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We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to assume the role of Director of Finance and Governance.
This is your opportunity to be at the heart of NZF, driving our financial strategy and ensuring robust governance that aligns with our mission to empower the UK’s Muslim community.
As part of our senior leadership team, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding NZF towards its strategic goals with financial integrity, outstanding governance, and effective resource management.
Your work will be crucial in ensuring we continue delivering impactful programs that transform lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary range: London - £60,005 - £65,125 per annum
Hours: 35 per week (full time)
Contract: Permanent Benefits
- 27 days’ annual leave + statutory holidays + three closures days over the Christmas period.
- Flexible working for all staff including working from home/hybrid working, and flexi-time/TOIL scheme.
- Attractive family friendly policies.
- Private healthcare cover.
- Season ticket loans.
- Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.
For more information about our benefits please visit our website.
Location: London Please note, we are currently consulting with staff on an expectation of two days a week in-person working to take effect from October 2024 which will apply to this role. We will keep candidates updated on this as appropriate, subject to the outcome of the consultation.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the National Housing Federation (NHF) for a Head of External Affairs and Campaigns. The NHF is the voice of not-for-profit housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around six million people. Our members are key partners of government in fixing the housing crisis. The NHF is an influential and trusted voice in shaping housing policy and practice. You will be responsible for building and maintaining our key relationships across national and local government, and with regulators, residents of social housing, our partners in the charitable and social sectors and investors. You will work closely with our policy, research and media teams to develop evidence based, credible policy positions and convey these to our key audiences. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to download the full job profile and person specification for this role. Key elements of the role:
- Responsible for the NHF’s approach to building and maintaining a broad range of external relationships, including our public affairs and campaigning activities. You will ensure the sector’s voice is credible, respected and influential.
- You will provide strategic counsel to the NHF’s leadership team and Board and support members to collaborate and take collective action on issues that affect the reputation of the sector and our standing with the government and the public.
- Through our public affairs and campaigns work you will lead on the NHF’s coalition building, with political stakeholders and wider partners across the UK.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of:
- building successful stakeholder engagement programmes at a senior level.
- building alliances and coalitions in support of shared outcomes.
- working on sensitive and high-profile issues with integrity. - handling complex and technical policy issues and translating these for different audiences.
- delivering integrated influencing projects at scale, including working with ministers and senior officials.
Equality, diversity and inclusion The NHF has published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are working to increase the diversity profile of our workforce. We are currently under-represented by ethnic minorities, people with a disability or disabilities and LGBTQ+, and would particularly welcome applications from people in these groups. Disability confident committed employer We are a disability confident committed employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview. We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process if you have a disability or have a condition that you feel may affect your performance during the recruitment process.
Please email Stephanie Green, People Manager at hradmin @housing .org .uk with your request or to arrange a time to discuss in more detail. Our role profile and job advert can also be requested in large print or in accessible format via this email address. Uploading your CV and cover letter If you decide to apply for this role, when requested, please upload a version of your CV that does not include any personal details, such as name, gender, age etc. You should also ensure that you do not add your name at the end of the cover letter. This will help us to shortlist candidates for interview based solely on their knowledge, skills and experience. Right to work in the UK/UK VISA sponsorship You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK. Closing date for applications: 18th September 2024 Interview date: 7th October 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have great leadership skills, a flair for visual merchandising and the ability to spot the value of goods and price them accordingly? Then join Shelter as a Shop Manager in our Boutique by Shelter charity shop in Clapham Junction.
Boutique by Shelter is a series of charity shops with interiors designed by Wayne Hemingway bringing a modern, trendy retail space to the high street. Our first boutique shop opened in Finchley Road and due to its success, we have opened a number of new shops across London. We'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed.
About you
You will need to be an active team player and be able to demonstrate how you’ve managed and motivated a team previously beyond expectations and experience of providing excellent customer service in a face-to-face role.
Have a good knowledge of recruiting and developing a diverse team and how you have supported and motivated teams to progress and how you would bring these skills into this position.
You will need to have good communication skills to engage with the local community to seek out new opportunities to increase the shops contribution to help further Shelter’s cause. You will develop your own and your teams’ interests in merchandising the shop attracting customers and continually develop yours and your team’s knowledge of Shelter, who we are and what we do.
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.
Shelter helps over half a million 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.
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.
At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. In addition to this, we encourage an approach to involving people with personal insight of housing issues and homelessness in our recruitment processes.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Insight Manager
£39,000 - £45,000
Central London - Flexible Working Options Available
Full Time
Permanent
Please note the post holder would be expected to work in our London office every Tuesday and one other day during the week.
Do you share our belief that sport can transform lives? Did you watch the Olympics this Summer and witness the joy and freedom women and girls gain from sport? Too many women and girls are missing out on the life-changing benefits of sport and exercise. We are determined to change this.
We are expanding our capacity and looking for a wise insight manager with significant experience of qualitative and quantitative research work to join our team. Familiar with designing social research and with leading edge techniques, you will be confident in managing, analysing and interpreting research. Importantly, you should be a confident communicator, and able to translate data, insights and understanding into compelling narratives which inspire others and contribute to the thought-leadership our charity is already known for.
You should be committed to our cause and a strong team player, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organised, with great attention to detail and with a passion for deeply understanding attitudes and behaviours and uncovering insights.
Working closely with the Head of Insight and Innovation and in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders you will ensure that Women in Sport sustains and expands its leading-edge insights into understanding the lives of women and girls as they relate to sport, building our evidence base and fuelling our campaigns, communications and advocacy.
Main responsibilities are to:
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Design and deliver exemplary insights projects.
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Communicate our insights and research findings.
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Build external relations and scan the research horizon for new opportunities.
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Contribute to the charity as a whole.
If you think your experience is relevant, you share our vision and have the ability to make big things happen you might be just right.
What we’re looking for from you:
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Experience of a key role in a market or social research environment
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Track record of high quality qualitative and quantitative social research
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Outstanding analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
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Up-to-date knowledge of online and offline research approaches and techniques
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Creative and passionate
Women in Sport is committed to a working culture where everyone can be authentic and true to themselves. We strive to represent the full diversity of the communities we serve.
Come and be part of our small but ground-breaking charity, in the high profile and fast-moving arena of women’s sport with plenty of scope to make your mark on the cause!
Please see the job description for full list of responsibilities and the criteria required for this role.
We are the national body for careers education in England, delivering support to schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st-century careers education.
The Careers & Enterprise Company is a great place to work. We operate within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are brought together by one thing: our passion to ensure young people get the best possible start in life and are supported to find their best next step.
Are you someone with a passion for technical and vocational education who wants to bring their expertise and skills to bear in a role that catalyses careers education to support young people into, within and on from vocational pathways? If so, read on.
Role Summary
At The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC), evidence plays a key role in supporting effective, impactful careers education. The Policy & Impact (P&I) team is a dynamic and purpose-driven team at the centre of the CEC’s Strategy & Communications division, generating insights to inform policy and practice and drive impact for young people.
This is an opportunity for a dynamic Research Manager to help build a new evidence base on parental engagement in careers education. Parents are key influencers in their children’s careers thinking, and as a result, the CEC has a parental engagement strategy with the aim of supporting Careers Leaders to enhance parental engagement in careers in their institutions. Part of this work to date has included the development of a suite of Careers Leader resources and training called Talking Futures. This role will play a crucial part in exploring how to take the CEC’s parental engagement strategy to the next stage, aiming to develop a questionnaire tool for parents that builds on early exploratory research. You will run a year-long project to test questions to create key evidence for the careers system.
Previously, the CEC has developed and successfully rolled out the FSQ, using our digital tools to bring student insight data on career readiness and essential skills into the careers system. The parent questionnaire tool will build on this.
The Research Manager will run a year-long process, designing and delivering qualitative and quantitative research and working with experts across the CEC, as well as external stakeholders, to explore the collection of structured and effective parent data using the existing careers infrastructure. There is also the potential to work closely with our Data & Digital Team to scale collection and insight nationally and locally.
We are looking for a highly analytical, curious and collaborative individual with a strong background in mixed-methods research. Identifying, generating and using a wide range of evidence and data, on this exciting new project, you will work with the Senior Manager, Research and Insight and across the Policy & Impact Team and also with the Senior Strategic Development Manager in the Education Development Team responsible for parental engagement.
Our organisation has a privileged opportunity to make a difference to the lives of millions of young people, helping to inspire and prepare them for the fast-changing world of work, and we want you to help us make it happen.
To apply, please visit our website via the apply button, complete the application form and cover letter and upload a copy of your CV (removing all personal details).
Please describe in your cover letter:
- How do you meet the criteria in the job profile?
- What skills and experience will you bring to the role to ensure its success?
- What is your motivation to lead a project to create a standard data set to inform effective parental engagement in careers education?
Closing date: 4th September 2024 (midnight)
It is our policy to review all applications within two weeks from the closing date. If you do not hear from us within three weeks following the closing date, then your application has unfortunately not been successful on this occasion. We are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted and attended an interview.
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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!
Internally your job title will be Recovery Worker.
You’re caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship’s Leecroft House as a Recovery Worker.
Right now, our 24 hour Supported Housing service in Barnet is looking for someone like you to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, but we also recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine.
Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you
We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. That’s where you come in. Responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community, we’ll rely on you to work with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it’s developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, one thing’s for sure ‐ you will have every chance to shine.
No relevant experience is required as full training will be provided, although candidates with an understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience would be welcomed. More important is your caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. Whatever your background, you’ll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.
In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.
This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience.
This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are right for the role.
On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation.
Senior Analytical Manager – Core Analytics Team
Two fixed-term roles available
Full-time roles: 37.5 hours per week
We require all staff to work a minimum of 2 days per week on average working in our London office/in person, in line with our hybrid working framework.
The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.
We are excited to be able to offer two fixed-term Senior Analytical Manager roles in the Data Analytics Directorate. We are looking for motivated and talented individuals with an excellent track record in leading teams to deliver research and analysis to improve health and care, or in a related field.
The roles are based in the Core Analytics Team, a sub-team of around 10 staff within Data Analytics. We use cutting-edge approaches to provide insights about the health of the UK population, as well as health and care system performance. We also support analysts across the Foundation with access to data and tools, and support and promote the use of data analytics across the health and care system.
Current work across the team includes: work exploring NHS performance, for example elective care waiting lists; exploring new ways to link health and care data; developing a portfolio of work examining trends in health across the UK; and, leadership of the Foundation’s data strategy.
There are two exciting roles available:
- Senior Analytical Manager (maternity cover) – Fixed-term contract until 31 July 2025
- Senior Analytical Manager – Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2026
The two Senior Analytical Managers work together to lead the Core Analytics Team, working closely with the Assistant Director and Director of Data Analytics. The Senior Analytical Managers also work to develop an environment where the team can thrive, working together, and with individual people managers to promote the development of our people, team science, open working, and patient and public involvement and engagement. They also play a crucial role in working with colleagues across the Foundation’s three strategic priorities to develop and deliver an ambitious programme of analytical research that makes an important contribution to achieving the Foundation’s mission.
Individual areas of responsibility will be agreed with the successful candidates based on the team’s current work programme, but we would expect each Senior Analytical Manager to take responsibility for one of the following:
- developing and leading an ambitious and substantive longer-term programme of analytical research, develop collaborations with academia, and drive publication of our work in peer review journals
- leading an ambitious and fast-paced programme of shorter-term analysis seeking to respond to current policy issues and priorities.
To find out more about the roles and what we are looking for, please read the job description on our website.
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a supporting statement which answers the following three application questions.
- Please indicate which role you are happy to be considered for. Please state both if you wish to be considered for both. (max. 300 words)
- Why would you be well suited to this role? What skills, knowledge and experience would you bring to it? (max. 300 words)
- How would you go about developing an analytical work programme that aligns with the overall strategic priorities of the organisation? How would you balance competing demands and ensure you can meet stakeholder needs? If possible, use examples of where you’ve done this in the past. (max. 300 words)
- Describe a time when you have led an analytical project or team to have impact. What did impact look like, how did you go about achieving it, and what you have learned from this about your leadership style. (max. 300 words)
Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Candidates should have the right to work in the UK at the time of appointment, as we do not provide visa sponsorship.
Application deadline: 23:59, Wednesday 18th September 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd October. Interviews will be held in-person at our office at 8 Salisbury Square.
Our commitment to you
Our top priority is finding the best candidate, and that might be you.
We're committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity, which is why we encourage you to apply for our job even if you don't meet every requirement. We value professional and lived expertise and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage those from underrepresented and underserved groups in this field, such as people of colour, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds to apply.
We encourage you to speak with us about your neuro-diversities, disabilities, long term medical conditions, chronic illness, mental health, wider health conditions and/or caring responsibilities etc. so we can work together on adjustments to make the recruitment process and work more accessible and enjoyable for you. We offer flexible working as well as a range of excellent benefits.
We're dedicated to an inclusive hiring process, where every candidate has the chance to showcase their skills in a comfortable environment.
So, come apply to join our team and let's work towards building a diverse and authentic workplace together.
Health Partnerships Manager
Permanent
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits
London N1
Full time – 37.5 hours a week
We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're currently required to come into the office a minimum of 2 days per week, currently Tuesday and either Wednesday or Thursday.
Closing date: 5pm, 18th September 2024
First interviews online: 30th September or 1st October 2024
Second interviews in-person (if needed): 8th October 2024
An exciting opportunity for a Health Partnerships Manager has arisen at World Cancer Research Fund.
World Cancer Research Fund champions the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight and physical activity, so that we can empower people to make informed choices to reduce their cancer risk.
We are seeking a Health Partnerships Manager to play a key role delivering on our strategy to support health professionals, with responsibility for developing partnerships and marketing campaigns which progress this work and widen its reach. The role also line manages the Health Information Officer and supports the development and marketing of our cancer prevention information and support for the general public.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience of clinical/public health stakeholder engagement at all levels and of developing successful partnerships with other organisations. An in-depth understanding of the UK health sector and the educational landscape for health professionals is essential.
They will have a proven track record of developing marketing campaigns for health professional and consumer audiences, collaborating with creative specialists and deploying and optimising a range of cost effective marketing methods. Their understanding of good practice in developing evidence-based health information will enable them to support accurate and engaging communication across digital and print.
They will be skilled in communicating verbally and in writing and use their interpersonal skills to build and maintain fruitful working relationships internally and externally. They will be a strong project manager, deadline and results focused, with the drive to reach new audiences with our important messages and support.
Application Details:
If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.
Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF and equip you for the role.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
WCRF is a UK cancer prevention charity. We look at how diet, weight and physical activity affect the risk of developing and surviving cancer.
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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!
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £38,143 to £40,095 per annum, pro-rata for part time hours
Location: London, E8 4DG
Interviews Commence: Week commencing 2nd September 2024, subject to extension
Start date: September 2024
Our client Peter Bedford Housing Association (PBHA) is a housing association with charitable aims that create positive change in people’s lives. As well as homes and support, PBHA empowers people to learn, access work and discover their creative talents. Based in Hackney, Islington and Newham, PBHA work with people who are homeless, have mental ill health, learning difficulties and multiple needs. PBHA’s work enables people to move on and lead independent lives.
The role:
The postholder will be vital in securing growth in our Enterprises, Training and Supported Housing services. They will create imaginative proposals and partnerships to attract funding for our Enterprises and Training team to access trusts, foundations and national funding programmes. They will develop local marketing and fundraising initiatives enabling us to create new ideas and enhance our work. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to develop new supported housing services, their role will be crucial to us achieving our Income Strategy and the goals of our next five-year Business Plan.
Key duties and responsibilities:
• Compile and upkeep a database of relevant opportunities on Zoho database so that we can accurately plan fundraising activity
• Evaluate opportunities with the CEO to ensure they meet organisational needs and that we achieve a high success rate
• Write and submit a range of well-researched and persuasive fundraising applications to trusts and other sources for support
• Lead on completion and submission of complex funding applications, involving other PBHA staff, notably the Enterprises and Training Manager.
• Build and nurture positive relationships to mutual benefit with trusts and foundations, promoting the impact of PBHA and how we may enable a trust to realise their mission
• Work in conjunction with the Director of Finance to create budgets and collate financial information fully supporting the delivery of proposed projects or activities
• Develop, in conjunction with a team of volunteers and the Information Project Manager, a range of mechanisms for maintaining and developing relationships with funders, including using Zoho, social media and events
• Work with managers and use Zoho to ensure accurate and on-time reporting to funders
• Work with project managers to ensure compliance with funding requirements of all future, existing and recently finished contracts and grants
• Assist the Director of Services in the coordination and completion of PQQ documentation and tender documentation in response to tender opportunities
• Identify and respond to opportunities for sponsorship support for PBHA’s activities
• Monitor performance in relation to fundraising and business development providing regular updates to the Senior Leadership Team
• Keep abreast of fundraising methods, trends and sources, communicating these internally
• Continually develop, taking responsibility for own learning and personal development.
Customer Focused Services:
• Lead your volunteer team in promoting participation and co-production opportunities so that tenants/participants have maximum influence over the development of PBHA.
• Positively promote and signpost tenants and participants to report complaints in line with PBHA’s practice.
The Kingsland Hub site has one level and is accessible to wheelchair users.
The post holder is accountable to the Chief Executive Officer.
Main Conditions of Service:
This post is for 22.5 hours per week, 3 days per week, Monday – Friday, 7.5 hours per day with days to be negotiated on appointment. Duties will occasionally be carried out over evenings and some public holidays. Overtime is not paid but in line with Agile working, hours can be averaged out over a 2-week period.
Salaries and expenses are based on PBHA’s salary scales and are revised each year. The salary for this post will be in the range of £38,143 - £40,095 points 22 to 25 and the starting salary is £38,143 point 22, for the full-time hours.
In common with all posts at PBHA, confirmation of appointment is subject to a probationary period (6 months). The notice period for this role is 4 weeks.
PBHA is committed to equality and diversity, anti-discriminatory practice and is striving to be an anti-racist organisation.
Role Requirements:
Although we are keeping direct experience/knowledge requirements to a minimum, we do need you to use the application form or covering letter to demonstrate your capabilities, in relation to each point listed under role requirements. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competences have helped you achieve positive results.
The minimum experience required for the post is:
• Experience of producing compelling proposals that have generated income from a range of grants and trusts
The competencies required for the post are the ability to:
• Demonstrate that you can manage a workload of multiple proposals and complete them accurately and to deadline
• Proactively work with managers to develop creative proposals that can fund core activity
• Seek out fundraising opportunities and evaluate their fit to our income generation strategy
• Focus our grant and trust activity to ensure we bid for larger scale opportunities (20k to 200k) and achieve a high success rate
It is desirable that the candidate has:
• Knowledge of fundraising in the housing sector and / or knowledge of community organisations in Hackney, Islington and the surrounding areas
• Membership of the Institute of Fundraising
PBHA offers in return:
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service (pro rata)
• Company pension scheme with employer matching up to 5% of contributions
• Agile working
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced company sick pay
To apply, please register your interest and we will send you an application form to complete. Using an application form supports equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices.
Peter Bedford Housing Association is an Equal Opportunities employer who support an inclusive culture and diversity for their staff and those they represent. They are committed to encouraging further growth from diverse groups, and welcome applications from people of all abilities and under-represented groups. Currently, PBHA have an underrepresentation from men and disabled communities. As such, they particularly welcome applicants from these groups.
We are looking for an exceptional writer who can turn complex ideas into clear and compelling written materials for a variety of audiences, from fundraising applications, to donor communications and promotional materials.
Salary: £34,736 FTE paid pro rata for days worked
Hours of Work: 3 days/wk (21 hrs)
Contract length: 1 year, with potential to extend
Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus 3 discretionary days at Christmas (both pro rata); 5% pension contribution; sick leave, dependency leave and compassionate leave days
Application Deadline: 10am (GMT) Monday 16 September
About Pembroke House
Pembroke House is a centre for social action and residential community in Walworth, south-east London.
We were founded in 1885, by students from Pembroke College, Cambridge, as one of the first settlement houses. Shocked by growing poverty and inequality, the pioneers of the settlement movement sought a new approach: taking up residence to live, work and solve problems alongside local communities.
For over 130 years, we’ve been working to bridge traditional divides and unite people – whatever their background or walk of life – in building a better Walworth.
About the role
The Copywriter will play a crucial role in Pembroke House’s fundraising efforts and in communicating our work to a range of audiences. This position involves crafting compelling written materials for a range of audiences, including funding applications, annual reports and longer-form external communications. You’ll be an exceptional writer, with a passion for storytelling and a proven ability to inspire action through works. And you’ll combine these written skills with a proven eye for detail and the ability to see overlapping tasks through to completion.
Main duties
FUNDRAISING APPLICATIONS
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Research, write, and edit high-quality fundraising applications tailored to the requirements of various funding bodies, foundations, and partners.
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Collaborate with programme managers and other team members to gather relevant information, data, and success stories that support funding requests.
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Ensure that all proposals are aligned with the charity’s mission, objectives, and strategic priorities.
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Develop and maintain clear cases for support across Pembroke House’s activities that can be used for various purposes
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Manage multiple proposals simultaneously, ensuring timely submission and compliance with funder guidelines.
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Copy-edit and provide feedback on applications to trusts & foundations written by other members of the team.
DONOR COMMUNICATIONS
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Write persuasive donor appeals, thank-you letters, and follow-up communications that effectively convey the importance of continued support.
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Develop content for donor reports that clearly articulate the impact of their contributions and the outcomes of funded projects.
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Support the Pembroke House team to craft cases for support and campaign messaging that resonates with potential donors.
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Draft the charity’s annual report, coordinating with the wider team to gather relevant material and case-studies.
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
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Create and edit promotional content for various platforms, including our websites, social media, and long-form project reports.
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Produce compelling case-studies and snapshots of our work for a variety of purposes.
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Ensure consistency in the charity’s voice and messaging across all communications.
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Work closely with design contractors to produce print and digital materials that enhance the charity’s brand and message.
How to apply
Please visit our website at the link below and complete the application and equal opportunities form by 10am on Monday 16 September.
Located in the heart of Walworth, we strive to empower communities and individuals to create a neighbourhood where everyone can flourish.
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Working Well Trust is a specialist employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment. This role will be working with clients who have mental health support needs, wanting to gain paid employment.
We are recruiting for a Peer Employment Worker to join the Tower Hamlets Mental Health Employment Service.
Experience of employment support is not essential, it is more important that you share our passion and commitment to supporting people to find the right job for them. You will receive training around employment support and in supporting people with mental health issues. As this is a Peer role applicants must have lived experience of mental health, either personally or through a close contact.
You need to have a desire to support people to achieve their employment goals, and the ability to multitask and manage your workload effectively. You must be willing to share your experience of mental health and employment to support clients to address their concerns about employment and to support them to develop strategies to support them sustaining work. Good organisation skills are essential for this role, in addition to an interest in mental health, and the role it plays in the workplace. Experience of pre-employment support such as CV and application writing, and interview practice is desirable.
The role we are recruiting for is as follows:
One Full Time: 35 hours per week - we offer flexible working which for this role is three days on site in our office in Bethnal Green and two days working from home.
You will work with clients (managing a caseload) who have mental health support needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences, to access training, education and volunteering opportunities. You will use a client led/person centred support approach.
You will also be working to targets whilst maintaining a high-quality service.
If you would to discuss this role please see the Job Description for contact details.
Please click apply to send your CV after answering the screening questions.
Candidates need to clearly outline how they meet the person specification points in their personal statement.
Staff benefits include an employer contribution to a personal or workplace pension equivalent to 6% of gross salary. 30 days annual leave plus paid public holidays (FTE).
Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities and Confident about Disabilities.
Closing date: 9am Friday 13 September
Telephone interviews: These will be scheduled in as applicants come through so please apply early, if we get enough applicants we may close the advert early
Final Stage interviews: Friday 20 September
Application Instructions
Please complete the screening questions and press apply to send your CV.
Please complete and add the provided cover form to the end of your CV when uploading, applications without a cover form will not be considered. Please ensure you address the person specification points in your cover form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: FOOD Club Assistant
Service: FOOD Clubs
Location: Based in London – Tower Hamlets and Aldgate
Hours: 18.5 hours per week (part-time, 2.5 days) Half Day Tuesday, Full day Wednesday, Full day Thursday.
Salary: Grade 1 point 10: £25,800 FTE, inclusive of inner London weighting (£12,900.00per annum, pro rata)
Contract type: Temporary Contract until 31/04/25, with a possibility of it being extended.
Are you a self-motivated team player with a can-do attitude, who is solution focused and passionate about making a difference? If so, we want to hear from you.
At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.
Your impact
The Family Action FOOD (Food On Our Doorstep) programme aims to:
· provide regular access to a sustainable supply of food to people at risk of food insecurity
· encourage families to access local support services and be signposted to other agencies
· increase disposable income for local families to improve life chances and wellbeing
· reduce the amount of food being sent to landfill in the UK by utilising surplus food
Your skills
FOOD Club Support Worker will support all aspects of the day-to-day running of the programme, to ensure the clubs have high standards of service delivery.
You will have previous experience in at least one of the following environments: retail, health & safety, environmental health, education and/or previous work with families
You will have an enthusiasm for delivering high quality customer service and have a clear understanding of food hygiene standards and procedures.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
What will we offer you?
We’ll offer you a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits. All roles in Family Action are open to a discussion about possible flexible working options, subject to business needs, and all new starters will have the right to make a flexible working request from day one of employment. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. You’ll join an established, supportive and high-performing service and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core.
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills then we look forward to hearing from you.
To Apply:
- Complete: the Application Form and send to inbox 24 (email address located on advert document)
- Closing Date: Monday 2nd September 2024 at 5:00PM
· Interview date: From Monday 9th September, 2024
- To learn more about Family Action: Recruitment Pack
- To learn more about our terms & conditions: Summary Terms & Conditions of Employment
- To help us fulfil our commitment to diversity and promoting equal opportunities: complete our anonymous Equality & Diversity Monitoring Information survey
For direct queries with the hiring manager, please email: Pete Godden (email address located on advert document)
Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
ID: 1282
We are seeking a Policy & Public Affairs Officer who will drive forward the organisation’s policy and public affairs work, securing key policy recommendations from the 'Every second counts' report across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Influence policy and legislation to ensure everyone across the devolved nations has the skills to save a life.
- Develop, deliver, and evaluate strategies for specific areas of policy and stakeholder engagement work, including influencing decision-makers, building and strengthening support among key regional and national stakeholders in the devolved nations.
- Lead on a number of policy and stakeholder events and activities, which could include in-depth research and writing of policy analyses.
- Write Parliamentary questions; briefings for parliamentary debates; briefings for individual MPs and internal briefings as and when needed.
- Manage Policy & Public Affairs customer relationship management systems, regularly reporting on external engagement processes.
- Rally MPs / and or Peers to support any amendments to Bills.
- Collaborate with colleagues to identify and prepare proactive and reactive policy communications.
- Develop and oversee the effective monitoring of parliamentary activity in the devolved nations.
- Build new relationships and strengthen existing relationships with spads, think tanks, offices of Parliamentarians, All Party Parliamentary Groups.
- Draft high-quality policy-related paperwork, such as relevant public/private consultation and inquiry responses, parliamentary briefs, media responses and official correspondence.
- Coordinate the building and maintaining of policy stakeholder relationships, including with partner organisations and other stakeholders; working to ensure that the voices of a broad intersection of communities are heard in the work we do.
- Support the organisation’s equity, diversity, and inclusion work, displaying a genuine commitment to understanding issues faced by the diversity of communities we support.
How to apply
Please email your CV, covering letter and Equality & Diversity monitoring form to us with 'Devolved Nations Policy & Public Affairs Officer' in the subject line.
The closing date for applications is 17:00 Monday 16 September 2024.
Interviews for this role will take place the week commencing 23 September 2024.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
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Are you a cybersecurity specialist looking for your next career challenge?
Prospectus is excited to partner with a values-driven charity dedicated to providing specialist dementia support and advice for families. We are seeking an interim Cyber Security Manager for a 6-month full-time role, with the potential to become permanent. This position offers hybrid working arrangements.
As the Cyber Security Manager, you will take charge of all cybersecurity initiatives within the charity’s IT department. Your responsibilities will include identifying potential risks, implementing robust security measures, and ensuring the charity’s network is well-equipped to handle cyber threats. Serving as the primary point of contact for all IT security matters, you will provide expert advice and support to colleagues across the organisation. You will lead efforts to establish and maintain effective cybersecurity practices, including developing comprehensive security processes and ensuring the secure storage of the charity’s data. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the Head of IT and other IT team members, participating in relevant meetings and providing crucial information to committees and the Board of Trustees.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in IT security at a managerial level, complemented by relevant qualifications such as a bachelor’s degree in IT and/or CISSP certification. Along with a strong understanding of IT security strategies and proficiency in various IT tools, you should possess a deep knowledge of the specific regulatory requirements and standards relevant to charities. You will be an excellent communicator, capable of engaging and influencing both technical and non-technical audiences collaboratively.
At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV. If your experience aligns with the role, we will arrange a call to discuss the opportunity in more detail. We look forward to connecting with you.
Prospectus is excited to be partnering with the International Rescue Committee in the search for a Philanthropy Manager.
Over the past 90 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster.
As the Philanthropy Manager, you will join a collaborative fundraising team and focus on building upon existing and new relationships with major donors to secure income and support. Joining a team of six this role will have great support and will work towards a seven-figure team target. Also, with a prospect research function in the organisation, this role will be engaging qualified donors of all levels. This is a great opportunity to join an impactful organisation whilst also gaining personal development through this role.
To be successful as the Philanthropy Manager you will have proven experience in building and securing relationships with individuals capable of giving gifts of a four, five or six figure level. You will ideally have done this previously within a fundraising environment and understand how to engage potential donors. This person will ideally be passionate about the work IRC delivers and be excited to work with a collaborative team to achieve their fundraising goals.
This role is a full-time permanent position that will have hybrid working in the London offices 1-2 days per week. The salary for this role is £45,000.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.
If you are interested in applying to this Philanthropy Manager position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.