Jobs in Haverhill

We have a full-time vacancy for an Executive to join the Prospect Development team (the team currently consists of one Manager and two Officers).  This role will focus on providing information on prospects, improving our data integrity, identifying connections and supporting the team.  The team takes a data driven approach to fundraising, ensuring that information is centrally logged and can be used in the future to help us identify further high value opportunities.

This role sits within the wider Insight and Development function, the aim of which is to maximise Alzheimer’s Research UK’s fundraised income and support the charity by driving collaborative, efficient and sustainable fundraising. This means that you will predominantly work with our Philanthropy and Corporate functions but will be positioned to work collaboratively across the whole organisation.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

· Undertake detailed research on prospects and donors in order to increase our knowledge of potential donors and to increase the likelihood for a successful fundraising ask.

· Be proactive and creative in identifying new potential donors and be able to present findings to fundraising colleagues.

· Be agile in responding to ad-hoc requests as required, ensuring we are equipped to act on new fundraising opportunities.

· Gather and disseminate information about relevant supporter networks and peer links to colleagues in order to support fundraising activities, including through our fundraising events.

· Provide administrative support to the team (helping with process documentation, booking regular meetings etc).

· Work with other teams to share expertise and knowledge about prospect research techniques.

· Effectively manage and prioritise your busy and varied workload. 

Partnership Working

· Proactively build partnerships across the Fundraising Department and with other teams.

· Act as an ambassador for the team in interactions across the whole organisation. 

· Be committed to best practice, constantly seeking improvements in our operations.

Information Management

· Learn to use databases to identify new prospects and opportunities. 

· Ensure accurate record keeping of prospects on the fundraising database, being mindful of the GDPR.

· Store information appropriately, with sources and in a clear and retrievable format.

What we are looking for:

· Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· Research experience.

· Experience of working with databases.

· Understanding of Data Protection and confidentiality.

· Experience of writing detailed reports suitable for all levels of management.

· Ability to work with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent relationship management skills.

· Ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple tasks.

· Good planning and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

· Work well as part of a team, but proactive and can work independently.

· A confident and friendly manner.

· Creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness to identify opportunities.

· Willingness to learn and adaptability.

· Highly motivated and naturally inquisitive.

· Understanding and awareness of the bigger picture.

· A commitment to the ethos and goals of Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £23,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 8th December 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 9th December 2024. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK:

Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Job Title: Chief Finance Officer

Line Manager: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Hours of work: 28 hours per week

Salary: £45,000

Role Description

The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) will lead in the development and implementation of the Cathedral's financial strategy and objectives, providing expert financial guidance and support to Chapter and senior colleagues to develop strategy to deliver Chapter's vision. The postholder will ensure law and regulatory compliance and that all aspects of financial planning and management are conducted to provide accurate, relevant and timely financial information to the Cathedral, Chapter and St Edmundsbury Cathedral Trust and Enterprises Ltd.

The CFO will play a lead role in advising the Chair of Finance and Chapter. They will attend all Chapter and Finance Committee meetings.

The CFO is a member of the Cathedral's Senior Management Team and will deputise for the Chief Operating Officer (COO) on occasions.

Key Responsibilities

The CFO will support the Facilities Manager in the development of the Cathedral's Property portfolio and our Net Zero Carbon Strategy.

Strategic:

• Overall responsibility for the finance function ensuring the accurate and timely presentation of management accounts, budgets and cashflow reports and annual accounts for the Cathedral and Enterprises.
• Work with the COO and senior members of staff and clergy in developing the Cathedral’s commercial strategy and delivery of Cathedral Master Plan.
• Providing strategic business planning support to all commercial and charitable operations.
• Be a part of the Senior Management Team taking a leadership role across the whole of the organisation, supporting Chapter and Heads of Departments, and working constructively with the COO and Chair of Finance, Finance committee and Risk Audit and Review committee.
• Proactively asses the impacts on finances to identify and mitigate any significant risks
• Communicate the Cathedral finances to a range of stakeholders as required (e.g. Cathedral congregation, volunteers, funders, donors etc).
• Work with the Finance Committee, St Edmundsbury Cathedral Trust and Chapter to ensure that investments are delivering the best possible return.
• Oversee the introduction of a coherent pay scale for the Cathedral and Enterprises.

Operational:

• Line manage and work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure the effective management of the Cathedral finances including areas such as payroll and pensions.
• Oversee the preparation of year-end reports and financial statements for the Cathedral, St Edmundsbury Cathedral Trust and Enterprises Ltd.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications Manger to review the presentation of our Annual Report and Accounts.
• Produce and oversee the annual budget.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Responsible for ensuring an effective routine of internal and external audit.
• Helping Chapter with the process for re-tendering for new auditors from time to time.
• Oversight of the various requirement of HMRC, including VAT, PAYE, and NI.
• To undertake essential company secretarial and compliance tasks ensuring compliance with the Charities Act 2011, company law, financial regulations including the annual returns to the Church of England, Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Oversight and authorisation of claims for Gift Aid, and projects under the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme.
• Ensure effective financial controls are in place.
• To ensure that the Cathedral's restricted funds and investments are effectively managed and accessible to support cash flow or key projects as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, financial policies, regulations and all relevant legal frameworks, together with appropriate management and financial controls and reconciliations are in place, and that the Cathedral has effective banking arrangements.
• Critically assess whether the Cathedral’s accounting software SAGE is appropriate and fit for purpose.
• Support departments across the Cathedral with project development by advising on financial and commercial plans and help develop capital projects and generate business cases and financial forecasts for major developments, undertaking effective tendering for works, and to fulfil the reporting requirements, and their terms and conditions, for donors and grant-making bodies.
• Work with the COO to effectively manage contracts held by the Cathedral (e.g. maintenance, utilities, IT, etc) and ensure value for money.
• Be the lead liaison on the Cathedral’s relationship with our Bankers, Insurers and Investment Managers.
• To support the COO and Director of Enterprises in ensuring that the activities carried out by Enterprises are properly costed, and that all business plans are robust, generating positive returns, with stocks correctly accounted for, reducing the risks wherever possible.
• To ensure the Cathedral invests and prioritises its commitment to the Cathedral's Net Zero strategy.

Governance:

• Attend Chapter meetings and provide regular written and verbal reports.
• Work with the Chair of Finance, Dean and COO to ensure that management information is presented in a transparent way that enables strategic decisions to be taken by Chapter.
• Attend the Finance Committee meetings, liaising with the Chair of Finance to ensure the committee functions well with papers being sent out in a timely way.
• Attend the Risk, Audit and Review Committee meetings.
• Review any governance arrangements related to finance (e.g. Statement of Delegated Authority) at appropriate intervals.

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St Edmundsbury Cathedral along with its partners West Suffolk Council and English Heritage have been awarded a grant by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

• The CFO must work closely with the project manager to mitigate any financial risks to the Chapter.
• To oversee and authorise financial claims to the project.
• To attend project board meetings if and when required.

Property:

• To provide support to the Facilities Manager in the production and implementation of the property strategy ensuring that it is well considered; investments in the property portfolio are proportionate and effectively delivered; and the returns from rented property are maximised.
• Oversee financial claims and grant funding processes for fabric work.
• Be responsible for developing and implementing our strategy in relation to residential property.
• Oversee residential commercial property leases and transactions.
• Ensure that our property assets are maintained effectively.
• To support and deliver the Cathedral’s Net Zero Carbon Strategy to include reducing energy costs on the Cathedral Carbon Footprint.

Safeguarding:

• Contribute to effective safeguarding systems and culture within the Cathedral alongside other members of the Senior Management Group.
• Undertake any required safeguarding training.
• Follow all safeguarding policies and procedures.

Person Specification

The CFO will bring a proven and successful track record of experience in the following areas.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential:

• Significant management and leadership capability
• An in-depth understanding of current financial challenges and opportunities
• Understanding of advanced accounting, current regulations and tax planning
• Experience of financial project management
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to communicate information and financial data effectively and confidently across the Cathedral as required
• Knowledge of Capital markets beyond traditional sources
• Advanced IT skills; highly proficient in all Office packages, finance and management software

Desirable:

• Previous CFO or equivalent level experience
• An understanding of the complexities of managing financial decisions within a Cathedral or Church of England setting
• Previous experience working with volunteers
• An understanding of and experience in safeguarding best practice

Qualifications:

• Fully qualified accountant
• Evidence of continuing professional and personal development

Personal Qualities:

• Adaptable and flexible
• Able to lead, motivate and inspire others
• Committed to continuous improvement
• Results orientated and metrics driven
• Influential
• Resilient
• Steadfast resolve and personal integrity
• Able to live our values in all that you do

Other relevant criteria:

• Empathy for the beliefs and ethos of the Christian faith
• Committed to safeguarding

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 28 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

We're looking for a Product Marketing Lead to cover for a period of maternity leave (anticipated to be for twelve months) and manage and effectively prioritise the work of Product Marketing Managers (and their teams) across squads to drive growth and engagement of all Oak products.

You would be part of an innovative organisation working to support teachers and improve pupils’ access to quality education.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THE ROLE EARLY

Role responsibilities

• Manage and effectively prioritise the work of Product Marketing Managers (and their teams) across squads to drive growth and engagement of all Oak products
• Work closely with the Senior Digital Marketing Planner, data and research colleagues to identify and prioritise marketing and in-product initiatives and develop central messaging and positioning for priority segments
• Lead and oversee the planning, delivery and evaluation of product marketing campaigns to support the delivery of OKRs.
• Maintain specialist expertise in product marketing and be an authority across Oak (and more widely across the sector if required)

Knowledge, skills and experience

• 5+ years experience in product marketing management.
• Proven success in collecting, analysing and using qualitative and quantitative data to inform continuous improvement.
• Extensive knowledge of supporting a product’s users and driving growth.
• Experience of recruiting, developing and managing a high performing team

We’re actively looking for candidates from diverse backgrounds to work with us to shape Oak’s future. Apply for this role through Applied, a hiring platform we use that’s designed to remove bias from the recruitment process and create a fair experience for everyone.

We offer flexible working where you can base yourself at home or in a co-working office of your choice; whichever works best for you. We work a 36-hour a week and most colleagues finish early on a Friday or take every other Friday back to ensure they keep a healthy work-life balance. We believe in continually getting better as an organisation and as individuals and so there are plenty of opportunities for growth and a generous Learning and Development policy. Our team is supported with generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave so that their families get a fantastic start.

We have ambitious goals here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and are looking for an experienced and strategic Head of IT to join us to be part of the team that make them a reality. The RCR is a charity with a focus on supporting doctors who deliver medical imaging and cancer services and we require a passionate and dynamic IT professional to helps us continue making a difference.

As Head of IT, you will lead the strategic planning for the function, playing a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of the RCR, leading on all technology related matters across the RCR with responsibility for ensuring our IT offer remains current, efficient and effective to support our mission and strategic objectives. You will also lead and motivate our reputable high-performing IT team, managing operations to ensure excellent IT service support to the organisation is a constant. 

What you will do: 

• Lead the strategic development of the IT function.
• Provide leadership to the IT team, galvanising them around the goals. 
• Develop an in-depth understanding of our internal IT and systems infrastructure to advise on business needs. 
• Understand the function at an operational level, ensuring processes are designed appropriately and delivered consistently well. 
• Lead and develop the RCR’s programme and change boards to maintain effective oversight of changes to IT applications and digital services.
• Ensure the IT team delivers excellent customer service.
• Create and maintain effective IT Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) plans that ensure the RCR can respond to challenges.
• Develop, agree and manage the IT revenue and capital expenditure budgets. 

What you will need: 

• A strong understanding of enterprise technology solutions in a digital world.
• Skilled leader and staff manager, able to lead, motivate and develop a team. 
• Experience of setting, agreeing and implementing a strategic plan.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence. 
• Strong analytical and evaluative skills. 
• Ability to plan and prioritise a substantial programme of work.

If you are an outward facing IT and programme management professional who puts the users and business needs first we encourage you to find out more about the position, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the Head of IT candidate pack.

Why join us?

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Fauna & Flora is seeking a Finance Officer, Reporting & Systems to support the smooth running of Fauna & Flora’s finance and programme management systems and assist in their development. This role will prepare accurate and timely management accounts and other financial reports as well as assisting with the consolidation of the annual institutional budget.

You will have excellent numeracy skills and experience of working with financial accounting software. You will enjoy solving problems, with a meticulous eye for detail and a diligent and rigorous approach to work. You will have experience maintaining databases and feel confident working with large amounts of data.

You will be a good team player and enjoy working in a busy environment, with the ability to balance competing demands. With a proactive approach to your work, you will seek to add value and have opportunity to contribute your skills and expertise to Fauna & Flora’s growth and development.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, life insurance and salary exchange schemes.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Please visit our website and download the job application pack below for further details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 1 December 2024.

Last year, 136,000 young people approached their council for help as they were homeless or at risk of being homeless. Even more alarming is that figure represents an increase of 58% from six years ago. Youth homelessness costs the UK economy an estimated £8.5bn, largely due to unemployment, and so the challenge can feel huge. But we already have the resources to solve it within the built environment sector. And that is where LandAid comes in.

We use our links to the UK’s property industry, harnessing its members’ direct capital, assets and skills to help tackle youth homelessness by awarding grants and investing in frontline charities, providing financial support, and brokering free advice and expertise to increase the impact of their support.

The Chief Financial and Operating Officer is an important new role for us, created to ensure we achieve our ambitions over the coming years by focusing on delivering better quality of management information, insights and analysis to the Board and leadership to inform decision making. A key early component of the role will be to develop a detailed four-year financial plan in line with our organisational strategy. You will also look to invest in our internal operations by driving continuous improvement and exploring emergent technologies that offer us the ability to deliver greater real-time insights to and efficiencies for our teams. In addition, you will review our risk and governance frameworks by working actively with our Board sub-committees.

Beyond finance, you will oversee our outsourced HR and IT functions, ensuring we receive high-quality and cost-effective support and have robust systems and policies in place. You will also continue our work to become an employer of choice, building on our achievements today which have seen us identified as one of the UK’s ‘100 Best Small Companies to Work For’, and shortlisted as one of the ‘Top 30 Charities to Work For’.

We are looking for a chartered accountant who brings senior finance leadership experience either at executive director level in an organisation of similar size to ours, or deputy director level in a larger organisation, most likely within a charity setting. Knowledge of the built environment and/or capital investment is advantageous, as is an understanding of the models of social investment. Crucially, you’ll be the sort of person your colleagues are keen to learn from and eager to work with, able to offer expert insight and coaching with patient enthusiasm, but comfortable in offering clear advice and direction when needed.

To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tall Roots via their website.

Purpose

This is an exciting time at CBM UK, as we continue to grow and develop our philanthropic

fundraising. To help us achieve our ambitious long-term goals this role requires an

experienced and passionate individual to be part of our Philanthropy Team.

This vital role will lead the programme to build and grow our relationships with High-Net-

Worth Individuals (Major Donors) over the next five years and beyond. Working alongside

the Head of Philanthropy, you will seek to build upon current relationships, as well as

identifying, researching and cultivating relationships with new and lapsed major donors to

increase income for CBM UK’s work.

CBM is a Christian charity, and as a key supporter facing role, the position holder will

represent CBM’s purpose and ethos to all external audiences and will be sympathetic and

embracing of Christian beliefs and values.

You will be part of a dynamic and highly skilled Fundraising and Communications team,

dedicated to inspiring people in the UK to help transform lives in some of the world’s

poorest places.

Responsibilities and areas of work

This important role will seek to develop our Major Donor income stream, seeking to grow

both numbers of donors and income raised. At CBM, a Major Donor is considered to be

one who has the capacity to give £5,000+ per year and who relishes the opportunity to

have one-to-one, personalised interactions with CBM.

This role will seek to identify new high-level donors, as well as help to develop existing

relationships with our generous supporters.

Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy, CEO and Leadership Team, other team

members and (occasionally) external consultants, this role focusses on building and

consolidating our major donor portfolio, so increasing our donor base and thus our in-year

and pledged income.

Main Goal:

To successfully steward a portfolio of new and existing major donors through tailored

approaches, so securing repeat and multi-year gifts to achieve agreed income targets and

KPIs.

This will be achieved through:

1. New business acquisition:

a) Analysing our current supporter base to build a prospect list, using our database

(Salesforce) and external databases, to assess the potential to upgrade active,

lapsed and prospective major donors.

b) Researching, identifying and securing major donor prospects, through the

identification of high-net-worth individuals who may have an interest in CBM’s work,

and through proactive and effective networking, including working with our Trustees,

Patrons and Ambassadors.

c) Identifying next steps and determining tactics for engagement, including 1:1

working, giving group presentations and delivering pitches at various levels, and

leading on their facilitation.

d) Attending networking opportunities in Cambridge, London and the surrounding

areas to represent CBM and to engage potential major donors in our work

2. Stewardship and cultivation of current and active donors:

a) Developing and implementing tailored cultivation and stewardship plans, so that

individuals are engaged in a bespoke manner, ensuring that they feel a part of CBM

and that their generosity is recognised, through regular reporting, interactions,

updates and tailored approaches.

b) Developing donor-centric applications, proposals and initial approaches (by post,

email, phone and face-to-face) that are driven by insight on donors’ individual needs

and preferences and are tailored to their interests and requirements, following up as

required.

c) Reporting to donors in both formal and informal ways, as appropriate, to ensure

they are kept up to date with CBM, the impact of their grant and project

developments.

d) Hosting and facilitating face-to-face and online meetings with high-level donors,

including organising dates, venues and agendas/ talking points, and creating

Meeting Briefs for all attendees to ensure positive outcomes as far as possible.

e) Promoting the importance of legacies, and legacy income, where appropriate, and

to steward those who have pledged.

f) Organising and managing the successful delivery of at least one Major Donor Event

annually (cultivation, stewardship, thanking etc), to ensure positive relations and

potential new business, in collaboration with our Fundraising and Programme

colleagues.

g) Supporting the Head of Philanthropy and the Philanthropy Officer on the

identification, stewardship and cultivation of potential corporate partners.

3. Proposal and Report Writing

a) Crafting compelling proposals and reports that meet the bespoke needs of major

donors whilst meeting the needs of CBM and our Programme delivery colleagues,

within agreed deadlines.

b) Working with members of the Programmes Team to ensure the accuracy of major

donor proposals / reports, and with members of the Fundraising & Communications

Team to ensure consistency of messaging.

c) Working with the Philanthropy Team to develop new projects/ themes/ appeals for

potential projects.

d) Supporting the Head of Philanthropy on collating information and providing reports

to Foundation donors as needed.

4. Planning and Budgeting

a) Contributing to the development of an Income Generation and Engagement

strategy, led by the Director of Fundraising, Impact & Communications.

b) Closely monitoring income and expenditure, reporting to the Head of Philanthropy

where necessary, and contributing to the creation of yearly fundraising budgets and

plans and quarterly Board Reports.

c) Establishing, monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators, milestones

and targets to facilitate informed decisions and improved working practice.

5. Other

a) Ensuring all information, donor activity is recorded and kept up-to-date on our

database to fully-inform any approaches/meetings.

b) Providing proof-reading and copy-editing support to colleagues.

c) Helping to develop a culture of enthusiasm and success, reflecting the ambitions of

CBM, and promoting positive working and innovation.

d) Ensuring that the values of CBM UK are understood by external partners and

always reflected in communications.

e) Carrying out any additional duties as required by the Head of Philanthropy and

Director of Fundraising, Impact and Communications.

mySociety is a small, purposeful charity which uses digital tools to help people to participate more fully in democracy, make governments and society more transparent and help people work together to address societal challenges. We’re looking for an experienced fundraiser who has the research, proposal writing and budget development experience to deliver on our fundraising strategy by securing new sources of income from grant making foundations and government programmes, coupled with the strategic planning and management skills to further diversify our income by building our individual donations. You’ll be providing maternity cover and working as part of a nimble, digital-first, and entirely remote team - you can work from anywhere in the UK! You will have the opportunity to meet your colleagues face to face at our quarterly in person team meetings.

The role requires developing existing connections and leads and identifying and building new relationships in order to deliver ~£1 million a year in funding. You’ll be our sole fundraiser, coordinating with our Chief Executive and brilliant, friendly, multidisciplinary programme teams to develop workable, fundable proposals, and to manage and report on grants, acting as the main relationship holder for funders. You will need to be inventive in seeking out potential new funders, and to quickly grasp how the organisation works, with a good understanding of how our technology-led climate, transparency and democracy programmes sit within and extend the reach of broader systems of impact. 

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional communicator, proactive and tenacious at finding and following up leads, flexible and collaborative in approach, with good knowledge of the broader funding landscape and relevant and active connections and networks.

This is a full-time fixed term maternity cover role for 9 - 12 months, starting in February or early March 2025. Ideally this would be a full time role, four days might be considered for the right candidate.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

What does the role involve?

• Deliver on and refine our four year fundraising strategy, building and maintaining a good understanding of the needs of each of our programmes, priorities and desired charitable goals

• Frame our current and planned activity to appropriately align with the priorities of potential funders

• Identify new leads for unrestricted grant funding to support our existing and core activity 

• Identify relevant restricted grant funding for projects that align with our existing priorities and new adjacent areas

• Lead on writing and submitting grant proposals, developing appropriate budgets, logframes, etc in collaboration with other members of the team

• Maintain effective monitoring practices in order to identify new funding opportunities

• Maintain our database of funders and potential funding contacts

• Contribute to the development of the organisation’s wider strategy, through knowledge of the funding landscape

• Produce regular reports on fundraising progress against targets

• Develop mySociety’s broader income generation work, building individual giving and other approaches as appropriate

• Own the relationship with existing funders and be their main point of contact within mySociety

• Lead on grant agreement/contract negotiations and compliance

• Ensure all relevant team members are fully briefed on the terms and conditions of funding agreements, including key deadlines

• Provide regular updates to funders on progress, and share insights and news with them

Requirements

We think this position would suit you best if you have some or all of the following:

• Demonstrable fundraising track record; both quantitatively in money raised, and qualitatively in organisational fit and sustainability

• A proactive and resourceful approach

• Great personal rapport and people skills, able to quickly make connections and build productive and effective relationships

• Breadth of experience and interest in developing different income streams

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral - able to capture the breadth of our experience and summarise it tailored for the needs of each proposal

• Ability to develop the strategic relationship between communications, events and fundraising 

• Strong sector experience, ideally within civic technology or related fields

• Practical and organised for record keeping and reporting

• Able to assess grant opportunities and comprehensively break down proposal requirements into manageable tasks 

• Tech savvy with proven experience of relevant databases and applications

Interested in applying but not sure you have all the skills? Please apply anyway! We support learning on the job and rearranging tasks within the teams to suit the skillsets of the best applicant. Please let us know in your covering letter what your relevant experience is and where you might need to learn as you go.

Got questions? Drop an email to Yolanda Gomes

Benefits

This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract with a pro-rated salary in the range of £55,000 to £65,000 per year, plus pension (4% employer, 4% employee).

You must be based in the UK and you need to have the right to work in this country (sorry, but we can’t offer help with visas or relocation expenses).

Deadlines and dates

The application deadline is 10pm Sunday 15 December 2024 and interviews will take place in early January 2025  via video conference. We will aim to notify applicants of whether or not they will be invited to interview by the end of December 2024. 

This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract ideally starting February or early March 2025. 

Application instructions

Your application should consist of a CV and covering letter. We’ll rely on your covering letter to show us why your skills make you a good fit for this role when we are shortlisting candidates, so take your time getting it right. There will also be a practical exercise for longlisted candidates to complete.

We are particularly interested in improving the diversity of our team and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled and experienced people, and particularly from candidates with Black, Asian or other Minority Ethnic heritage, in line with our EDI strategy. 

We are monitoring our recruitment processes to ensure we are doing everything we can to encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We would ask you to please complete our optional equalities monitoring form. The information you share in the form will be anonymous and will not influence the assessment of your application.

We will shortlist all applications anonymously. So please use your initials rather than your name on your CV and cover letter, and don’t include identifying details such as your name or email addresses on these attached documents.

Please apply directly on our website or via Workable. 

Location:
Flexible (with travel to Birmingham and/or London once a week or as necessary)

Salary:
£69,665 per annum (plus £3,250 London allowance if applicable)

Contract Length:
Approximately 12+ months (to cover maternity leave and allow for handover)

About the Role:
A large complex organisation with an income of over £150m is seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Financial Controller to join their finance team on a maternity cover basis. This role is pivotal in ensuring the financial health and compliance of the organisation during a period of significant change and transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a finance team of 10, including 4 direct reports.
• Oversee the production of annual statutory accounts and manage the audit process.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and statutory requirements.
• Support major transformation projects, including cost reduction, local service offer, and tech/data initiatives.
• Manage large DB pension liabilities and prepare for the tri-annual valuation.
• Improve financial processes, particularly in cash flow forecasting and VAT calculations.
• Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, audit partners, trustees, and executive directors.

Essential Criteria:

• Recognised CCAB (or equivalent) professional accountancy qualification.
• Significant experience in leading and developing teams.
• Extensive experience in managing financial and operational processes in the charity sector.
• Proven track record in producing or auditing annual statutory accounts.
• Experience of managing and delivering successful change within an organisation.
• Strong technical understanding of finance systems.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to make confident decisions and solve problems effectively.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Vena FP&A tool.

About the Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a team player with a great personality, capable of quickly building relationships and leading a team through change. You will have a strong background in charity finance and audit, with the ability to handle complex technical issues and improve financial processes. You will be comfortable working in a flexible environment and willing to travel as needed.

Application Process:
Interviews will be held ASAP (ongoing before advert closing date, may hire before the closing date). The successful candidate must be immediately available and able to start soon after, subject to pre-employment checks (DBS, credit, and employment referencing).

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Candidates must have permission to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visa applications.

Location: Home-based within 90 minutes travel of Central London, with occasional national and international travel  

Contract: ~Six months (ideally from January 2025), full time

Reporting to: Executive Director

Salary: ~£90,000 p/a 

Additional benefits: 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, generous pension contribution, life assurance and access to an employee assistance programme  

Deadline for applications: 10am, 9th December 2024

Summary of role 

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a pivotal role for our Alliance, acting as deputy to the Executive Director (ED) and leading on operationalising our strategy to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse online.
The successful candidate will oversee broad areas including people management; financial management; organisational culture; diversity, equity and inclusion; safeguarding; risk management; legal and compliance; and governance structures. They will work closely with the Executive Director and wider staff team to ensure highly effective internal processes, systems, controls, policies and procedures are in place to enable the impactful delivery of our strategy.
We require a highly experienced operational leader with a broad skillset and a demonstrable commitment to the values of WeProtect Global Alliance.

About WeProtect Global Alliance 

The internet was not created with children in mind and can be unsafe for children to explore. Every phone and computer is a potential gateway for offenders seeking to sexually exploit children. Our Alliance generates political commitment and practical approaches to make the digital world safe and positive for children, preventing sexual abuse and long-term harm.   

Our Alliance’s geographical reach is unprecedented: 102 countries are members along with 73 private sector companies, 113 civil society and 10 intergovernmental organisations. This diverse membership is key to our ability to deliver real change. Together, we break down complex problems and develop policies and solutions to protect children from sexual abuse online. More information on who we are and what we do can be found on our website.

WeProtect Global Alliance is supported by a high-performing secretariat of eleven staff based in the UK and Belgium and is guided by an influential Global Policy Board. 

Job description 

1. Organisational leadership and people management

• Work with the ED and SMT to ensure a values-led and positive organisational culture is reflected throughout ways of working, internal communication, policies and processes, and all team activities.

• Line-manage Senior Management Team (SMT) members, operational roles and other roles as necessary (currently Head of Development, Head of Communications and Engagement, Head of Policy, Advocacy and Research, and Operations Manager).

• Chair weekly SMT meetings.

• Oversee human resources and people management processes, ensuring alignment with best practice in areas including recruitment, induction, performance management, safety, wellbeing, learning and development, and benefits.

• Ensure diversity, inclusion and equity (DEI) considerations are at the forefront of all work and decisions, working alongside our expert DEI Consultant.

• Oversee the bi-annual, in-person team retreat.

• Be a key point of contact for all team members, holding regular meetings across the staff team, to understand team members’ individual perspectives, priorities, ideas and interests.

• Provide wide-ranging advice, recommendations and high-level support to the ED.

• Deputise for the ED, leading the organisation in their absence.

2. Operational management

• Oversee the annual planning process, project management, and ongoing monitoring of the organisational Action Plan.

• Lead on the drafting, regular review, and effective implementation of wide-ranging organisational processes and policies, working with expert advisors, as necessary.

• Oversee effective contract management for partners, suppliers and consultants.

• Work with the Head of Development on proposal development, grant management and reporting, and ensuring ongoing compliance with donor requirements.

• Work with the Operations Manager to oversee functions including IT, information management, and equipment.

​2. Financial oversight

• Work with the Operations Manager (responsible for day-to-day financial management), budget holders, outsourced accountancy provider, external auditors in the UK and The Netherlands, and other financial specialists on areas including:
  • Financial systems, policies and controls
  • Annual budgeting, quarterly reforecasting and monitoring. 
  • Monthly management accounts
  • Annual statutory audits and accounts
  • VAT and tax compliance
  • Banking and payment authorisation
  • Salary benchmarking
  • Payroll
• Oversee a strong value for money culture, supported by robust policies.
• Ensure strong anti-fraud policies and procedures are in place and fully implemented.

4. Risk management, governance and compliance

• Oversee organisational risk management, maintaining the Risk Register and ensuring robust controls are in place.
• Lead safeguarding work as the SMT Safeguarding Lead; working alongside the Participation Manager and Board Safeguarding Lead to ensure robust safeguarding policies, processes, training and a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring it is a key consideration throughout all organisational activity and decision-making.
• Lead on legal and regulatory compliance issues, seeking advice from lawyers in the UK, Belgium and The Netherlands, and other experts, as necessary.
• Ensure governance structures and processes are robust and compliant.
• Ensure adequate insurance cover is in place in all jurisdictions.
• Oversee data protection and cyber-security systems, policies and processes, ensuring compliance with best practice and legal obligations.
• Oversee crisis management processes, and work as a key member of any crisis management committees.

5. Stakeholder engagement

• Liaise with the Management Board and Global Policy Board on operational and governance issues, producing reports and presentations as required.
• Maintain strong and effective relationships with a broad range of external stakeholders including Alliance members, partners, consultants, service-providers, donors, lawyers, auditors, regulators, and advisors.
• Represent the Alliance at external events when required.

6. Wider organisational responsibilities

• Commit to the mission and values of WeProtect Global Alliance, putting these at the forefront of all work and actions.
• Ensure that a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is reflected in all work.
• Comply with all organisational codes, policies and processes.
• Attend and actively participate in regular line management check-ins and whole team meetings, preparing updates and discussion topics, as necessary.
• Prepare and deliver reports for the Executive Director and the Board, as necessary.
• Ensure that the CRM, project management documents, impact measurement tracking and other internal databases are kept fully up to date.
• Commit to ongoing personal development and learning.
• Travel locally, nationally and internationally for work events when required.
• Contribute, as necessary, to the detailed planning and delivery of the biennial WeProtect Global Alliance Global Summit.
• Fulfil any other reasonable requests to support the best interests of WeProtect Global Alliance.

Person Specification 

Essential skills, experience and knowledge

• Strong commitment to the mission and values of WeProtect Global Alliance.

• Extensive professional experience in a comparable operational leadership role in the not-for-profit sector, an intergovernmental organisation or a social movement.

• High-level experience in people management, with advanced knowledge of human resource best practise and UK employment law.

• High-level financial management skills and experience.

• Significant experience in effectively managing organisational risk and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

• Proactive and able to confidently take initiative and make appropriate decisions.

• Proven ability to think strategically, solve problems and focus on clear and achievable goals.

• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail.

• Advanced people skills, including a successful track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Skilled communicator, in both written material and speaking, and the ability to effectively adapt information for different audiences.

• Firm commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

• High ethical standards and integrity.

• Fluency in spoken and written English.

• Right to work in the UK.

• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, both nationally and internationally. 

Desirable skills, experience and knowledge

• Lived experience which may be relevant to our organisation and mission.

• Knowledge and experience of governance requirements for Stichtings (Dutch foundations) and Public Benefit Organisations, (a designation provided by the Dutch tax authorities to institutions that are focused on the general good [in Dutch: ANBI status].

• Knowledge and experience of Belgian and Dutch employment law.

• Experience of working with geographically dispersed and/or remote working teams.

• Knowledge of child rights, child protection, online harms or closely related issues.

• Experience in working with the key membership constituencies of WeProtect Global Alliance: government, private sector, civil society and international or regional organisations.

• A university degree in a related field.

• Fluency in languages other than English.

Diversity, inclusion and equity 

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation. We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minorities and other under-represented groups.  

Safeguarding and values 

As a child-focused organisation, we have a strong commitment to child safeguarding and rigorous procedures. The successful candidate will be required to provide two referees and to undergo a criminal record check.  

All staff are expected to act at all times in a manner consistent with our values and in compliance with our policies and procedures, including our Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Our values are:  

• Empowerment – collaboration, innovation, challenge 

• Accountability – responsibility, delivery, safeguarding 

• Respect – honesty, feedback, inclusion 

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

• Salary: £34,879 FTE (London) or £32,983 FTE (outside of London)
• Hours: 28 hours per week
• Contract type: Temporary (10 months)
• Location: Home-based with regular travel to London and Bristol offices
• Closing date: 8th December 2024
• Interviews: 11th/12th December 2024

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

We’re looking for a Media and Communications Officer to join our Media and PR team.

As a member of the team, you'll have a fundamental role in helping us to deliver on our promise to support young people and their families to deal with the impact of cancer, both during and beyond treatment.

This role, working together with other members of the Policy, Communications and Voice directorate and the wider charity, will help us achieve this by amplifying the voices and experiences of children and young people with cancer, influencing the system to create change and raising awareness and funds.

This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application a basic criminal record check will be completed.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

• Contributing to the development and delivery of the charity’s strategic media plan.
• Developing and implementing creative, effective communications plans for campaigns and projects, in-line with the charity’s overall strategic objectives.
• Writing materials for a range of on and offline channels and platforms including press releases, features, articles, opinion pieces and statements; ensuring these reflect Young Lives vs Cancer’s values and key messages.
• Developing real life stories based on the experience of children and young people, and their families, including interviewing, writing up and arranging photography and film content for use across the charity.
• Establishing quality effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including Media and News outlets, journalists and charity partners.
• Participating in the reactive news desk rota, responding to urgent media enquiries and providing advice to staff and senior managers in order to promote and guard the charity’s reputation. This includes taking part in the out of hours rota as required
• Briefing national, regional and local media (print, broadcast and online) on Young Lives vs Cancer and its activities.

What do I need?

Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• Experience of working in a busy press office
• Experience of devising and implementing creative PR plans or campaigns
• Experience of working with case studies and developing material for media
• Excellent judgement on reputation management, issues handling and development of messaging and position statements
• Excellent media relations skills with a good news sense for selling in stories and managing reputation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information in clear, understandable messages
• Good political awareness, knowledge of the news agenda and an understanding of children’s cancer

What will I gain?

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

#ShowTheSalary #NonGraduatesWelcome

Age UK is recruiting! With over 250 locations across the UK, our stores raise funds for some of the incredible services and support provided by the charity.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic Royston team as an Assistant Manager.

Our amazing Assistant Managers support our Store Managers in all aspects of the business, helping to guide and support our valued team of Sales Assistants and volunteers while ensuring customers are provided with an exemplary shop experience.
Please note this role includes working every Sunday.

If you have a passion for retail and would like to use your skills within a charity that supports thousands of older across the UK, then this may be the role for you!

To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

You will have:

• The ability to work collaboratively and consultatively with the Shop Manager
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's.
• Be able to lead a team of volunteers and staff
• Ability to delegate and coach staff
• Excellent customer services skills
• The ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

Ideally you will also have:

• The ability to understand and establish successful retail processes
• Ability to understand basic financial reports
• Experience in a customer facing role

What we offer in return:

• A 20 hour working week
• 25 days holiday (pro-rata) + bank holiday allowance
• A generous pension - we will contribute 8%
• Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
• Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
• Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

People Partner

Are you a dynamic and experienced HR Professional with a passion for driving positive change and fostering a culture of belonging and engagement? Do you excel at collaborating and influencing colleagues, providing coaching and guidance to deliver impactful solutions?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, we want to hear from you! Join us at Mencap as our People Partner and you will be the driving force behind our organisational transformation.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a People Partner to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.  We are flexible with regards to the location of this role, but you may need to travel to various locations across England, Wales, and Scotland as and when needed.

What you will be doing:

• Partner with respective Directorates and build strong, trusted relationships with managers to help improve people experience and to embed the Mencap culture

• Be the first point of contact in their Directorate for support, advice and challenge on people management, including Belonging, engagement and change

• Empower managers by signposting to relevant sources of information or teams

• Work with teams to understand any people management knowledge gaps and offer coaching and guidance as needed to deliver solutions and impact

• Advise and deliver People initiatives across the full range of the people experience, with support from the Strategic People Leads and other members of the People Leadership team. People initiatives will cover; organisational wide workforce planning (including volunteering), talent management, succession planning and the delivery of Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships across the People Directorate

• Be aligned with key people projects; rolling out activity in respective Directorates and providing feedback throughout development to ensure projects land with impact

• Use data and insight to drive improvements in people performance and experience

• Have an excellent understanding of people policy for colleagues and volunteers; applying this knowledge to advice

It is not essential to have previous experience within the Charity or Social Care sector. We are open to consider any background, but you must have experience of working in a People operational and/or advisory role.  We will consider a broad range of People disciplines.

You must also have:

• Proven track record of building strong relationships and being successful in influencing stakeholders

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Strong organisational skills; with the ability to manage competing, and at times complex demands

• Data literate, with ability to interpret and share reports and KPIs

• Evidence of ensuring improving our people experience is at the heart of everything you do

If this position sounds like you, then please apply now!

*Please note* The application closing date for the role will be on Sunday 8th December. As we are recruiting to a number of vacancies, we will be holding interviews on MS TEAMS on 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th December, which means we will begin to invite candidates in before the closing date. Please do submit your application as and when you are ready. Second stage interviews will follow soon after and we would like to make offers prior to the Christmas break.

Benefits

In addition to knowing that your work positively impacts people's lives, you will receive fair pay and enjoy a comprehensive range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees. (T&Cs apply based on contract).

• Holiday Entitlement: 32 days of holiday (including bank holidays), increasing to 35 days with long service, plus the option to purchase up to 10 additional days through our Holiday Plus scheme.

• Sick Pay: Service-related sick pay available after completing a 6-month probation period.

• Pension Plan: Eligibility to join the Mencap Pension Plan, with Mencap matching contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis, providing National Insurance savings. If you don't join the Plan initially, you will be auto-enrolled after three months.

• Additional Benefits: Membership in the Mencap Pension Plan includes up to 3 times salary death in service life cover and Income Protection of 50% salary, activated after 26 weeks of long-term sickness.

• Loans: Access to loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers, and phones after 6 months of service, as well as interest-free season ticket loans.

• Discounts and Cashback: Discounts and cashback ranging from 3% to 30% at high street shops, including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays, and more through Mencap Extras.

• Health Cash Plan: Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy, etc.

• Employee Assistance Program: Free access to a 24/7 employee assistance for advice and support.

• Recognition and Awards: Quarterly award scheme and recognition every 5 years through our You Rock program.

• Training and Development: Access to fantastic leadership training and further development opportunities.

About Mencap

At Mencap we work in partnership with people with a learning disability and their families to ensure that people with a learning disability get to live the life they want to.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. 

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

A perfect remote-working part time role. Help make a positive & lasting difference to the lives of street connected children in Kolkata, India, by joining our small team in the UK as Communications & Marketing Manager. This is a home-based position, with the 21 hours spread across the week.  

About The Hope Foundation for Street Children (HOPE UK)

The objective of HOPE UK is to raise awareness and funds for street-connected children and slum dwelling communities in Kolkata, India.  We provide support to The Hope Kolkata Foundation which delivers 57 projects on the ground.  HOPE UK was established in 2008, and over the past four years alone has raised over £1 million. HOPE UK also currently supports 595 street-connected children in Kolkata, whose education and general healthcare needs are sponsored by UK donors.  

Providing the children in HOPE’s care with protection, healthcare, counselling, life skills, and education enables them enter into adulthood equipped and empowered to fulfil their potential and build healthy and happy lives with improved opportunities for their future.  HOPE UK is a non-denominational, non-political humanitarian organisation. 

HOPE’s vision is of “a world where it should never hurt to be a child" 

The Role
Are you passionate about communication and marketing with lots of creative ideas? We’re looking for an experienced Communications & Marketing professional to diversify and grow our UK supporter base. You will be responsible for our communications and digital marketing strategy to drive and increase supporter engagement. Working remotely, you will be an integral part of a small team in the UK, reporting to the Head of Fundraising and collaborating with colleagues in India and Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively create captivating and impactful content to support UK fundraising and advocacy objectives to broaden HOPE UK’s online presence and brand awareness.
• To optimise and increase engagement across social media platforms by identifying relevant opportunities to engage with online influencers, patrons and ambassadors, third parties, and key UK supporters in order to raise awareness of HOPE UK’s activities and programmes in Kolkata.
• Scheduling and sharing content provided by HOPE Kolkata, HOPE UK’s Head of Fundraising, and third-party supporters, and adapting this content to create engaging posts across HOPE UK’s platforms.
• Monitoring and managing HOPE UK’s social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and setting up a new LinkedIn account).Responding and engaging with comments, as needed. The role requires flexibility to enable monitoring channels.
• Managing HOPE UK’s communications calendar and overseeing content to ensure a consistent tone and brand across all channels.
• Ensuring HOPE UK’s compliance with law [website] copyright and data protection.

Experience and Skills

·Experience working in a Communications & Marketing role within the charity sector, preferably an international children’s charity.

·Experience of successfully increasing supporter engagement online and analysing results.

·A sound understanding of SEO, web metrics, analytics, and keyword search.

·Knowledge of various social media channels and understanding of the granularity of audiences.

·Experience of using a range of multi-media tools (e.g., Canva, InDesign) to create engaging content to support fundraising campaigns, increase brand awareness, and help drive donations. 

·Knowledge of maximising sponsored campaigns and creating targeted posts (notably, on LinkedIn).

·An aptitude to work both independently and as part of a small team who all work remotely. 

·A sound knowledge of English (written and verbal).

·Copywriting experience would be beneficial.  

·Good communication and networking skills and an ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders.

·An ability to think both creatively and strategically.

·Experience working with and managing Google Ads/GDN 

·Experience of writing and pitching press releases an advantage.

·Knowledge of updating a website (WordPress and WooCommerce).

·Knowledge of a CRM (Beacon) and optimising data integrations and web forms

If you have the relevant skills and experience, along with a real passion for the work we do, we would love to hear from you. Upload your CV and a supporting statement (as an attachment) telling us why you want to work for HOPE UK, how you meet our criteria and what you can bring to the role.  Please note we will not consider any applications without a detailed supporting statement.

Application deadline:Tuesday 10 December

First interviews:W/c 6 January (over Zoom)

Please note, we are a small team and only successful candidates will be contacted.