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Salary: Up to £55k (dependent on experience), plus generous pension scheme, flexible working culture 

Term: Permanent 

Reports to: Director of IT, digital and content

Background:

Our vision is a world where data is at the heart of understanding and decision-making.

Founded in 1834, the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) is one of the world’s leading organisations advocating for the importance of statistics and data. We’re a professional body for all statisticians and data scientists – wherever they may live. 

We have more than 12,000 individual members in the UK and across the world. As a charity, we advocate for the key role of statistics and data in society, and work to ensure that policy formulation and decision making are informed by evidence for the public good. 

The membership of the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) constitutes a preeminent source of statistical expertise. Members work with RSS staff to support our work across areas such as policy development, education, training, statistical communication, and statistical literacy. Many of these activities result in content outputs that are distributed across a range of platforms – reports, articles, blogs, events, etc. In addition, we produce Significance magazine, the Real World Data Science platform, and a range of renowned academic journals. 

We are looking for someone to coordinate our content across the Society, ensuring outputs and derivative products are tailored and targeted to meet the different needs and interest levels of different audiences. Our membership and wider audiences are expanding, and the post holder will develop and implement a content strategy that sets a framework for content that is both aligned with RSS policy objectives and strategic goals, and targeted at and adapted for different audiences to ensure the widest possible reach.    

The RSS is a small organisation and the post will require a mix of hands-on content creation and editorial leadership. The post holder will be responsible for a range of key platforms and publications, including the RSS website which is due to be redeveloped. They will oversee management of RSS journals and Significance magazine, and lead our content programme to deliver wider content-related objectives across the organisation.

An initial priority will be reestablishing and developing Real World Data Science. The Head of Content will work as an editor, commissioning content - eg case studies - from data scientists and attracting funding to ensure future sustainability. They will ensure a regular flow of content and consider the future of the platform in the context of a strategic review of content across the RSS.

Discovery work has been undertaken in preparation for the development of a content strategy. The post holder will implement quick wins that have already been identified, including questioning what we produce and why, and improving how we share content and measure impact. They will build on this to develop a strategy and enable a more strategic approach to content across the RSS.

Pension and benefits: Our defined contribution pension scheme can be joined after three months in post. Your contributions of up to 8% of salary will be double matched by the Society (making a maximum contribution by the Society of 16%). A training budget, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and employee assistance programme are also available.

Location: The RSS office is in central London. We offer flexible working arrangements and this is a hybrid role with on average two days a week working in the office. In person attendance for certain meetings is required, including all-staff/team meetings and governance/committee meetings that take place in person. Limited travel within the UK and internationally may be required. 

Working hours: 35 per week full-time. Applications for job shares, part-time and flexible working will also be considered.

Holidays: 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays and an additional shut down between Christmas and New Year. 

Probation: This post is subject to a six-month probation period.

Job purpose: Providing strategic leadership and working in an editorial capacity to support the development and management of the Society’s content. 

Key responsibilities: 

Understanding needs and the changing external environment

• Work with wider RSS staff to develop our understanding of the preferences and needs of key internal and external audiences to better align content to those preferences and needs.  
• Keep track of related print and online publications, react to industry changes and ensure further and future development of RSS content. 
• Monitor and respond to emerging trends in statistics/data science/AI to ensure that content remains timely and relevant.  

Development of strategies and plans 

• Work with the Director and other colleagues as required to develop a content strategy for the RSS encompassing current and future websites and publications that support the organisation’s objectives. 
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• Lead the creation and delivery of a fully-costed plan for content development, maintenance and review that aligns with key strategic goals and activities. 
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• Support development of the content-specific elements of strategies and plans across the organisation. 

Content creation and editorial 

• Create or commission accurate, engaging, up-to-date and challenging content that fulfils particular editorial briefs, establishing and liaising with editorial boards to ensure technical integrity of published content. 
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• Write content in line with content strategy and plans, ensuring delivery to time and quality. 
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• Lead and manage RSS colleagues and contractors to develop and deliver print and online outputs aligned with strategic content plan.
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• Identify relevant experts within the RSS membership and engage them in content creation initiatives, formalising a network of contributors and providing editorial support and advice.  
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• Collaborate with RSS volunteers, staff and external providers to ensure the delivery of projects and content outputs to agreed deadlines.  
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• Develop editorial policies, introducing innovations and adapting to change as necessary.
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• Develop and oversee editorial and sign off processes and guidelines that are proportionate to the size of the organisation and risk involved, to ensure editorial standards. 
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• Provide training on editorial issues / content development across the organisation. 

Content evolution

• Liaise with third-party organisations and funders to identify topics/areas of mutual interest to provide additional sources of support/funding for new content initiatives including new journals.  
• Work with colleagues to explore and develop opportunities to extend the reach of the RSS brand and sub-brands and to grow users, contributors, partners and sponsors. 
• Work with colleagues to identify and develop sponsorship opportunities, and support colleagues in sales meetings with potential sponsors. 
• Monitor and pursue fundraising opportunities to support delivery of strategic content plan, working with colleagues as appropriate. 

Management 

• Monitor and report on progress and performance against targets. 
• Project manage content projects, including establishment of new products, and organisation of workflows to maintain a steady, efficient flow of new, published content and a full pipeline of submissions. 
• Ensure that content commissioned is suitable, of high quality, and sufficient volume. 
• Support management of the contract with our journals publisher 
• Line manage staff. 

Interfaces with other teams and groups 

• Convene and lead a cross-RSS content group to share and review content plans and outputs and identify opportunities for synergy and collaboration. 
• Work with heads-of and other teams across the organisation to support their content-related objectives.
• Work with staff responsible for business development to capitalise on content development opportunities. 
• Work with policy and comms team and key RSS fellows to repurpose policy outputs for use across different content platforms to amplify impact and engagement with key audiences. 
• Liaise with all staff to ensure content on the RSS website is engaging and uptodate, working with the Web team to ensure delivery. 
• Work with events team, member support manager and RSS Sections and Local Groups to deliver one-off or series of events aligned with strategic content plan. 
• Provide editorial leadership, advice and support across the RSS.  

Person specification: 

Essential 

• Educated to degree level or equivalent. 
• Significant experience working with different forms of content at a strategic and operational level. 
• Familiarity with developments within data science and AI. 
• Experience of editing publications and commissioning content.
• Experience leading and managing staff and contractors.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people. 
• Excellent organisation and planning skills – ability to identify and respond to changing priorities. 
• Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and delegate work to ensure completion to time and budget.
• Ability to present ideas/concepts clearly and concisely, particularly in written form. 
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to persuade, inspire, influence, achieve results through others. 
• Ability to establish and develop an extensive network of external contacts in the industry as a source of content, comment and opinion.
• Demonstrable ability to innovate and think creatively. 
• Numeracy ability to produce, monitor and assess estimates/costs and work within budget. 
• Ability to make sound commercial decisions and identify commercially viable/profitable projects. 
• Collaborative team worker – works with colleagues to achieve strategic, operational and editorial objectives. 
• Ability to work effectively and achieve results in a changing environment. Ability to lead a small team with great flexibility and imagination to achieve short-term and long-term business objectives. 
• Ability to work on own initiative within corporate and RSS guidelines/directives. 
• Knowledge of current website practices, industry trends, and editorial opportunities. 
• Excellent skills in written English (writing, editing, sub-editing and proofreading) and excellent oral communication skills in English 

Desirable 

• Interest in or experience of statistics, research, or other aspects of the Society’s work 
• Experience working with editorial boards staffed by volunteers 
• Scientific background or experience. 
• Understanding of UX and UI design 
• Experience using Content Management Systems (CMS) 
• Experience using Google Analytics 4 
• Basic understanding of tools such as GitHub, Quarto, R/Python Markdown

How to apply

Please submit your CV via the email address on our website with a supporting statement/letter telling us: 

• Why you should be considered for the role and how it fits with your career plan 
• How your skills and experience align with the responsibilities and person specification 
• Three examples of your work in relevant publications 

Closing date: 31 January 2025 

Prospectus is delighted to be working with one of the UK's leading public research universities to support them in their search for a temporary full time (35 hours per week) Programme Administrator to assist them during this busy time. This post is to start as soon as possible in January, either on Monday 6th January or Monday 13th January and anticipated to be until June 2025. This post will be based in Holborn, working onsite every day.

As their Programme Administrator, you will provide a high level of administrative support to the faculty and students, and to ensure the smooth running of courses and programmes in the department. Including the following areas:

• Programme Administration - Working closely with Programme Managers on the day-to-day running of the department's programmes.
• Course and Faculty Support - Prepare relevant course materials, along with updating and maintaining course Moodle pages. 
• Examinations and Assessments - Support to ensure that the departments examinations are carried out in line with the school requirements
• Service Delivery - General support, with regards to managing the smooth running of the department's resources, along with acting as first point of contact for phone calls

To be considered for this post you will have previous experience within a similar fast paced support role.Previous experience of Course/Programme Administration would be advantageous although not essential, ideally you will be educated to bachelor’s degree level. You will need to have excellent organisational and communication skills, along with capable of managing and prioritising a varied workload, whilst working well under pressure and demonstrating a flexible attitude to work. You will have good working knowledge of Microsoft office, and a confident user of Excel.

This position is looking to commence as soon as possible, so you will need to meet these timeframes for consideration.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.     

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy Volunteer Development Team as our team coordinator. You will be supporting the work of our team, placing national adverts for volunteer positions, coordinating national annual volunteer awards, tracking budgets and booking travel for the team. This is a varied role and you will have the opportunity to support our volunteer development work. 

The Volunteer Development Team are tasked with implementing volunteering good practice through supporting those who manage volunteers in SSAFA, to attract, recruit, induct, support, and celebrate volunteers. This is achieved by working closely with volunteer managers and multiple departments across SSAFA to ensure the volunteer experience is a positive one throughout their volunteer journey. The team coordinator will liaise with colleagues across the organisation.  

There will be a requirement for occasional travel within the UK. This is a fixed term role for up to 12 months.

About the team

The Volunteer Development Team are a relatively new team for SSAFA, developed as part of SSAFA@140 – one of our strategic change programmes. The team of eight Volunteer Development Managers, support dedicated regions across the UK and overseas, and work in partnership with volunteers, operational colleagues  and other key stakeholders to create a sustainable volunteer network that meets the needs of SSAFA beneficiaries.

About you

You will have strong organisational skills, the ability to work to deadlines and have excellent problem solving skills, along with the ability to offer solutions. You enjoy working within a team and liaising with colleagues from a variety of departments.

Previous experience of providing administrative support for a remote team would be an advantage as would as an understanding of volunteers and volunteering.

You will need to demonstrate your ability to manage volunteer data, have excellent IT skills, experience of working across multiple IT systems and have drive and passion for the cause of the Charity.

If you have a passion for volunteering, share similar values to SSAFA’s and have a true commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please follow the instructions at the end of this advert to start the next step in your career.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. SSAFA, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need; last year our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people in need, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

Closing date: Midnight 19 January 2024. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interviews: 27 and 28 January 2024.

Do you have a passion for mission in London? 
Do you have experience in sharing the love of God and His gospel with prisoners and prison leavers?  
Can you help envision and partner with the Church in London for mission in a cross-cultural context?

London City Mission is recruiting a full-time 1-year fixed term Specialist Mission Associate who will bring their passion and skills to support the work at our Pan-London Prisons & Resettlement Team.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a love for prisoners and prison leavers; a track record in evangelism amongst them; and the ability to inspire others in churches across London to get involved in ministry. They will work alongside and equip church volunteers for outreach amongst prisoners and former prisoners who are resettled in their communities, working as part of an experienced gospel ministry team.  They will also need to be able to raise ministry personal support, including a target financial support as well as prayer supporters for the work of the Mission through personal and church partnership networks.

We estimate that one in two Londoners, that’s roughly 4.5 million people, may not otherwise hear the gospel in their lifetime. These are the people who are unlikely to have a Christian friend to invite them to church or introduce them to the hope they can find in Jesus Christ. Many of those who have never heard the gospel will be from diverse people groups and faith communities.

We are convinced more than ever that LONDON NEEDS JESUS!

Our teams have a clear remit: to help envision and partner with churches in London to reach the least-reached people groups in some of the hardest to reach areas. The successful candidate will be a wholly committed follower of Jesus who will bring their passion and skills to support the work of our teams, helping to research the mission needs of an area, supporting networking with churches, helping to train and equip church volunteers in practical evangelism, or helping churches develop their mission work.

For further information, please download the Job Description and Application form available from our website.

There is an occupational requirement that the person appointed to this role be an evangelical Christian. The Occupational Requirement provision of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The appointed candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.

This is a full-time, 1-year fixed-term position (with the possibility of extending).

Salary: £28,051 per annum (5 days a week).

Closing date for applications: Sunday 12th January 2025

Interviews will be scheduled on Thursday 23rd January 2025.

Location: Home based in the South West - Gloucestershire / Wiltshire / Dorset / Somerset / Cornwall / Devon / Bristol

Our passionate Regional Casework Coordinators are SSAFA’s front line of support for members of the armed forces community in need. They are the first point of contact for all beneficiaries into the Regional Office, assessing needs and allocating the case to one of our volunteer caseworkers. 

You will sometimes handle complex problems from individuals who may be distressed, identifying the presenting and potential underlying needs to determine the best way to support the beneficiary. You will have ownership of cases from beginning to end, coordinating the casework process in a timely manner and ensure that the beneficiary journey is at the centre of the Service. You will have the opportunity to shape processes and procedures within the office which will lead to improvements in the service offered to clients.

To help you establish yourself in this new post you will receive excellent training and induction to SSAFA. 

Whilst the post is homebased, to be eligible for this role you are required to live in the South West region in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire or Somerset. There will be occasional travel around the South West Region, and you will be required to travel for quarterly face to face team meetings. 

About the team 

The team work remotely and pride themselves in maintaining a close working bond which ensures the smooth operation of the office. You will work closely with volunteers from the eight SSAFA branches in the South West, supporting them to administer casework for SSAFA beneficiaries. The successful candidate will work as part of a larger team of 10, which includes two Regional Casework Managers and a Regional Operations Manager. 

About you 

To carry out this role successfully you will have a track record of providing welfare advice in key areas such as housing benefits, debt, disability, mobility or immigration issues. You will have knowledge of safeguarding and GDPR and experience in dealing with sensitive information and people in vulnerable situations. You will be able to provide excellent customer service by telephone, e-mail and face to face. You will have used Microsoft Office 365 to a high standard. It is important that you have experience of planning and managing your own workload, with minimal supervision.

 It would be advantageous if you have an understanding of the way of life for today’s Armed Forces, veterans and their families and if you have experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers. An understanding of the voluntary sector and preferably the military charity sector landscape across the South West would be valuable

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2023 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

If you've applied for this role previously within the last six months, we encourage you not to reapply as we already have your details saved on our system and will contact you if a suitable position becomes available.

Closing date: Midnight on 26 January 2025. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interviews: 04 and 05 February 2025

As part of the selection process, you will be required to complete an IT assessment.

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for social impact and educational enrichment? The Birkbeck and William Ellis Schools Trust is seeking its first Director - a dynamic and strategic individual dedicated to advancing opportunities and support for students at William Ellis School in Camden, North London.

As Director, you’ll be at the helm of a small but impactful charity, supporting initiatives that foster confidence, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging among students, particularly those from under-resourced backgrounds. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and drive our mission to make William Ellis School a leader in comprehensive education and to cultivate positive social capital, personal growth, and educational opportunities for all.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Fundraising: Securing and managing funds through grant writing, donor cultivation, and strategic partnerships.
• Strategic Leadership: Developing and implementing a vision to support educational and personal development programs.
• Community Engagement: Building and strengthening relationships with businesses, educational organisations, and community stakeholders.
• Storytelling & Advocacy: Raising the Trust’s profile by effectively communicating its impact through various media channels.

Working closely with the school’s leadership and Board of Trustees, you’ll also oversee compliance and financial stewardship to ensure transparency and sustainability, aligning all activities with the Trust’s values. While this is a sole leadership position, you’ll be supported by a vibrant school community, including dedicated trustees, parents, and alumni.

We’re looking for someone with a proven record in fundraising and strategic planning, who is motivated by social impact and driven to make a difference. If you are a self-starter with a ‘can-do’ attitude, ambition, and the ability to inspire others, we invite you to apply.

The Birkbeck and William Ellis Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on January 20th, at William Ellis School.

This role involves work within a school environment and supporting activities that benefit young people. The Birkbeck and William Ellis Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are made subject to a completed application form, satisfactory references, and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service

Chief Executive Officer

This is an exciting opportunity to join Live Unlimited as our new Chief Executive Officer.   

Live Unlimited is a small charity that punches above its weight. Over the last seven years, we have supported hundreds of vulnerable care-experienced young people in Barnet through our range of programmes and opportunities, with life-changing results. 

We are passionate about empowering the care experienced young people we support through our schemes. We are empathetic in our approach and our staff embrace our core values of collaboration, inclusion, encouragement, inspiration and partnership. We promote lived experience leadership, providing growth opportunities such as peer mentoring and trustee roles. And we could not be prouder when we receive a phone call from a young person to say they have passed their driving test, become a trustee or got a job. 

The role:

You will be joining Live Unlimited at an exciting time as we look ahead to our next three-year strategy. We have a passionate and committed board of trustees and a small, dedicated team of two Projects Officers and a Fundraiser. We have a strong track record of delivery and fundraising, and our reach is continuing to grow. 

You will lead on budget, oversight, strategy and delivery of Live Unlimited’s operations, including scheme delivery to benefit Barnet’s looked after children and care leavers, developing business cases, partnership opportunities, overseeing implementation of operational frameworks and governance

You will also lead and oversee fundraising activities, including trust & foundations, corporates, challenge, community and individual giving.

About you:

You will be an enthusiastic and passionate leader from within the Charity sector, good at developing partnerships, stakeholder management, have an eye for detail while maintaining an overview of the organisation and broader charity landscape.   

You must have experience of diversifying income streams along with a proven track record of successful and sustainable financial management.

What we offer: 

• This is a part-time role for 28 hours per week which can be worked flexibly. 
•  This is a fixed-term position for 2 years 
•  Hybrid working is available with regular London office working
• You will receive a salary of £40,000-£44,000 (FTE) dependent on experience 
• Benefits including enhanced annual leave of  28 days plus bank holidays plus one day special leave on your birthday

How to apply: 

Please refer to the job pack for more information. 

Live Unlimited welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. 

 Having a passion for Live Unlimited’s vision and objectives is very useful in this role. We particularly welcome applicants with experience or being a looked after child, care leaver or personal experience of the care system

By applying for this role, you are stating that you are eligible to work in the UK. Live Unlimited is unable to apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. 

 Please note, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check will be required for the role. 

About us

Live Unlimited is a charity that provides opportunities and support to Barnet’s looked-after children and young care leavers, empowering them to live their best lives. We are there on the journey with care experienced children and care leavers in Barnet, helping them to gain life skills, build relationships and networks, reducing isolation and providing them with the best opportunities possible. 

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At Youth Action Alliance (YAA), our mission is to support the personal and social development (their values, beliefs, ideas and skills) of the young people living in Kensington and Chelsea, enabling them to increase their resilience and skills in the present and promote their ambitions for the future. We are ambitious to grow, to continue supporting more young people and influence positive change. To do this we are looking to appoint a Business Support Officer to provide a range of financial support duties and administer the organisation’s general ledger and finance system.

This post will provide high-quality support to the technology and operations of the organisation, to ensure the smooth running of the main site and enable YAA to meet and deliver on its core objectives and obligations. The post holder will provide administrative support to YAA, covering a wide range of tasks and activities including (but not limited to) procurement coordination, travel and logistics, department meetings and off-site activities, diary management, meeting coordination, and minute-taking for our board and meetings for staff, members and stakeholders.

General Requirements

● To support the delivery of Youth Action Alliance

● To ensure a friendly, professional and informative service to all visitors and stakeholders, ensuring that any enquiries are responded to sensitively and appropriately

● To maintain a diary and manage all incoming calls and all correspondence

● To develop good working relationships across all YAA teams and external partners

● To attend and support meetings including minuting (including evening, weekend and events as/when required)

● To collate and maintain all documentation relating to the business

● To act as a point of contact to all Board of trustees, staff, participants and stakeholders

● To deal with supplier queries in a timely and professional manner and follow up on any rejected or unprocessed payments

● To manage office maintenance including ordering equipment, stationery and products needed for the day-to-day running of YAA

● To be the appointed Fire Marshall of YAA and oversee all Fire Safety duties and training

● To be the appointed First Aid Officer on-site and to ensure all members of staff are First Aid trained

● To oversee the Health and Safety of YAA and ensure all aspects are attended to in line with the YAA Health and safety Policy and PPE in line with COVID-19 guidance.

● Maintaining risk assessment and action logs

● To ensure the main office is kept clean, tidy and presentable

● To maintain the Memberships master sheet and contracts

● To create and maintain the security of all sensitive data in accordance with YAA Data Protection Policy including filing system and database of shared drive and in-house hard copies

● To manage referrals in and out of YAA

● To closely work with and support the CEO to support in their work duties

● To add participants, staff and registers of all projects to inhouse software and run reports from the system as/when required

● To coordinate and deliver inductions to new starters, ensuring all staff are DBS checked and all training certificates are updated as required

● To liaise with the CEO to ensure all staff, facilitator and contractors' contracts/SLAs are up-to-date

● To process all organisational income and expenditure and maintain and update all financial documentation accurately

● To assist and support all staff with the smooth operation of all finance matters

● To provide accounts against budgets for the Board of Trustee meeting

● Data analysis, reporting and using the data that we collect to help YAA fulfil its aims and evidence impact

This job description cannot cover every task that may arise within the post at various times and the post-holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time that are broadly consistent with

Person Specification

Essential

● A college equivalent qualification

● Experience in developing and implementing administrative systems

● Able to work independently or as part of a team.

● Good Organisational and administrative skills and experience

● Database experience – experience in managing and administering databases, or a willingness to learn

● Excellent time-keeper and manages own time effectively to keep to deadlines

● Ability to work calmly and efficiently whilst managing complex workloads

● Attention to detail – being able to provide accurate and up-to-date information is critical.

● A positive, solution-focussed approach and a can-do attitude towards work

● Excellent IT skills – including MS Office and particularly Excel

● Excellent Literacy and Numeracy – You will have excellent communication skills, including writing skills. You will have good attention to detail and will be able to check and proofread for accuracy. You will be confident handling numbers.

● Have good interpersonal skills and some experience of engaging with a diverse group of people, including young people.

● Working in a small team with tight resources you will be flexible and enjoy helping out with getting things done.

● Be passionate about our vision to support children and young people, committed to supporting diversity and inclusion.

● Acts on own intiative and works effectively under own direction

● A willingness to learn and develop understanding of data protection, regulatory frameworks and charitable best practice and the related implications for an arts charity

Desirable

● Trained in accounting and finance software

● Proactive, detail-oriented, creative and passionate in designing and executing processes to enhance the organisation 

● Qualified or part-qualified in a recognised accounting qualification

● Experience working in a youth organisation

● Knowledge of the charity sector

● Experience of proactively contributing data to Views system with an understanding of GDPR and related policy. 

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 18 months

Pay: £25,459.20 per year

Expected hours: 28.8 per week

Schedule:

• 4 working days
• Evening and weekend availability (working flexibility desirable due to occasional organised events/meetings)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
• Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job title: Senior Technical and Programme Unit Lead

Salary: £63,389.00

Location: London, E1 (Hybrid working)

Contract/Hours: Full time 35 hours, Permanent

Fairtrade Foundation are recruiting for a Senior Technical and Programme Unit Lead

to manage an ambitious development programme. The role will encompass leading the technical design and direction of the programme, managing a programme management unit, stakeholder management (including multiple donors), driving new programme investment and conducting industry thought leadership. The programme is located in Cote D’Ivorie and aims to drive living incomes for cocoa farmers via a range of pilots including access to finance, income diversification, pruning and support services, as well as cash transfers. We’re looking for creativity, technical and programme management rigor, innovation and an ability to think outside the box. Exceptional relationship and partnership building skills, including at a senior government and corporate level, is a must.

You’ll need to be an energetic leader and team player with experience and a strong understanding of how to drive collaborative, systematic change process within global supply chains. We are looking for someone with an excellent track record of generating the financial resources needed to underpin programming, including proven success in securing institutional and commercial partner funding. Experience in food systems, sustainable livelihoods, agricultural value chain development, is advantageous. Experience in delivering cash transfer models would be advantageous.

Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers around the world.

Globally, across all Fairtrade members, we share a vision of a world in which all farmers and workers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future. To achieve this we connect disadvantaged farmers and workers with consumers, promote fairer trading conditions, and empower farmers and workers to combat poverty, strengthen their position and take more control of their lives.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation. Farmers and workers have a strong voice at every level of Fairtrade, from how they invest in and run their local organisations to having an equal say in Fairtrade’s global decision-making.

We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic candidates who share our vision for a better world, if that sounds like you, then come and join our movement for change.

At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us. Therefore for this specific role a Basic DBS check will be needed as part of an offer of employment.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer, offers flexible working and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ candidates and from candidates with disabilities, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for producers and farmers around the world.

Closing date: 10am Wednesday, 22 January 2025

Interviews will take place week of the 27 of January 2025

Contract: Permanent, Full time

People living with Parkinson's need to have their voice heard in Northern Ireland to ensure their health and care needs are met.  Following an investment in our services, support and work with the NHS, we are also expanding our campaigning and policy work across Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK.

We’re looking for someone special with experience of campaigning, including an understanding of its basic tools and techniques, experience of interpreting complex policy issues for a public audience, and knowledge of the Northern Irish political and public policy landscape. 

Please note; we  cannot accept applications from applicants who are not located in Northern Ireland.

About the role 

You’ll support our national and local campaigning work across Northern Ireland to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s and those closest to them. As part of our dynamic and committed Northern Ireland team, you’ll listen to the needs of our local communities and work with colleagues across the charity to deliver focussed political campaigning work. 

You’ll work with  our community to raise awareness and increase knowledge about Parkinson’s with decision makers at a local and national level. You’ll use your knowledge of public policy in Northern Ireland and the UK to make sure that the voices of people with Parkinson’s, their partners, family members and friends are heard, and help to drive changes that improve their lives. 

Please note - this role is suitable only for applicants who live in Northern Ireland.

What you’ll do:

• Be a first point of contact for campaigners in Northern Ireland, who want to improve services in their local area, and recruit and manage a sustainable network of local campaign volunteers specific to Northern Ireland.
• Support the work of the Policy and Campaigns Manager to understand and influence UK wide and specific NI legislation, policy and practice relating to our communities and their needs
• Provide expert advice and support to colleagues and campaigners on how best to influence decision makers in Northern Ireland.
• Use our UK-wide campaign priorities to deliver national and local campaign activity, and coordinate campaigns with other charities and organisations, where appropriate to further our goals.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong people skills, and a commitment to putting the experiences and needs of people affected by Parkinson’s at the centre of your work 
• Excellent written and oral communication and an ability to produce inspiring content to motivate others, and the ability to network and manage supportive relationships with volunteers, MLAs and a range of external organisations
• Experience of managing a varied workload and working to tight deadlines, with excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise. 
• Experience in organising events for relevant stakeholders

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Interviews for this role will be held in person in Belfast on the 29th January 2025.

Parkinson's UK celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Do you have experience mapping complex supporter journeys, and working with insight and data to identify gaps and opportunities?

Have you managed complex projects that are all about improving the supporter experience? 

Can you motivate and support a team to deliver their best work for people living with Parkinson’s?

If yes, then please consider joining us as our Supporter Journeys Manager! You’ll be part of a team of 20 supporter experience professionals and you will lead the excellent Parkinson’s UK Supporter Journeys team to continue our ambitious drive to transform supporter engagement. 

About the role

We’re working to build and grow a powerful movement of people to transform the experience of people living with Parkinson’s. A big part of how we will do that is by engaging and mobilising our existing supporters through a wide variety of channels to take additional actions in support of Parkinson’s UK 

You’ll be instrumental in devising and delivering the strategic plans to achieve our ambitions for supporter engagement, as well as leading the teams responsible for delivering email and supporter journeys across the organisation.

What you’ll bring

• Significant experience of supporter engagement in the commercial  or not-for-profit sectors 
• Demonstrable experience of designing and delivering complex cross channel supporter journeys or communications plans 
• Experience of using insight and analysis to inform supporter comms mapping, planning and delivery
• An understanding of audience-first principles and planning 

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Interviews for this role will be held in person on the 29th January 2025.

We are committed to working with the principles of fairness and equality. All of our applications are anonymous until the interview stage, and we welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Head of Finance

We have a rewarding opportunity for a Head of Finance to ensure the effective strategic and operational financial management of the charity. 

If you want to join an impact driven organisation, improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families… then apply today!

Position: Head of Finance

Location: London/Hybrid

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (part time hours considered)

Salary: £68,000 pro rata, plus generous benefits

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 2 February 2025

Interviews: Initial interviews will be held online, on 10 February, 2025. Second round interviews will be held in person, at the office in London, on 13 February 2025.

The Role

The Head of Finance will be the lead finance professional at the charity and, with the support of the Director of Strategic Planning, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of its finances, contracts, and risk management, driving strategic conversations and day to day financial management of the charity. 

As a member of the Extended Leadership Team (ELT) you will lead the leadership’s preparation for, and presentations at, the charity’s Finance, Audit and Risk sub-committee of the Board. 

In addition, you will act as the central finance liaison with funders, including those across Whitehall departments, to negotiate grants/contracts for new work and ensure established funders receive timely and accurate grants claims and reports of progress. 

A key part of the role will include supporting the charity’s ambitions to secure an endowment. 

About You

A CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified accountant, We’re looking for someone with significant experience in a senior financial position in a charity, with experience of interacting at Board level and presenting clear financial information to Boards

Once you click to apply, you will be redirected to the organisations website where you will find full details in the job pack on the Job description and benefits and Culture code.

The Organisation

This is a great place to work, where everyone is high performing and where together everyone can achieve impact that makes a real difference for vulnerable children and families. Focussing on using and championing high-quality evidence, working directly with government and local leaders, the team provide practical solutions and encourage change. This is an organisation with ambitious aims and people are essential to it's success. 

Benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave, plus one day Birthday Leave

• Dependent Leave of up to five days (of which three are paid) in a 12-month period

• Enhanced parental leave and pay

• Paid compassionate leave

• Paid sick leave

• Hybrid and flexible working

• Life cover

• Employee assistance programme

• 24/7 access to a GP

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Free eye tests and contributions towards glasses

• Perks through PerkBox

• Pension scheme for new starters: 6% contribution by Foundations and 3% employee contribution

Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and integrity. This is an opportunity to lead critical work that shapes how we understand and address challenging social issues. 

The organisation values and celebrates diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. People are at the heart of everything it does. It’s vital that the workforce reflects the diversity of the stakeholders, and the wider society in the UK, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying. 

The charity offer excellent salaries, learning and development opportunities, and a great office location situated in the heart of St James’s, working in a hybrid and flexible way that recognises the importance of a good work-life balance.

To apply, you will be redirected to the organisations website where you can find full details of the job description, as well as more information on the Culture Code and benefits. 

You may have experience in other areas such as Head of Finance, Director of Finance, Finance Director, Accountant, Business Accountant, Lead Accountant, CIMA, ACCA, ACA, Finance Manager, Deputy Finance Director, Deputy Head of Finance. 

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We are recruiting for two Refuge Workers to join our team in Kingston; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Refuge Worker

Location: Kingston
Salary: £28,104 per annum
Contract type: Full-time. Permanent

Hours: 37.5

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Refuge Worker to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.

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

Closing date: 9am on 20 January 2025

Interview date: Week commencing 27 January 2025

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Job Title: Advocate

Service: Coram Voice Manchester

Contract Type: Part Time – permanent

Hours: 21 hours per week

Salary: £13,104 - £13,380 per annum (£21,840 - £22,301 FTE)

Our advocates will have relevant experience with children and young people, and may hold a suitable Advocacy Qualification. For the right candidate, we may also be able to offer this post as a Trainee position, and offer support to gain qualifications. The salary offered will reflect the candidate’s experience and skills

Location: Home based with travel across Manchester.

About Coram:

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About Coram Voice:

Coram Voice exists to enable and equip children and young people to hold the system to account, to challenge and support it to do its job properly and to uphold the rights of children and young people to actively participate in shaping their own lives.

Coram Voice strives for a society which recognises, and willingly accepts, its responsibilities to children and young people, where the inequalities and discrimination they currently face have been eradicated. Where those children and young people are fully engaged in all decisions that are made about their lives. Where the views, needs and feelings that they express are at the core of those decisions.

Coram Voice is a national independent children’s charity established in 1975 and has grown to become one of the leading organisations for children and young people in the UK.

Coram Voice is a leading children’s rights organisation. We champion the rights of children. We get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them and work to improve the lives of children in care, care leavers and others who depend upon the help of the state.

Our Advocacy services we provide advocacy direct to children and young people in care, in need, in custody and to care leavers and children and young people with mental health needs. Advocates around the country support children and young people to get their voice heard in decisions about their lives. This may be through the telephone helpline or through an advocate working directly with a child, for instance, to support them at a review meeting or to help them make a complaint about their care. Coram Voice provides visiting advocacy services to most of the secure units nationally, to Secure Training Centres, Juvenile Young Offender Institutions, psychiatric hospitals, residential special schools and children’s homes.

About the Role

You will work directly with care experienced children and young people and those on Child Protection Plans providing them with advocacy support in the community and in a variety of settings.

You will empower and support them to ensure their voices are heard within decision–making processes that effect their lives.

You will be a capable ambassador for Coram Voice with the ability to engage effectively with professionals, carers, other stakeholders and most importantly children and young people.

If you have the necessary experience and skills and a commitment to promoting the rights of young people, we would like to hear from you.

What you will receive

We wish to reward and recognise the valuable contributions our staff make to the organisation and offer an attractive benefits package to do so. Coram Voice benefits package includes a competitive salary, a matched pension scheme up to 5% of salary, generous leave entitlements of up to 25 days’ annual leave plus an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year. A supportive work environment fostering a good work/home life balance and a suite of family friendly policies, which promote employee wellbeing.

You will get a genuine opportunity to make a difference every day.

Recruitment process

Shortlisting will be undertaken by our Children’s Rights Managers. Successful candidates will then be invited for interview. The interview process comprises of a written exercise and a panel interview. Successful candidates will have a further one to one interview in accordance within Warner recommendations. Internal candidates will need to notify HR of their interest in the post and they will provide further information on the internal application process.

Returning your application:

• We cannot accept general CVs.
• When completing your application form, you need to address each point of the person specification and demonstrate how you meet it.
• Applications must be fully completed.
• If you are a current Coram Voice employee you may submit a supporting statement only addressing the person specification requirements for the post.

Closing date: 27th January 2025 at 9am

Interview date: To be confirmed

Please return your application to: Human Resources via Blue Octopus.

General consideration for applications:

• DBS checks: all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.
• Training: All successful candidates are required to complete our compulsory training programme which includes training in Advocacy (Being a Voice) Safeguarding and Diversity
• Conflict of interest: the independence of the service is important to Coram Voice. Prospective applicants need to raise any other potential conflicts of interest when initially contacting Coram Voice about this post.

Coram Voice is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and families we help.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.