waltham Forest.

Our values are:

Connected: Creating a compassionate and supportive community.

Fair:  We strive for equity- no-one's needs should go unmet.

Brave: We walk with people, offering help by doing what works - proven or new

We are committed to actively becoming anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind CHWF. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation that recognises different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services.

We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.

Those with lived experience of Mental Health are encouraged to apply.

Value-based Recruitment:

We know that for various reasons, not everybody who can successfully perform in a role, performs their best under traditional interview/selection procedures. We are therefore seeking ways to breakdown further barriers in our recruitment & selection process.

Shorted-listed candidates will be provided with some questions to help them prepare for the interview.

 How to apply:

For more information on the vacancy and how to apply, click the ‘Apply’ button - Please note that we are unable to consider incomplete applications.

Please see the document section below for the application pack.

To be considered for this post, we need to receive the following:

Completed application form; and

A copy of your latest CV.

Please note that if we do not receive the two documents listed above then we can’t consider you for the role.

Once you have completed the application form, please click here and upload it along with your latest CV. 

The closing date is by 28th February 2025, however, please do not delay applying as this advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable applicant for the role.

We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please let us know in your application.

Your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. Please take a moment to read through our applicant’s privacy notice.

About GISF

The Global Interagency Security Forum strengthens NGO safety and security practices worldwide. We have more than 130 member INGOs and offices in London and Washington, DC. GISF’s member-led structure makes us a trusted platform for collaboration, a driver of innovative security risk management (SRM), and a repository of best practices. We also work closely with policymakers to enhance their understanding of SRM. We strengthen NGO security practice worldwide by:

• Maintaining and building from our expertise in humanitarian security risk management
• Offering trusted platforms for coordination and knowledge sharing
• Driving innovation, capturing best practice, and improving SRM capabilities.
• Supporting policy-makers and the humanitarian system to increase their understanding of SRM and maximise access to people in need

What We Offer

• 25 days of annual leave increasing annually after 2 years, up to a maximum 30 days (plus bank holidays)
• Office shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• Employer Pension contributions
• A focus on professional development, including access to overseas events, workshops, and training

The Job

The Communications Officer will play a critical role in GISF’s Communications team, working closely with the Communications Lead. The Communications team supports the work of all other teams across GISF, including Research, Membership & Events, Policy & Advocacy, and more.

The Communications Officer will work on a wide array of communications outputs, including social media, e-newsletters, the GISF website, printed brochures, branded materials, the GISF podcast, and more. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on a diverse range of communications products, using different software tools, and consulting with a variety of external contractors, such as web developers and printers. Being proactive and adaptable are key skills for this role.

Job Description

The Communications Officer will be responsible for creating content across a wide range of Communications platforms. Some of the core duties of the role include:

• Organising GISF’s social media posting on LinkedIn and X (Twitter). This includes writing text for social media posts, designing graphics using Canva, and scheduling posts using Agorapulse. The Communications Officer is also expected to follow social media and sectoral trends to identify opportunities for engagement.
• Maintaining and updating GISF website content. This includes uploading new resources and publications; ensuring the vacancies, events and training sections of the website are regularly updated; and acting as a contact point with GISF’s external web development support team, to introduce new elements to the website and resolve issues when they arise. The Communications Officer also collects monthly website data using Google Analytics.
• Writing and designing GISF’s fortnightly newsletter. The newsletter is designed and sent using Mailerlite, with graphics created on Canva. The Communications Officer is expected to proactively suggest content for the newsletter and make sure it reflects the latest news from GISF, as well as the wider sector of NGO security risk management.
• Designing printed materials. These can include flyers, brochures, display banners, and more for GISF events and external events. The Communications Officer is expected to ensure promotional materials are designed, printed and delivered in a timely manner to maximise engagement with attendees at events.
• Supporting in the dissemination of new GISF publications and products. The Communications Officer is expected to take a proactive approach in reaching out to external contacts to promote GISF’s latest content. The Communications Officer should develop a dissemination plan for each new product, encompassing external outreach, member engagement, social media promotion, and more.
• Supporting with the creation and dissemination of GISF’s podcast. This includes attending planning meetings to develop new episode ideas; assisting with recordings; liaising with external audio editors; uploading episodes to Spotify and YouTube; and promoting the podcast though social media, newsletters, and more.

Strategic support

The GISF Communications team consists of two people, and GISF has a staff workforce of around 20. Therefore, the Communications Officer is expected to play an active role in the team, contributing new ideas to both the Communications team and the wider organisation. This includes:

• Contributing to the development of GISF communication plans. The Communications Officer is expected to bring a clear plan of the communications schedule to regular meetings. They will think creatively and suggest new ideas including ways to grow GISF’s audiences, implementing plans for promoting specific GISF publications, and more.
• Identifying possible allies for GISF communications. This might include other NGOs, journalists, think tanks, or universities that cover similar areas of interest to GISF and can promote GISF content or collaborate on podcasts, blogs, events or webinars. The Communications Officer is expected to proactively identify and reach out to such individuals and organisations and connect with them on specific projects.
• Interpreting GISF’s analytics data to inform better strategies. The Communications Officer is responsible for gathering data for GISF’s monthly reporting, including analytics from GISF’s website, social media and e-newsletter. The Communications Officer is expected to note trends and suggest improvements.

Person Specification

Essential Skills/Experience

• Excellent communication and writing skills, and excellent attention to detail.
• Some experience in a similar job or volunteer role.
• Experience in developing communications content appropriate for different channels.
• Ability to create visual graphics/designs for communications outputs.
• Ability to summarise information and present it through clear and persuasive writing or visual representations.
• Confident user of digital technology and tools (particularly in relation to managing websites and social media platforms).
• Independency in work and flexibility to changing priorities.
• Willingness to support others and adapt to different tasks.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
•  Strong interest in the humanitarian and development sector.
• Ability to collaborate within an inclusive team environment.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• University qualification.
• Editing experience.
• Graphic design skills and video editing/multimedia skills (or motivation to develop them).
• Interest and/or experience in compiling and interpreting communications analytics.
• Experience using Google Analytics and Salesforce.
• Additional language skills (especially Arabic, French or Spanish).
• Motivated self-starter and ability to take initiatives.
• Experience in developing a communications strategy and identifying target audiences and key messages.
• Experience in using Mailerlite for mass email communication.
• Experience in managing websites (using WordPress) and SEO skills.

Learning & Development Opportunities

Working in the Communications Officer role at GISF offers many exciting development opportunities. These include:

• Travel opportunities. GISF hosts three major events in Europe and North America and attends numerous humanitarian sector events throughout the year, such as HNPW and AidEx. The Communications Officer will have the opportunity to travel to several of these events.
• Training opportunities. GISF has access to online training resources, opportunities to attend in-person HEAT training (depending on travel locations) and encourages personal development .
• Networking opportunities. As a membership organisation, GISF is connected to over 130 NGOs and related humanitarian organisations, providing a unique opportunity for staff to build strong and wide networks across the NGO and humanitarian sectors.