Jobs in Kent
Team: Advocacy
Location: Remote - commutable distance to Cardiff
Work pattern: Mon-Fri, 7 hours per day
Salary: Up to £36,649 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Advocacy and Government Relations Officer for Wales:
- Lead engagement with the Welsh Government and MSs
- Support engagement with the UK Parliament
- Monitor parliamentary activity daily and conducting online research
- Preparing position statements and responses to external policy developments
- Developing public-facing charity campaigns including online resources, organising events and delivering presentations
- Media spokesperson for Cats Protection
About the Advocacy team:
You will be working as part of the Advocacy & Government Relations team in the Advocacy & Influence Directorate. The team is made up of 8 members who work across the whole of the UK speaking up for cats. Our campaigns change laws to better protect the health and welfare of cats.
What we’re looking for in our Advocacy and Government Relations Officer for Wales:
- Experience of advocacy, public affairs or influencing work (which may include campaigns), ideally in Wales
- Lives within a commutable distance of Cardiff or willing to relocate to the area
- Experience of policy work and research
- Experience of dealing with high profile/ VIP individuals e.g. Ministers, MSs, MPs, MSPs, MLAs, Government Officials, Local Councillors and officers, corporate executives; professional organisations
- Proven ability to multi-task and work independently on own initiative, accurately and under pressure
- Experience of effective use of social media and the internet in an advocacy/campaign context
- A confident communicator with good written and oral skills; and great people skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable
- Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office – Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Full, valid, UK driving licence
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- Access to a wide range of internal and external learning and development opportunities
- A friendly and supportive team
- and much more
Application closing date: 8th December 2024
Virtual interview date: 18th & 19th December 2024
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Video screening
3. Virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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We’re looking for a Marketing & Growth Manager who wants to help grow the audience of Bliss and its clients.
The role is fully remote, but applicants must be based in the UK. We’re happy to consider part-time applicants.
WHO ARE YOU?
You’ll understand all aspects of the marketing toolbox, and know how these can work together to deliver success. You’ll be able to deliver marketing strategies for Bliss and our clients, identifying opportunities and executing your plan with support from the rest of the team. You’ll work closely with clients and the management team and be able to grow accounts and pitch for new business when opportunities arise.
Essential capabilities:
- Strategy - Work with clients to develop marketing plans and be a driving force in realising them.
- Business Development - Help grow existing accounts, generate new business opportunities, and win new clients.
- Content Marketing - Ideation across multiple channels, including email and social.
- Client Services - Meet regularly with clients (remotely) to build relationships and demonstrate success.
- Organic Search - Understand and help implement improvements to boost organic search listings.
- Online Advertising - Understand the importance of paid advertising in the marketing mix (e.g. PPC). It is not a requirement for this role to manage these campaigns.
- Analytics - Be able to analyse data and produce reports that show success and impact.
- Development Support - Support design and build colleagues to build websites that use best practice marketing techniques.
What sort of person are you?
- Self-motivated, to look for opportunities and make sure we take advantage of them.
- Positive, to improve collaboration and build strong relationships.
- Efficient, to prioritise tasks and deliver on time.
- Empathetic, to help you understand the motivations of your customers and colleagues.
- Communicative, to be approachable and demonstrate value.
- Organised, to manage multiple work streams simultaneously.
WHO ARE WE?
Bliss is a digital agency that helps organisations to make the world a better place.
We do this by providing strategy, development and support services to charities and nonprofits, to help them achieve their purpose and meet their objectives.
We were founded in Manchester in 2010, but have been fully remote since 2020 and now have colleagues across the UK and beyond.
Bliss is a certified B Corp™ and Social Enterprise - we’re counted among businesses that are leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. We are also certified employers with Disability Confident and the Living Wage Foundation.
Bliss is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.
Location
Bliss is a fully remote/distributed business, with no central office. You’ll therefore need a comfortable and productive home workspace.
Despite this, we understand the importance and benefits of face-to-face contact, and enable this in several ways. This includes optional quarterly meetups, weekly all-company video calls, and paid access to coworking space.
Values
At Bliss, personal values are as important as experience and skills. If you’re not a good fit for our agency, you won’t enjoy your job, and that’s not good for anyone.
- Be Good
We look after each other, the planet, and all humankind.
We’re not selfless, but will choose to do the right thing above all else. - Be Open
We are honest and transparent with our colleagues and clients.
We hope to create friendships from work relationships, gaining trust and respect. - Be Harmonious
We work to the same goals even if we don’t agree individually.
We value collective success as much as we do personal victories.
BENEFITS
- Flexitime - organise your work around your life.
- Healthcare scheme, including counselling, dental and opticians.
- Accident and accidental death benefit.
- Profit-related bonus.
- Buy / sell holiday scheme.
- Individual annual training budget, plus additional budget for group activities.
- Fully paid quarterly social meetups.
- Holiday loyalty scheme - earn up to 30 holidays per year.
- 5% matched contributions on your pension.
- Tax-free working from home allowance to help with energy bills.
- Employee purchase scheme, to help you buy office furniture, headphones and laptop bags.
Some benefits are only available after probation, and can be withdrawn or amended in the future to ensure they are providing value for the team and business. Generally though, we’ll be looking to add and improve these over time.
Bliss is a digital agency that helps organisations to make the world a better place.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
The British Gas Energy Trust is a charitable organisation dedicated to alleviating fuel poverty across the UK. We support vulnerable households, empower communities, and drive impactful change to help those in need manage and reduce their energy costs. As we continue to grow and expand our operation, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Chief Financial & Operating Officer (CFOO) to join our senior leadership team.
The Role
We are looking for a seasoned and professionally qualified financial & operational leader to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our financial strategy, ensuring strong governance and compliance, and supporting our mission to create lasting change for vulnerable households.
The CFOO will report to the CEO and work closely with them and the Board of Trustees, overseeing financial & internal operations, advising on strategic financial matters, and safeguarding our resources for maximum impact In addition to the financial aspect of the role, the CFOO will support the CEO with the day to day operational running of the trust, overseeing HR, Admin, Compliance and IT functions. This role also includes leadership responsibilities for a small internal dedicated team and oversight of external contractors and consultants.
The role is home based with some travel to meetings, including overnight stays within the UK as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Trust's financial strategy, aligned with our mission and long-term goals.
- Oversee governance, risk, and compliance processes, ensuring that all regulatory and ethical standards are upheld.
- Present clear, insightful financial reports and analysis to the Board of Trustees, supporting informed decision-making.
- Develop and oversee the internal systems and processes within the Trust, fostering a culture of accuracy, integrity, and accountability.
- Work closely with the CEO and senior management team, providing guidance on financial sustainability and risk management.
- Proactively identify and manage financial risks, ensuring resources are deployed effectively and responsibly.
About You
- A qualified Chartered Accountant
- An Experienced Financial Strategist with a proven track record in strategic finance within a charitable organisation, foundation, trust or relevant setting.
- Experience of overseeing both Financial and non-financial internal functions, processes and systems.
- Risk-Aware and Analytical: Skilled at assessing and mitigating risks, with a highly analytical approach to financial & wider risk management.
- Skilled Communicator: Exceptional ability to communicate financial & wider insights clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels, including presenting to the Board of Trustees.
- Governance and Compliance Expert: Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, and risk management in the charitable sector.
- A Strong and Supportive Leader: Leadership experience with a small team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
- Diplomacy & Commercial Acumen
Why Join Us?
The British Gas Energy Trust (BGET) helps families and individuals in England, Scotland and Wales experiencing hardship and who are struggling with energy debts.
You will be joining us at a time where many have been negatively impacted by the cost-of-living crisis and require financial support with their energy bills. You will be joining a collaborative and friendly organisation that is committed to helping individuals facing fuel poverty.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to bring your strategic finance expertise to a cause-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and motivation for applying by 21 December 2024.
We regret that we are unablwe to offer sponsorship and therefore the successful applicant must already have the right to work in the UK.
Note to agencies - We do not require third party assistance with this vacancy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Remote with regular travel
Our office is based in Downton and that’s where our monthly Executive Team meetings are held. The charity’s board meetings are typically held in London, so applicants are likely to be living in the south of England. We are a remote working charity, and colleagues in the Services Directorate are based in geographies right across the UK – our Service Director will need to be able to travel to stay connected with our work and responsive to external commitments.
About us
At Help for Heroes, we believe those who serve our country deserve support to live well after service. Every day, men and women leave their careers in the Armed Forces because they are wounded, injured or sick; their lives changed forever. We help them, and their families, to recover and live well after service.
And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).
As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are:
Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic.
About you
You’re an energetic, highly motivated and compassionate professional focussed on making a definable and durable difference to those in the Armed Forces community who are facing challenges after service. You’ll have expertise in creating, leading and managing programmes of high-quality support which delivers impact. You’ll nurture a culture of excellence, innovation and continuous improvement – and you’ll have all the skills to implement creative programmes which inspire funders and deliver in the most efficient and effective way for those we support. You’ll be a skilled communicator, adept at building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and advocating for the needs of our veterans and their loved ones.
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic leader to provide strategic and operational leadership for our charity, ensuring high standards of governance and, where appropriate, clinical and care excellence. The role involves increasing the impact and reach of our services through co-creation and development of our services and building strategic partnerships and relationships. As a key member of the Executive Team, you will act as an advocate on behalf of our beneficiaries; internally shaping the charity’s work, and externally working to influence others and increase our visibility.
For more details about this role, the application process and key dates please refer to attached role overview document.
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People Business Partner
Reference: NOV20249928
Location: Flexible in UK
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £43,095.00 - £46,264.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
We have a vacancy for a People Business Partner working within the People Business Partnering function and wider People Directorate.
Reporting to the Head of People Business Partnering, this role will be a vital link between the People Business Partners, Human Resources Operations and Learning and Organisation Development teams. We are looking for somebody with knowledge of the Business Partner role whose skills will meet the flexible needs of the business, who is able to oversee the end-to-end delivery of work and someone who can work on multiple activities at a time. The People Business Partner role aligns and works in partnership with the respective Directorate/business area to add value through the provisions of a range of people initiatives and interventions linked to Directorate and organisational objectives and priorities.
Working as part of the People Business Partnering team, the role will support ongoing transformational change by providing business insight, manage business and people risks and develop people solutions.
What's the role about?
This role will support the development and implementation of the Delivering our Strategy Sustainably work that underpins the RSPB wider business strategy and priorities.
The core part of the role of a People Business Partner is the ability to develop effective working relationships that influence across a range of stakeholders up to Leadership and Executive level. In addition, People Business Partners are expected to work collaboratively across functional areas and Directorates in the successful delivery of people services, initiatives, and outcomes.
Through providing support to senior managers and leadership teams, People Business Partners play a key role in planning, developing, and identifying solutions that create value and ensure organisational and Directorate level strategies are realised.
Some key areas of the role of a People Business Partner include:
- The use of Insight & Data to support decision making.
- Understand Directorate/business complexities and specific requirements and be able to act on these for purposes of People and business planning.
- Identify resourcing plans in collaboration with senior management to ensure the effective supply of high-quality talent.
- Support Talent and Succession planning to ensure the organisation can retain and develop talent in line with business capability requirements in the immediate and future term.
- Provide transformational advice on a wide range of organisational development and change management initiatives and interventions.
- Actively support the delivery of HR People services across the organisation, reducing risks and enhancing people services and activities.
- Support the development of capability and knowledge in managers and leaders so that they can effectively manage their people.
Essential skills, knowledge, and experience:
- CIPD graduate member or equivalent.
- Sound knowledge of employment legislation.
- Knowledge and understanding of people-based change processes.
- Experience working in the capacity of a HR Business Partner.
- Ability to manage resistance to change and manage expectations of senior managers.
- Ability to work collaboratively across a range of stakeholders and functional specialists.
- Ability to influence others.
- Able to establish, build and maintain relationships.
- Sound coaching, mentoring, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Able to support managers in designing career paths to support the future needs of the organisation.
- Problem solving and creativity in generating practical solution to business challenges.
- Substantial HR experience both operationally and strategically.
- Proven experience of leading and managing complex employee relations issues.
- Proven ability to understand business issues and identify HR interventions to improve the business performance.
- Leading and managing change successfully.
- Use of key metrics to measure organisational performance and to inform and develop learning experiences for managers.
Desirable qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience:
- MCIPD/FCIPD.
- Experience managing projects.
Closing date: 23:59, Tue, 10th Dec 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from January 2024.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.
Your new company
A well established, dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking consultancy that has a rich history and proven track record specialising in turning construction dreams into reality. They have vast experience of providing a full range of design, engineering and consultancy services to the built environment across a variety of sectors and pride themselves on delivering exceptional results. As a leading Top 50 consultancy, they offer exposure to top-tier professionals and innovation, including dedication to creating a positive work environment to support personal career goals, including acknowledgement by 'our Investors in People' accreditation since 1995. They promote a merit-based system, allowing individuals to reach their potential without limitations and promote a balanced work-life culture.
Your new role
Prepare Specifications, Employers Requirements/design briefs, and preliminary documents.Prepare tender documentation, analyse tender returns, and report on tenders.Compile Building Contracts and Development Agreements.Assist with Contract Administration, including quality control site inspections and reporting.Chair meetings and prepare minutes and records.Undertake interim valuation procedures and agree on Final Accounts, including assessing Extensions of Time and Loss and Expense Claims.Conduct end-of-defects inspections and reporting.Perform other duties related to Project Management and Employer's Agent roles.
What you'll need to succeed Degree in Building Surveying or Project Management or equivalent.Professional Development: Working towards chartership status with RICS or equivalent.Personal Attributes: Enthusiastic, proactive, flexible, and adaptive.Leadership: Demonstrate strong leadership qualities.Team Player: Work effectively within a team.
Self-Motivated: Show initiative and drive.
Ambitious: Desire to progress within the organisation.
Management: Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
What you'll get in returnFlexible working policy.Annual leave options: sell, buy, and carry-over.Health Insurance: Health Shield cash plan.Long service award.Incentive scheme.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Rachel Knight on 07488 312618 now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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I am working with a lovely organisation who are looking for an Interim Celebrity and Influencer Manager to join their team for an initial 2-3 month contract, 4 days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with high-profile supporters, ensuring their ongoing commitment to the charity's mission.
- Talent Acquisition: Identify and recruit new high-profile supporters who align with their brand and values.
- Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with agents, publicists, and management agencies to facilitate effective partnerships.
- Campaign Development: Develop and implement creative campaigns that leverage celebrity endorsements to drive impact.
- Event Planning: Organise and manage events involving high-profile supporters.
- Crisis Management: Handle sensitive situations and maintain a positive public image.
Person Specification:
- Proven track record in celebrity and influencer management
- Strong understanding of the media landscape and social media platforms
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Passion for social justice and women's rights
Please note that this role is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
What's on Offer:
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Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible working. This role can be based anywhere in the UK but will require some travel to London for meetings.
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Contract Duration: 2-3months with an immediate start date, 4 days per week.
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Salary: £155.91 daily rate + £19.40 daily holiday pay (£175.31 total per day PAYE) Umbrella options also available.
Interested?
Please submit your CV for consideration via our website.
This is a fast moving role with candidates being reviewed on a rolling basis.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Your new company
A well established, dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking consultancy that has a rich history and proven track record specialising in turning construction dreams into reality.
They have vast experience of providing a full range of design, engineering and consultancy services to the built environment across a variety of sectors and pride themselves on delivering exceptional results. As a leading Top 50 consultancy, they offer exposure to top-tier professionals and innovation, including dedication to creating a positive work environment to support personal career goals, including acknowledgement by 'our Investors in People' accreditation since 1995. They promote a merit-based system, allowing individuals to reach their potential without limitations and promote a balanced work-life culture.
Your new role
An exciting opportunity for a motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team and work from home. The role involves acting as a Technical Lead, leading client management, contributing to team development, and assisting with digital transformation. The position offers the chance to work on a variety of projects across different sectors and provides genuine opportunities for career progression within a young, growing, and enthusiastic team.
What you'll need to succeed
Minimum 7 years of experience in a consultancy environment. Professional Member of the RICS or close to achieving Chartered status. Experience of a variety of construction projects within both the public and private sectors; familiarity with healthcare, education, housing refurbishment (including re-cladding), mixed use new build residential developments would be advantageous. Proven knowledge of all aspects of Quantity Surveying including both pre- and post-contract related duties. Should be conversant with Excel spreadsheets and other standard Windows applications. Familiarity with bespoke industry software, Causeway CATO would again be advantageous. Proven experience of delivering projects on time and budget. Effective communication skills in a client-facing role.
What you'll get in return
Home/office working policy. Flexible working policy. Annual leave - sell, buy & carry-over policies. Health Shield cash plan. Long service award. Incentive scheme. Cycle-to-work scheme. Life assurance. Annual season ticket loan. Generous maternity & paternity pay.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Rachel Knight or call 07488 312 618 now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Salary: £42,479 per annum, rising to £44,716 after 12 months in London (or £38,290 per annum rising to £40,526 after 12 months outside of London).
Location: Home based, or office based at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1, in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy or home working policy.
Closing date: 09.00, 2 December 2024.
Shortlisting date: 3 and 4 December 2024.
Interviews: 11 December 2024.
About the role
From local and national support services to green spaces, sports clubs, museums and the arts, voluntary organisations and volunteers are a vital part of communities across the country. As the membership community for charities and voluntary organisations, NCVO has championed volunteers and the voluntary sector for over a hundred years.
The Senior Practical Support Officer role is key to the delivery of NCVO’s support for small charities. You will be a key part of a small team, with a focus on managing and responding to enquiries that come in via phone and email to our Small Charity Helpdesk. We receive 400 – 500 enquiries a month about setting up and running a charity, with a particular focus on volunteering and governance.
Alongside the helpdesk you will also work with colleagues across NCVO on the production, and curation of content for our website and with internal and external stakeholders to produce sector leading practical webinars.
You will have a particular focus on volunteering, working with multiple stakeholders on a range of cross-organisational initiatives to ensure we develop and share best practice on involving volunteers.
Your good working knowledge of the voluntary sector, understanding of the specific needs of small charities and sharp focus on delivering excellent customer service will help us to effectively respond to the needs of the sector.
This is fast paced role and with good time management and attention to detail this role has a lasting/meaningful impact on the hundreds of charities we support.
NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-interview task and will have one week to complete the exercise. Interview questions will be shared in advance.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector.
We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work with us. We welcome submissions from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience.
If you tell us you’re disabled (according to the Equality Act 2010) and your application meets the minimum criteria for each specification listed in the job description, we’ll interview you for the role. We’ll make reasonable adjustments during each recruitment stage to ensure it’s inclusive and works for you.
If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please email us.
About NCVO
We are the charity for charities. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.
Our membership is made up of around 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.
We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.
We focus on empowering charities and volunteers by making sure they have the knowledge, tools, and resources they need. We advocate for and with our members, giving voice to those not often heard, and harnessing the collective power of partners to ensure the voluntary sector is valued. We bring charities together so they can learn, connect, and create greater impact.
As the voluntary sector and volunteering adapt to new challenges and a changing context, so must NCVO. We are therefore prioritising work to evolve as an organisation to ensure we live our values of ambition, inclusion, openness and collaboration in everything we do internally and externally.
We have around 80 staff and income of more than £7m per year. With our members at the heart of everything we do, our mission is to unite to champion the remarkable role of charities and volunteers. Because stronger charities make for stronger communities.
NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922.
Benefits for NCVO employees
NCVO offers attractive benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff. After three years, annual holiday increases to 27 days. After five years it increases to 30 days (pro rata for part time staff)
- office closure between 25 December and 1 January inclusive
- the option to purchase or sell up to five more days each year
- five days volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
- two and a half extra wellbeing days off during the year
- enhanced pay for sick, maternity and adoption leave
- subsidised gym membership
- season ticket loan
- flexible working, including opportunities to work from home or off site
- monthly homeworking allowance for permanent homeworkers
- monthly office worker allowance for those who have to work from the office on a daily basis
- generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary into our stakeholder pension scheme (linked to employee contribution)
- training and development opportunities
- the opportunity to join Hospital Saturday Fund health cash plan for free at the basic level of cover, or at a reduced rate for other levels of cover
- 24-hour free and confidential employee assistance programme.
We’re located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern, accessible building overlooking Regent’s Canal.
Closing date: 9th December
Interviews: 18th December
Strategic evidence is our in-house experts in dementia data, economics, care and clinical research evidence. If you are passionate about using evidence for good – this role is for you!
We are accountable and responsible for gathering, analysing, contributing, and mobilising evidence and insight to strengthen the case for dementia across the UK - bringing this to bear to our people in Alzheimer’s Society and the dementia system locally and nationally.
We are evidence and data-driven, factual, and solution-focused. Our strategic evidence base will ensure that Society’s decisions and interpretation of dementia and the system are based on the highest quality of dementia evidence and will:
- Demonstrate the scale of dementia in the UK.
- Demonstrate the impact of dementia on the system and those affected by the disease.
- Underpin the response of Alzheimer’s Society and the wider system to the big challenges dementia poses.
As our Strategic Evidence Assistant, you will support the Strategic Evidence team in gathering, analysing, contributing, and mobilising evidence, data, and insight to help build and curate a strategic evidence base that is built on the most recent and best available dementia evidence. You will also be part of an even larger Evidence, Policy and Influencing function, which is laser-focused on ending the devastation of dementia through changing policy. Integration and teamwork are everything in this role – with colleagues internally and with the system externally.
You will:
- Contribute to the delivery and monitoring of evidence projects that help to build our strategic evidence base, including reviewing and gathering different types of evidence to help us understand the scale and impact of dementia across the UK.
- Be pivotal in making strategic evidence for everyone’s business – to our people and the external dementia system. You will be solution-focused, supporting and monitoring processes and activities to mobilise and deploy our strategic evidence.
- Use your understanding of our strategic evidence base to support the preparation of briefings, reports, and other creative assets.
- Support integrated working across the Evidence, Policy and Influencing department, working alongside Policy, and Influencing assistants, with a particular focus on facilitating events, monitoring, internal and external communications and database management.
Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a wonderful achievement and we're incredibly proud, as this is a fantastic testament to all the people who make up Alzheimer’s Society.
About you
You will be excited to learn and develop your knowledge of evidence used in the third sector, connecting with people internally and externally to understand areas of work. There will be various learning and development opportunities to support you in your development and help grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer’s Society.
- You are passionate about making a difference for people affected by dementia and understand the vital role credible and robust evidence can play in making this happen.
- You can search for and understand academic literature, grey literature, data, and insight.
- Able to present complex information in accessible and understandable ways.
- Able to create and manage database information for different purposes.
- Experienced in organising internal and external engagement events.
- Curious and constantly questioning the status quo.
- Flexible, creative, and committed to continuous improvement
- Appreciate the complexities that come with working in a large and fast-moving organisation and are eager and able to work at pace in a complex environment, prioritising tasks and managing your time effectively to get the job done.
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.
There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.
At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Location: Home based (ideally in the UK)
Closing date: Weds 4th December
Benefits: 32 days annual leave, flexible working, pension, health and wellbeing platform
We have a new opening for a Data Officer to join Animals Asia, working within their Data, Technology and Insight Team and reporting to the CRM and Data Manager.
Animals Asia is an animal welfare charity which is on a mission to make significant and lasting improvements to the welfare of animals across Asia. Last year the fundraising team raised a record breaking $18m globally and by continually improving their data capabilities they can continue to achieve their ambitious targets.
In the role of Data Officer you will create and deliver regular data marketing selections across email, mail and telephone campaigns. This includes importing data from a range of online and offline income streams and adhering to best practice and compliance guidelines. You will also manage the help desk for the Data, Technology and Insight team.
To be successful as the Data Officer you will need:
- Experience using a Fundraising CRM (Blackbaud CRM is preferred)
- Experience delivering data marketing selections and creating data imports from a range of sources
- Knowledge of SQL
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
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If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
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Do you have expertise in customer relational databases and their effective management? Does this include experience of structuring and adapting them to meet the changing needs of user teams while maintaining adherence to design principles and best practice? Then join Shelter as a Supporter CRM Manager (Microsoft Dynamics) and you could soon be playing a leading role within our Business Enablement team.
About the role
The Supporter CRM Manager is integral to the successful use of supporter data across the organisation. We’re looking for someone to play a lead role in embedding best practice ways of working in data management. This is a one-year contract.
About you
To succeed, you’ll need to be experienced in data quality and implementing operational procedures to maintain high standards of data quality and have worked as a help desk technician or a similar customer support role. You’ll also need to be skilled in engaging a diverse database user community, helping them to use and get the most out of the system and working with them to identify system improvements. You should be analytical, solution orientated and able to communicate technical information to a non-technical client team audience, you have a good understanding of relevant legislation and regulations relating to supporter data too (e.g., GDPR, PECR and the Fundraising Code of Practice). You’re also great at diagnosing basic technical issues likely to affect users of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and have had some exposure to the Microsoft Power Platform suite, in particular Dynamics and Power Automate/Flow.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
This role sits within the Business Enablement team within Shelter’s Technology & Data (T&D) Department, which is made up of 30+ people based across the country with bases in London, Sheffield, and Edinburgh. The T&D Department is accountable for developing and leading Shelter’s technology and data strategic priorities, providing a secure infrastructure, management of data and insight to underpin strategic outcomes, delivery of technology change projects, data governance and the provision of support for a range of software, systems, and platform tools.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Integrity Action is looking for a climate expert with strong programme design expertise to strengthen and expand our climate programming portfolio. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with our senior management team to maintain and elevate the quality of our programmes and fundraising. You’ll bring technical knowledge and thought leadership to shape our current and future climate-focused programming, driving meaningful change in alignment with Integrity Action's mission.
Are you an an experienced Digital Product Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to help develop digital products and services? If so, join Shelter and you could soon be supporting our income generation, advocacy campaigns and advice services.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the team
As part of our central digital function within our Campaigns, Policy and Communications department, you’ll be at the centre of a multidisciplinary product team, working with user-centred designers and developers. Together, you’ll manage products in line with our strategic goals, developing Shelter’s ability use data and insight to monitor and improve digital performance against both user and organisational needs.
About the role
For the first year of your career with Shelter, you’ll be leading a critical project to review and improve our online donation journeys, platforms and systems. This project supports Shelter’s aim to provide a seamless, efficient and accessible donation experience, thereby maximising revenue and ensuring sustainability in a competitive fundraising landscape. You will work closely with stakeholders from both our income generation and technology & data departments on business process optimisation and technology upgrades to help deliver Shelter’s mission and vision.
To succeed in this important role, you’ll need extensive experience of delivery with cross-functional teams and collaborating with experts. You’ll understand how to successfully bring together different technical specialists and business stakeholders and enable them to work together towards a common aim. You’ll have a solid knowledge of product design and development, including facilitating, ideation, and scoping. You will have worked on complex projects with a range of technologies and understand how strategic requirements, business analysis, systems thinking, and user insight can be translated into full-stack solutions.
We’re looking for someone who is a passionate champion of agile product design, but who is used to being flexible within a range of business settings and constraints. As an excellent communicator, you’ll have the ability to advocate for a particular approach while building constructive relationships. You’ll need to be able to balance dependencies and priorities to develop a clear roadmap, that everyone can get behind, to deliver on time and budget.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About you
A passionate champion of agile product design, you are used to being flexible within a range of business settings and constraints. Through extensive experience collaborating with experts in cross-functional teams, you’ll understand how to successfully bring together different technical specialists and business stakeholders, enabling them to work together towards a common aim.
You’ll have a solid knowledge of product design and development, including facilitating, ideation, and scoping. You will have worked on complex projects with a range of technologies and understand how strategic requirements, business analysis, systems thinking and user insight can be translated into full-stack solutions.
An excellent communicator, you can advocate for a particular approach while building constructive relationships. Able to balance dependencies and priorities, we’ll look to you to develop a clear roadmap, that everyone can get behind, to deliver on time and budget.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension, and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme, and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support, and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Creative Minds Administrator
Job description and person specification
Salary £22,025 FTE (pro rata £10,715)
Hours Part-time 18 hours per week
Contract Fixed Term Contract to 31/03/2026
Reporting to Communities and Partnerships Manager
Direct reports None
Location Sevenoaks Wellbeing Centre with occasional travel across West Kent areas of Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.
About West Kent Mind
West Kent Mind enriches lives through better mental health by offering support to get well, stay well and thrive. We are an ambitious, award-winning organisation. West Kent Mind is an ambitious, award-winning organisation, and an enthusiastic member of the Mind federation. We value collaboration, partnership, creativity, and growth.
Engaging in projects with the potential to positively impact people's lives can be truly rewarding. Surrounded by individuals who provide support and motivation, personal growth and progress are encouraged, resulting in a feeling of achievement and satisfaction in the work accomplished. Teaming up with a group committed to making that difference can instil a sense of purpose and determination, inspiring individuals to excel and make valuable contributions to their community.
Job Description
About the role
The Creative Minds Programme funded by the National Lottery, is designed to enhance mental health and wellbeing for adults in West Kent through engaging in creative activities.
These 24-week programmes are held in various locations across West Kent and are conducted in collaboration with professional artists, local arts organisations, and supported by the West Kent Mind community wellbeing team.
Open to adults (over the age of 18) in West Kent, the programme offers inclusive, free sessions in a wide range of artforms.
Key Objectives include boosting confidence, fostering connections, enhancing life skills, and increasing participants' ability to manage their mental health and support others.
Now in its second year, the programme aims to support 864 adults over three years, with a focus on those with mental health challenges or feelings of loneliness. In addition to creative workshops, the programme offers leadership training to select participants, empowering them to become "Creative Agents." These agents lead "Creative Places" to engage the wider public in community-based creative activities.
The programme is set to conclude in March 2026.
Who you are
All previous experience may be paid or voluntary, full, or part-time, in the UK or overseas.
· Ideally, you will have previously supported people with their mental health and wellbeing.
· You know how to quicky and effectively process referrals.
· It is desirable that you have experience using a client content database (CRM). We use Beacon.
· You are happy working as a team but equally can work independently.
· It is essential that you know your way around working in ways that are compliant with policies and procedures, for example, safeguarding, risk assessment, confidentiality and GDPR.
· Having a good working knowledge and understanding of other local services, for example health, social services, drug and alcohol support, benefits and related support.
· It is desirable that you would have some experience in co-ordinating meetings and events, including working with external contractors.
What you will offer us
· You have an excellent standard of writing, spelling and grammar for recording and reporting purposes and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
· You are able to participate in and contribute to idea sharing in team meetings.
· You are good at problem-solving and can deal effectively and calmly with challenging situations that may arise from time to time.
· You have an excellent working knowledge of IT skills such as Zoom/Word/Excel/ PowerPoint and Outlook.
· You can monitor, record and analyse client outcomes using quantitative and qualitative data.
· You have a high level of ability to carry out client assessments and keep accurate case notes.
· You are able to identify personal development needs and attend training when required.
· Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle including insurance for business purposes would be desirable.
By approaching individuals with creativity and empathy, you can positively impact those facing mental health challenges, fostering a supportive environment. Understanding organisations like West Kent Mind and promoting equal opportunities leads to a more inclusive community, supporting those with mental health issues. Dedication and empathy drive positive change in mental health advocacy.
Key Responsibilities
· Together with the Community and Partnerships Manager, you will be setting and completing work objectives.
· You will be putting your administration skills to use to keep accurate records and in line with GDPR processes.
· You will be managing incoming communications from clients, partners, and agencies via calls, emails, texts, and possibly letters; responding to enquiries, taking messages, and ensuring timely follow-ups.
· You will play a key role in tracking and reporting programme outcomes on a regular basis to the Community and Partnerships Manager and our funder, The National Lottery.
· You will be required to attend team meetings.
· You will be monitoring and evaluating all aspects of the work for the purposes of continuous improvement.
· Commitment and dedication to always working in accordance with the values, policies, practices, and procedures of West Kent Mind with particular emphasis on equality of opportunity, health and safety, safeguarding, confidentiality and impartiality.
· Perform all other duties as may reasonably be expected by your line manager.
· Liaising with key partners such as the Community and Partnerships Administrator, our independent evaluator and external agencies to deliver support programmes for clients.
· Processing client referrals and carrying out client assessments.
· You will be supporting staff and volunteers with the onboarding of clients and ongoing administration of client groups.
· Managing our client database, including creating and maintaining electronic client files, and archiving and deleting when appropriate.
· Monitoring client participation and engagement, evaluating the client experience through feedback surveys.
· Collating, analysing, and reporting data internally and externally using Microsoft Excel and other CRM portals (we use Beacon).
· Carrying out risk assessments for client group locations on an ad hoc basis.
· To work at all times within the policies and procedures of West Kent Mind.
· Any other duties as reasonably requested by your line manager.
· Your clear communication skills will ensure that relevant information is shared with other team members in a timely manner.
Adopting our fundraising culture
West Kent Mind operates and encourages a fundraising culture, this means that our staff, volunteers and trustees are all fundraising advocates and contribute to an organisational fundraising ethos. We expect all colleagues to play their part in generating income, this could be anything from being pro-active working with colleagues to secure funding for your area of work, to writing a heartfelt thank you note to a donor, or putting together a testimonial from a beneficiary to demonstrate funding impact for a grant application. Securing income is vital to our survival and we expect everyone to embrace our ethos. We don’t expect you to be a fundraising expert, but we do expect you to fully adopt our fundraising culture with energy and passion.
Benefits
We’re a charity and we’re here to make a positive difference to lives and communities. You’ll work with a passionate, knowledgeable and dedicated team with a big heart.
Holidays
It’s important to take time off. We give you 23 days a year, increasing by one day per year of service up to 30 days, plus bank holidays.
To refresh and recuperate before the start of a new year, we also give you an extra three days holiday between Christmas and New Year.
For part-timers this is all calculated pro-rata.
Learning
We’re committed to supporting our staff with learning and professional development, so we offer opportunities for coaching, training and mentoring. Everyone, regardless of role, is offered free Mental Health First Aid training.
Pension
If eligible you’ll be auto enrolled into our pension scheme, and our contribution is based on 3% of your salary.
Employee Assistance Programme
Everyone can access our Employee Assistance Programme. It’s confidential and includes 24/7 telephone advice, counselling and a suite of online tools to help you stay happy and healthy.
We’re fighting for a future where no mind is left behind.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.