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Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding role in 2024? Apply for the HR Manager role at homelessness charity Emmaus UK.
About Emmaus
Emmaus is a secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as it is needed, meaningful work in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging and community. There are currently 30 Emmaus communities in the UK stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, collectively supporting more than 850 people. There are also 3 Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.
About the role
The principal responsibility will be to support our ambition to become a best practice national body and an employer of choice, responsible for the day-to-day management of the HR function within Emmaus UK, as well as the development of our approach to in-house learning and delivery of our new People & EDI Strategy.
The role will be responsible for all aspects of Human Resources at Emmaus UK, overseeing the whole employee lifecycle, from recruitment and induction processes to offboarding and exit interviews.
The postholder will oversee HR processes, reviewing their effectiveness and identifying and embedding improvements to improve the employee experience.
Working with the Director of Resources, the role will be central to the delivery of the strategic objectives with an HR focus, while taking responsibility for the operational HR function to ensure a positive and supportive working environment for the staff team.
Who are we looking for?
The newly created role of HR Manager will sit within the Resources directorate, to support the delivery of key charity and federation-wide objectives, as part of our mission to empower people affected by homelessness and poverty to change their lives for the better while using our voice to achieve social change.
What we offer
· £46,297 (pro rata)
· Working hours: 3 days per week, Monday to Friday
· Contract: Permanent
· Pension: Stakeholder pension with employer contribution
· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave
· Training & development: Ongoing training and development
· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year
· Employee assistance: 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available
· Wellbeing: Weekly wellbeing hour to promote personal wellbeing
· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role
· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary
To apply
To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us by Sunday 08 December 2024.
Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.
Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams week commencing Monday 16 December 2024.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.
Equal Opportunities
Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Who We Are:
Fuel Bank Foundation is the UK’s only national charity dedicated to helping people who can’t afford to pre-pay for their energy, ensuring they aren’t left without heating, light, or the means to cook.
Our mission is to:
- Help people escape immediate fuel crises.
- Empower individuals to stay connected to their energy supply.
- Influence governments, energy suppliers, and regulators to address the root causes of fuel poverty for good.
We are guided by our core values:
Empathy, Collaboration, Commercial Head & Kind Heart, Ambition, Bravery.
Who You Are:
Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for making a real difference? Join us as our Communications Executive and use your skills to help amplify our mission.
About the Role:
As Communications Executive, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our internal and external communications. Collaborating closely with our Head of Communications, you will create impactful content, manage digital channels, engage with media outlets, and ensure our brand and mission resonate with key audiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Content Creation: Develop compelling written and visual content for multiple platforms.
- Social Media and Digital Presence: Oversee and grow our digital footprint.
- Internal Communications: Foster clear and engaging communication within the team.
- Media Relations: Build relationships with media outlets and secure positive coverage.
- Event Support: Assist in planning and promoting events and campaigns.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Connect with donors, partners, and beneficiaries.
- Brand and Reputation Management: Safeguard and enhance our public image.
- Administrative Support: Provide operational support for communications activities.
What We’re Looking For:
Qualifications, Skills, & Experience:
- Education: Degree in Marketing, PR, Journalism, or related fields is preferred but not essential with equivalent experience.
- Experience: 1-3 years in communications, marketing, or PR, ideally within the charity or public sector.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in content creation tools, social media platforms, and CMS systems.
- Communication Skills: Outstanding written and verbal communication.
- Project Management: Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
- Creativity: A flair for storytelling and design.
Personal Attributes:
- Empathetic and compassionate.
- Proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused.
- Culturally aware with a passion for social impact.
Why Join Us?
At Fuel Bank Foundation, people are at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to providing a flexible and supportive work environment where your voice matters.
We are proud to be a Great Place to Work and an accredited Living Wage Employer. Benefits include:
- Competitive salary.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- 27.5 days annual leave (FTE).
- Benenden Healthcare plan.
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about using your skills to drive meaningful change and want to help us combat fuel poverty, we’d love to hear from you!
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Your new company
As a Building Surveyor in this organisation, you'll ensure properties are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose, making a tangible difference in people's lives. You'll work on a variety of projects, all while contributing to a meaningful cause.
Your new role
- Support the Building and Estates Surveyors in managing the property portfolio, including legal matters, negotiations, and site supervision.
- Regularly check service quality, schedule repairs, and maintenance.
- Help develop and implement accommodation strategies to ensure cost-effective, operationally suitable buildings.
- Work on new property developments, including finding premises, liaising with stakeholders, and managing data during acquisitions.
- Prepare work schedules, contract specifications, and tenders, supervise sites, and approve payments.
- Stay updated on H&S legislation, review risk assessments, and ensure safe practices.
- Ensure all properties meet compliance requirements and conduct regular quality checks.
- Develop and manage a contractor network, prepare work schedules, and supervise and approve maintenance work.
- Assist in preparing property-related budget data.
- Carry out general duties, such as contributing to policy development, attending meetings, and performing other relevant tasks.
What you'll need to succeed
Building surveying degree.
Previous experience working on residential and commercial properties.
Own a car and are willing to travel.
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 us now.
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Candidates must have permission to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visa applications.
Location: Home-based within 90 minutes travel of Central London, with occasional national and international travel
Contract: ~Six months (ideally from January 2025), full time
Reporting to: Executive Director
Salary: ~£90,000 p/a
Additional benefits: 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, generous pension contribution, life assurance and access to an employee assistance programme
Deadline for applications: 10am, 9th December 2024
Summary of role
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a pivotal role for our Alliance, acting as deputy to the Executive Director (ED) and leading on operationalising our strategy to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse online.
The successful candidate will oversee broad areas including people management; financial management; organisational culture; diversity, equity and inclusion; safeguarding; risk management; legal and compliance; and governance structures. They will work closely with the Executive Director and wider staff team to ensure highly effective internal processes, systems, controls, policies and procedures are in place to enable the impactful delivery of our strategy.
We require a highly experienced operational leader with a broad skillset and a demonstrable commitment to the values of WeProtect Global Alliance.
About WeProtect Global Alliance
The internet was not created with children in mind and can be unsafe for children to explore. Every phone and computer is a potential gateway for offenders seeking to sexually exploit children. Our Alliance generates political commitment and practical approaches to make the digital world safe and positive for children, preventing sexual abuse and long-term harm.
Our Alliance’s geographical reach is unprecedented: 102 countries are members along with 73 private sector companies, 113 civil society and 10 intergovernmental organisations. This diverse membership is key to our ability to deliver real change. Together, we break down complex problems and develop policies and solutions to protect children from sexual abuse online. More information on who we are and what we do can be found on our website.
WeProtect Global Alliance is supported by a high-performing secretariat of eleven staff based in the UK and Belgium and is guided by an influential Global Policy Board.
Job description
1. Organisational leadership and people management
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Work with the ED and SMT to ensure a values-led and positive organisational culture is reflected throughout ways of working, internal communication, policies and processes, and all team activities.
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Line-manage Senior Management Team (SMT) members, operational roles and other roles as necessary (currently Head of Development, Head of Communications and Engagement, Head of Policy, Advocacy and Research, and Operations Manager).
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Chair weekly SMT meetings.
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Oversee human resources and people management processes, ensuring alignment with best practice in areas including recruitment, induction, performance management, safety, wellbeing, learning and development, and benefits.
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Ensure diversity, inclusion and equity (DEI) considerations are at the forefront of all work and decisions, working alongside our expert DEI Consultant.
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Oversee the bi-annual, in-person team retreat.
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Be a key point of contact for all team members, holding regular meetings across the staff team, to understand team members’ individual perspectives, priorities, ideas and interests.
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Provide wide-ranging advice, recommendations and high-level support to the ED.
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Deputise for the ED, leading the organisation in their absence.
2. Operational management
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Oversee the annual planning process, project management, and ongoing monitoring of the organisational Action Plan.
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Lead on the drafting, regular review, and effective implementation of wide-ranging organisational processes and policies, working with expert advisors, as necessary.
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Oversee effective contract management for partners, suppliers and consultants.
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Work with the Head of Development on proposal development, grant management and reporting, and ensuring ongoing compliance with donor requirements.
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Work with the Operations Manager to oversee functions including IT, information management, and equipment.
2. Financial oversight
- Work with the Operations Manager (responsible for day-to-day financial management), budget holders, outsourced accountancy provider, external auditors in the UK and The Netherlands, and other financial specialists on areas including:
- Financial systems, policies and controls
- Annual budgeting, quarterly reforecasting and monitoring.
- Monthly management accounts
- Annual statutory audits and accounts
- VAT and tax compliance
- Banking and payment authorisation
- Salary benchmarking
- Payroll
- Oversee a strong value for money culture, supported by robust policies.
- Ensure strong anti-fraud policies and procedures are in place and fully implemented.
4. Risk management, governance and compliance
- Oversee organisational risk management, maintaining the Risk Register and ensuring robust controls are in place.
- Lead safeguarding work as the SMT Safeguarding Lead; working alongside the Participation Manager and Board Safeguarding Lead to ensure robust safeguarding policies, processes, training and a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring it is a key consideration throughout all organisational activity and decision-making.
- Lead on legal and regulatory compliance issues, seeking advice from lawyers in the UK, Belgium and The Netherlands, and other experts, as necessary.
- Ensure governance structures and processes are robust and compliant.
- Ensure adequate insurance cover is in place in all jurisdictions.
- Oversee data protection and cyber-security systems, policies and processes, ensuring compliance with best practice and legal obligations.
- Oversee crisis management processes, and work as a key member of any crisis management committees.
5. Stakeholder engagement
- Liaise with the Management Board and Global Policy Board on operational and governance issues, producing reports and presentations as required.
- Maintain strong and effective relationships with a broad range of external stakeholders including Alliance members, partners, consultants, service-providers, donors, lawyers, auditors, regulators, and advisors.
- Represent the Alliance at external events when required.
6. Wider organisational responsibilities
- Commit to the mission and values of WeProtect Global Alliance, putting these at the forefront of all work and actions.
- Ensure that a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is reflected in all work.
- Comply with all organisational codes, policies and processes.
- Attend and actively participate in regular line management check-ins and whole team meetings, preparing updates and discussion topics, as necessary.
- Prepare and deliver reports for the Executive Director and the Board, as necessary.
- Ensure that the CRM, project management documents, impact measurement tracking and other internal databases are kept fully up to date.
- Commit to ongoing personal development and learning.
- Travel locally, nationally and internationally for work events when required.
- Contribute, as necessary, to the detailed planning and delivery of the biennial WeProtect Global Alliance Global Summit.
- Fulfil any other reasonable requests to support the best interests of WeProtect Global Alliance.
Person Specification
Essential skills, experience and knowledge
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Strong commitment to the mission and values of WeProtect Global Alliance.
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Extensive professional experience in a comparable operational leadership role in the not-for-profit sector, an intergovernmental organisation or a social movement.
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High-level experience in people management, with advanced knowledge of human resource best practise and UK employment law.
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High-level financial management skills and experience.
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Significant experience in effectively managing organisational risk and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
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Proactive and able to confidently take initiative and make appropriate decisions.
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Proven ability to think strategically, solve problems and focus on clear and achievable goals.
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Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail.
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Advanced people skills, including a successful track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
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Skilled communicator, in both written material and speaking, and the ability to effectively adapt information for different audiences.
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Firm commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
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High ethical standards and integrity.
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Fluency in spoken and written English.
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Right to work in the UK.
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Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, both nationally and internationally.
Desirable skills, experience and knowledge
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Lived experience which may be relevant to our organisation and mission.
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Knowledge and experience of governance requirements for Stichtings (Dutch foundations) and Public Benefit Organisations, (a designation provided by the Dutch tax authorities to institutions that are focused on the general good [in Dutch: ANBI status].
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Knowledge and experience of Belgian and Dutch employment law.
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Experience of working with geographically dispersed and/or remote working teams.
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Knowledge of child rights, child protection, online harms or closely related issues.
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Experience in working with the key membership constituencies of WeProtect Global Alliance: government, private sector, civil society and international or regional organisations.
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A university degree in a related field.
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Fluency in languages other than English.
Diversity, inclusion and equity
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation. We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minorities and other under-represented groups.
Safeguarding and values
As a child-focused organisation, we have a strong commitment to child safeguarding and rigorous procedures. The successful candidate will be required to provide two referees and to undergo a criminal record check.
All staff are expected to act at all times in a manner consistent with our values and in compliance with our policies and procedures, including our Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
Our values are:
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Empowerment – collaboration, innovation, challenge
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Accountability – responsibility, delivery, safeguarding
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Respect – honesty, feedback, inclusion
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
- Salary: £34,879 FTE (London) or £32,983 FTE (outside of London)
- Hours: 28 hours per week
- Contract type: Temporary (10 months)
- Location: Home-based with regular travel to London and Bristol offices
- Closing date: 8th December 2024
- Interviews: 11th/12th December 2024
Change lives in a life-changing career
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.
The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.
About the role
We’re looking for a Media and Communications Officer to join our Media and PR team.
As a member of the team, you'll have a fundamental role in helping us to deliver on our promise to support young people and their families to deal with the impact of cancer, both during and beyond treatment.
This role, working together with other members of the Policy, Communications and Voice directorate and the wider charity, will help us achieve this by amplifying the voices and experiences of children and young people with cancer, influencing the system to create change and raising awareness and funds.
This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application a basic criminal record check will be completed.
What will I be doing?
No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.
- Contributing to the development and delivery of the charity’s strategic media plan.
- Developing and implementing creative, effective communications plans for campaigns and projects, in-line with the charity’s overall strategic objectives.
- Writing materials for a range of on and offline channels and platforms including press releases, features, articles, opinion pieces and statements; ensuring these reflect Young Lives vs Cancer’s values and key messages.
- Developing real life stories based on the experience of children and young people, and their families, including interviewing, writing up and arranging photography and film content for use across the charity.
- Establishing quality effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including Media and News outlets, journalists and charity partners.
- Participating in the reactive news desk rota, responding to urgent media enquiries and providing advice to staff and senior managers in order to promote and guard the charity’s reputation. This includes taking part in the out of hours rota as required
- Briefing national, regional and local media (print, broadcast and online) on Young Lives vs Cancer and its activities.
What do I need?
Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.
The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:
- Experience of working in a busy press office
- Experience of devising and implementing creative PR plans or campaigns
- Experience of working with case studies and developing material for media
- Excellent judgement on reputation management, issues handling and development of messaging and position statements
- Excellent media relations skills with a good news sense for selling in stories and managing reputation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information in clear, understandable messages
- Good political awareness, knowledge of the news agenda and an understanding of children’s cancer
What will I gain?
For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:
- Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
- Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Great family/caring leave entitlements
- Enhanced pension
- Access to our employee savings scheme
To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.
We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
Accessibility
We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.
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People Partner
Are you a dynamic and experienced HR Professional with a passion for driving positive change and fostering a culture of belonging and engagement? Do you excel at collaborating and influencing colleagues, providing coaching and guidance to deliver impactful solutions?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, we want to hear from you! Join us at Mencap as our People Partner and you will be the driving force behind our organisational transformation.
We have an exciting new opportunity for a People Partner to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. We are flexible with regards to the location of this role, but you may need to travel to various locations across England, Wales, and Scotland as and when needed.
What you will be doing:
• Partner with respective Directorates and build strong, trusted relationships with managers to help improve people experience and to embed the Mencap culture
• Be the first point of contact in their Directorate for support, advice and challenge on people management, including Belonging, engagement and change
• Empower managers by signposting to relevant sources of information or teams
• Work with teams to understand any people management knowledge gaps and offer coaching and guidance as needed to deliver solutions and impact
• Advise and deliver People initiatives across the full range of the people experience, with support from the Strategic People Leads and other members of the People Leadership team. People initiatives will cover; organisational wide workforce planning (including volunteering), talent management, succession planning and the delivery of Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships across the People Directorate
• Be aligned with key people projects; rolling out activity in respective Directorates and providing feedback throughout development to ensure projects land with impact
• Use data and insight to drive improvements in people performance and experience
• Have an excellent understanding of people policy for colleagues and volunteers; applying this knowledge to advice
It is not essential to have previous experience within the Charity or Social Care sector. We are open to consider any background, but you must have experience of working in a People operational and/or advisory role. We will consider a broad range of People disciplines.
You must also have:
• Proven track record of building strong relationships and being successful in influencing stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong organisational skills; with the ability to manage competing, and at times complex demands
• Data literate, with ability to interpret and share reports and KPIs
• Evidence of ensuring improving our people experience is at the heart of everything you do
If this position sounds like you, then please apply now!
*Please note* The application closing date for the role will be on Sunday 8th December. As we are recruiting to a number of vacancies, we will be holding interviews on MS TEAMS on 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th December, which means we will begin to invite candidates in before the closing date. Please do submit your application as and when you are ready. Second stage interviews will follow soon after and we would like to make offers prior to the Christmas break.
Benefits
In addition to knowing that your work positively impacts people's lives, you will receive fair pay and enjoy a comprehensive range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees. (T&Cs apply based on contract).
• Holiday Entitlement: 32 days of holiday (including bank holidays), increasing to 35 days with long service, plus the option to purchase up to 10 additional days through our Holiday Plus scheme.
• Sick Pay: Service-related sick pay available after completing a 6-month probation period.
• Pension Plan: Eligibility to join the Mencap Pension Plan, with Mencap matching contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis, providing National Insurance savings. If you don't join the Plan initially, you will be auto-enrolled after three months.
• Additional Benefits: Membership in the Mencap Pension Plan includes up to 3 times salary death in service life cover and Income Protection of 50% salary, activated after 26 weeks of long-term sickness.
• Loans: Access to loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers, and phones after 6 months of service, as well as interest-free season ticket loans.
• Discounts and Cashback: Discounts and cashback ranging from 3% to 30% at high street shops, including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays, and more through Mencap Extras.
• Health Cash Plan: Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy, etc.
• Employee Assistance Program: Free access to a 24/7 employee assistance for advice and support.
• Recognition and Awards: Quarterly award scheme and recognition every 5 years through our You Rock program.
• Training and Development: Access to fantastic leadership training and further development opportunities.
About Mencap
At Mencap we work in partnership with people with a learning disability and their families to ensure that people with a learning disability get to live the life they want to.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us.
We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.
A perfect remote-working part time role. Help make a positive & lasting difference to the lives of street connected children in Kolkata, India, by joining our small team in the UK as Communications & Marketing Manager. This is a home-based position, with the 21 hours spread across the week.
About The Hope Foundation for Street Children (HOPE UK)
The objective of HOPE UK is to raise awareness and funds for street-connected children and slum dwelling communities in Kolkata, India. We provide support to The Hope Kolkata Foundation which delivers 57 projects on the ground. HOPE UK was established in 2008, and over the past four years alone has raised over £1 million. HOPE UK also currently supports 595 street-connected children in Kolkata, whose education and general healthcare needs are sponsored by UK donors.
Providing the children in HOPE’s care with protection, healthcare, counselling, life skills, and education enables them enter into adulthood equipped and empowered to fulfil their potential and build healthy and happy lives with improved opportunities for their future. HOPE UK is a non-denominational, non-political humanitarian organisation.
HOPE’s vision is of “a world where it should never hurt to be a child"
The Role
Are you passionate about communication and marketing with lots of creative ideas? We’re looking for an experienced Communications & Marketing professional to diversify and grow our UK supporter base. You will be responsible for our communications and digital marketing strategy to drive and increase supporter engagement. Working remotely, you will be an integral part of a small team in the UK, reporting to the Head of Fundraising and collaborating with colleagues in India and Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively create captivating and impactful content to support UK fundraising and advocacy objectives to broaden HOPE UK’s online presence and brand awareness.
- To optimise and increase engagement across social media platforms by identifying relevant opportunities to engage with online influencers, patrons and ambassadors, third parties, and key UK supporters in order to raise awareness of HOPE UK’s activities and programmes in Kolkata.
- Scheduling and sharing content provided by HOPE Kolkata, HOPE UK’s Head of Fundraising, and third-party supporters, and adapting this content to create engaging posts across HOPE UK’s platforms.
- Monitoring and managing HOPE UK’s social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and setting up a new LinkedIn account).Responding and engaging with comments, as needed. The role requires flexibility to enable monitoring channels.
- Managing HOPE UK’s communications calendar and overseeing content to ensure a consistent tone and brand across all channels.
- Ensuring HOPE UK’s compliance with law [website] copyright and data protection.
Experience and Skills
·Experience working in a Communications & Marketing role within the charity sector, preferably an international children’s charity.
·Experience of successfully increasing supporter engagement online and analysing results.
·A sound understanding of SEO, web metrics, analytics, and keyword search.
·Knowledge of various social media channels and understanding of the granularity of audiences.
·Experience of using a range of multi-media tools (e.g., Canva, InDesign) to create engaging content to support fundraising campaigns, increase brand awareness, and help drive donations.
·Knowledge of maximising sponsored campaigns and creating targeted posts (notably, on LinkedIn).
·An aptitude to work both independently and as part of a small team who all work remotely.
·A sound knowledge of English (written and verbal).
·Copywriting experience would be beneficial.
·Good communication and networking skills and an ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders.
·An ability to think both creatively and strategically.
·Experience working with and managing Google Ads/GDN
·Experience of writing and pitching press releases an advantage.
·Knowledge of updating a website (WordPress and WooCommerce).
·Knowledge of a CRM (Beacon) and optimising data integrations and web forms
If you have the relevant skills and experience, along with a real passion for the work we do, we would love to hear from you. Upload your CV and a supporting statement (as an attachment) telling us why you want to work for HOPE UK, how you meet our criteria and what you can bring to the role. Please note we will not consider any applications without a detailed supporting statement.
Application deadline:Tuesday 10 December
First interviews:W/c 6 January (over Zoom)
Please note, we are a small team and only successful candidates will be contacted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This is a new role to support our current Manager of the Day Services here at The Scotts Project Trust where we support vulnerable adults with learning disabilities.
The job is client based and will entail hands on mixing with the various activity sessions to ensure we support the development of service users and encourage growth and fulfilment.
With a good understanding of learning disabilities you will be expected to update and maintain service user care plans and risk assessments together with monitoring and recognising when safeguarding intervention may be required.
The role will also include supporting the staff team by carrying out supervisions and appraisals and ensuring a good team spirit with high morale whilst adopting an open door policy.
Requirements:
· Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 preferred or experience in the care sector
· Ability to use Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel etc
· To maintain and update training qualifications
· A full clean driver’s licence to enable driving of our vehicles
This Position will be mobile across our Day Services without the need for any working from home.
When applying please indicate the hours/days you are available to work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Posts subject to pre-employment checks and enhanced DBS. We are an equal opportunities employer and would particularly welcome applications from under represented groups.
We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date should we find a suitable candidate. If you do not receive a response from us by 14 days after the closing date you should assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
Applications via your CV on indeed or our website where you will find an application form to complete. Further enquiries can be made by calling HR.
To ensure those with learning disabilities are cared for and support to lead fulfilled, happy lives, reaching their full potential
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Operations Administrator
We are looking for a top-performing administrator in this key role offering remote and part-time working.
If you want to join an ambitious and dynamic organisation committed to the transformation of high potential sectors in East Africa, then apply today!
Position: Operations Administrator
Location: London, UK with option for working either from the offices in London or remotely from home
Hours: Part-time (0.5 FTE)
Salary: £13,636 per annum (£27,272 p.a. Full time equivalent)
Contract: 1-year fixed term contract based in the UK
Benefits: Generous pension scheme, 22 days annual leave rising to 25 days, 3 days discretionary leave over Christmas, life assurance, income protection, private health and dental care, annual health checks and Employee Assistance Programme, plus a range of benefits designed to promote your work/life balance and make your time with the organisation enjoyable and rewarding.
Closing Date: 12 December 2024. Please note that we may close this vacancy earlier if we receive a high volume of applications and interviews will take place on a rolling basis.
The Role
You will provide logistical and administrative support, primarily to the UK team, to facilitate efficient and effective day-to-day operations. Under the direction of the UK Operations Manager, you will contribute to the successful implementation of activities across the organisation.
Key areas of responsibility include:
• Travel and logistics support
• Financial administration
• Support to the Executive Director
• Meeting and event coordination
About You
This role will suit a high-quality, experienced Administrator with a proven successful track record operating in high-performance teams.
You will have:
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisation skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines for different team members in a fast paced and often fast changing environment
• Relevant work experience in an administration role.
• Experience supporting a busy team with a high volume of travel for both direct team members as well as some external consultants.
• Experience managing travel logistics across a number of different countries or locations would be an advantage.
If you meet the criteria outlined above and would like to apply for the role, you will be asked to submit an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae/Resume (of no more than 2-3 pages) and a cover letter.
Your cover letter should be no more than one page long. It should explain why you are interested in this opportunity, and how your skills and experience make you a good fit. Bullet point only cover letters will not be considered.
About the organisation
The organisation is a private foundation set up by Lord David Sainsbury that is committed to building stronger economies in East Africa through the transformation of high potential sectors.
Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the organisation, as such it is committed to treating all employees and job applicants fairly, equally, and no less favourably than anyone else. It recognises, respects and values diversity and the benefits that difference can bring to the organisation.
You may also have experience in areas such as Operations, Operations Administrator, Operations Support, Operations Admin, Administrator, Administration.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Do you want to do research that makes a real difference to babies, children and young people?
Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. It drives us. And it motivates us to maintain our position as an influential, informed and forceful voice at every level. Join us as a Senior Research and Evaluation Officer within the Research and Evidence team and play your part in leading progress that makes a real difference to the lives of babies, children and young people.
What kind of research does the NSPCC Research and Evidence team do?
The NSPCC Research and Evidence team carries out, commissions and partners on high quality social research. We seek to answer big and small questions around preventing and stopping child abuse, and how to support children who have experienced it.
- Our research is child-centred, meaningful and useful - it drives improvements to our work with children, families and communities, influences the development of policy and guidance, and contributes to new NSPCC campaigns, as well as adding to the wider evidence base.
- We also support research activity at NSPCC via our Research Advice Clinic, Evidence Summary Service, and the NSPCC Research Ethics Committee.
What will the job involve?
This is an exciting and varied role for a researcher with excellent project management skills. You'll be working with colleagues in departments across the NSPCC including Childline, Policy and Public Affairs, Knowledge and Information, Schools services and Participation. Current projects we're working on include research on technology assisted online sexual extortion, sex and relationships education at secondary and primary levels, problematic sexual behaviour and provision of services to tackle loneliness, to name just a few.
Specifically, the role will involve:
- Designing and project managing research on a wide range of NSPCC research projects.
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to develop research projects and advising other teams in the NSPCC about how to carry out robust and ethical research.
- Communicating research findings to a range of different audiences including colleagues, practitioners, decision makers, policy makers, academics and the children and families who access our services.
- Managing junior members of the team directly and via our matrix management structure.
What experience are we looking for?
You will have demonstrable experience of undertaking and managing complex research and evaluation projects in different settings and contexts. You will have a passion for the NSPCC's mission, and for child-centred, participatory research, as well as a strong understanding of:
- Qualitative and quantitative research methods, including participatory fieldwork methods
- What makes research, particularly research with children, safe and ethical.
Looking for a team that is passionate about what it does?
You'll be part of the team of friendly and talented researchers. We're quite a big team, which is great for diversity in thought and practice. There are things we all have in common though, namely a passion for doing excellent work that makes a difference to children and a commitment to showing care for each other and those involved in our research through trauma-informed practice and inclusive approaches. We put children at the heart of our work and, in line with the NSPCC's strategic goals, we listen to and take their views and ideas into account wherever we can.
As a senior researcher you'll no doubt have a thirst for the acquisition of knowledge! The NSPCC provides rich and varied opportunities for this, both through interactions with inspiring colleagues and via structured learning and development opportunities. It is a genuinely exciting and stimulating environment for someone who cares about research and keeping babies, children and young people safe.
Does this sound like the role for you?
If you share our values and you have the experience we're looking for we would love to hear from you.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this post early if we receive a high number of applications.
Interviews for this post will take place in person at the NSPCC's Weston House office in London on December 17, 2024.
Associate Director of Capital, Estates, Facilities
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 an Associate Director of Capital, Estates and Facilities:
• Lead the development and implementation of a Trust Board-approved Estates Strategy to ensure optimal property management
• Deliver substantial cost savings through in-house and outsourced service strategies
• Oversee capital development, environmental sustainability initiatives, and compliance with health and safety standards
• Manage logistics, fleet, and supply chain, ensuring efficient and cost-effective services across the charity
• Provide strategic oversight of the legal function and maintain a high standard of governance and compliance. Provide leadership across the directorate and line management to the senior team
• Work in partnership with outsourced providers and monitor an internal auditing procedure to measure the performance
About the Capital Estates & Facilities team:
In this role, you will lead a dedicated team including:
• Head of Legal Operations, Head of Property & Construction, Resources Manager
• People: Direct reports – 4; total team size – 28
• Financial Accountability: Revenue budget of £7m annually; Capital Programme of approximately £30m (phased £10m per year over three years)
What we’re looking for in an Associate Director of Capital, Estates and Facilities:
• An experienced, qualified Estates & Facilities Management professional with:
• Proven experience at a senior management level in a large, complex organisation, demonstrating strategic and operational leadership
• Strong background in contract negotiation, estates management, and compliance in facilities
• Knowledge of large service contracts, experience of successful contract negotiation and long-term contract management
• Specialist knowledge regarding compliance issues in estates, fleet and facilities
• Experience in capital planning and development with an ability to lead significant change management projects
• Expertise in environmental management, health and safety, and budget oversight.
• First degree or equivalent professional award in appropriate Estates and Facilities Management
You will also demonstrate:
• Leadership qualities with the ability to influence and inspire a diverse team
• Strong analytical skills and project management expertise
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, fostering positive relationships
• Ability to challenge, confront and turn around any adverse performance
• Confidence to advise Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees
• Full UK driving license
What we can offer you:
• range of health benefits
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 5th December 2024
Virtual interview date: W/C 16th December 2024
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1.Anonymised application form
2.Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
We operate a bias-free application process in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. To assess your application quickly, fairly and objectively, please fully complete the qualifications and work history sections of our online application form.
Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.
We believe being an inclusive, diverse organisation - where we welcome diversity of thought, value individuals' experience and can reach and partner all areas of society - is crucial if we're to help more cats. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
The charity is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.
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.
Home based working in the UK, preferably London/near London (part-time access to office spaces available nationwide, flexible working policy)
About us
We are a collaborative, UK based network bringing our 30 years of experience working on the HIV response to the broader global health space. We contribute to a global movement of actors seeking to challenge the systemic causes of health inequity to end AIDS and ensure all people can realise their right to health and wellbeing. We give decision-makers the proof – and the push – they need to make informed and just decisions to help improve the lives of the millions of people around the world needing access to treatment, prevention, care and support services for HIV and other health conditions.
About the role
The Senior Campaigns and Communications Advisor works to amplify STOPAIDS’ impact and reputation across our key advocacy areas through public campaigns and mobilisation, youth engagement and communications, including social media, our website and branding resources.
This role works with the Advocacy Team to plan, co-ordinate and implement campaign activities for STOPAIDS, including the engagement of youth champions and youth networks, and to coordinate and implement our external communications strategy, ensuring high-quality external online content, including social media and website management.
Benefits
We offer several benefits including:
- A 28-hour (rather than 35-hour) working week policy with no salary reductions. Staff can work reduced hours over 5 days or a 4-day week.
- Home-based working policy with monthly access to office spaces including a home working grant and monthly bill contributions.
- Flexible working, including non-standard working hours.
- A group stakeholder pension scheme with 6% employer contributions.
- An individual learning and development budget allocated to staff members each year.
- 20 days’ annual leave per year (excluding bank holidays), plus 1 day for every year of service, for up to 4 years.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay for employees with 1 years’ service or more.
For more information, please download the job description below.
To apply, please download and complete our application form below. CVs will not be accepted.
We reserve the right to close the advert early, should sufficient applications be received.
People living with or affected by HIV, from Black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or from other minoritized groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
STOPAIDS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive positive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex characteristics, HIV status, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
We are open to considering applications for a part-time role that would require a job share.
Home based working in the UK (occasional supported access to office spaces available nationwide, flexible working policy)
Fixed term for one year (with the possibility of extension)
About us
We are a collaborative, UK based network bringing our 30 years of experience working on the HIV response to the broader global health space. We contribute to a global movement of actors seeking to challenge the systemic causes of health inequity to end AIDS and ensure all people can realise their right to health and wellbeing. We give decision-makers the proof – and the push – they need to make informed and just decisions to help improve the lives of the millions of people around the world needing access to treatment, prevention, care and support services for HIV and other health conditions.
About the role
The Advocacy & Media Manager reports to the Co-Director of Advocacy and is responsible for leading STOPAIDS' advocacy on Global Health Institutions and the HIV Response, with a particular focus on resource mobilisation for the HIV response and the role of the UK government. They are also responsible for overseeing the development and execution of STOPAIDS' organisation-wide media strategy.
Benefits
We offer several key benefits, including:
- A 28-hour work week with no salary reduction, with options to spread the hours over 4 or 5 days.
- Home-based working with part-time access to an office space, home-working grants, and bill contributions.
- Flexible working hours.
- A 6% employer contribution to a group stakeholder pension scheme.
- Annual personal learning and development budgets.
- 20 days’ annual leave, plus an additional day for each year of service (excluding bank holidays).
For more information, please download the job description below.
To apply, please download and complete our application form below. CVs will not be accepted.
We reserve the right to close the advert early, should sufficient applications be received.
People living with or affected by HIV, from Black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or from other minoritized groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
STOPAIDS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive positive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex characteristics, HIV status, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
We are open to considering applications for a part-time role that would require a job share.
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Policy Officer
We’re looking for a proactive, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Policy and Influencing team on a fixed term contract covering maternity leave.
Position: CE339 Policy Officer
Location: Homebased, UK nationwide. However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: Circa £33,900 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,100 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)
Contract: This is a Fixed Term Maternity Cover Contract until March 2026.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 15 December 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Dates: Week commencing 6 January 2025.
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the Policy Manager, the Policy Officer works to develop UK-wide, evidence-based policy positions on key issues affecting stroke survivors or those at risk of stroke. Working closely with the rest of the team, they will consult with internal and external experts as well as stroke survivors as part of the policy development process and ensure final positions are disseminated and used effectively.
The Policy Officer identifies and drafts organisational consultation responses, ensuring submissions are backed up by evidence and are informed by those affected by stroke.
Providing expert policy advice and support to colleagues across the organisation, they monitor the external policy landscape and regularly update colleagues on developments. They also support local systems leadership by providing influencing support to regional colleagues, helping to embed policy across the organisation.
Working closely with the Public Affairs and Campaigns team, they support influencing activity by providing up-to-date evidence to develop strategies and messages. They also support the public affairs work when necessary, and provide policy support for the Chief Executive and other senior leaders by preparing presentations when required.
They collaborate with external partners and coalitions to represent the Association’s policy aims, and push for the integration of the voice of lived experience in policymaking.
This role will be provided on a fixed term basis, to cover maternity leave within the team.
About You
You will ideally have experience of:
• Developing evidence-based policy positions or statements
• Identifying and drafting consultation responses or similar policy-based responses
• Building relationships with policy stakeholders and stakeholder mapping and management
• Meaningfully involving beneficiaries in policy work
• Developing briefings for a range of audiences, for example parliamentarians and senior colleagues
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
Finding strength through support
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
The organisation believes everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
The charity provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
The Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. It provides tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
The team are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
Individuality leads to a richer experience for people and better support for all those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke, and those from under-represented communities.
You may also have experience in areas such as Policy, Policy Officer, Policy Lead, Policy Assistant, Policy and Influencing, Policy and Influencing Officer, Policy and Influencing Assistant, Policy and Influencing Coordinator, Public Affairs.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Position: Head of Business Development
Contract: Full-time and permanent
Location: Hybrid working in Sidcup, Greater London 2 days per week and remote
Salary: Remuneration will be commensurate with experience plus benefits
Reporting: this role will report to the CEO
Purpose
The purpose of the role will be to lead business development across Development Pathways with the aim of sustaining and expanding our business portfolio through engaging with more clients and business opportunities, overseeing the development of new products, building our consultant and associate network, enhancing our internal capacity to generate business and maintaining and developing our brand through effective communications.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Head of Business Development are:
Strategy and leadership:
· Developing and leading our business development strategy and plan to consolidate our current portfolio and move us into new areas of growth.
· Providing strategic oversight and management to improve business development functions and increase fee-based revenue, coordinating across our country offices.
· Building and managing to a high standard a strong business development and communications team aligned to the needs of the organisation.
· Ensuring that we are aware of the latest trends in our focus sectors, monitoring competitors and reviewing Pathways’ offering considering competitors’ developments.
· Participating in the Senior Management Team and contributing to leadership and decision-making across Development Pathways
New business development:
· Setting up and maintaining systems and procedures for detecting potential business and tender opportunities through different channels (e.g. online portals, outreach, etc.)
· Building relationships with decision makers within potential client organisations and partners.
· Developing and growing our network of consultants, ensuring Pathways has access to the right knowledge and skills to implement new projects.
· Overseeing the timely delivery of high-quality proposals, submissions and bids across the organisation.
· Oversee the monitoring and evaluating of our business development opportunities.
Communications and marketing:
· Overseeing our communications portfolio including the development of high-quality materials to promote our services and brand to new clients and to reflect best practice in the thematic areas and locations within which we operate.
· Ensuring that our brand reflects Pathways’ values, expertise and the requirements of the global marketplace
· Securing conference opportunities and sustaining general brand development opportunities.
· In coordination with our technical team, ensuring that we maintain our reputation as a thought leader in international development, in particular, on social protection.
· Representing Pathways at relevant senior meetings, conferences and partner and client meetings.
Other:
· Provide effective line management to members of the business development and communications team and external consultants supporting these functions, as required.
· Ensuring compliance of all aspects of business development with relevant policies, regulations and legislation, e.g. GDPR.
· Engaging in other areas of work as determined by the demands of the business and the CEO.
Person Specification
The Head of Business Development should have the following qualifications, skills and competencies:
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
· Relevant undergraduate degree in business, international development or similar.
· Demonstrable and adequate skills and experience in leading business development in the area of international development.
· An enthusiastic entrepreneurial spirit.
· Demonstrable and adequate skills and experience in effectively managing individuals and teams.
· Experience in organization-level leadership positions.
· Excellent interpersonal, time management and communications skills.
· Ability to take initiative and work independently.
· Commitment to social justice, gender equality and women’s empowerment.
· Ability to travel internationally as required.
Desirable:
· Master’s degree
Terms of Employment and Benefits
Recruitment will be at the senior level and is a permanent and full-time post. Along with the basic salary, the successful candidate would receive an attractive package of the following:
· Fulfilling work: work directly in support of some of the world’s most underserved communities and in a dynamic and successful team, in particularly supporting the expansion of social protection systems globally.
· Flexible work: Development Pathways offers employees flexible work hours and part remote working options, with a requirement to work in the London office for at least 2 days per week (currently on Tuesdays and Thursdays)
· Generous time off: recharge with 30-holiday entitlement plus standard bank holidays.
· Travel the World: we expect the successful candidate to travel overseas for work for up to a month in a year.
· Health and well-being provision: access to the company private health care scheme (after the satisfactory completion of the probationary period), pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
· Commitment to professional development opportunities: we encourage our staff to participate in professional learning and development.
· Provision of a company laptop.
· Working at home benefit
· Travel to work allowance, and
· Access to Development Pathways’ bonus scheme
How to apply
We invite interested candidates to please apply for the post by including the following:
- A cover letter explaining why you are applying for this position, and how you would be a good fit for the post of Head of Business Development. Please include your salary expectations in your cover letter.
- A CV (curriculum vitae) specifying your qualifications, education, and relevant work experience for this role.
Closing date for this post will be 13th December 2024.
Applications should be submitted by email.
While this is a UK based post, we welcome applications from other countries and would be willing to consider a sponsorship visa for the successful candidate.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and high-quality candidates may be interviewed before the closing date. We retain the right to close this recruitment without notice.
Due to the high number of applications expected, unfortunately only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Applicants, please note the Privacy Notice on our website.
Development Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and abilities without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, family or parental status, or disability status.
About us
Founded in 2010, Development Pathways has grown into an internationally respected consultancy and advisory organisation, providing high quality consultancies and project management throughout Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific, in social protection and broader social policy, socio-economic analysis and research, training and software development services. We have a strong commitment to social justice, gender equality, women’s empowerment and inclusive development. We currently work in a number of countries across Africa, Asia, the Pacific and Latin America.
We currently employ 56 staff across our four offices, who work alongside a global network of trusted consultants. Our four main offices are located in the United Kingdom (London – Sidcup), Kenya (Nairobi), Australia (Sydney) and Jordan (Amman). As an employer, we put our staff first and are committed to flexible working practices and developing our staff’s professional capabilities. For more information about our organisation, please our website.
The Head of Business Development is a key leadership position within Development Pathways. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for business development. They will lead a small team in London and engage with our offices in Kenya, Australia and Jordan to support and guide them as they engage in business development. The successful candidate will be expected to expand our business portfolio by continuing to engage with current clients but also seeking to enter into innovative areas of new business. They will also contribute to the broader leadership of Development Pathways as a member of our leadership team.
This position will be located in our London office. It is open to high calibre, qualified candidates from outside the UK, as we will be able to provide a visa for those who do not have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.