Jobs in Edinburgh

About you

You will have a a passion to make a difference for nature and climate combined with an active interest in politics, policy, legislation and communications as a future career.

You must have excellent written English, with an engaging style and an eye for detail, along with an ability to identify, analyse and summarise documents in support of campaign activities.

We would expect you to have direct experience of campaigning work. You will be proactive, have a drive to develop your skills and knowledge and able to use your own initiative as part of a small team.

About the role

We are offering a 12-month internship to join the Peat-free Team. The role will involve campaigning for legislation across all four nations of the UK, in collaboration with coalition partners and wider supporters of peat-free horticulture.

The Campaign Intern will assist in the development, promotion and delivery of the Peat-free Programme, and in particular communications planning. This will include preparation of social media content and other campaign materials and maintaining the Peat-free Partnership website.

In return we can offer you the benefits of working for a leading conservation charity with significant influence. We will help you to develop the skills and experience for your future career, providing mentoring, feedback and learning opportunities to support your professional development.

To apply for the role or view the full recruitment pack, please visit our website. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note we do not accept CV's.

We are currently recruiting a Project Pharmacy Manager (Medical Supplier Capacity Building Project) to join our Programs team.

This is a remote position open to candidates based in RI countries of operation, CET (+/- 3 hours) preferred.

At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.

Note you must have the right to work in your home-based location and that national terms and conditions will apply.

This role is classified as requiring advanced pre-employment checks.

 

About Relief International

Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in 16 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.

About the Opportunity

RI has recently entered into a partnership with Takeda Pharmaceuticals, to implement a four-year project medical supply chain project. This project will focus on building the capacity of 20 local pharmaceutical and medical device suppliers in four countries where Relief International (RI) has existing programming: Afghanistan, Yemen, Myanmar, and Syria.

Providing technical leadership, the project Pharmacy Manager working in close collaboration with the Project Director and project Supply Chain Manager, will support activities of the project deliverables.

 

Your Responsibilities

This role includes the following responsibilities.

• Lead on national health stakeholders to ensure buy-in and support for the project and its sustainability post project (medical regulatory authority, ministry of health, pharmacy associations, public sector medical procurement departments).
• Work with national peer health stakeholders to ensure their understanding, and engagement / support for the project (iNGOs, Health Clusters, aid management partners, UN stakeholders.
• Reach out to other iNGOs active in the project countries to harmonize product portfolios, and develop support for quality standards
• Champion the RI database for medical products including the RI Medical Supply List (MSL), manufacturers, distributors to include relevant quality data about products and suppliers
• Help the Supply Chain and Procurement Coordinator on sourcing and verifying medical assurance quality certificates with local suppliers to enable RI to conduct and improve local medical supply procurement
• Support sub-contractor activities as agreed in the sub-contractor agreement, and Collaborating with the Pharmacy advisor, lead in conducting regular reviews and assessments of sub-contractor work and progress and providing inputs into required reports

 

About You

You will bring the following experience and skills.

• A master's or bachelor's degree in pharmacy or a related field, OR equivalent working experience.
• Proven experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders in challenging environments, and working with large medical supply components in complex contexts
• Track record in project progress monitoring, tracking and reporting, qualitative and quantitative
• Knowledge of donor and other international medical quality assurance standards, and skills with host country institutions, and international organizations. 
• Comprehensive understanding of medical product quality assurance certification
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating programs with a technical scope similar to the activity, especially focusing on medical procurement & supply chain. 
• Being able to successfully operate in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and technical areas.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Fluency in English required.

Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs, unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!

How To Apply

To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.

• You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter. 
• The cover letter should be two pages, and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Closing Date

1 December 2024. Please apply immediately, we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, therefore we may withdraw the position from the jobs board before the closing date.

As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.

Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic UK based non-profit organisation that provides free legal advice to parents and carers on their rights at work. The charity’s mission is to remove the barriers that people with caring responsibilities face in the workplace. An exciting opportunity exists for a Co-Head of Employment Legal Advice Service to join the team. The postholder will focus on developing strategic relationships with trusted partners and stakeholders, including new and existing law firms who provide pro bono support. It will also oversee the effective and efficient delivery of Employment legal advice to working parents and carers. The role will be a job split, with an existing Co-Head and will be a part-time,  3 or 4 days week, permanent role with flexible working options available.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will be an employment lawyer (solicitor or barrister) with at least 5 years PQE in employment law gained with a reputable organisation. You will have expertise in and experience of providing autonomous advice on employment law and discrimination. You will be able to identify policy issues arising from advice work and have the ability to represent the organisation externally as subject matter expert. You will be able to identify own training and development needs and commitment to keeping up to date with all relevant changes in benefits and employment rights. Proven experience of establishing rapport, credibility and collaborative relationships with key customers, partners and stakeholders at the highest level both internally and externally is essential for the role. This is a great opportunity for a talented person to join a growing charity which contributes widely to members of our society.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis.

 

Interim Management Accountant

Fixed Term Contract 3 months

Job Ref: V527

Hours/Days per week: 35 hours per week – (Flexible days/hours)

Salary: £40,000 plus attractive employee benefits package

Start date: ASAP

Location: Homebased

Closing date: 18th November 5pm 2024

Interview date and Location: Thursday 21st November 2024 via Teams

Volunteering Matters 

At Volunteering Matters we use volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK. 

We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues.  From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence, and opportunity; to ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great.  And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.

People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK.  We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England.  We also have an Employee Volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all. 

This is an exciting time to be joining the team.  We’re changing the way we work to meet new ambitions and make sure our impact continues to grow alongside out business. 

About the role

Volunteering Matters is seeking an Interim Management Accountant with immediate availability to support the Finance team for a 3-month period while we recruit and induct a permanent Management Accountant.

The interim role will focus on three main tasks:

1. Monthly Management Accounts: Review and produce monthly management accounts to ensure the Executive Team, Trustees, and delivery staff have a clear understanding of the charity’s financial position.

2. Cash Flow Management: Manage and review cash flow forecasts, ensuring they are accurate and up to date.

3. Systems and Reporting Review: Scope out improvements for the reporting functions of Business Central, identifying opportunities for further automation.

The Interim Management Accountant will foster a collaborative team environment, share knowledge with colleagues, and support collective success. Experience of using Business Central is describable.

Our Values & Way of Working:

In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.

This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.

Diversity & Inclusion 

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups. 

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments: 

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please ask for more information. 

We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History. 

Benefits 

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work), Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick and family leave. We are also open to discuss job share applications. 

GDPR Statement 

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records. 

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

We’re striving to build an organization that is a supportive, kind and inspiring place to work. We encourage bold leadership, innovation, creative partnerships and accountability to those we serve.

Awards Management Unit (AMU)

The Pricing Advisor works within IRC’s Long Term Funding Team in the Business Development (BD) team of the Awards Management Unit. The BD Team leads IRC's public business development, working with country programs and technical units globally. The team raises funds to achieve IRC ambitious impact goals. Alongside a wide humanitarian funding portfolio, we prioritize growing ‘Long Term Funding’ through contracts and awards from priority donors, including USAID, FCDO, and other key multilateral and government donors. 

Purpose of the Role

The Pricing Advisor serves as a budgeting expert and will be the pricing lead for many of IRC’s most important and large scale public funding opportunities. 

The role provides essential guidance, technical assistance, quality assurance and hands-on support throughout the business development lifecycle, ensuring a delicate balance between cost recovery, risk mitigation, price competitiveness, and compliance with internal policies and donor regulations.

The Pricing Advisor specializes in working with IRC's ‘Long Term Funding Donors’ including USG, FCDO World Bank, GAVI and AFD. The Pricing Advisor may also be asked to work on opportunities for other donors in IRC’s portfolio, including European Union and other donors when required. 

As a key member of proposal teams, this position collaborates closely with IRC Country Offices, Finance Department, and Technical Units to facilitate the development of cost proposals. 

Responsibilities

Capture & Program Design

• Serve as the ‘Capture Pricing Lead’ to ensure IRC is well prepared to develop an effective budget proposal for important funding opportunities 

• Conduct research and evaluation of cost drivers specific to each country to understand cost proposal development challenges and opportunities to improve pricing strategies within the predefined clients’ needs and regulations.

• Aggregate all available budgetary details at the activity level, encompassing all anticipated interventions and necessary support provisions, into clear rough estimates. 

Pricing Strategy & Budget Development

• Lead Budget Development and/or provide quality assurance or backstopping for budgeting for major proposals.

• Review released solicitations to assess whether cost-related considerations might hinder the development of a competitive, compliant, and viable bid

• Provide pricing expertise to the donor budget proposal process to ensure proposals are of high quality; reflect the needs of the solicitation and include the necessary shared costs.

• Ensure the proposal team understands the financial requirements and donor regulations of the bid, by clearly communicating what is required and providing guidance and support as needed. Identify all key financial and commercial risks and proactively propose a tailored mitigation plan and adjustments as necessary.

• Drive and/or ensure that pricing inputs from IRC Country Offices, technical or other contributors are integrated effectively. Lead all aspects of detailed cost, and technical queries in anticipation of submission timelines.

• Maintain, expand and apply technical knowledge in USG, FCDO, World Bank and European Union by attending educational workshops and trainings, reviewing the latest donors’ regulations and policies and market trends

• Offer guidance and strategies for creating intricate budgets, presenting cost-related aspects efficiently and effectively, developing payment by results structures and fee payment schedules

• Develop comprehensive donor budgets in line with internal and external requirements, ensuring that all cost drivers are adequately considered, drawing input from different collaborators.

• Engage with and provide technical guidance to partners, and integrate all partner pricing inputs into the consolidated budget, budget narrative, and overall cost application

• When required, develop or adapt budget development tools, guidance and materials for existing and new donors and contractual mechanisms

• When required, conduct cost reviews of selected proposals

• Ensure adherence to IRC's standard processes and policies, as well as compliance with solicitation requirements and client policies across a variety of opportunities and donors. 

Strategic Pricing and Capacity Building

• As a donor budgeting expert, the Pricing Advisor will be invited to contribute to wider organizational initiatives to improve pricing approaches and capacity in the organIzation. This may include, the development or review of pricing tools, templates or strategies. 

• Support training and other capacity development initiatives to strengthen organizational donor pricing approaches

• Participate in learning initiatives, including After Action Reviews to ensure IRC continuously improves its pricing approaches.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Demonstrable experience developing cost proposals. Demonstrable experience developing cost proposals for grant and contract types including Payment by Results approaches and fee rate structures.

• Demonstrates in depth understanding of USG, FCDO or EU financial rules and regulations; is able to identify donor-specific risks and design cost proposals in a way that mitigates those risks.

• Flexible work attitude: the ability to work in an inclusive team environment, independently and ability to meet unexpected demands.

• Demonstrates ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in ‘remote’ and complementary teams.

• Excellent inter-personal skills and able to communicate clearly and concisely complex financial information with diverse set of stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and work prioritization skills, and ability to focus and pay attention to details. 

• Able to plan ahead and manage a complex and diverse workload with tight deadlines

• Ability to travel internationally; (up to 20% of time).

• Ability to work autonomously and under remote management.

• Proficient in written and spoken English is required; French, Spanish or Arabic is highly desirable.

Compensation:

Posted pay ranges apply to US and UK-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

US Benefits: 

The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12 month time period.

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Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.  

We want to create a nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday, local journeys; free from congested roads and pollution, reducing the risk of preventable illnesses and social isolation. We want to achieve a better walking environment and to inspire people of all generations to enjoy the benefits the simple act of walking brings. 

Join us and together we will create a walking nation. 
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our Policy and Communications team as Local Engagement Assistant. You will assist the development of campaigning activity and our local volunteer groups, with a focus on working with marginalised groups across the UK to achieve change. 

It’s an exciting time for Living Streets, as we are growing our local group campaign network and listening to the voices of communities calling for change. The Assistant will ensure that local groups have the right materials and support to campaign in their area for better streets. They will also help monitor the impact of our local campaigns work.

We welcome people with lived experience of feeling marginalised as well as those who recognise it is everyone’s responsibility to be involved in this work. 

This is an exciting role, in a dynamic, motivated and friendly team, and you will have an opportunity to make a real difference in an ambitious campaigning organisation.

Closing date: 02 December 2024 (12pm)

Interviews: W/C 09 December 2024

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team in the North of England. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team covering the North of England. Your role will require you to oversee and run the volunteer programme, including recruitment and training of volunteers to support the delivery of contracts.  You will also be supporting the Operational Managers to coordinate and promote VoiceAbilitiy’s volunteer work in the area to meet the needs of the service and those that volunteer.

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of volunteering or, working with volunteers/ vulnerable people, or delivering advocacy.  You will have a knowledge of advocacy in health, social care and other settings and an understanding of the issues affecting adult social care, disability, autism, and mental health service users.

You should also understand safeguarding in relation to volunteering and the people we work with and the social values of volunteering and volunteer projects.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring that we select the best volunteers for our roles; ensuring that they receive appropriate training and development to ensure that we are delivering the service required by our clients.

You will help to develop appropriate volunteer opportunities to meet the needs of our volunteering service and support the Operations Manager to coordinate and promote VoiceAbility’s volunteering work in Scotland.

You will lead on recruitment, ensuring that safe recruitment practice and appropriate checks are adhered to.  Matching prospective volunteers to appropriate opportunities for them to thrive in and facilitate group supervision and individual wellbeing checks.

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Separate Life Assurance Cover
• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
• Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
• Support with continuous professional development

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; 5.00pm on 29th November 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Volunteer Coordinator..

We look forward to hearing from you.

About The Role
Are you a confident and engaging communicator who can adapt their style to a wide range of people, over the phone, email and social media?
Can you form strong relationships with internal and external people to provide an outstanding service to our supporters?
Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people affected by Dementia?
Yes? Well we have an exciting and integral role as a Supporter Engagement that is one of the most important teams that is central to the success of Alzheimer’s Society!
The role.
Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.
Our team is responsible for managing interactions and communication with our supporters’ using emails, telephone calls and social media interactions. Support is second to none and we pride ourselves on having a very open communication style between all members of the team so that help is available for you to be successful in your role. We are the first point of contact delivering an excellent supporter experience to members of the public and Alzheimer’s Society’s supporters. You will have enriching one to one conversations answering questions and building relationships to inspire supporters (and potential supporters!) about our work.

- Be the first point of contact for all general enquiries via telephone, letter, email and social media.
- Carry out engagement calling in an effort to thank, inspire and enhance the supporter journey.
- Take donations over the phone, accurately updating our supporter database.
- Pro-actively challenge your own work, and feedback constructively, supporting colleagues to continually improve the quality of our interactions.

The person.

We are looking for someone who exemplifies our values, someone who is: Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most. A Trusted Expert who believes in working Better Together and demonstrates true Compassion. Our interactions are varied and you will be responding to supporters who need different levels of support and therefore you will go from adopting an empathetic approach to being more upbeat!

- Strong communication and people skills who are comfortable communicating with a variety of individuals.

- Ability to provide a great customer service experience.
Comfortable in contributing to discussions around improvement as we have a team of people who are all passionate about learning and growing. - Happy to share ideas and learn from each other.

If you find completing online applications difficult, please don't let this stop you from applying....please call or email us and we can support you with the application process.  You can contact the Careers Team by emailing [email protected]

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

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Spurgeons is one of the UK’s leading children’s charities, who are firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values. They help vulnerable children and their families by delivering projects to support them and their communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face. Their newly established Fundraising team is laying the groundwork to secure vital income for our life-changing services.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead a passionate team, spark meaningful change, and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come!  You will be instrumental in creating transformative opportunities for children, young people, and families who rely on Spurgeons’ vital services.

As the Director of Fundraising, you’ll champion bold strategies to grow income as part of the new 2030 strategy, enhancing impact through exciting new contracts and partnerships. You'll lead the creation of transformative partnerships, extend their reach, and ensure continued support for those who depend on their services. 

Your role will inspire a dedicated team, connect with donors and trusts, and work closely with local authorities and community groups to drive positive change. This is a rare opportunity to shape a fundraising strategy and create a lasting legacy that supports vulnerable children and families for years to come.

For more information, please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the postholder is a practicing evangelical Christian and in agreement with the Tearfund statement of faith.

Closing date: 24 November 2024
Interviews with Charisma: Must be completed by 26 November 2024
First stage interviews with Spurgeons: 6 December 2024
Second stage interviews with Spurgeons: 13 December 2024
Final stage interviews with Spurgeons: 10 January 2025

Job Title: Digital Marketing Executive

Responsible to: Marketing & Communications Manager

Job Type: Two-year FTC, Full-Time

Location: Fully Remote OR Hybrid Working (Travel to London office required less than, or no more than once a month for meetings)

Are you a proactive and growth-focused digital marketing professional ready to make a global impact? Charity People is excited to be partnering with a leading membership association that represents British international schools worldwide to recruit for an experienced Digital Marketing Executive to enhance their online presence and engage stakeholders worldwide.

In this key role, you will help shape the digital landscape for the British international education community, driving brand awareness and connecting with schools, partners, and educators across the globe. This is a newly-created role, in which you will report to the Marketing & Communications Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Growth-Focused Digital Marketing Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive digital marketing strategy to support membership growth and strengthen global brand recognition. Implement targeted lead-generation and nurture campaigns that engage new audiences and convert leads into members.
• Marketing of Services: Design and implement cross-channel campaigns to promote services, including professional development, student events, accreditation, and safeguarding. Lead targeted campaigns to raise awareness and drive engagement with accreditation and compliance services.
• Social Media and Community Engagement: Build and enhance the organisation's social media presence with engaging content that highlights the value of British international education. Support the Marketing & Communications Manager with paid social and PPC campaigns to boost reach and interaction with new audiences.
• Website Management and SEO: Oversee the website to ensure an optimal user experience, increasing organic traffic and conversions for memberships, events, and resources. Implement growth-focused SEO strategies to ensure top rankings in target regions, contributing to membership expansion.
• Content Marketing and Business Development: Create and distribute high-quality digital content (e.g., webinars, blogs, case studies, videos) that supports growth objectives and promotes member benefits. Collaborate with the Membership team to develop marketing collateral for events, presentations, and other business development initiatives.
• Data-Driven Marketing for Expansion: Analyse data across digital platforms to identify trends that inform and optimise strategies, boosting membership growth and event participation. Provide regular reports on campaign performance, using insights to improve ROI and support data-backed decision-making.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Partner with the Marketing & Communications Manager, Membership team, and leadership to align digital marketing efforts with strategic objectives and growth goals. Work with external designers and agencies to ensure digital efforts are innovative, on-brand, and growth-driven.

Experience & Skills:

• At least 2 years of digital marketing experience focused on growth, ideally within the education or non-profit sectors.
• Strong proficiency in social media management, website management, SEO, and digital advertising platforms (Google Ads, GA4, PPC campaigns).
• Excellent copywriting skills with a knack for creating content that resonates with diverse global audiences.
• Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to measure campaign success and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Comfortable working with email marketing platforms and CRM systems to target and engage new audiences.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Prior experience in the education sector or membership-based organisations.
• Familiarity with video content creation and editing for digital platforms.
• Experience in supporting international growth and expansion efforts through digital marketing strategies.

If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Cairo at Charity People in the first instance.

Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Prospectus is excited to be working with DFN Project SEARCH to appoint a Head of Philanthropy to lead the develop and implement the strategy to secure income from high-net-worth individuals. DFN Project SEARCH is an internationally renowned transition to work programme, committed to transforming the lives of young adults with a learning disability, autism spectrum condition, or both. 

This is ideally a full-time position, although flexible working patterns will be considered. The salary will be between £50,000 – £55,000 p.a. (depending on experience) and this is a fully remote opportunity (UK based), but with travel expected to London for meetings and events. Eligibility to work in the UK is required. 

As the Head of Philanthropy and as part of the Senior Leadership Team, will support the Director of Development in implementing DFN Project SEARCH’s fundraising strategy. To date the strategy has focused on securing a small number of larger gifts from Trusts and Foundations. They are now seeking to evolving the strategy to include growing income from high-net-worth individuals, companies, and individual giving. You will work with a highly driven Board of Trustees, and together with the Development team, work towards an ambitious business plan and targets for growth. 

To be successful, you will have experience of developing and delivering fundraising strategies, specifically focused on fundraising from high-net-worth individuals. You will have experience of leading one or more fundraisers and you’ll be driven to achieve your goals. Crucially, we’re looking for you to have an interest in enabling young adults with a learning disability to lead healthier, happier, and more independent lives.  

If you are looking for the next step in your fundraising career; a new challenge and the opportunity to work with an established organisation and supportive team, then please get in touch to find out more.  

How to Apply 

Prospectus encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity status. If you meet some of the criteria but not all, you are still encouraged to inquire and learn more, as Prospectus can guide you through each aspect of the role and support your application. 

Prospectus is dedicated to supporting candidates throughout the application process. To apply, please submit your CV initially. If your experience is suitable, you will receive the full job description, and a call or meeting will be arranged to brief you on the role, ensuring you have all the information needed to formally apply. Please note, there will be an Application Form for you to complete. We look forward to connecting with you soon. 

Closing Date: 22 Nov 2024 23:59:59

About you

You will have a passion for the conservation of wild plants and fungi, with a demonstrable interest in influencing government policy to benefit nature & tackle climate change. You will be keen to develop a career in advocacy, policy, campaigns or communications. You must have excellent written English, with an engaging style and an ability to identify, analyse and reference academic research in support of policy arguments.
You must be able to work collaboratively within a team and with a range of other colleagues & partners. You will be proactive, have a drive to develop your skills and knowledge and able to use your own initiative to increase the impact of our work

About the role

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to undertake a 12-month paid internship within our policy and advocacy team, working across England, Scotland and Wales to influence governments and parliaments.

You will assist in the development of Plantlife policies, position statements and advocacy plans, help to prepare written materials such as blogs, briefings, guidance and responses to government consultations, and work closely with colleagues and external partners to deliver maximum impact for wild plants and fungi.

In return we can offer you the benefits of working for a medium sized conservation charity with significant influence. We will help you to develop the skills and experience for your future career, providing mentoring, feedback and learning opportunities to support your professional development.

To apply for the role or view the full recruitment pack, please visit our website. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note we do not accept CV's.

This role will lead on phase 2 of the Data for Housing Justice project which is a collaboration with our partners at Digital Commons Cooperative. 

The project will explore how to build useful software in collaboration with social movements. It will particularly focus on working in depth with a small number of housing justice groups to understand their data needs - and to use the insights to improve the capacity of our tool landexplorer.coop to meet those needs. The project will also convene a peer learning journey with a number of housing justice groups to understand the opportunities and blockers relating to data sharing and governance and co-create resources for other groups on this.

We are looking for someone with both an aptitude for and understanding of data and its potential for social change, and with community organising and activism skills. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about shaping the project and taking a leadership role within the project team. 

The role will sit within the movement building function at Shared Assets. As part of a self managing organisation all team members are expected to contribute to the day to day management of the organisation through participation in management circles, team days and working groups.

Are you ready to bring your project management expertise to a role that makes a meaningful difference? Do you thrive in roles where collaboration and innovation are key to success?

As a Service Improvement and Transformation Project Manager, you will play a key role in developing and implementing improvement programmes within our Services & Partnerships team at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. You'll ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard, collaborating across teams to bring innovative solutions to life.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

As Project Manager, you'll be entrusted with managing projects from start to finish.

• Responsible for the successful delivery of allocated projects, ensuring alignment with goals and objectives.
• Determine and define project scope, objectives, resources, and impact measures with sponsors.
• Manage the innovation of ideas and solutions as part of the options considered during a project's planning phase and beyond.
• Lead project planning, ensuring best practices and standards are applied throughout.
• Act as the main contact for stakeholders, leading effective communication, engagement activities and regular updates.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to co-create project solutions and build engagement.
• Monitor project progress, managing risk and issue logs, and escalating as needed.
• Manage project budgets, including resource requirements and spend tracking.
• Oversee contracts with third-party suppliers, coordinating timelines and deliverables.

About You:

You bring a strong background in project management and a proven ability to manage complex projects effectively.

• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end project management.
• Skilled in Quality Improvement methodology.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complex issues and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Experienced in leveraging data to drive decisions and monitor progress.
• Excellent communicator, comfortable working with all levels of stakeholders.
• Proficient in project management tools, with a familiarity with best practices.
• Creative problem-solver with a keen eye for detail in communicating complex information.
• Experience monitoring KPIs and providing accurate, evidence-based updates.

If you're ready to take on a role where your expertise in project management can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

Salary: £43,000 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Home-based with travel to Northampton as required.

Contract: Permanent

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Project management experience, including seeing projects through the full life cycle.
• Experience of Quality Improvement methodology
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and analytical skills.

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.