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Closing date for applications: 14 July 2024, 23:59 (BST)
Organisation: Scriptoria Sustainable Development Solutions
Contract: Full time, permanent
Location: Flexible (UK only): Remote and/or London office, plus possible business travel
Salary: £35,000–£38,000 (depending on experience)
Start date: ASAP
Are you ready to leverage your communications skills and strategic thinking in an exciting role? Join our dynamic and friendly team at Scriptoria as a Communications Strategist and Writer! You'll create impactful content for top-tier international development and research organisations around the world, working with leading experts in diverse fields such as agriculture, water resources, climate change and health. Your ability to navigate and engage with a variety of subjects will be key to this role, making every project an engaging and rewarding experience.
Who we are
Scriptoria is a values-driven, ethically focused company that has a strong international reputation for excellence. We specialise in helping clients around the world to tackle sustainable development, poverty reduction, health, and climate and environmental issues. Our Communications, Consulting, Data and Training teams focus on knowledge management, data management and communications to help research, international development, government and other organisations better manage information and communicate their findings.
Who we’re looking for
We are seeking a talented and experienced communications strategist and writer, with a background in sustainable development, science or health communications, to join our Communications Services team. You will be educated to degree level – if you have a postgraduate qualification in a subject area relevant to our work, even better. We are looking for someone with a passion for making a difference through communications, with a friendly, outgoing personality. You’ll be interested in engaging strategically with international development and research projects to showcase results and enhance the impact of their work. You will also be encouraged to contribute to company-wide strategy and business development.
Your role will include:
- Developing and implementing communications, campaign and event strategies: you will develop and drive forward strategies and implementation plans to help organisations define their communications objectives and translate them into achievable outcomes.
- Writing and advising clients: you will write (and edit) copy for a wide range of materials and subject areas, and provide clients with advice on communications materials and approaches to best meet their needs.
- Generating new projects and business: you’ll have the opportunity to define your own role by supporting the team in generating strategic business opportunities – meeting clients and helping them to fully understand the benefits that working with Scriptoria brings.
Working at Scriptoria
The role offers the opportunity to get involved in a variety of projects, gain experience in different areas and contribute to the diverse range of services that Scriptoria provides.
Our staff have the flexibility to work wholly or partly from home or from our office in Tooting, South-West London, during regular operational hours (08:30–17:30). If working from home, staff must have a working environment suitable for holding video-call meetings with clients. Wherever you work, you will interact regularly with other team members to share skills and exchange ideas.
You will have 25 days of annual leave per year, plus public holidays.
Key skills and experience
- A degree in a subject area relevant to our work. A postgraduate qualification would be an advantage.
- A minimum of five years’ experience, together with a track record in developing communications, campaign and event strategies, and advising clients on their implementation.
- Experience in presenting to groups and facilitating workshops. Enthusiasm to travel would be a big advantage.
- Extensive experience as a writer in the areas of sustainable development, science or health, with a demonstrated flair for writing compelling, engaging text that effectively communicates key messages.
- A proven ability to develop and work to a brief, analyse and synthesise source materials and convey complex and technical information to non-specialist audiences.
- Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to copyedit and proofread documents.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and cope flexibly with a range of jobs to meet (and exceed) client expectations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Research (Maternity Cover)
The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation has a single, clear vision: a world free of Motor Neuron Disease (MND). In the relentless pursuit of this goal, we are committed to funding research projects to accelerate the development of meaningful treatments, focusing on the projects that are most likely to impact people with MND positively.
The Director of Research is a key position in the organisation that leads our research activities, managing a small team as we invest in a prioritised and focused research portfolio. Working alongside the CEO and senior leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing a research strategy that fits seamlessly with the Foundation’s vision, ensuring we have the expertise and resources required to support our programme and initiatives.
As someone with experience working in a scientific research role, you will have the ability to interpret, analyse and utilise research findings and developments, with a deep understanding of the drug discovery and development landscape. You will be someone who constantly seeks out new research approaches, methodologies and funding models, ensuring that the Foundation remains at the forefront with its innovative practices. Knowledge of the research grants system is essential; we’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running. You will care about the impact of our work, developing an excellent understanding of the MND field and placing those living with MND at the heart of every decision you make, while ensuring all funded projects continue to meet our goals and financial requirements.
Strong communication skills are central to this role. The successful candidate will be comfortable demonstrating our expertise and position in the MND community and communicating developments, insights and critical milestones both internally and externally. Influencing and relationship building will come naturally to you, and you’ll be the kind of person who can work with diverse personalities from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. Playing a key role in championing the Foundation, you will also lead the ambitions of the organisation. Your contribution will be integral to our success.
If you’re proactive, organised and highly motivated to make a material difference for those living with MND, then we would love to hear from you. Come and be part of the cure – no job could be more rewarding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting opportunity to work at the interface of research, farming and policy working as part of the GFM team to support the development of the GFM framework and its application on farm, in the food supply chain, for education and learning, policy and finance.
Reporting to the Head of Research of the SFT, you will join the GFM team responsible for a wide range of trials, in the UK and internationally. These include Defra Elms pilots, farm cluster groups, supply chain trials, and international trials delivered as partners of Regen10. Our trials test the application of the framework and the use of the GFM by other stakeholders.
You will work collaboratively with the trials team managers supporting the design, evaluation and timely delivery of trials. You will lead the quantitative and qualitative analysis of results and the design and reporting of feedback from participants, working with project partners, our trials team, and the wider SFT team to achieve and communicate outcomes. You will provide technical support to the team for the current GFM assessment and work with them and other project partners on the continuing development of sustainability assessments and data collection methodologies for application nationally and internationally.
The postholder will also have the opportunity to contribute to related work on the conceptual development and application of the framework in different contexts.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the team of trials managers responsible for a wide range of GFM trials, in the UK and internationally.
- Lead on the quantitative and qualitative analysis and interpretation of results and the design and reporting of feedbacfrom participants.
- Support the reporting and communication of results, leading the writing of key reports for stakeholders as needed.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of assessments used for the trials nationally and internationally - providing technical support including around data management, cleaning and extraction.
- Support the design and facilitation of workshops for trial farmers and farm advisors.
- Support the team to deliver their trials and meet trial deadlines, whilst sharing best practice and learnings across the team to build on the skills and strengths of the team across all trials.
- Contribute to GFM framework development and its application beyond the trials.
- Support the development of learning resources to explain farm sustainability and sustainability assessments to farmers using the GFM framework.
- Contribute to peer reviewed journal article(s) on the value of framework for building farm advisor / farmer knowledge and support for farm sustainability, and on adding a state-of-the-system approach to certification assessments.
- Work with project partners, our trials team, and the wider Global Farm Metric team to achieve and communicate our GFM mission and outcomes.
Relationships:
- Contribute to discussion and review of metrics and GFM team outputs and planning.
- Attend internal meetings on-line and in-person to share and discuss progress.
- Engage with external organisations as required to support and promote the GFM and the trials.
- Attend external meetings and events to present work as required (mainly in the UK, potentially EU)
- Work with the wider GFM and SFT team to support related work when needed.
- Engage with our externals partners and consultants to identify potential for collaboration and avoid duplication in related areas of work.
- Engage with the Regen10 Frameworks Hub team and contribute to discussions, planning and reports.
Specifically, we are looking for candidates who have experience with and can demonstrate the following:
- Masters level qualification (or degree level with 2-3 years relevant workplace experience) in a subject area related to food and farming
- Good knowledge and practical experience of UK farming and farm sustainability.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.
- Experience in developing, delivering, or researching farm sustainability assessments including knowledge of LCA and similar impact assessment approaches.
- Competence in the use of Excel and other packages to collect, manage, analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
- Ability to create simple coding for data management, analysis and display an advantage
- Experience of delivering high quality, robust reports and written materials for different audiences
- Experience of engagement with farmers and/or farm advisors (desirable).
- Experience of contributing to peer reviewed publication (desirable).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced project delivery setting.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently, planning and managing workloads and meeting deadlines
- Ability and willingness to work within teams collaboratively to deliver outputs.
- Personal commitment to driving the transition towards more resilient and sustainable farming systems, with and an understanding of the needs and concerns of the farming community.
Location: Remote/home working in the UK, but some travel within the UK (office Bristol, London) and potentially the EU for meetings and events.
Interviews are expected to take place 11th to 12th of July.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our partner is a nonprofit organization providing accessible & effective mental health interventions for youths. They are seeking a part-time CFO to add expertise and oversight of their finance function to ensure financial sustainability. This role is a really interesting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to shape the finance function of a young, but growing organisation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial strategies, and lead the development of financial projections and scenario planning to inform decision making.
- Lead the finance function, overseeing the day-to-day operations (cash, accounts payable, accounts receivables and payroll) and ensure compliance with accounting and financial reporting standards, as well as legal and regulatory requirements for Kenya and the USA
- Evaluate and implement financial systems and processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency
- Oversee the preparation of budgets, financial statements, and other financial reports
- Develop and manage the organization's risk management
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of young professionals
Requirements
- Qualified accountant with at least 5 years of relevant experience, and willing to be hands on.
- Strong technical accounting experience covering financial accounting, management accounting, budget creation and monitoring, financial analysis, and reporting, preferably within a not for profit.
- Experience of working in a start-up or of establishing a finance function is strongly desirable.
- Experience of leading a finance function, including providing financial analysis & insight and strategic advice to aid decision making.
- Experience of grants management, compliance and reporting
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to work with both finance and non-finance staff.
- Strong strategic and problem solving skills.
This is a remote role, although they would be open to someone working from their office.
They anticipate the role will require 2 days/week, perhaps with more time required initially to set up the finance function and then at important times in the year, including year-end.
Join the Team as a Senior Finance Manager at ASC
Company: Accounting Solutions for Charities (ASC)
Position: Senior Finance Manager
Type: Permanent, Remote (4-5 days a week)
Location: UK (occasional travel to clients required)
ASC is an employee-owned practice providing outsourced accountancy and financial management services to charities and mission-driven commercial companies across the UK. From basic bookkeeping to year-end accounts for audit, we cover it all!
As a Senior Finance Manager, you'll:
- Support a portfolio of clients, initially focusing on four long-standing ones.
- Manage day-to-day client accounts.
- Review and maintain client financial systems.
- Provide financial analysis and decision-making support to senior stakeholders.
- Collaborate with client executive teams and boards, empowering them with strategic advice.
This is a rewarding, varied role with opportunities to grow the number of charities we serve.
What We’re Looking For:
- Qualifications: Fully or part qualified with extensive experience.
- Experience: From basic bookkeeping to management accounts, including producing management accounts and external reports.
- Software Proficiency: Familiar with SME accounting software like Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks as well as products that integrate into these.
- Skills: Strong systems accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills (charts, dashboards), excellent time management, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines independently.
- Attributes: Strong analytical and numerical skills, a flexible and hands-on approach, and excellent communication abilities to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Why Join ASC?
- Work with Exceptional Organisations: Collaborate with inspiring charities and mission-driven companies.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities to expand your portfolio and grow with ASC.
- Supportive Environment: Work independently but with the support of a knowledgeable team.
Commitment to Diversity:
At Prospectus, we invest in your journey and support all candidates, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
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Are you passionate about working for a strong cause? Are you a confident communicator with great attention to detail? Are you a meticulous planner with excellent organisational skills? Are you an excellent relationship builder? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re seeking a talented and cause-driven Education project co-ordinator to join our dynamic team, working to achieve our vision of safe and healthy streets. You will inspire, inform and engage educators and communities across the UK to fight alongside us to stop the world’s biggest killer of children and young people – road crashes – and enable people to cycle and walk without fear of traffic. Your work will inspire people to learn more, unite and achieve the solutions needed to save lives and the planet.
Brake is the national charity tackling the daily, horrific carnage of deaths, injuries, and air pollution on roads. Traffic is the biggest killer of young people worldwide, poisoning our lungs and contributing hugely to the climate emergency. Brake’s vision is that people get around in safe and healthy ways. Our values require us to be evidence-based, aim high, and work collaboratively.
We have a 29-year reputation for shouting out for positive change, advising government, encouraging action in communities, and delivering the UK’s National Road Victim Service for bereaved and injured families.
We work with schools and families, communities and companies to champion the cause of road safety and raise awareness of key road safety issues. Brake is committed to delivering education programmes to improve knowledge, develop and enhance skills, and shift attitudes towards road safety and active travel.
Who you are:
An experienced and ambitious project and programme officer looking for a new challenge engaging with the education sector on the crucial issue of road safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full-scale project management from planning to execution and reporting.
- Assess and recommend new projects or changes to existing ones.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effective information flow.
- Utilize project management frameworks (Waterfall, Agile) for marketing strategy, audience segmentation, and CRM.
- Manage project data using our internal software and CRM database.
Who You Are:
- A project management professional with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience (3+ years) in project planning, execution, and budget management.
- Skilled in managing large, complex projects involving multiple teams.
- Excellent at meeting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and adapting to changing needs.
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and IT skills.
- Resilient, solution-focused, and driven to make a positive impact.
About the team and how we work
- Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We do not want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you.
- Employees are subject to driver licence checks. Please note we do not accept applications from serious traffic offenders due to the nature of our work. Applicants will be asked to disclose any unspent points at interview.
To apply
Submit your CV and a covering letter which clearly demonstrate you have what it takes to perform this challenging and rewarding role by Friday 5th July at 5pm.
We work to stop road deaths and injuries, support people affected by road crashes and campaign for safe and healthy mobility for all.
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3 Positions Available
Permanent with funding until 31st March 2026
DNM £29,855.00
37 hours
We are looking for an experienced young people's practitioner. You will be confident in your work with young people and join our dynamic, ambitious team.
CHHAT provides a programme of targeted support services to identified, young people/young carers. The CHHAT practitioner will provide support to, and improve the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of young carers and their family network. You will address a number of target areas for children/young people who are caring for/affected by parental/familial substance misuse and mental health.
Our engagement with young carers covers early to high intervention needs. We also support cases of historical parental substance use, where the young carer may, or may not still be residing with their parent, but continues to be affected by the experience.
In order to be successful with this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate that you have extensive experience of: -
Delivering direct interventions with vulnerable young people (8-25) on both a one to one and group work capacity. As well as working to support the family network.
Co-producing care and safety plans with young people that are young people led, focusing on both a relational & strength-based approach.
Extensive partnership working in a multi-agency environment to ensure that the needs and wishes of the young person are heard and acted upon.
You will work as part of a team and need to be able to work in a flexible way which includes flexing their day and work location as need indicates, including being based in the locality office in Chelmsford and working in the home environment to increase convenience and accessibility
You will need to demonstrate that you have:
-A relevant professional qualification working with vulnerable children and families is desired e.g., Diploma/degree in social work, counselling qualification, professional youth worker or related NVQ or degree. Or Substantial relevant experience of working with vulnerable young people facing significant challenges within this sector.
-Substantial experience of working with vulnerable young people and families that are hard to reach and from diverse backgrounds on both a one-to-one basis and through group work interventions.
-Experience of supporting adolescents who are dealing with complex and sensitive issues through offering advice and advocacy.
-Experience of partnership and multi-agency working.
-Experience of working on one's own and within a team.
-Experience of using IT based case management systems.
Closing date for applications will be 9th July 2024. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications we can close this vacancy from the 25th June onwards.
Interviews will be held in person on: 8th, 9th & 15th July 2024
Sandy Bear is going through a period of development and we need our income to grow to achieve this. Our newly created Head of fundraising and marketing will play a pivitol role in achieving our ambition.
Supporting our existing Income generation and taking it to the next level, there is ample opportunity to put your stamp on fundraising within Sandy Bear. Whether you are an experienced fundrasier looking to develop your career, or a seasoned manager looking for a new challenge and can champion our cause, we want to hear from you.
Sandy Bear has a great team of volunteers and staff and this is an exciting time to be joining us and help implement different genres of fundraising.
This role is working across Wales, supporting our Wales based charity.
Sandy Bear exist to support children, young people and families in the lead up to or following a bereavement across Wales.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Labour Behind the Label's Advocacy Lead is responsible for engaging with key stakeholders in campaigns to call for better conditions in the garment industry and pushing our message in the media. They take part in LBL’s outward facing work, delivering lobbying and campaigns, and designing actions to push brands and policy decision makers to improve conditions.
You will join Labour Behind the Label - a small but mighty garment workers' rights campaign, working as part of a global network of unions and worker rights groups on the ground in garment producing countries to improve conditions in fashion supply chains. Our workers' co-op is a flat structure organisation where you get to work alongside a small of team of colleagues to shape campaigns and directly make a difference.
Job description
Campaigns and Policy
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Design and participate in delivery of UK-wide campaigns strategies to call for better rights and conditions in clothing production facilities worldwide, alongside other staff
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Lobby companies and policy decision makers to push for corporate and legislative solutions
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Write policy reports, articles and briefings, and create campaign materials
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Organise seminars and events with brands and policy decision makers on key campaigning issues
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Organise, with team members, demonstrations and online actions for supporters to take to push brands and decision makers on key campaigning issues.
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Participate in international working groups as necessary
Communications
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Lead on press work, including representing Labour Behind the Label in the media, writing and sending press releases, logging media coverage and responding to media enquiries where relevant.
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Build LBL’s press list and relationships with journalists
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Write campaigns communications towards supporters, including online supporter mailings and updating the website regularly with new content.
Urgent Appeals (1 day)
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Work with the Clean Clothes Campaign and international partners to respond to urgent appeals
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Log ongoing cases, and liaise with partners to ensure effective strategies are built
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Lobby companies, policy decision makers, or relevant institutions about urgent appeals
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Develop and deliver mini campaigns to see resolutions to urgent appeal calls
Other Tasks
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Project and budget management
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Work with other staff to identify opportunities for grants and funding, and to report back on outputs and costs to funders as relevant
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Writing and inputting into relevant areas of the website, social media and publications
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Participate in team meetings and undertake organisational management tasks as appropriate
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Summary
We expect this role to focus on developing and maintaining relationships with key funders, stakeholders, institutions and individuals. It will undertake work to secure funding, resources and partnerships for both Shared Assets and the wider land justice movement, and to raise the profile and reputation of Shared Assets.
The role will have responsibility for securing core funding for Shared Assets from trusts, foundations and high net worth individuals, and for supporting colleagues to secure grant and commercial funding for consultancy, research, movement building and communications projects. It will have responsibility for reporting on core grants and providing quality control for colleagues for their bids, tenders and funder reports. As part of this work the role will play a key part in providing intelligence and foresight to contribute to the organisation’s strategy and business planning.
Beyond securing consistent core funding for Shared Assets the role will also work with funders and others to secure longer term resourcing of the wider land movement in order to deliver our collective ambitions for a just and sustainable land system.
As part of a self managing organisation all team members are expected to contribute to the day to day management of the organisation through participation in management circles, team days and working groups.
Main Responsibilities
Fundraising and resourcing
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Develop and maintain relationships with funders to fund work that seeks to support common good land use and to create a more just and sustainable land system.
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Work with the team to ensure we maintain a healthy pipeline of bids and tenders in order to meet income generation targets across the organisation.
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Work with the wider land justice movement and funders to secure significant, consistent and long term resourcing for the wider land movement, working in ways that are open and transparent to, and inclusive of, the wider movement and which will help to deliver systemic change that meets our collective objectives for a more just and sustainable land system.
Stakeholder relationships
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Develop and maintain relationships with key partner organisations in order to build an understanding of the wider context and system in which we are working in order to inform our strategic development and to identify opportunities for future partnership working. To understand where Shared Assets is valued and effective, and where it may need to adapt and change.
General
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Participate in the Funding & Finance circle, participate in relevant work groups and liaise with other circles where appropriate.
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Contribute to communications and raise the profile of the organisation - in particular working closely with the Communications Coordinator on external messaging with respect to Shared Assets and the wider land movement.
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Provide reports and information for the board as required.
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Provide support to colleagues where needed, including in the running of events, training and other activities.
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Participate in and contribute to the development of Shared Assets as an organisation, including involvement in collective decision making, being accountable to policies, and helping improve those policies where relevant.
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Any other duties as may be required in a small organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an experienced campaigner or engagement professional looking for your next challenge?
Do you want to work for an exciting social change organisation with the mission of enabling people, places and the planet to flourish?
With our new Design for Life strategy, we are embarking on the next chapter in our 270 years’ strong history of social impact, with a range of interventions to unite people and ideas to turn world changing ideas into world changing actions.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Fellowship Engagement Manager (North, Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland) to help us achieve real impact by enhancing and deepening Fellowship engagement in the designated areas, fostering connections among fellows, facilitating fellows learning of new skills, and helping them leverage their expertise to drive tangible social change.
About You
What we look for in a successful candidate:
- Proven experience of initiating, facilitating and delivering a range of events and activities.
- Experience of building capacity or organising others to take action, this could be in a campaign or membership organisation.
- Knowledge of best practice regarding mobilising and sustaining volunteer-led networks.
- Ability to plan, multitask, prioritise, and work independently to meet deadlines.
To find out more about this role, please download our job description.
Apply
In order to apply, please click ‘apply for this job’ on our recruitment page and submit your CV. You will also be required to answer a series of questions. You do not need to submit a cover letter.
Please submit your application through the RSA website. We cannot accept applications via email. All applications will receive an automated response.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am 15 July 2024. However, screening and interviews will be ongoing, so we may close the vacancy early if sufficient exceptional candidates apply. Please get your application in as soon as possible.
Please note that we cannot accept late, incomplete applications, and we can only consider candidates who apply through the online application process.
Inclusion Statement
As a social change organisation, we believe everyone, regardless of visible or invisible difference, should be welcomed to participate in creating a better future.
We aspire to maximum inclusion in our work and endeavour to challenge systemic inequity and all forms of discrimination. We therefore welcome applications from everybody who is committed to our vision and values and can demonstrate the skills, competencies and experience required for the role applied for.
Read full our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on our website.
About Us
We are the RSA. The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas are turned into world-changing actions. We’re committed to a world that is resilient, rebalanced and regenerative, where everyone can fulfil their potential.
The RSA has been at the forefront of significant social impact for 270 years. Our proven change process, rigorous research, innovative ideas platforms and unique global network of changemakers, work collectively to enable people, places and the planet to flourish. We invite you to be part of this change. Join our community. Together, we’ll unite people and ideas in collective action to create opportunities to regenerate our world.
We offer great benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), additional wellbeing allowance, free fellowship throughout employment and lots more! Read our full list of benefits on our website.
A global network of changemakers enabling people, places and the planet to flourish in harmony.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role: Philanthropy & Grants Manager
Salary: £44k – £56k (dependent on experience)
Location: Flexible, candidates can be office based or work remotely. For remote workers, weekly or monthly travel to our Wilton office will be required, depending on candidate location.
Hours: Full-time, 40hrs p/w. Flexible or reduced hours (minimum four days per week) would be considered for the right candidate
Contract: Permanent
Responsible to: Head of Global Grants Partnerships
Key Working Relationships: Global Philanthropy Group, US Philanthropy Team (situated within HALO USA), Global Communication Group, Programme Group, Chief Executive office, Strategy Group
Summary:
The HALO Trust are looking for an experienced and driven Philanthropy and Grants Manager to lead and develop high value relationships with philanthropic donors, with a focus on Trust and Foundations (and potentially corporates).
The Global Philanthropy Team works to secure support for the delivery of vital projects to save lives and protect livelihoods in conflict affected countries around the world, as well as build organisational resilience and support innovative areas of work. HALO’s philanthropic income has grown significantly in recent years, driven by introductions from our network of trustees, ambassadors and advocates and our focus on strategic and transformational partnerships. We are a small team of highly skilled, experienced and driven fundraisers with a collaborative team culture. The team is supported by a Philanthropy Operations Manager, Philanthropy Assistant and Global Philanthropy Research and Insight Lead (who leads on research and due diligence). In 2024 a Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships for the Middle East will join our team to lead relationship development in this key market.
You will join a fast-paced, fluid and entrepreneurial context, responding to opportunities while laying the critical foundations for strategic growth.
While the role is likely to focus on Trusts and Foundations (and potentially corporates) due to our networked approach and the strategic and interconnected nature of our partnerships, supported by networks of advocates, we do not overly separate relationships between Trusts/Foundations, corporates and HNWIs. This provides team members with varied opportunities in terms of the relationships they lead and the high-level stakeholders they work with. From briefing our Chief Executive prior to a meeting with a new potential donor for Ukraine, to engaging existing partners in the potential expansion of work in the Middle East, you will play a key role in making HALO’s lifesaving work possible.
About Us:
The HALO Trust is the world's largest humanitarian mine clearance organisation. Our mission is to protect lives and restore livelihoods of people affected by conflict. With an annual turnover of over £120m, we work in 30 countries and territories, from current conflict zones of Ukraine, the West Bank, Libya and Yemen, to post conflict countries such as Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia.
We clear the explosive remnants of war and address the causes of conflict and fragility - from inadequate control of weapons and ammunition to food insecurity and land degradation. We work in partnership with national governments and local communities, employing and empowering over 13,000 women and men to build safe, resilient and prosperous communities able to withstand the interconnected challenges of conflict, climate change and political and economic instability.
In southern Angola our clearance work is part of a regional approach to develop conservation in support of Angola’s national plan to diversify their economy, protect their natural environment and create sustainable livelihoods. Angola has some of the world’s most important remaining wilderness, but the presence of landmines makes it almost impossible to apply the conservation measures needed to protect this vital resource. By clearing landmines, HALO can lay the foundations for life, agriculture and eco-tourism to thrive.
In Ukraine, HALO is the largest demining organisation, having operated in the Donbas since 2016. Russia’s invasion has resulted in mine laying and explosive contamination on a scale not seen in Europe since the Second World War, including across vast tracts of farmland. This prevents agricultural production, which is critical to Ukraine’s economy and global food security. Across seven regions, more than 1,000 local Ukrainian staff have already enabled the removal of more than 19,000 explosive items and the clearance of more 3.1 million m2 of land- bringing safety to communities and supporting Ukraine’s economic recovery.
True peace cannot come until land is safe. HALO’s work to clear the deadly debris of war is the first step towards recovery and reconstruction. And the return of hope.
About the role:
The HALO Trust has more than doubled in size over the last eight years by growing support from both Governments and philanthropic donors. Global income from philanthropic donors (including the US) has significantly increased over the past five years – from circa £4 million to £15 million in 2022/23 and reaching a further peak of £44 million in 2023/24 in response to exceptional donor support for Ukraine. Unpinning this is growth in six and seven figure partnerships with major donors, corporates and foundations, initiated by our exceptionally well-connected network of trustees and ambassadors - and nurtured by our committed and professional global philanthropy team.
The team has a global remit and this, together with HALO’s extensive geographic footprint, creates significant opportunities for growth in our portfolio of partnerships.
By nurturing and growing high value partnerships this role plays a key role in supporting the delivery of HALO’s life-saving work around the world.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead growth within a portfolio of high value (six and potentially seven figure) relationships by providing excellence in supporter stewardship and through the development and delivery of relationship strategies, in collaboration with the Director of Philanthropy and Head of Global Grant Partnerships
- Support senior HALO staff, advocates and trustees to engage and inspire individuals linked to agreed relationships
- Work with international programme teams to ensure the development of high-quality proposals and reports to tight deadlines
- Contribute to departmental strategic priorities including supporting the stewardship of other major relationships, follow up of new opportunities, and the development of philanthropic products for wider use. Deputise for the Head of Global Grant Partnerships where required
- Manage donor records and correspondence in Salesforce
- Work closely with Philanthropy and Partnerships (Gov funding) colleagues in the USA, UK, Europe, Middle East and overseas programs as part of a distributed team to provide support to global fundraising efforts
Essential Requirements:
- Three years' experience of personally leading successful relationships with high value philanthropic donors (Trust and Foundations, corporates or high net worth individuals or equivalent), including those giving at the six or seven figure level
- Experience of building effective relationships with advocates linked to philanthropic donors
- An excellent communicator with the ability to build relationships with staff and colleagues in different cultural environments
- Outstanding written skills with the ability to work with programme and finance colleagues to design robust project proposals, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation
- Confident in working with financial information including project budgets
- Excellent written and verbal skills with strong attention to detail
- Outstanding interpersonal skills including ability to demonstrate tact, sophistication and gravitas
- Experience of working with a fundraising database to maximise relationship development
- A commitment to HALO’s mission and objectives
- Strong intellectual curiosity and the ability to articulate HALO’s various programmes and strategies in a compelling way
- Tenacious, self-starting, and able to thrive in a fluid, entrepreneurial context
- Collaborative, team player, with a low-ego and a positive and upbeat approach.
Desirable:
- Experience of high value fundraising in the following areas is desirable: humanitarian and international development, mine action, conflict, the environment / conservation
- Experience of pipeline and relationship development in international markets for example Europe/US and/or the Middle East.
Benefits:
- Annual Leave: 28 days (3 to be taken at Christmas) plus 8 statutory holidays (pro rata)
- Private medical health insurance
- Non-contributory life assurance
- Pension contributions matched by HALO up to 5%
- Emergency medical insurance when travelling overseas (including on leave)
- Flexible working policy
- Access to physiotherapy (online)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay (maternity 16 weeks full pay, paternity 4 weeks full pay)
- Cycle to work scheme
- HALO’s remote/office working policy includes a generous contribution to travel costs for remote workers (full costs of public transport or 20p per mile for road journeys).
Please submit a CV (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (no more than 1 page) outlining how your experience matches the key skills and competencies required by Midnight on 7th July 2024.
Please note that applications without a cover letter tailored to this position will not be considered.
We reserve the right to amend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.
The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
The HALO Trust is committed to a culture that is both diverse and inclusive and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
The HALO Trust is committed to ensuring that it provides a safe and trusted environment which safeguards and promotes the welfare and wellbeing of anyone who comes into contact with, or is part of, the Charity, with a zero-tolerance approach to behaviours which challenge this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role: Project Manager
Offer type: This is a fixed term for 9 months
Salary: £34,000 - £42,000
Location: This is a remote role, based nationally
NCS Trust is an equal opportunities employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. At NCS we respect and value differences in people and all hires are made on merit.
We particularly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from an ethnically diverse background, or people with disabilities, as these groups are currently underrepresented particularly in our leadership.
We are committed to improving equality of opportunity in the workplace and are a signatory to the Race at Work Charter from Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network; and the Disability Confident Committed employer scheme.
Role Purpose
The role holder will be part of the Operations & Transformation Directorate reporting to the Head of PMO / Change and Delivery Lead.
The incumbent will have a pivotal role in the management of change, implementation and continuous improvement projects, mostly in the digital and IDS sphere. The role holder will help to ensure the work is aligned with the strategic objectives of the organisation, promoting the team’s relevance and value. Working on a broad spectrum of digitally focussed projects, this role will partner with the senior management team and other internal stakeholders.
Key Activities
- Project Management of Mobilisation and Implementation projects covering systems, continuous improvement, and strategic projects
- Creating project plans & mapping dependencies from bottom-up in collaboration with key stakeholders
- Define and track project milestones and ensure dependencies are understood and accepted by the relevant owners
- Report on the status of projects and ensure the appropriate governance and compliance is applied
- Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of a complex range of initiatives and/or projects
- Act as Project Manager by planning, supporting, facilitating and monitoring progress of activities, ensuring that delivery is on track, as well as establishing mitigating activities where risks and issues may arise.
- Oversee a number of complex projects
- This role requires a proactive approach to relationship building - collaborating, negotiating and managing internal and external stakeholders, ensuring delivery is achieved by the most effective and efficient means.
- Ensuring the project stays on time and within budget to deliver outcomes and measure expectations
- Working with the Risk Manager on risk and issues management
Role Specific Skills
- Influencing – uses a repertoire of communication styles, sells ideas by constructing arguments, builds trust by demonstrating reliability and consistency
- Adaptability – supports others through change, is objective under pressure and eliminates barriers to success
- Leading Self and Others – supports team to achieve objectives, uses appropriate delegation, takes ownership of own development and makes development opportunities for others
- Solving Problems – identifies tools and techniques for problem solving, identifies opportunities for improvement and innovation, establishes long term goals for team,
- Delivering Results – demonstrates high standard of work, monitors work against a plan, takes personal responsibility for success of team tasks and projects
- Build strong productive relationships within the Trust, the Operations & Transformation team and with third parties in order to deliver effective solutions.
- Partner closely with teams across the organisation to understand the priorities and changing needs.
- Help ensure projects are adhering to PMO procedures and standards by understanding the PMO governance process.
- Support with PMO tools & templates to enable project managers to better deliver projects.
Measures of Success
- Project groups set up and functioning effectively
- Project governance in place with actions and decisions tracked and followed up regularly
- Projects delivered on time and in budget
- Positive feedback from business owners who have been supported with projects
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
- Significant and demonstrable project management experience (3-5 years) in a multi-project environment, from inception to implementation and closure
- Extensive experience delivering complex projects with strategic change component
- Experience managing projects through multi-disciplinary teams
- Project/Programme qualification e.g. APM, PRINCE2, MSP; experience working with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills (verbal, written and listening)
- Strong attention to detail
- Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and proactively
- Resilient and able to handle ambiguity
- Personal, relatable character, able to build relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage data and information with discretion
Desirable:
- Have had exposure with matrix working and strong capability as a business partner in relationship building with stakeholders
- Demonstrable experience dealing with Director-level stakeholders and challenge thinking where appropriate
- Government / public sector experience would be advantageous
- Knowledge of project management best practices, methodologies, and project governance principles
- Adaptability – accepts need for change, maintains a positive outlook and projects credibility
- Experience of using Google Sheets and Smartsheet to be able to create project plans
Our benefits include
- 28 days annual leave in addition to Bank Holiday entitlements.
- 5 Volunteer days
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/New parental (Subject to 1 year of service) pay
- Life Assurance
- 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Program
- Access to a self-directed learning and development platform
- Access to a national discount platform, shared with one family member
- Discounted Eye Care
- Cycle to work scheme
- You can request flexible working after 26 weeks of employment
- Well being days
We welcome applications from candidates who do not have all of the criteria for the role. We believe in potential for growth and development at NCS.
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Job Title: Essex Pedal Power Project Team Leader – Colchester
Salary: £29,808
Responsible to: Community Development Manager – Colchester
Location: Colchester
Hours of Work: 36 ½ hours per week. Flexible working will be required and for the right candidate.
Job sharing may be considered for the right candidate/s
Contract Fixed term until December 2025
About the Active Wellbeing Society
The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) is a community benefit society and cooperative working to develop healthy, happy communities living active and connected lives.
Our vision is for a society where people have the autonomy, capacity, resources and skills to become the architects of their own destiny; where our individual wellbeing is recognised as being bound up in our collective responsibility to and dependency on each other; and where all of us feel empowered as agents of social change to make a difference – whether at an individual level or more widely.
By working collaboratively with communities we aim to bring about sustainable change on an social, environmental and economic level; to do the social knitting required to create stronger and more resilient communities and to support communities to identify, mitigate and remove the barriers that prevent them from living active and connected lives.
Essex Pedal Power is an exciting programme led by Essex County Council and Active Essex to support more people to cycle by removing the barriers to participation. This post will support the delivery of the Local Delivery Pilot, based in Colchester. Essex Pedal Power allows eligible residents, including adults and children, to apply for a new FREE quality bicycle. The inclusive programme aims to make cycling accessible for everyone providing access to employment, training and educational opportunities or key local services. The project builds on the successful pilot already running in Jaywick and Clacton and is part of a wider roll out in Essex. It will distribute 725 bikes in Colchester throughout 2023-2025 and if successful, will be rolled out to further areas within Essex.
You may like to watch this introductory video which showcases the positive work of The Active Wellbeing Society: TAWS Launch October 2018 – YouTube
About the Role
Essex Pedal Power is a flagship programme led by Essex County Council and Active Essex to support more people in deprived areas to cycle by removing the main barriers to cycling. This post is part funded by the Sport England Local Delivery Pilot (LDP) for Essex. You will lead our Essex Pedal Power team in Colchester working collaboratively to maintain an overview of engagement and impact whilst seeking to maximise opportunities for partnership development. We are looking for an individual with experience of positively leading teams to deliver successful outcomes.
You will report directly to the Community Development Manager.
Main Duties
1.Manage the operational delivery and development of the Essex Pedal Power programme with a focus on collaborating with communities and partner organisations in the design and delivery to promote active citizenship and physical activity.
2.Monitor the budget to ensure outcomes are met.
3.Develop and maintain a strong delivery team made up of bike mechanic and project support staff, and a team of volunteers ensuring the team have access to development opportunities and support on a one to one and team basis.
4.Devise, understand and use asset-based community development approaches to community development and work with your team/communities to understand priorities and co-design initiatives. Ensure that delivery mitigates or removes the barriers to participation.
5.To evaluate impact and outcomes of projects to provide organisational learning and feedback for funders and stakeholders.
6.Lead on the implementation of the delivery plan in collaboration with a wide range of partners, to arrange for logistics of bike allocations and storage.
7.Administer an admin system to manage participant applications, eligibility and queries of those in the community eligible to receive a free bike.
8.Co-produce the project with the local communities and locally trusted organisations and ensure continuous engagement and communication to ensure that eligible citizens receive a good quality experience.
9.Work closely with Active Essex communications team to undertake effective communication with applicants, stakeholders, and partners. Ensure all communications and marketing aligns with the Essex Pedal Power branding guidelines.
10.To support the development of informal and formal cycling groups and clubs. Organise ongoing events to bring the recipients of bikes together and build a community cycling culture and togetherness.
11.Working closely and engage with; volunteers, citizens, partners and staff in joint design and collaborative planning. Ensure that the design and delivery of the project and future initiatives are in line with aspirations of the priority communities. Ensure all volunteers are safeguarded and supported through the use of the TAWS volunteer management system.
12.Co-ordinate frequent cycle training sessions and bike maintenance sessions for bike recipients.
13.Develop a pool of qualified freelance learn to ride instructors and Ride Leaders to deliver local training and led rides.
14.Using innovation to encourage the uptake and increase of cycling. Ensure that the outcomes of the project support collaborative outcomes with citizens and other partners.
15.Play a key role in the monitoring and evaluation plan, through collecting, analysing and sharing data (quantitative and qualitative) working with the Active Essex Evaluation Researcher for Essex Pedal Power and with TAWS Data & Insight team.
16.Ensure that all health and safety requirements are understood by staff and complied with on a consistent basis; lead and maintain the development of a risk management culture within the team to ensure that innovation and delivery is balanced with citizen safety.
17.Produce oral and written reports on engagement level, activity delivery and the development of new programmes / projects.
18.Support with recruitment of sessional staff, external instructors and volunteers to resource projects and to develop community capacity and sustainable outcomes.
19.Carry out all other duties as maybe reasonably assigned from time to time and with the level of this Job Description.
Knowledge, skills and experience
Experience of line-managing and developing teams to deliver against programme objectives and to achieve their full potential, preferably in the field of community development
2.Experience encouraging diverse communities to come together - building trust and participation.
3.Previous community engagement and development experience
4.A genuine passion for the wellbeing of others and a drive to improve the lives of individuals and communities.
5.Experience of working with a range of stakeholders with the ability to influence and persuade others.
6.Experience of working proactively, working on own initiative and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast paced and challenging environment.
7.Ability to prioritise work under pressure and adapt to new models of working.
8.Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
9.Ability to apply data and insight to community planning, delivery, and development.
10.Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage your time effectively.
11.Excellent written and verbal communication, and relationship management skills with a track record of establishing and developing strong partnerships with external organisations including statutory, charity and voluntary.
12.In depth local area knowledge and connections.
13.Competent IT skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
14.Able to motivate and engage participants, partners and volunteers.
15.Excellent customer services skills.
16.Experience in events creation and coordination.
17.Excellent team working ability.
18.Experience in tracking spend to a budget.
Benefits
We offer our team members a comprehensive staff benefits package to include:
- Nest Pension – 8% employer contribution - 3% employee contribution.
- Health Cash Plan – giving you discounts on everyday healthcare such as dental, optical, physio, prescriptions & more.
- Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and DRs on call 24hrs a day)
- Death in Service – x4 your salary paid to beneficiary.
- Annual Leave – 25 days FTE (increasing to 29 days with service) plus 5 wellbeing days
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working options
- Fantastic volunteering opportunities within The Active Wellbeing Society every month
Application details
When submitting your application, please submit a Cover Letter and CV addressing the experience you have had relevant to the 'Main Duties' and the 'Knowledge & Skills' sections of the advert, but as a minimum please address how you meet the following criteria which will be weighted highly in the first sift of shortlisting:
- Indepth area knowledge and connections
- Excellent relationship and communication skills
- Experience of Line Management and Budget Control
- Experience of leading and developing a team
- A passion and interest in cycling and understand the benefits that cycling/physical activity can bring (Desirable)
Due to the high numbers of applications we receive for our job vacancies, we may close application windows early, so we would encourage you to submit your application ASAP
We will provide all applicants with an outcome on your application, this will usually be within 1 week of the application window closing.
Successful applicants will be required to be DBS checked prior to starting.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we, in recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring. The Active Wellbeing Society is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we recruit based upon capability and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. At The Active Wellbeing Society, we are searching for people who share the passion for what we do with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, collectively making a difference.
If there is anything we can do to assist you in your application or preparations to be interviewed for one of our job vacancies, please let us know and we can ensure you have a positive and comfortable experience.
Thank you for your interest in working for The Active Wellbeing Society, we look forward to receiving your application.
- Full-time (35 hours per week)
- Fixed-term role for 1 year
- £40,000 per annum plus 6% pension contribution
- 28 days annual leave pro rata (on top of usual bank holidays)
- Arts Emergency operates a 35-hour week, we will consider compressed or annualised hours
- This role can be home or office-based (Offices in London or Manchester as well as access to Spaces offices around the UK).
Arts Emergency, a mentoring organisation and support network aiming to address the inequalities in the creative and cultural sectors, is looking for a passionate, experienced person to join the growing charity as Head of People and Culture to help us ensure that it's at the forefront of best practice and building their people-centred values into everything they do as they expand.
Working as a key member of the Operations team, the Head of People and Culture will provide leadership on building culture and progression routes within Arts Emergency and ensuring clarity for both staff and volunteers. Your role will be to put strategy in place to ensure that our small team can thrive both on an individual level and on a collaborative level, so that we can deliver on our ambitions for young people.
Job Requirements
Knowledge & Experience
- Experience working at a similar level in a small organisation or in a senior position within a larger organisation/team
- Experience of supporting line managers or experience and knowledge of line management practice
- Experience of developing people and culture strategies through to implementation and evaluation
- Up-to-date knowledge and interest in HR law and best practice
Skills & Abilities
- Strong IT skills including online databases e.g. Salesforce / HR systems
- Good administrative and organisational skills
- Good numeracy and budgeting skills
Personal qualities
- Flexible and proactive
- Self-starting
- Highly collaborative
- Values-driven
- Empathetic and sensitive
Relationships
- Able to work with a wide range of staff, volunteers, suppliers, trustees and other stakeholders
- Experience of motivating colleagues to deliver positive results
To apply:
- visit the Arts Emergency website
- download and read the Job Pack thoroughly
- follow the instructions on how to apply stated in this document
- Deadline to apply: 8 July 2024, 10am
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.