Jobs in Dorking

Philanthropy Manager

Salary: £33,600 - £36,000 (FTE £42,000 - £45,000)
Contract: Permanent – 28 hours 4 days per week
Location: London SW19 office – 2 days pw

Closing date: 11 December

Benefits: 15% pension, generous training and development budget, free on-site parking

 We have a great opportunity for a Philanthropy Manager working for the amazing Royal Medical Benevolent Fund, reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Comms.  The Philanthropy Manager has an opportunity to raise funds to support doctors, medical students and their families with financial help, mental health support and practical advice when they need it.  There is also a generous training budget if you are looking to progress after the Philanthropy Manager role. The Philanthropy Manager is required to be in the SW19 office 2 days per week with free on-site car parking to support your commute.

As part of this exciting role, you will be working in the small and friendly fundraising and communications team you will use your experience to identify, attract and cultivate new donors.

 To be successful as the Philanthropy Manager you will need:

• Ability to think strategically to identify potential donors and develop effective fundraising strategies.
• Highly motivated with a proven track record of delivering income against targets
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain donor relationships

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Heather on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

We are recruiting a Policy Officer to undertake an exciting new role within the Advocacy and Communications Team. You will report to the Director of Advocacy and Communications and work closely with all others in the team.

The purpose of this role is to strengthen LFF’s policy and advocacy efforts. You will be crucial in helping to develop strategic engagement, influence change and strengthen LFF’s impact on public policy, and in doing so, make a significant contribution to the prevention of child sexual abuse.

Bringing together your knowledge and experience engaging with various stakeholders, you will effect change by identifying opportunities to influence decision-making, analyse data to develop policy positions for the organisation, contribute to consultation submissions and provide advice on various policy matters.

Advocacy is one of our three strategic pillars within our current organisational strategy, together with reach and research.  It sits within the wider Advocacy and Communications Team which supports the promotion of all areas of our work across various channels: websites, social media, press and PR, marketing and digital advertising. As we look forward to a new organisational strategy in 2025, we will be embedding advocacy across the organisation and will be striving to better showcase our advocacy work both internally and externally.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the vulnerable adults, children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution. Showing respect and consideration to all is part of our values and at the core of our culture.

As an inclusive employer, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, socioeconomic background, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibilities, marital status, nationality and disability including invisible disabilities and neurodiversity. As part of our safer recruitment process we actively remove bias from applications i.e. applications are anonymised prior to sharing with the recruiting panel and equal opportunity monitoring forms are removed from applications on receipt and retained by HR for analysis reporting.

Team: Capital Estates & Facilities

Location: Remote

Work pattern: Mon-Fri, 7 hours per day

Salary: Up to £76,958 per year

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Associate Director of Capital, Estates and Facilities:

- Lead the development and implementation of a Trust Board-approved Estates Strategy to ensure optimal property management

- Deliver substantial cost savings through in-house and outsourced service strategies

- Oversee capital development, environmental sustainability initiatives, and compliance with health and safety standards

- Manage logistics, fleet, and supply chain, ensuring efficient and cost-effective services across the charity

- Provide strategic oversight of the legal function and maintain a high standard of governance and compliance. Provide leadership across the directorate and line management to the senior team

- Work in partnership with outsourced providers and monitor an internal auditing procedure to measure the performance

About the Capital Estates & Facilities team:

In this role, you will lead a dedicated team including:

- Head of Legal Operations, Head of Property & Construction, Resources Manager

- People: Direct reports – 4; total team size – 28

- Financial Accountability: Revenue budget of £7m annually; Capital Programme of approximately £30m (phased £10m per year over three years)

What we’re looking for in our Associate Director of Capital, Estates and Facilities:

- An experienced, qualified Estates & Facilities Management professional with:

- Proven experience at a senior management level in a large, complex organisation, demonstrating strategic and operational leadership

- Strong background in contract negotiation, estates management, and compliance in facilities

- Knowledge of large service contracts, experience of successful contract negotiation and long-term contract management

- Specialist knowledge regarding compliance issues in estates, fleet and facilities

- Experience in capital planning and development with an ability to lead significant change management projects

- Expertise in environmental management, health and safety, and budget oversight.

- First degree or equivalent professional award in appropriate Estates and Facilities Management

You will also demonstrate:

- Leadership qualities with the ability to influence and inspire a diverse team

- Strong analytical skills and project management expertise

- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, fostering positive relationships

- Ability to challenge, confront and turn around any adverse performance

- Confidence to advise Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees

- Full UK driving license

What we can offer you:

- range of health benefits

- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing

- and much more

Application closing date: 5th December 2024

Virtual interview date: w/c 16th December 2024

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Video screening

3. Virtual interview

4. Final interview

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

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Your new role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to join a Building Surveying team.This position offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to a variety of exciting projects and offers the right candidate an exciting career opportunity involving both professional and contract surveying duties. While the primary focus is on public sector residential clients, the role extends to other sectors such as commercial, industrial, education, leisure, and retail. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on large complex projects and intricate refurbishment and alteration commissions.

What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate will be proactive, a team player, focused on excellence in service delivery and communications with clients and contractors, highly organised, personable, and detail oriented.

What you'll get in return
25 days annual leave increases with service.Pension schemeRide to work scheme.Buying additional holidays

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Rachel Knight or call 07488 312 618 now.
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People Business Partner
Reference: NOV20249928
Location: Flexible in UK
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £43,095.00 - £46,264.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

We have a vacancy for a People Business Partner working within the People Business Partnering function and wider People Directorate.

Reporting to the Head of People Business Partnering, this role will be a vital link between the People Business Partners, Human Resources Operations and Learning and Organisation Development teams. We are looking for somebody with knowledge of the Business Partner role whose skills will meet the flexible needs of the business, who is able to oversee the end-to-end delivery of work and someone who can work on multiple activities at a time. The People Business Partner role aligns and works in partnership with the respective Directorate/business area to add value through the provisions of a range of people initiatives and interventions linked to Directorate and organisational objectives and priorities. 

Working as part of the People Business Partnering team, the role will support ongoing transformational change by providing business insight, manage business and people risks and develop people solutions.

What's the role about?

This role will support the development and implementation of the Delivering our Strategy Sustainably work that underpins the RSPB wider business strategy and priorities.

The core part of the role of a People Business Partner is the ability to develop effective working relationships that influence across a range of stakeholders up to Leadership and Executive level.  In addition, People Business Partners are expected to work collaboratively across functional areas and Directorates in the successful delivery of people services, initiatives, and outcomes.

Through providing support to senior managers and leadership teams, People Business Partners play a key role in planning, developing, and identifying solutions that create value and ensure organisational and Directorate level strategies are realised.

Some key areas of the role of a People Business Partner include:

• The use of Insight & Data to support decision making.
• Understand Directorate/business complexities and specific requirements and be able to act on these for purposes of People and business planning.
• Identify resourcing plans in collaboration with senior management to ensure the effective supply of high-quality talent.
• Support Talent and Succession planning to ensure the organisation can retain and develop talent in line with business capability requirements in the immediate and future term.
• Provide transformational advice on a wide range of organisational development and change management initiatives and interventions.
• Actively support the delivery of HR People services across the organisation, reducing risks and enhancing people services and activities.
• Support the development of capability and knowledge in managers and leaders so that they can effectively manage their people.

Essential skills, knowledge, and experience: 

• CIPD graduate member or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation.
• Knowledge and understanding of people-based change processes.
• Experience working in the capacity of a HR Business Partner.
• Ability to manage resistance to change and manage expectations of senior managers.
• Ability to work collaboratively across a range of stakeholders and functional specialists.
• Ability to influence others.
• Able to establish, build and maintain relationships.
• Sound coaching, mentoring, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Able to support managers in designing career paths to support the future needs of the organisation.
• Problem solving and creativity in generating practical solution to business challenges.
• Substantial HR experience both operationally and strategically.
• Proven experience of leading and managing complex employee relations issues.
• Proven ability to understand business issues and identify HR interventions to improve the business performance.
• Leading and managing change successfully.
• Use of key metrics to measure organisational performance and to inform and develop learning experiences for managers.

Desirable qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience:

• MCIPD/FCIPD.
• Experience managing projects.

Closing date: 23:59, Tue, 10th Dec 2024

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from January 2024. 

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.

As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

Why work for us?

At CARE International UK we affirm the dignity, potential and contribution of participants, donors, partners and staff. Our actions are consistent with our mission. We are honest and transparent in what we do and say and accept responsibility for our collective and individual actions. We work together effectively to serve the larger community. We constantly challenge ourselves to the highest levels of learning and performance to achieve greater impact.

About you

You are an analytical thinker with proven expertise in financial modelling, database analysis, and scenario planning. Ideally, you bring experience from the non-profit sector, with a keen understanding of fundraising trends and income streams. More importantly, you’re ready to partner with our teams, providing the insights that will shape our fundraising efforts and contribute to CARE’s mission. If you are collaborative, solutions-oriented, and motivated by driving meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

Are you passionate about leveraging financial insights to support impactful fundraising? We are seeking a Financial Analyst – Fundraising and Income to join our team in a business partnering role, dedicated to helping CARE International UK reach its ambitious goals. Reporting to the Director of Finance, Compliance, and Governance, you’ll be integral to the development of our five-year plan and fundraising strategy. This role is all about using financial modelling, trend analysis, and data insights to guide decision-making and ensure our fundraising initiatives are both strategic and effective.

In this role, you will work closely with our fundraising teams, offering financial expertise and insights that drive performance and inform strategic planning. If you’re an expert in financial and database analysis with a knack for translating data into strategic action, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make an impact on a global scale.

About CARE

CARE International UK is part of a global confederation dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice. We work in over 100 countries, supporting life-saving programs and advocating for policy changes to improve the lives of the world’s most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. Joining CARE means becoming part of a team that is passionate about making a tangible difference in the world.

Safeguarding

CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy and our Code of Conduct. They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.

Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:

- satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. 

- appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check).

By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Equality and Diversity 

We are committed to Equality and value Diversity.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to the HR Team.

We also encourage people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at CARE International UK.

Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing Date: Friday 6 December 2024

Our Senior Grants Fundraiser leads the grant fundraising team to generate income for all areas of the organisation.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our Senior Grants Fundraiser, you will be responsible for managing effective grants fundraising to support all programmes of work, developing strong relations with funding partners, and securing income to achieve our annual income plan.

To be successful in the role you will drive forward Trees for Cities’ grants fundraising, working closely with the team to develop applications that are tailored to meet the needs of our urban forest programmes and fit closely with funder objectives, leading on large, multi-year applications as required.

We seek a highly motivated, confident individual to join our Fundraising Team. The person we are looking for has proven experience in grant fundraising, ambition to drive growth, and a passion for urban trees and healthy cities, together with strong organisational, inter-personal and communication skills. 

This is a permanent role for an experienced fundraiser to manage and build upon our strong track record of income generation. It is an opportunity to develop new funding relationships and secure vital funds to grow the breadth of our work programmes as we strive to meet the challenges of global climate and biodiversity crises.

ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES

Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation.

Trees for Cities is the only charity working on a national and international scale to improve people's lives by planting trees in cities. In a world facing unprecedented threats from climate change, loss of biodiversity and disconnection from nature, our work has never been more urgent or important. We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff.

We engage local communities to cultivate lasting change in their neighbourhoods with urban trees, whether it’s creating healthier environments, keeping our cities cool, protecting from flooding or getting people involved in nature. 

We have been in existence for nearly 30 years, engaging communities to plant, protect and promote urban trees in parks, streets, schools and housing estates across the UK and around the world. Through our work, we deliver local impact on a national and global scale, strengthening urban communities through volunteering opportunities and helping to enable and inspire a new generation to plant and protect urban trees. The charity has seen significant organisational growth and development in recent years, including a new senior leadership team to boost capacity and lead a growing organisation.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit our website to view the full job description. To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification with the subject heading ‘Senior Grants Fundraiser’.

Deadline to apply: 4 December 2024
First Interviews: w/c 9 December 2024
Second Interviews: w/c 16 December 2024

If you are shortlisted for interview, you will normally be contacted within one week after applying. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview.

No agencies please.
Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer.
Registered Charity No: 1032154.

Our Values

Migrant Democracy Project (MDP) envisions a society where all migrants at home in the UK hold collective, political power to shape a society rooted in justice, freedom, and solidarity. 

We are looking for a full-time Community Organiser to organise first-generation migrants in the UK towards migrant justice by supporting community members to organise events and participate in campaign activities. The  work will connect across 3 streams: voter registration; advocacy & campaigns; and political empowerment. 

Whether it’s engaging migrants at a voter registration stall, supporting migrant leaders to develop activities in their own communities, or sharing stories for the campaign for votes for all - the lived experience of first generation migrants is at the heart of all our activities.

We are looking for a proactive Community Organiser who is passionate about migrants’ rights and democracy to start working as soon as possible.

Who funds the role?

The role is funded by a grant from the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation.

Contract

This is a fixed term contract, 2 years (with the possibility of extension depending on future grants). Benefits include:

• Annual salary £32,000 pro rata, with an immediate start
• 3% employer pension contribution
• Training and professional development support, such as organiser training
• Company phone 
• Flexible working hours
• Time off in lieu for work outside working hours such as evening or weekend community events

Location

Migrant Democracy Project does not have a physical office, although the team does meet in person on regular co-working days. The Community Organiser will work flexibly from home on administrative tasks and be expected to work in-person when necessary to deliver voter registration, training, informative, advocacy and campaign activities, as well as representing MDP at relevant community events.

This role will suit someone based in Greater London.

Responsibilities

• Register migrant communities to vote.

• Engage migrant communities in key locations in the UK towards the Our Home Our Vote campaign.

• Plan and deliver outreach events with first-generation migrant communities where there is scope for building power in their local areas.

• Connect community leaders with their elected representatives on the Our Home Our Vote campaign.

• Train and empower migrant communities on UK politics and how to best achieve their campaign aims.

• Identify new local and national migrants’ rights groups that can support MDP’s campaigns and keep MDP’s contact database up to date.

• Organise the logistics behind Parliament tours where migrants without the right to vote visit their MPs to ask for their right to vote.

• Share physical and digital materials on democratic rights and participation at relevant community events.

• Assist MDP’s Digital Organiser in collecting digital material from community events, which can be shared on MDP’s platforms. 

• Keep track of community engagement and assist with report writing for our projects’ evaluation.

Qualifications

We are looking for a proactive and confident Community Organiser with the following essential skills:

• Demonstrable experience working with local communities at the grassroots level on campaigns.

• Strong commitment to social justice, anti-racism, feminism and LGBTQIA+ equality.

• Event administration skills, including booking venues, inviting speakers and communicating event programmes, as well as dealing with last-minute event changes.

• Good people skills and ability to manage the needs, priorities and differences of a diverse range of communities.

• Knowledge of and interest in the UK political system, in particular of voter eligibility.

• Problem-solver who is able to work both independently and collaboratively in a startup environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

The following experiences would be helpful, although not necessary:

• Knowledge of languages other than English.

• Experience working with migrant communities in the UK.

• Experience working in the UK political space, such as voter registration drives or campaign support.

• Experience facilitating training sessions.

• Experience using design tools (e.g. Canva), editing websites (e.g. Squarespace) and digital organising tools (e.g. Action Network).

Application submission format

Apply using the linked application form.

MDP is dedicated to the kind of diversity and inclusion that makes our organisation thrive. We highly encourage people to apply who identify as women, trans or nonbinary; LGBTQIA+; Black or BIPOC; migrants and refugees; and disabled.

Decision-making timeline

We are looking for a Community Organiser to start as soon as possible. The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial online interview. If successful, the final stage will involve an in person interview in central London. Final stage interviews are likely to take place in early January. There will be a practical assessment part of the final interview process, sent by email in good time. 

Further information

Please note, MDP cannot offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. 

Are you organised, persistent and able to manage and progress different tasks in a busy environment? Would you like to use your skills to ensure that those who are struggling financially get the help that they need? If that sounds like you, we might have a place for you at Ealing Foodbank.

We believe anyone in our community should have enough to feed themselves and their family. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We also offer additional advice and support to help people address the underlying issues.

Our work is made possible by a group of amazing volunteers and a small staff team. As Operations and Logistics Manager you will make sure there is enough food in our warehouse and that this food is distributed to our centres. Most day you will work from our office to make sure everything runs smoothly. You will also work from our warehouse on busy day to support our warehouse volunteers.

Role: Operations and Logistics Manager

Responsible to: Ealing Foodbank Manager

Based at: Warehouse (currently Hanwell) and office (currently West Ealing)

Salary: £35,000 per year (FTE)

Hours: 30 hours a week, spread over 5 days (+ occasional weekend days)

Annual Leave: 6 weeks a year + bank holidays

To apply: Please fill in the attached application form, no CVs.

Closing date: Monday 9 December 5pm
Please note, we're actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities
Obtaining, managing, safekeeping and distributing the Food and Supplies necessary to ensure the smooth running of the warehouse and client centres. This includes stock management; procurement; running our warehouse together with our volunteers; arranging transport; liaising with client centres; managing staff and volunteers and arrange food collections and drives.

Please find the full job description attached. 

Requirements
This job is for you if:

• You are able to work independently as well as in a team
• You have excellent processing skills and are a good organiser
• You are able to lead a team
• You have excellent problem solving skills
• You have a heart for people and would love to work behing the scenes to support those who are facing difficulties

Ealing Foodbank is a Christian organisation. The post holder will need to be able to be comfortable with and respectful of the Christian basis of the organisation.

Please find the full Person Specification attached.

About the National Garden Scheme

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,300 exceptional private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands and raises impressive amounts of money for nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake.

Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors we have donated a total of £70 million to nursing and health charities. Founded in 1927 to support district nurses, we are the most significant charitable funder of nursing in the UK and our beneficiaries include Macmillan, Marie Curie, Hospice UK, the Queen’s Nursing Institute, Carers Trust and Parkinson's UK.

The National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – we are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too and we fund projects which promote gardens and gardening as therapy.

About the Administrator

At the National Garden Scheme a small central office with a team of 13 is the hub for a wide range of activity involving hundreds of volunteers, thousands of garden owners and a large audience of beneficiary charities, suppliers, supporters and partners, and members of the public who want to visit gardens and engage with the charity.

The administrator is the first point of contact for many of these, being responsible for answering the main telephone line and managing the general email inbox. They are also responsible for managing the office environment on behalf of their colleagues.

In normal years, they also carry out the administration of certain annual events and projects including our annual lecture and presence at the Chelsea Flower Show. 

The right candidate ideally will have some experience as an administrator or receptionist and will be comfortable in a busy, hands-on and varied role. The key requirements are efficiency and excellent communication skills, this is a role for a meticulous, problem-solving people person. They will also be self-motivated, with the ability to work closely with colleagues in a small head office team, as well as with volunteers in the wider National Garden Scheme network. 

Key responsibilities

Receptionist and office administrator

• Manage the main telephone line, ensuring a polite and efficient first point of contact.
• Manage the central email account, responding directly or passing requests to colleagues.
• Manage and procure office supplies such as stationery.
• Manage incoming/outgoing mail, courier collections/deliveries and costs.

Administration of shows and other annual events

• Managing the booking of venues and ensuring that staff and volunteers are briefed on their role at the show/event. 

Administer National Garden Scheme merchandise

• The National Garden Scheme has a small range of branded merchandise such as aprons and tea towels whose primary purpose is promotion. Merchandise is managed by the Head of Marketing.
• The administrator is responsible for monitoring stock levels and placing orders when appropriate.
• They are also responsible for liaising with the fulfilment house over any queries to do with orders and dispatch.

Other duties include:

• Work flexibly as part of a small office team, providing appropriate support for different colleagues and undertaking tasks as necessary.
• Manage the Chief Executive’s telephone line when he is out of the office.
• Prepare with the Chief Executive the agenda for monthly team meetings and record the minutes.
• Attend national garden shows (e.g. Chelsea) and other events as required. 
• Protect and enhance the organisation’s public reputation when speaking on its behalf.

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays), subsequent increases up to 33 days.
• Permanent, full time role, 35 hours a week – 9am to 5pm with one hour lunch break.
• Attractive work environment - office is based in a National Trust property, Hatchlands Park, East Clandon, nr Guildford GU4 7RT

Person Specification

Skills

Essential/Desirable

Confident knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

E

Knowledge and experience of databases, preferably CRM

D

Experience as an office administrator

D

Experience as a receptionist

D

Personal Skills

Efficiency and reliability

E

Excellent interpersonal skills

E

Excellent oral communication skills

E

Accuracy and attention to detail

E

Ability to prioritise and work to strict deadlines

E

Car owner and driver

E

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AND MAKE SURE YOU UPLOAD A SUPPORTING STATEMENT/LETTER WITH YOUR CV.

Team: Advocacy

Location: Remote - commutable distance to Cardiff

Work pattern: Mon-Fri, 7 hours per day

Salary: Up to £36,649 per year

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Advocacy and Government Relations Officer for Wales:

- Lead engagement with the Welsh Government and MSs

- Support engagement with the UK Parliament

- Monitor parliamentary activity daily and conducting online research

- Preparing position statements and responses to external policy developments

- Developing public-facing charity campaigns including online resources, organising events and delivering presentations

- Media spokesperson for Cats Protection

About the Advocacy team:

You will be working as part of the Advocacy & Government Relations team in the Advocacy & Influence Directorate. The team is made up of 8 members who work across the whole of the UK speaking up for cats. Our campaigns change laws to better protect the health and welfare of cats.

What we’re looking for in our Advocacy and Government Relations Officer for Wales:

- Experience of advocacy, public affairs or influencing work (which may include campaigns), ideally in Wales

- Lives within a commutable distance of Cardiff or willing to relocate to the area

- Experience of policy work and research

- Experience of dealing with high profile/ VIP individuals e.g. Ministers, MSs, MPs, MSPs, MLAs, Government Officials, Local Councillors and officers, corporate executives; professional organisations

- Proven ability to multi-task and work independently on own initiative, accurately and under pressure

- Experience of effective use of social media and the internet in an advocacy/campaign context

- A confident communicator with good written and oral skills; and great people skills

- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable

- Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office – Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

- Full, valid, UK  driving licence

What we can offer you:

- range of health benefits

- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing

- Access to a wide range of internal and external learning and development opportunities

- A friendly and supportive team

- and much more

Application closing date: 8th December 2024

Virtual interview date: 18th & 19th December 2024

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Video screening

3. Virtual interview

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

I am working with a lovely organisation who are looking for an Interim Celebrity and Influencer Manager to join their team for an initial 2-3 month contract, 4 days per week. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with high-profile supporters, ensuring their ongoing commitment to the charity's mission.
• Talent Acquisition: Identify and recruit new high-profile supporters who align with their brand and values.
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with agents, publicists, and management agencies to facilitate effective partnerships.
• Campaign Development: Develop and implement creative campaigns that leverage celebrity endorsements to drive impact.
• Event Planning: Organise and manage events involving high-profile supporters.
• Crisis Management: Handle sensitive situations and maintain a positive public image.

Person Specification:

• Proven track record in celebrity and influencer management
• Strong understanding of the media landscape and social media platforms
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for social justice and women's rights

Please note that this role is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

What's on Offer:

• Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible working. This role can be based anywhere in the UK but will require some travel to London for meetings. 

• Contract Duration: 2-3months with an immediate start date, 4 days per week. 

• Salary: £155.91 daily rate + £19.40 daily holiday pay (£175.31 total per day PAYE) Umbrella options also available. 

Interested?
Please submit your CV for consideration via our website. 

This is a fast moving role with candidates being reviewed on a rolling basis. 

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

We’re looking for a Marketing & Growth Manager who wants to help grow the audience of Bliss and its clients. 

The role is fully remote, but applicants must be based in the UK. We’re happy to consider part-time applicants.

WHO ARE YOU?

You’ll understand all aspects of the marketing toolbox, and know how these can work together to deliver success. You’ll be able to deliver marketing strategies for Bliss and our clients, identifying opportunities and executing your plan with support from the rest of the team. You’ll work closely with clients and the management team and be able to grow accounts and pitch for new business when opportunities arise.

Essential capabilities:

• Strategy - Work with clients to develop marketing plans and be a driving force in realising them.
• Business Development - Help grow existing accounts, generate new business opportunities, and win new clients.
• Content Marketing - Ideation across multiple channels, including email and social.
• Client Services - Meet regularly with clients (remotely) to build relationships and demonstrate success.
• Organic Search - Understand and help implement improvements to boost organic search listings.
• Online Advertising - Understand the importance of paid advertising in the marketing mix (e.g. PPC). It is not a requirement for this role to manage these campaigns.
• Analytics - Be able to analyse data and produce reports that show success and impact.
• Development Support - Support design and build colleagues to build websites that use best practice marketing techniques.

What sort of person are you?

• Self-motivated, to look for opportunities and make sure we take advantage of them.
• Positive, to improve collaboration and build strong relationships.
• Efficient, to prioritise tasks and deliver on time.
• Empathetic, to help you understand the motivations of your customers and colleagues.
• Communicative, to be approachable and demonstrate value.
• Organised, to manage multiple work streams simultaneously.

WHO ARE WE?

Bliss is a digital agency that helps organisations to make the world a better place. 

We do this by providing strategy, development and support services to charities and nonprofits, to help them achieve their purpose and meet their objectives.

We were founded in Manchester in 2010, but have been fully remote since 2020 and now have colleagues across the UK and beyond.

Bliss is a certified B Corp™ and Social Enterprise - we’re counted among businesses that are leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. We are also certified employers with Disability Confident and the Living Wage Foundation.

Bliss is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

Location

Bliss is a fully remote/distributed business, with no central office. You’ll therefore need a comfortable and productive home workspace.

Despite this, we understand the importance and benefits of face-to-face contact, and enable this in several ways. This includes optional quarterly meetups, weekly all-company video calls, and paid access to coworking space. 

Values

At Bliss, personal values are as important as experience and skills. If you’re not a good fit for our agency, you won’t enjoy your job, and that’s not good for anyone.

• Be Good
  We look after each other, the planet, and all humankind.
  We’re not selfless, but will choose to do the right thing above all else.
• Be Open
  We are honest and transparent with our colleagues and clients.
  We hope to create friendships from work relationships, gaining trust and respect.
• Be Harmonious
  We work to the same goals even if we don’t agree individually.
  We value collective success as much as we do personal victories.

BENEFITS

• Flexitime - organise your work around your life.
• Healthcare scheme, including counselling, dental and opticians.
• Accident and accidental death benefit.
• Profit-related bonus.
• Buy / sell holiday scheme.
• Individual annual training budget, plus additional budget for group activities.
• Fully paid quarterly social meetups.
• Holiday loyalty scheme - earn up to 30 holidays per year.
• 5% matched contributions on your pension.
• Tax-free working from home allowance to help with energy bills.
• Employee purchase scheme, to help you buy office furniture, headphones and laptop bags.

Some benefits are only available after probation, and can be withdrawn or amended in the future to ensure they are providing value for the team and business. Generally though, we’ll be looking to add and improve these over time.

The Programme Assistant will provide support to the School Partnerships team to help deliver the programme, and will report to the Head of School Partnerships.  The role will include organisation and support for events, drafting and distributing email newsletters, data collection and processing, and other logistical and administrative support across the programme.

This post will have specific responsibility to the School Partnerships team in the first instance. The School Partnerships Programme offers funding and support to groups of schools in England that are committed to enhancing physics teaching and learning. There are approximately 120 school partnerships.

The Ogden Trust is a charitable foundation, started by Sir Peter Ogden in 1999, which supports the teaching and learning of physics. The Trust supports a range of initiatives, programmes and projects supporting schools, teachers of physics and informal science education.