Jobs in Byfleet

We help children and young people (up to age 25), parents, and families, to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We also provide training to professionals, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about the sector and looking to develop their skills as a fundraiser.

Trusts and Statutory Fundraiser
Location: Hybrid working from home and one of our office locations
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent

As a key member of the Trusts and Grants Team, the Trusts and Statutory Fundraiser will work closely with the Head of Trusts and Grants to raise funds from a portfolio of charitable trusts in accordance with Child Bereavement UK’s budgets and targets.

Initiative, creativity, excellent organization and writing skills are required, together with the ability to develop persuasive proposals and nurture effective relationships with key stakeholders across Child Bereavement UK and externally.

This role comes at a particularly important time for Child Bereavement UK when the charity is looking to evolve and grow services, diversify into new areas, and raise significant funds for ongoing work. The Trusts and Grants Team are a vital part of the charity’s expansion into new areas, and the post-holder will have the opportunity to work with frontline staff to develop new projects and bids.

We offer a variety of benefits including generous annual leave, employee benefits and assistance programme, 5% pension contribution and life assurance scheme.

Closing date: 16 August 2024
Interviews: Initial interviews will be held on Zoom

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews offered, on an on-going basis. We reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

The Charity is committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, and one that  challenges all forms of oppression or discrimination including those based on age, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race (which includes nationality, citizenship, ethnic or national origins), religion/faith or belief, sexual orientation(collectively known in law as the ‘protected characteristics’), as well as any oppression or discrimination based on other physical characteristics or impairments, occupation, income, wealth, or unrelated criminal convictions.

No agencies please.

Since 1962 the National Autistic Society has been campaigning to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people. In National Programmes we champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families, making sure national policy and legislation to reflect their needs.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Stakeholder Communications Officer to join our Communications and Engagement Team.  You will seek out, capture and write compelling stories reflecting activities across our organisation and you will also work with our Education Directorate as a communications business partner.

You will be joining us at an exciting time of strategic development for our charity, becoming an important part of our journey with autistic people and their families to create a society that works for them.

This is a permanent role working 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and include a supporting statement clearly explaining your suitability for the role (please refer to job description and person specification).  Please also complete the interview selection task and send this with your application.

Interview selection task

With your application, please share a past example of your story writing that you are proud of.  This could be a case study or an example of where a story you have sourced and produced has been used in a campaign or on an organisation's channel.  Please concisely explain the process you used for researching, content gathering and delivering the piece of work and the different stakeholders involved. Please outline briefly how the piece of work contributed to wider communications objectives and how it was used by the organisation.

What we can offer you:

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
• A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
• Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Where you will be working:

This role can be based anywhere in the UK and can work from home, one of our offices (London or Glasgow) or hybrid.

About our application process:

For more information about this job please contact: Nicola Rattray, Stakeholder Communications Manager.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our growing team. We are a small, agile team and need someone who enjoys working flexibly on a range of topics.​ ​

Main Job Purpose: Administrative support to FoNS team, CEO and Board of Trustees

Responsible and professionally accountable to: Programme Manager

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (either full days or flexible hours)

Terms of Employment: Substantive. 3 months’ probation period. Hybrid working with a requirement to attend the office in central London at least 3 day per week.

Holiday: 25 days per year + Public Holidays + additional paid leave days for Christmas closure

Pension: A maximum of 8% employer’s contributio

1. Office Management

• ​Build and maintain good rapport with internal and external colleagues. 
• Balance the urgent and important work that needs to be achieved.
• Assist with the management of the physical office space, equipment management, liaison with our landlord and attends of the quarterly Health and Safety committee.
• Assist with the administrational needs and priorities of FoNS and supports the team, CEO, Chair and trustees.
• Provide a point of contact with HR company and ability to manage a HR dashboard.
• To liaise with our IT providers to help troubleshoot IT issues.
• Adhere to data protection and GDPR standards.

       2. CEO Administration Support

Supporting the Chair and CEO with specific administration duties including the following: -

• Assist the CEO with the Company Secretary role and requirements.
• Aid the CEO and Chair with internal and external communications.
• Diary management for CEO and the Chair.
• Organise meetings for FoNS staff and board.
• Minute taking for Board and other meetings

     3.Programme Support 

• To provide social media and communications support where needed
• To be part of the Resilience-based Clinical Supervision programme team.
• Support the team to plan and organise events, taking an active role in event preperation.
• Support FoNS team with general administration as required.

This list of duties is not exhaustive and is subject to change with discussion.

      4. Specific Attributes Required

• Understands the challenges and benefits of working in a small and agile team.
• Has the confidence to ask for support.
• Brings discretion and confidentiality to the role. 
• Enjoys working flexibly, quarterly late days/ for board meetings.
• Ability to keep track of many parallel pieces of work and deal with interruptions. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced immigration adviser to lead our dynamic immigration advice team and help shape the future of the programme as part of the senior management team at a fast-growing charity in London.

As IRMO's Immigration Advice Programme Manager, you will bring your expertise and experience together to organise, implement and improve our range of immigration services to offer the maximum benefit for our community, in both the short and long term.

Your responsibilities will include implementing and progressing the programme's overarching strategy; the ongoing development and training of team members; representing IRMO across broader advice networks; and advising on organisational responsibilities related to immigration. You will also have the chance to develop new, cross-over skills beyond advice provision.

A well known UK children's charity are looking for an experienced and successful Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager to help drive their mission forward. This role is key to ensuring they have the necessary funds to support their new strategy for 2023-2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prospect Research: Identify new funding opportunities to increase both restricted and unrestricted income.
• Income Growth: Work with colleagues to maximise income from existing funders and meet all KPIs and financial targets.
• Stewardship: Provide excellent stewardship to funders and maintain accurate records on Salesforce and SharePoint.
• Application Submission: Collaborate with teams to develop and submit high-quality funding applications.

Requirements:

• Proven experience securing five and six-figure funding from trusts, foundations, and institutional funders.
• Strong prospect research and pipeline management skills.
• Excellent relationship management and project management abilities.
• Ability to interpret financial data and understand the Fundraising Regulatory Framework.

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

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

Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity available for a Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Manager to join our team. You will join us on a full-time permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £41,970 per annum. This is a home-based role with occasional National travel.

About the Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Manager role:

The Trusts and Statutory fundraising team meet donations targets by looking for suitable opportunities to apply to trusts, statutory and lottery funders to enable delivery of charitable impact. The Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Manager plays a key role in the development and delivery of the charity’s Trusts and Statutory fundraising strategy.

They attract new large funders to the charity and ensure the highest levels of stewardship to grow and maintain relationships. They investigate and maximise new income opportunities and play a key role in analysing the performance of our portfolio and progress against KPIs. They work collaboratively and influences with other members of the Fundraising directorate, and wider organisation to lead and coordinate cross team initiatives.

They lead on trust fundraising for specific RVS projects, e.g. Virtual Village Hall or dementia services. Ensures that funders’ expectations are met, and targets reached, by managing cross- departmental individuals and groups. They work with the Head of Trusts and Statutory Fundraising to create informed future plans and budgets

Hours:  35 hours, Monday to Friday

Benefits

26 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus paid statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata). Ten weeks company sick pay following successful completion of probation. A great pension scheme

2 x Salary Death in Service Benefit, subject to qualification. Enhanced Family Leave schemes. An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website to get discounts and cashback online

A 24-hour doctor line, financial support with dental/optical and other therapies. A free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to six face-to-face sessions counselling included. Extensive online and on the job training to ensure you will succeed in your role

Opportunities to discuss flexible working. Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. The chance to make a positive, lasting impact that changes lives, communities and society

What you'll bring as our Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Manager:

Knowledge of the funding sector and the work of the charity, making a credible ambassador for the charity. Understands and implements good funder stewardship practice. Understands the requirements of the fundraising regulator, particularly as it applies to trusts and statutory funding.

Excellent knowledge of trusts and grant givers in the UK, including giving trends. Talented writer, able to craft compelling narratives to showcase our cases for support and our impact. Persuasive interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Highly articulate and numerate. Good analytical skills, including analysing and manipulating data for project reporting. Able to consider patterns and potential and feed into future planning.

Proficient with financial information, including presenting budgets to external audiences. Solution focused, able to work with others to find solutions so that activity can progress.

Substantial (three or more years) proven track record of raising five and six figure gifts from Trusts, Foundations, or public bodies, and demonstrable experience of meeting financial targets. Experience of undertaking prospect research, pipeline management and feeding into future planning. Experience of using Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising databases.

Please refer to the role profile available to view on this vacancy for full details of this opportunity.

If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Manager please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!

The closing date for this role is 12 August 2024. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

At Royal Voluntary Service our goal is to welcome everyone and build inclusive and diverse teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. To find out more about our commitment to EDI, visit our website.

Join Royal Voluntary Service and together we can change lives, change communities and change society.

We're the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.

We currently have around 90 staff based in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to grow our staff team to deliver our ambitious strategy, On a Mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a world where nobody dies of bowel cancer.

Job summary

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our small but mighty Partnerships and Philanthropy fundraising team. The team is made up of seven fundraisers focusing on securing high-value gifts with big impact, both from companies and from trusts and foundations.

Our perfect candidate will ideally have previous experience in fundraising and relationship management and will be confident in growing and managing a fundraising portfolio. We’re looking for a great relationship builder, someone who is self-motivated and creative with excellent research, writing, presentational and organisational skills.

Right now, public awareness of bowel cancer is growing rapidly, making it an exciting time to join us. If you’re interested in playing a part in helping us reach even more people, and motivated to improve the lives of bowel cancer patients, we want to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll work closely with our Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager and Senior Corporate Partnership Officers, to manage our portfolio of corporate partnerships, maximising income and benefits through the delivery of excellent partnership stewardship and a great supporter experience. You'll have your own portfolio of partnerships as well as new business pipeline, including Charity of the Year collaborations, event management and support, partnerships with pharmaceutical companies and sponsorship and Cause Related Marketing (CRM) opportunities.

You'll be joining us at the start of our ambitious and exciting journey, to win more of and grow our strategic, high-value partnerships. You’ll be instrumental in helping our team to reach our ambitious fundraising targets and ultimately improving the lives of everyone affected by bowel cancer.

Closing date: Thursday 1 August 2024, 9am 
Interviews: Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 August 2024

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and we're committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic or enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.

We're the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.

We currently have around 90 staff based in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to grow our staff team to deliver our ambitious strategy, On a Mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a world where nobody dies of bowel cancer.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our small but mighty Partnerships and Philanthropy fundraising team. 

The team is made up of seven fundraisers focusing on securing high-value gifts with big impact, both from companies and from trusts and foundations. 

Right now, public awareness of bowel cancer is growing rapidly, making it an exciting time to join us. If you’re interested in playing a part in helping us reach even more people, and motivated to improve the lives of bowel cancer patients, we want to hear from you.

Our perfect candidate will ideally have previous experience in corporate fundraising and confidence in growing and managing a diverse fundraising portfolio. You’ll be a proactive self-starter with creative flair who has strong attention to detail and excellent new business, account management, relationship building, pitching and writing skills.

In this job, you’ll work closely with the Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager and wider corporate partnerships team to drive forward new business by seeking and securing innovative new partnerships with high-value companies. You’ll also deliver excellent account management by providing our partners with an inspiring supporter experience. Your portfolio may include large Charity-of-the-Year collaborations, nationwide campaign-based partnerships, multi-year partnerships with pharmaceutical companies and sponsorship and Cause Related Marketing (CRM) opportunities.

You'll be joining us at the start of our ambitious and exciting journey, to win more of and grow our strategic, high-value partnerships. You’ll be instrumental in helping our team to reach our ambitious fundraising targets and ultimately improving the lives of everyone affected by bowel cancer.

Closing date: Thursday 1 August 2024, 9am
Interviews: Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 August 2024

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and we're committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic or enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.

Fundraising Operations Development Manager

Sue Ryder supports people at the most difficult times of their lives

Are you an experienced strategic and operational Fundraising Operations Manager with experience of overseeing operational functions within a fundraising environment?

Sue Ryder is looking for a Fundraising Operations Development Manager to join the Fundraising team, playing a crucial role in leading the implementation and management of Sue Ryder’s world-class fundraising operations model, while overseeing the successful delivery of our key strategic projects

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Supporter Experience, Data and Insight, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across the fundraising directorate ensuring that our Supporter Experience, Data and Insight team provide exceptional service to our internal customers, reviewing key fundraising processes and ensuring that our fundraising operations works as effectively, and efficiently as possible to support Sue Ryders fundraising strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and report on fundraising operations performance based on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as well as project deliverables within the fundraising operations remit.
• Ensure the experiences of key stakeholders is in line with our strategic aims, as defined in world-class fundraising operations strategy.
• Work with key stakeholders to identify new ways of working, to enhance and improve fundraising operations processes and systems, and to develop and manage central process resources.
• Oversee and help coordinate cross departmental and cross organisational fundraising operations projects
• Oversee the wider team’s priorisation process and ensure information is available for periodic reviews.
• Manage line reports within organisational guidelines undertaking necessary management responsibilities.

About You:

• Strategic understanding of effective fundraising operations, including the ability to translate strategy into operational plans, develop processes to achieve strategic aims, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Experience leading and delivering projects successfully within clear and communicated timelines.
• Experience working effectively in a complex organisation of a similar scale and breadth of fundraising.
• Experience of Change Management and Improvement and effective approaches.
• Ability to evaluate processes and workflows holistically to identify areas for improvement and drive process improvement and change.
• Data and Technical Skills with an understanding of the importance of clean and consistent data for business planning

Competitive Benefits Package

• 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), - Company pension scheme
• Staff discount with thousands of retailers
• Refer a friend scheme - £250
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date: 29th July

Interview date: 7th/8th August

If you want more than just a job, we want you.

Join the team and be there when it matters.

Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition – we’re there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can.

An international charity supporting over 30 countries worldwide is seeking an experienced interim Finance Business Partner to support the communication and fundraising directorate. 

As Finance Business Partner, you were regularly advise Communications and Fundraising leaders and senior leadership to inform decision making and maximise fundraising income and support in key decisions on how it is spent.  An overview of some of the key responsibilities is below:

• Work with Communications and Fundraising department heads to produce their multiple year income and expenditure budgets

• Evaluate performance against plans and apply business insight to enable fundraising strategies to be delivered successfully.

• Use analysis to identify trends from across the department and ensure optimal financial decision-making.

• Collaborate with the wider organisation to ensure that financial management information is complete and accurate.

• Use Business Intelligence Tools to develop insightful dashboards that inform decision making and encourage self service.

• Identify operational and financial risks, and determine the method of mitigating the risk with relevant stakeholders

• Support the restructuring and prioritisation of resources within the directorate in line with strategy ambition

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working - 2 days per week in office
• Day rate - £300-350pd

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience working as Finance Business Partner within a charity 
• Experienced in partnering with non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Good excel skills and confident in working in a data driven environment.
• Passion for and interest in working within an international charity

We are looking for someone with good administrative skills to join our small and friendly Services Delivery Team. You will provide admin support across the organisation and be responsible for setting up family support courses, both locally and online. This will include liaising with parents/carers, professionals as well as staff and volunteers.

The successful individual will be responsible for supporting all teams with data entry. Along with a colleague, the role has first line responsibility for Check-In Check-Out, our safeguarding procedure for staff and volunteers, including monitoring, recording outcomes, chasing non-compliance and producing a range of reports. You will also train others on this procedure. We are looking for someone who can provide admin support across the organisation, including taking minutes.

You will have extensive administrative experience and have completed a range of admin tasks. The successful individual will have good accuracy, time management and be able to work successful on their own initiative. Good communications skills, both verbal and written as well as good IT skills are essential. You will be able to type at a minimum of 40 words per minute, without errors.

Ideally the successful individual will be located within 1.5 hours travelling distance of Hatfield, Hertfordshire as our head office is based in that location and you would be required to go in from time to time. As this is a home-based role you are required to have a suitable quiet and confidential space in which to work, along with a good broadband connection.

The salary for 35 hours per week is £23,868.35 per annum.

Please visit our website to obtain the job description, full person specification, and the link to apply using our online system.

Please ensure that you cover all criteria on the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting purposes.

Closing date:  Tuesday,  30th July 2024

Interview date: Tuesday, 13th August 2024

Job Title: Funded Programmes Coordinator - Operations (Maternity Cover)

Basis of appointment: Full-time (38.5 hours per week)

Duration of contract: Fixed Term - Maternity cover replacement (8 months)

Reports to: Head of Philanthropy

Location: This role can be based in either London (UK) or Berlin (Germany) - hybrid working 

Salary:  £36,300 per annum (London) or 46,000 EUR  per annum (Berlin) 

Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you our new Funded Programmes Coordinator?

We are currently seeking a Funded Programmes Coordinator - Operations for a temporary maternity cover position. As a Funded Programmes Coordinator - Operations, you will play a crucial role in managing the funded programmes at UWC International. This entails collaborating closely with a team of experienced programme managers and leads to oversee impact reporting and financial management across a diverse portfolio of scholarship and education programmes. You will ensure the effective implementation of these programmes, aligning them with the goals of donors, UWC schools, and national committees. Moreover, you will facilitate university scholarship activities and information sessions for students, ensuring their enriching experience. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of our scholarship and education initiatives globally.

About us

Changing the world takes passion and dedication

UWC is a global family of schools with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our eighteen schools on four continents. There they don’t just learn how to be great at passing exams. They learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be a changemaker. They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better. 

Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business.  For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers, becoming part of a global community of over 60,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others. 

About UWC International 

The UWC International Office serves as the operational arm of UWC International, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity, and stands as a pivotal entity within the UWC movement. Positioned in central London and Berlin, it collaborates extensively with stakeholders across the UWC spectrum, actively engages a robust alumni community comprising more than 60,000 members, and fulfils essential functions for UWC International's governance bodies. Our primary duties encompass global fundraising initiatives, comprehensive communications strategies, promotional endeavours, support for the network of over 150 UWC national committees, global strategy development and implementation, and support services to the UWC schools.

Philanthropy serves as a cornerstone function at UWC International, significantly contributing to UWC's expansion and financial sustainability. The Philanthropy Team holds the responsibility of enhancing UWC's fundraising capabilities, coordinating movement-wide fundraising initiatives, and securing substantial donations to bolster our programmes. The team also oversees the successful implementation of funded programmes, ensuring alignment with UWC's values and maximising impact on beneficiaries. Simultaneously, we provide regular updates to our donors on scholar progress and supported initiatives, fostering engaged relationships.

The Philanthropy Team operates as an integral part of the larger Advancement Team, which encompasses Communications and Community Engagement. This collaborative framework involves close coordination with colleagues at all eighteen UWC schools, staff, and volunteers across over 155 UWC national committees, as well as various UWC governance stakeholders. 

Joining the Philanthropy Team at UWC International means becoming an essential part of a vast and truly global collective.

What we offer

As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:
 

UWC International London and Berlin
● Generous holiday allowance – 28 days per year plus eight public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).

● The standard working hours are 38.5 per week. Start and finish times can be agreed between managers and employees. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.

● We offer up to two days per year for volunteering and up to two days per year for study leave.

● We support staff development and provide access to training and a wide range of CharityComms resources through our UWCIO membership.
 

UWC International London

● We offer a health and well-being support package, which includes income protection, an employee assistance programme, advice and legal support helpline, remote GPs access, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, cycle to work and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.

● Perks and discounts portal, which provides a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle, and entertainment. With thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.

● Contributory pension scheme, UWC International currently contributes up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary, and the employee must match the percentage of up to 8% of their gross salary. The minimum contribution rate is 4%. This applies to everyone aged 22 and above but under state retirement age, earning at least £10,000 p.a. and classed as working in the UK.

Visa requirements

Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London or Berlin must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Candidates should state which UWC International office location they would like to work from in their application. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK or Germany in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.

Application Process

Do you want to be part of our team?  To apply, please follow the link below to our portal and submit an up to date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages).

Your cover letter must:

• Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description.

• Explain why you want to join UWC International, and specify your preferred location.

• Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK or Germany.

• Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews.  We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.

Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered. 

Deadline for application: 23.59 (UK time) on Sunday, 28 July 2024

Interview and assessment dates:  

• First round interviews on Thursday, 1 August 2024 (remote)

• Remote assignment scheduled on Tuesday, 13 August 2024 (8.30-9.30 am UK time) 

• Second round interviews  on Tuesday, 13 August 2024 (remote, if required

Safeguarding

The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.

Diversity Statement

UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.

At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.

We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background. 

We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.

Job Title: Advancement Coordinator

Basis of appointment: Full-time (38.5 hours per week)

Duration of contract: Permanent

Reports to: Director of Advancement

Location: This role can be based in either London (UK) or Berlin (Germany) - hybrid working 

Salary:  £36,300 per annum (London) or 46,000 EUR  per annum (Berlin) 

Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you our new Advancement Coordinator?

We are looking for a fundraiser eager to take the next step in their career by joining us and becoming our Advancement Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, you'll support the Head of Philanthropy and the established Advancement team across key fundraising priorities. Your previous experience with managing executives/senior volunteers will contribute to supporting the Director of Advancement in managing the activities and priorities of a volunteer-led fundraising board. 

This is a pivotal new position created to contribute to a significant uplift in UWC International’s fundraising and prospect identification efforts in support of the new UWC Endowment and a future campaign. Your work will support the strategic and tactical planning and operational effectiveness of UWCI’s fundraising programme and the strategic development of global UWC funding priorities. 

Our Advancement team will provide you with plenty of opportunities to try what you know, manage key projects whilst being part of a collaborative and dynamic team.

If you're motivated to work closely as part of the frontline fundraising team significantly contributing to uplifting our fundraising success, this role is an ideal fit for you.

About us

Changing the world takes passion and dedication

UWC is a global family of schools with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our eighteen schools on four continents. There they don’t just learn how to be great at passing exams. They learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be a changemaker. They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better. 

Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business.  For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers, becoming part of a global community of over 60,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others. 

About UWC International 

The UWC International Office serves as the operational arm of UWC International, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity, and stands as a pivotal entity within the UWC movement. Positioned in central London and Berlin, it collaborates extensively with stakeholders across the UWC spectrum, actively engages a robust alumni community comprising more than 60,000 members, and fulfils essential functions for UWC International's governance bodies. Our primary duties encompass global fundraising initiatives, comprehensive communications strategies, promotional endeavours, support for the network of over 150 UWC national committees, global strategy development and implementation, and support services to the UWC schools.

What we offer

As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:

UWC International London and Berlin
● Generous holiday allowance – 28 days per year plus eight public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).

● The standard working hours are 38.5 per week. Start and finish times can be agreed between managers and employees. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.

● We offer up to two days per year for volunteering and up to two days per year for study leave.

● We support staff development and provide access to training and a wide range of CharityComms resources through our UWCIO membership.
 

UWC International London

● We offer a health and well-being support package, which includes income protection, an employee assistance programme, advice and legal support helpline, remote GPs access, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, cycle to work and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.

● Perks and discounts portal, which provides a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle, and entertainment. With thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.

● Contributory pension scheme, UWC International currently contributes up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary, and the employee must match the percentage of up to 8% of their gross salary. The minimum contribution rate is 4%. This applies to everyone aged 22 and above but under state retirement age, earning at least £10,000 p.a. and classed as working in the UK.

Visa requirements

Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London or Berlin must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Candidates should state which UWC International office location they would like to work from in their application. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK or Germany in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.

Application Process

Do you want to be part of our team?  To apply visit our website and send an up to date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages).

Your cover letter must:

• Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description.

• Explain why you want to join UWC International, and specify your preferred location.

• Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK or Germany.

• Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews.  We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.

Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered. 

Deadline for application: 23.59 (UK time) on Sunday 28 July 2024

Interview dates:  

1. First round interviews and assessments will be held on Friday 2 August 2024
2. Second round interviews will be held on Monday 12 August 2024

For further information on this opportunity, please see the detailed job description attached.

Safeguarding Statement

The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.

Diversity Statement

UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.

At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.

We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background. 

We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.

ABOUT US

We’re a small, creative and fast-growing charity that was established from inside The Economist in 2012. We support children, aged 10 to 16, from under-served backgrounds to develop essential skills for the modern world. We do this by enabling them to join inspiring discussions about the news, which teach them to think critically, communicate effectively and understand global issues. 

Our activities

Our programme, Topical Talk, brings about these discussions in four ways:

• We create world-class teaching resources for classroom discussions about global news stories
• We run Topical Talk Festival: the only news festival for young people. Children from countries all over the world join discussions with each other and global experts; and they work towards publishing their opinions in written, audio and film format for the chance to win awards 
• We offer Topical Talk Prizes: collections of resources for a series in-depth discussions about a big global issue or theme, following which students submit their work for the chance to win prizes
• We train and support teachers to bring high-quality news discussions into their classrooms; including through intensive, in-person community partnerships in the UK, US and Nigeria

Our impact

Children who take part in Topical Talk can make seven times more progress compared to their peers in creativity, problem-solving, open-minded listening and confident speaking. These skills are linked with better outcomes at school, in employment and as citizens. Our programme has received international recognition, including by HundrED as one of the top 100 educational initiatives of 2020 and 2021, and as first-prize winner of the UNESCO Global Media and Information Literacy Awards 2022.

Our ambitions

We are at an exciting point in our trajectory. We have demonstrated huge growth potential, going from a small UK pilot in 2013 to working with thousands of teachers globally today, including on-the-ground work in the UK and US. There is still an enormous unmet need, so we have bold plans to reach one million children in 2026, with 100,000 engaging on a weekly basis. 

THE ROLE 

We’re looking for a qualified teacher or ex-teacher who is excited to play a hands-on role in our team, training and building relationships with Topical Talk teachers in the UK and internationally.

You’ll be responsible, alongside our Teacher Engagement and Development Lead, for supporting teachers to get the most from Topical Talk programmes. You’ll do this by building strong relationships with a range of individual teachers, school groups (for example multi-academy trusts) and organisations. You'll be confident communicating with and motivating teachers, and delivering inspiring teacher training in a range of settings in the UK and internationally. You’ll also work directly with 10- to 16-year-old students on a regular basis, to model lessons to teachers, deliver workshops and facilitate online discussions. 

From time to time you will work with our content team to give input into the creation of interactive lessons on news topics. You’ll share ideas for class activities or topics, join idea-generation and feedback sessions, and occasionally draft lessons yourself. 

OPPORTUNITIES WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Real impact: you’ll work directly with teachers and students to make a real difference to children’s ability to think critically, listen well, express themselves and understand the big issues of our time
• Growth and development: you’ll join a fast-growing charity with opportunities to grow your skills and responsibility as the organisation takes on bigger challenges. We invest in training and development and will support you to build the skills and experience as you need, for example, working with you to find expert mentors within The Economist Group 
• A friendly, driven and highly-effective team: we are deeply committed to being an inspiring, happy place to work, where we learn and achieve things that matter together. We work collaboratively and supportively, with the freedom to use our own judgement and be creative 
• Flexible working: our core hours are from 10am to 4pm with a minimum of two days spent in the office each week (Wednesdays and Thursdays)
• Other benefits: Economist Group benefits include a great central-London office (The Adelphi Building near Charing Cross), private medical insurance, a cycle to work scheme and more

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and deliver teacher training and support to maximise impact of Topical Talk (40%)

• Work with the Teacher Engagement and Development Lead to design and deliver online and in-person teacher training that supports and inspires teachers to run Topical Talk lessons regularly
• Visit schools to observe, and occasionally teach, Topical Talk lessons
• Collect data, such as case studies and progress reports, to help evaluate the impact of Topical Talk 
• Test and evaluate different approaches to teacher support in order to continually improve how we work with teachers

Engage students with Topical Talk lessons (30%)

• Deliver inspiring workshops and lessons about the news to young people aged 10 to 16 globally
• Co-plan and present Live Lessons to a global audience
• Facilitate online discussions between young people during Topical Talk Festivals 
• Collaborate with the content team to share ideas, give feedback and occasionally draft lessons about the news

Build and nurture effective relationships with teachers, school groups and organisations (30%) 

• Build strong relationships with teachers, administrators, local education authorities, school districts or multi-academy trusts, to make Topical Talk a long-term success in the schools 
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of Topical Talk in depth in these schools or communities, using evidence to recommend programme-wide changes
• Work with the Head of Marketing and Teacher Engagement Development Lead to recruit schools to participate in Topical Talk Festival, liaising with teachers and persistently following up as needed
• Support teachers to get ready to participate in the Topical Talk Festival, including briefing them, guiding them through the sign-up process and answering their questions / troubleshooting

This role will involve international travel so a valid passport is required. It also involves working with young people, so you will need to have an enhanced DBS check (which The Foundation will organise).

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

You are…

• A clear and compelling communicator, verbally and in writing – you’re able to engage people with our work and build strong relationships
• Willing to travel – you are keen to travel across the UK on a regular (weekly) basis, and overseas on a termly basis
• Highly personable – you build rapport quickly and nurture ongoing relationships 
• Passionate about current affairs – you want to help young people to understand the news
• Meticulous in your work – you have exceptional attention to detail and time management
• Collaborative – you are happy to work as part of a team to ensure the best results
• A great problem-solver – you can manage the needs of different audiences and stakeholders
• Results-oriented – you use your initiative and are driven to achieve our targets

You have…

• Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent) – you have at least two years of experience teaching primary or secondary students and an up-to-date knowledge of educational research and developments
• Experience delivering training to teachers on multiple pastoral and curriculum-related topics
• Experience of building relationships and managing stakeholders to secure what’s needed from them
• A proven track record of planning, analysing and reporting on projects

You might have…

• Experience of working in schools or with teachers outside of the UK 

We’re particularly keen for you to apply if you are from a community under-represented in the charity sector or have lived experience of facing extra barriers because of your background. If you require any adjustments for your interview, just let us know.