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Job Title - Head of Finance and Operations
Contract - Permanent
Hours - Full time, 35 hours per week (However, we will consider part-time at 28 hours per week)
Salary - £48,000 - £58,000 per annum
Location - London office, Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ
About Coram
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
One of the nine members of the Coram group, Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK’s specialist centre for children’s rights in education, immigration, community care and family law, and provides significant international legal systems consultancy. The centre is located on the Coram Campus in central London with bases in Colchester and Leeds. We champion access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation. Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation primarily under legal aid contract. Our Policy and Practice Change team promotes practice change through training and capacity building to professionals and secures systems change through research, policy and advocacy.
About the role
This senior role will provide financial and operational leadership and management for CCLC, particularly focussed on the Legal Practice Unit and the Policy and Practice Change team. Through systematic and efficient management, the post holder will play a pivotal role in CCLC’s financial and operational sustainability.
The role will oversee the smooth running of the London and Colchester offices through oversight and line management of finance, operations and administrative staff. The post holder will support the Managing Director of Legal Practice and Children's Rights and department heads in the successful running of our services. Where appropriate they will deputise for the Managing Director on financial, operational and compliance matters.
Managing a small finance team, the role will hold primary responsibility for specialist financial functions within CCLC, particularly legal aid billing. The role will act as a key point of contact for a range of internal and external stakeholders including Coram’s central finance team who focus on grant fund management and overall accounting for CCLC.
The role would suit a highly organised and efficient business support professional with experience of financial management within the legal or charity sector. In particular, candidates with experience of legal billing and more specifically, civil legal aid billing, are welcomed. However, we recognise that this is a highly specialised and niche field. As such, candidates with broad operational and financial management experience but a strong aptitude for processing large amounts of data, developing and managing spreadsheets and improving organisational systems will be considered.
This is a largely office-based role in order to fully provide support to the finance and operations team. However, some remote / hybrid working may be possible depending the experience of the candidate after the initial settling in period (to be negotiated with the successful candidate).The finance team are split between the London and Colchester offices and the post holder should expect some travel.
Whilst this is a full-time position, we will consider requests for part-time working and we will endeavour to offer some flexibility with days and hours to be agreed.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: Monday 6th January 2024 23.59pm (Please note, we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable amount of high quality applicants to take forward to interview prior to the closing date)
Test and Interview date: TBC
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
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£57,000 per annum
Fixed term - 12 months (maternity cover)
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Public Relations Manager.
As a senior leader sitting within our Media Team, you will be responsible for leading the strategic thinking and delivery for UNICEF UK’s public fundraising media and communications work, including Soccer Aid for UNICEF.
You will manage high level external stakeholder relationships including funding partners, celebrity publicists, UK media, PR agencies and broadcast partners; and you will manager a small and talented PR team.
We are looking for someone ambitious, strategic and solutions focused. You are a team player and will be a skilled communicator adept at managing a complex range of stakeholders and getting things done!
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 9 January 2025.
Interview dates: First round: Wednesday 22 January 2025 (via MS Teams). Second round: Wednesday 29 January 2025 (in person at UUK offices).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your response and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you because by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We are gradually moving back to our offices on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and we anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
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£58,000 per annum
Permanent, 35 hours per week (other flexible arrangements will be considered)
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as our ICT Security Manager.
UNICEF UK needs an ICT Security Manager who can take responsibility for overseeing and implementing ICT security standards for our organisation of 400 hybrid-working colleagues in the UK. You will need a good understanding of Microsoft E365 and Microsoft Defender and will be well-versed in ITIL standards, change control processes and risk investigation and assessment.
You will need relevant ICT security qualifications (minimum AZ500, CISSP, CISM) or demonstrable equivalent knowledge derived from significant experience in roles which may have included IT support, network management, security management, server or applications administration. Putting your skills to work in this forward-looking organisation, you will play a critical part in enabling our work for children.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 17 December 2024.
Interview date: Week Commencing 6 January 2025 via video conferencing (MS Teams).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open-plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process. When answering written pre-selection questions be aware that every question is scored on its own and without reference to your other answers. AI-generated answers will be discarded.
We anticipate most colleagues will work flexibly in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London (and at home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, women and disabled candidates because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 28 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
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SEL Mind is working in partnership with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust to deliver integrated support within the Trust’s Community Mental Health Teams. The integrated Care Team Approach (CTA) team provide support to people with long-term mental health problems (principally bipolar and psychosis), helping people develop their independence, self-management skills and achieve their recovery goals.
As a Senior Mental Health Advisor, you will be based within the existing Intensive Case Management in Psychosis (West) team at Beckenham Beacon. As part of the multidisciplinary team, you will work alongside clinical staff to deliver focused, person-centred, individual support, information and guidance on a wide range of social issues including housing, employment, and social integration. You will also hold line management responsibility for a Mental Health Advisor within the service.
Closing date: Wednesday 11th December (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Week beginning 6th January 2025
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
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We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark
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One of the UK's largest membership organisations, who support hundreds of thousands of professionals in their field throughout their careers, is looking for an ambitious, outgoing Finance Business Partner to join their team! Having gone through a recent period of change and improvement, the organisation is looking to bring on board an engaging, outward-facing Finance Business Partner who'll support a range of key stakeholders.
As Finance Business Partner your main responsibilities will include:
- Business Partnering: Working closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, provide financial insights, and support strategic decision-making
- Financial Reporting: Preparing and analysing monthly management accounts, preparing consolidated management accounts, and preparing other financial reports for the charity and its commercial subsidiaries
- Annual budget preparation: providing analyses for review to ensure an accurate and reliable budget is built for submission to the group
- System Support: Provide system support and identify process improvements
The successful candidate will:
- Have strong financial and analytical skills, with proven experience working as a Finance Business Partner to a range of stakeholders
- Be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Have a proactive, solution-oriented approach
- Be familiar with charity accounting, ideally in a group setting
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
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- Salary:£37,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Location: London-based/hybrid working with some UK and International travel (minimum 1 day per week in the office on a Monday)
- Working Pattern: Full-time, Permanent, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (some weekends and evenings required)
About the Role:
Your Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional corporate challenge events, from team registrations to on-site logistics.
- Plan and execute gala dinners and award ceremonies, managing budgets, suppliers, and attendee experience.
- Oversee the annual carol service, ensuring every detail-from VIP coordination to marketing-is handled with precision.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including communications and development, to maximise event success.
- Take ownership of specific event elements, such as branding, merchandise, and supplier management.
If you are an events fundraiser or have experience of end-to-end management of dinners, balls and galas with an interest in working for a charity, this could be an excellent opportunity for you. You must have meticulous planning and a keen eye for detail to excel in this role.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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Hundreds of inspiring events. Millions of pounds raised. One clear purpose.
Head of Digital
Salary: £85,000 - £90,000 depending on experience plus
Reports to: Director of Marketing & Supporter Engagement
Department: ?Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement?
Contract: ?Permanent?
Hours: ?Full time 35 hours per week? (other flexible-working requests will also be considered if it meets business needs)
Location: Stratford, London with high flexibility (we would expect you to be in the office 1-2 days per week)
Closing date: 12 December 2024 at 23.55. This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Digital to join our Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement (MFE) directorate. This is a pivotal role within a new function where you'll be bringing together previously separate teams to drive the development and implementation of our digital strategy, to transform our customer experiences for mass audiences. Specialist areas include website, email, SMS data selections, tagging & tracking, UX, Service Design, SEO, content delivery & content strategy. As Head of Digital, you will be the advocate for design led thinking, putting our audiences needs at the heart of all experiences and journeys.
What will you be doing?
Responsible for setting the digital vision, strategy and plan for mass audiences, aligned with cross organisation strategies.
Works with Cancer Research UK (CRUK) strategy team for all niche audience digital strategy needs.
Responsible for delivering an engaging top of funnel experience. Working jointly with F&E, and Policy, Information & Communications (PIC) teams to create compelling end-to-end digital experiences that delight CRUK audiences at every stage of their journey. Tracked against a measurement framework that creates accountability and improvement at all levels across MFE and Technology.
Responsible for establishing the measurement framework, working with Data, Insight and Performance to improve what and how we measure, across digital and marketing activity. Implements data governance, in accordance with our data standards.
Responsible for overarching website performance, organic traffic, conversion rate, bounce rate, pages per session, agreeing the targets with ASI function.
Responsible for creating the processes, tools and ways of working that support a more joined up approach to all below the line journeys
Responsible for building the new team capability for the digital delivery system, across the digital team, through devolved practices and partners.
What skills are we looking for?
Experience in a Head of Digital role or similar within a large, complex organisation, inspiring colleagues and building strong, productive relationships across a diverse group of senior stakeholders.
Expert on digital tools, platforms, and technologies relevant to marketing, along with content creation, management, and distribution.
Proficient in CMS and Marketing Automation tools
Ability to cultivate a growth mindset and lead/champion change at scale.
Ability to develop a clear vision and strategy aligned with business goals and target audience needs.
Knowledge of search engine optimization and the ability to analyse data to measure content performance and inform strategy, linking with paid search.
Experience of leading and inspiring a team of digital experts and designers.
Deep understanding of the target audience and user experience to create engaging and relevant content.
Excellent storytelling, communication and presentation skills - both written and verbal. Highly visible leader, internally and externally.
Flexibility to quickly adapt to new trends, technologies, and changes in the digital landscape.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our .
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.
Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.
For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: , , , and .
Cancer Research UK is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of its staff, volunteers, beneficiaries and other people who come into contact with the charity through all of its diverse range of activities. To review our safeguarding statement please visit
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Corporate Partnerships Manager
Salary: £38,000-£40,000 FTE per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working considered)
Location: Remote-first (occasional travel to London or UK locations)
Contract Type: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract
Start date: week commencing 6th January 2025
Are you ready to drive impactful partnerships for a leading professional membership body?
Charity People are thrilled to be partnering with the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, the UK's professional membership body for fundraisers. Dedicated to championing excellence in fundraising, the Institute supports its members through cutting-edge professional development, education, and a strong network of peer collaboration. By connecting fundraisers across sectors and skillsets, they empower the fundraising community to share knowledge, drive innovation, and collectively strengthen their impact on the causes and communities they serve.
This interim role has been created to provide essential support in the lead-up to the organisation's annual conference in June 2025, which is a major source of income. As the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will focus on managing and nurturing existing partnerships with corporate members, sponsors, and strategic partners to ensure the success of this flagship event and support the organisation's ongoing goals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and maintain relationships with:
-80-90 corporate partners (approx.).
-40 sponsors (approx.).
* Lead sponsorship and exhibitor engagement for the annual conference, ensuring it meets income targets and strengthens key partnerships.
* Provide excellent account management, ensuring that partners feel valued and supported.
* Retain and develop corporate memberships by deepening engagement with current partners.
* Collaborate with teams across marketing, finance, and membership to deliver exceptional partner experiences and maximise opportunities.
What We're Looking For:
* A proven track record in developing commercial relationships and securing sponsorships.
* Strong communication and organisational skills with commercial acumen.
* Experience in memberships, fundraising, events or related environments and a passion for the charity sector.
* A proactive problem-solver with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Why Join?
* Flexible and remote-first working environment.
* Be part of a passionate, professional, and enabling organisation committed to diversity and inclusion.
How to Apply:
If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the requirements, please send your CV as soon as possible. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay in applying!
There will be a one-round interview stage via Teams week commencing 9th December, with a view for successful person to start week commencing 6th January 2025.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We know that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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CLPE is based in our beautiful Grade 2 listed building in Southwark. Our Centre houses an amazing collection of 25,000 children’s books as well as being a training and event centre for teachers, publishers and everyone else who works with children’s literature and cares about children’s literacy. We have a friendly, talented and committed team working both from the Centre and remotely. The post holder would be required to work at our Centre at least one day per week but may work remotely for the remainder of their hours.
We are currently undergoing a restructure of the team. This is a new role, reporting to the Finance & Operations Director, and line managing our Finance Administrator. Estimated at 22.5 hours per week with flexible allocation Monday-Friday, and can be offered as year-round or term-time only. On application, please detail your availability and preferences for working patterns, and year-round or term-time only.
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Ensure accurate and timely financial and management accounting reports are produced each month, that include full-year accounting forecasts and 18 month cashflow forecasts
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Devise and maintain financial systems, procedures and internal controls for current and new work streams including online developments, grants and funded projects ensuring compliance with administration and financial regulations in relation to charity, trust and company law and regulations and funder requirements.
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Oversee procurement processes in line with the Manual of Authorities, including management of supplier contracts, working with the Centre Manager. This includes, but is not limited to, all contracts relating to the provision of services such as human resources, cleaning and maintenance, IT and reprographics, health and safety. Make timely payments to suppliers and staff using online banking.
The person we are looking for will have:
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a formal accountancy qualification
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amazing organisational skills and the ability to work and manage others under pressure
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excellent attention to detail and a commitment to evolving systems and processes that make everything more efficient
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the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a wide range of people within and outside of the organisation
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a willingness to engage, negotiate and hold suppliers accountable for quality service provision
A generous holiday allowance is provided - 30 days a year for a full time role plus Bank Holidays and closure between Christmas and New Year.
If you are interested in being part of our team and taking on this key role, we’d love to hear from you. We are scheduling interviews as applications are received. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now with your CV and a statement detailing how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Chartered College of Teaching is currently working on a number of exciting projects, including internal and external projects, and therefore has multiple fixed term roles available for staff to support our project work. The roles will run for 4 months in the first instance, with potential for extension. There are opportunities to work on projects including AI and edtech, teacher development, and diversity and inclusion. By joining our team as an education project specialist, you’ll be helping us to support teachers, champion great teaching and raise the status of the profession by working on key projects. You are likely to have experience leading or supporting the delivery of projects, experience in or a strong interest in the education sector, and a real passion for making a difference.
Job Title: Education Project Specialist ( AI / edtech / diversity and inclusion / teacher development)
Salary: £32,000-£39,000 per annum dependent on experience
Contract: Fixed term for 4 months with possibility of extension. Open to full-time/part time/freelance. A full working week is 35 hours and we offer flexible working options. We are open to full time or part time candidates, on a payroll basis or freelance contractors on a day rate.
Benefits: Flexible working, generous annual leave, 8.5% employer pension contribution, Paycare, individual and team professional development/learning budget. A full list of our benefits can be found here.
Based: Home based or office based, with hybrid-working options.
Start date: Immediate start.
Deadline: We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis so we will interview as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Interviews will consist of a task and competency-based interview.
Application: Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter. Please use the guidance when writing your cover letter and indicate your preference of area / specialism in your cover letter.
We encourage you to apply promptly as we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may complete the process earlier than expected if an excellent candidate is identified at an early stage.
The Organisation
The Chartered College of Teaching is a charity and the professional body for teachers. We are working to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession through membership and accreditation.
We are dedicated to bridging the gap between practice and research and equipping teachers from the moment they enter the classroom with the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for their pupils.
We are a growing and multi-skilled team of 30 people, supported by a Board with a significant track record of experience in a range of fields. Our business plan focuses on growing membership and Chartered Status and providing meaningful professional learning opportunities for the teaching profession.
The Opportunity
Our Education Project Specialists / Project Managers will support the team in delivering ambitious and exciting projects, including internal and external projects with focuses including teacher development, diversity and inclusion, and edtech/AI. Working closely with colleagues, Education Project Specialists will take responsibility for a range of activities, which will include some or all of the following depending on experience and whether full or part time:pro
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Supporting or leading on the delivery of education projects, providing specialist knowledge to deliver these to the highest standard
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Developing and / or commissioning and reviewing content and materials for teachers and school leaders from external partners
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Designing effective professional learning opportunities for teachers and school leaders, including short online learning programmes, events, and resources and toolkits
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Carrying out research, including market research, and analysing data
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Working with colleagues to track and monitor the status of education projects and sharing findings from internal and external projects
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Coordinating the work of project participants, partner organisations and representing the Chartered College of Teaching at external meetings
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Arranging and participate in meetings, as required
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Performing other activities as and when required in order to fulfil the purpose and requirements of your role.
About You
You do not need to have expertise in all areas, we have multiple roles available! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage you to apply. We’re looking for someone who is motivated by our mission and truly passionate about supporting teachers.
Desirable knowledge and experience
You will meet one or more of the following criteria:
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Experience of leading, managing or supporting complex projects, including budget and supplier management
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Experience of designing or delivering teacher professional development sessions
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Experience producing content for a range of audiences including teachers
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Experience of delivering online learning
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Knowledge of at least one of: effective use of education technology; assessment; diversity and inclusion; teacher development
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Strong knowledge and experience of using digital tools, including project management tools
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Experience of teaching in schools in the UK or internationally.
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Excellent written English
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Willingness to develop your skills further and engage actively in CPD activities
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Commitment to equality and diversity, which you demonstrate in your work and daily interactions with colleagues, members and other stakeholders.
Why Us?
As an organisation we care deeply about creating a working environment that supports our people to grow personally and professionally. These are reflected in our organisational values which outline the distinctive working culture we are looking to create. In particular, these values are reflected in our commitment to:
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Flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, hybrid or fully remote working
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Professional development, including formal and informal training and support
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Transparency and ownership: we have an open culture that ensures all staff guide our strategic direction
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Mental health and wellbeing: access to health and wellbeing advice and health cash plan.
Diversity and inclusion at the Chartered College
As a growing organisation we are committed to:
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Becoming increasingly representative of the sector and geographies that we operate in
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Providing a positive experience of work as part of an inclusive culture led by our organisational values
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Maintaining an annual EDI action plan - led by the internal team.
What to expect from the recruitment process
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All applications are anonymised until the point of interview
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Line Managers trained in recognising bias
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We implement a standardised interview template and competencies matrix for a fair and transparent process
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All interviews are conducted via Zoom and the use of camera is optional.
If you require any adjustments in order to proceed with an application please let us know.
For more information about joining the Chartered College, please watch this short video from Dame Alison Peacock (CEO).
Your Personal Data
As part of the recruitment process, the Chartered College of Teaching collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The organisation is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
Pre-employment checks
All conditional offers of employment are subject to:
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Two satisfactory references
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Proof of qualifications
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Eligibility to work in the UK.
We are an employer committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.
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Our mission is to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession.
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- Full time – working 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: From £50,000 per year, DOE
- Contract Type: 18 month contract – extension subject to funding
- Reporting to: Executive Director
- Responsible for line managing: Grants Officer (recruiting Summer 2025)
- Location: London, UK affiliated
The Job
The Partnerships Manager will lead GISF’s income generation efforts to support its mission and implementation of initiatives within the 2025-2030 Strategy. They will do this by proactively engaging with a range of donors, building relationships, and cultivating partnerships. This role involves creating a comprehensive fundraising strategy, identifying funding sources, and expanding GISF’s network to enhance strategic partnerships and revenue.
As a senior leader within GISF, the Partnerships Manager will contribute to guiding GISF’s implementation of its 2025-2030 strategy.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Income Generation & Fundraising
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with GISF’s 2025-2030 strategy.
- Identify and secure funding from government donors and other sources to build a robust opportunity pipeline that supports GISF’s initiatives.
- Work closely with the Finance team to set income targets, and with the Communications team to create impactful campaigns for diverse supporter engagement.
Partnership Development
- Establish and maintain relationships with existing and potential government donors (including from the Global South), philanthropies and trusts.
- Identify organisations for potential partnerships or consortia to win and deliver grants
- Develop a framework for corporate partners to engage with GISF and our members, that brings in secondary revenue and creates opportunities for positive interactions between members and corporate partners with services relevant to NGO SRM.
Proposal Development & Co-creation
- Identify relevant donor grant/contract opportunities, draft compelling proposals, and ensure timely submission of all related documentation.
- Collaborate with donors, GISF staff and GISF member organisations to co-create and promote solutions that address specific needs and align with GISF’s mission.
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of NGO SRM principles and issues
Grant Management
- Supervise the Grants Officer, ensuring effective handling of current GISF grants and contracts.
- Ensure systems are in place to efficiently transition from winning new funding to programme implementation
- Ensure strong and impactful reporting to donors to maintain and grow relationships
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- Represent GISF at networking events and conferences to increase visibility and establish strategic alliances.
- Build key stakeholders’ understanding of the value of GISF’s collaborative approach to SRM
- Coordinate with the Policy and Advocacy Adviser on approaches to key issues and trends with senior policymakers
- Work closely with other GISF team members and GISF member organisations to understand their needs and priorities, to better identify possible funding opportunities
Programmatic
- Where possible, contribute relevant experience and knowledge to GISF activities, such as developing tools for NGOs/NGO Fora that support SRM budgeting and securing resources
Monitoring & Reporting
- Track and analyse income generation activities, preparing regular reports and revenue forecasts to monitor progress, outcomes and ROI
Senior Management Team Contributions
- Contribute to GISF’s strategic objectives, inputting organisational development and supporting initiatives that promote sustainable growth
Person Specification
Experience/Knowledge/Skills
- Contextual Knowledge: A deep understanding of the NGO sector and the global context in which NGOs operate.
- NGO SRM Knowledge: An understanding of the security risk management (SRM) context within NGOs, with a willingness to deepen expertise in this area.
- Proven Expertise in Donor Relations and Fundraising: Demonstrated success in writing compelling donor products and securing funding through high-quality proposals.
- Strategic Donor Stewardship: A strong track record of cultivating and managing long-term relationships with donors, co-creating opportunities, and achieving more flexible, sustainable funding commitments. Demonstrated experience engaging with philanthropies and corporate donors is a plus.
- Influence and Credibility: Brining a well-established network amongst donor organisations, and skilled at engaging with and influencing senior stakeholders within donor organisations.
- Confident Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including as a public speaker, with the ability to explain complex concepts in an engaging and accessible manner.
- Partnership Facilitation: Experience in fostering programmatic collaborations between NGOs and other stakeholders, including consortia.
- Private Sector Collaboration: An appreciation of the private sector’s role in NGO operations, with the ability to identify and establish mutually beneficial partnerships with commercial entities.
- Strategy: Demonstrated experience developing and implementing a strategy.
- Adaptability and Entrepreneurial Mindset: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and seize new opportunities as they arise.
- Team Leadership and Development: At least two years of experience leading teams, including mentoring and developing junior staff.
- Collaborative and Autonomous: Capable of working autonomously while thriving in a team-oriented environment that values knowledge sharing and collaboration.
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Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable adults in Camden?
We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team Endsleigh Gardens which is a 49 bed Supported Accommodation hostel. The service provides person centred support to clients with a history of homelessness and complex needs, such as alcohol, substance and mental health support needs.
The service is primarily aimed at clients who have a history of rough sleeping, providing them with an environment to recover from homelessness, whilst building their skills and unlocking their potential to ultimately achieve a move-on into independent accommodation.
The Deputy Manager will have significant involvement in leading project staff to create a psychologically informed environment to allow for meaningful change.
As part of the management team, the Deputy Manager will play a key role in ensuring the Endsleigh Gardens team provide a quality service, to vulnerable groups and individuals, who face complex barriers to accessing services. Key responsibilities in this role will be:
- Supporting the team in the day-to-day development and management of the service.
- Line management of staff; offering motivation and supervision to deliver high quality service with a recovery-focused and person-centred approach.
- Responding to incidents and working closely with the second Deputy Manager and Service Manager to maintain high standards of health and safety in the service.
- Working proactively and creatively with other partner organisations and stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for our clients.
- Work normal office hours Monday – Friday, with flexibility to work outside of these hours at times to support the needs of the service.
About you
This will be a fantastic opportunity for someone to be proactive, take a lead and build their management skills. If you can demonstrate the below, we encourage you to apply!
- The ability to negotiate with a wide range of internal and external partners to build positive working relationships.
- Good planning and organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise your own time and workload.
- Knowledge and understanding of the housing and support needs of people experiencing homelessness, and a genuine interest in supporting people to transform their lives.
- You don’t need previous line management experience but will have some experience of motivating and empowering staff and/or volunteers to take responsibility for delivering a high quality service.
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10 am on 11 December 2024
Interview and assessments on: 18-19 December 2024
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
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Circa £53,000 per annum
Permanent
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Online Platforms Product Owner.
The Online Platforms Product Owner leads the development of UNICEF UK’s online platforms portfolio ensuing that it aligns to the digital strategy and keeps pace with business requirements. The role does this by establishing strong and effective relationships with business stakeholders. A strong commitment to the organisation's values and inclusive practices is essential.
The ideal candidate should have substantial experience of managing the online platforms product roadmap for a similar high-profile organisation. They should be able to partner effectively with business stakeholders to deliver to business requirements as well as with agencies.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 23.59pm, 16 December 2024.
Interview date: Wednesday 8 January 2025.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London (change to Scotland address if appropriate) and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
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ABOUT US
School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is a charity that exists to empower and support children who are struggling to thrive in their education. By fostering an environment of genuine acceptance and through the use of physical activity and group and one-to-one support sessions, SOHK enables people to find meaning and purpose to life. All of SOHK's activities are underpinned by an evidence based sport for development framework called the 5Cs.
OVERVIEW
School of Hard Knocks is embarking on an ambitious new 3-year fundraising strategy that will see us more than double our income and increase our audience reach so we can support more young people to complete their education and reach their potential. We have not yet proactively explored challenge events or community fundraising and yet we believe this could be an exciting growth area for the charity. We currently run one special event a year, but again, we see opportunity to grow our calendar of special and donor engagement events.
The purpose of this role is to build challenge and special event and community fundraising to support the delivery of our ambitious fundraising strategy. You will be an enthusiastic fundraiser, focused on building growth in our events portfolio and bringing creativity and events knowledge to the role. You will develop excellent relationships with our donors and corporate partners who engage in our events, supporting them to maximise their fundraising for the charity.
You will need to use your experience, creativity and proven event planning skills to ensure the success of our ambitious plans for achieving an effective events calendar for the charity.
This is a maternity cover contract with the potential to extend after the initial 12 months.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Events Fundraising:
- Work to achieve the Fundraising strategy by effectively initiating and delivering a calendar of challenge and special events suitable for our audiences across the UK, that will drive audience reach and income, focusing on delivering a good return on investment and achieving set objectives.
- Develop excellent donor journeys for all participants and attendees, putting in place effective and efficient processes and procedures.
- Work with the Marketing and Communications Manager to design and implement appropriate marketing strategies to maximise participation for all events including pre-, during- and post-event publicity.
- With support from the Communications team, develop timely social media content and achieve local media coverage by gathering compelling supporter stories.
- Ensure all supporter records are kept up to date with all interactions and the highest quality data is captured.
- Effectively follow all appropriate protocols and policies for the handling and receipting of donations and sponsorship monies and accurate recording of supporter information. Ensure all information is recorded in line with data protection legislation (GDPR).
- Work with the wider Fundraising and Communications Team to ensure a seamless donor experience for all and optimise cross-selling opportunities where appropriate.
- Monitor progress against set KPIs, report analysis of challenge events to the Director of Fundraising and review performance to ensure effectiveness. Provide relevant data and insight to inform next steps and plans for future growth.
Community Fundraising:
- Work with the Director of Fundraising to devise and implement an annual fundraising plan for community fundraising.
- Work with the Regional Fundraising Managers to maximise opportunities for Community fundraising in the areas we work in.
- Steward all community fundraising activities in England, ensuring our supporters have all the information and materials they need to make their events a success.
- Proactively seek new community partnership opportunities. Liaise with relevant members of staff to attend new business meetings and write compelling cases for support to win local community partnerships.
Other:
- Deliver safe fundraising events and activities ensuring the charity always operates within legal requirements and best practice. Ensure risk assessments are completed on events.
- Be willing and flexible to work outside of office hours to attend events, when necessary. Must be willing to travel around the UK on occasions to attend fundraising events and activities.
- Foster effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders including Corporate Social Responsibility Managers, Chairs & Trusties, senior volunteers and event coordinators.
- Represent the Charity’s Mission by speaking passionately about the charity to donors, and delivering presentations and talks on occasions, inspiring them to join in our mission to make a difference.
- Proactively seek out new opportunities for the charity to grow our income.
- Always work to collaborate across teams to enhance fundraising efforts and strengthen donor engagement.
- Assist in developing fundraising strategies and contribute innovative ideas.
ABOUT YOU
Knowledge & Experience:
- Fundraising Expertise: A proven track record of achieving financial targets through fundraising activities, ideally in mass participation and/or special events.
- Relationship Management: Demonstrable experience in building and nurturing strong relationships with a wide variety of individuals – ranging from community fundraisers to senior volunteers or senior-level corporate executives - to drive engagement and income. Skilled in identifying, establishing, and retaining new supporters, with a focus on effective supporter care and stewardship.
- Digital Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of CRM systems and relevant digital platforms to manage supporter data, track engagement, and enhance communication strategies. Experience using digital tools to streamline processes and optimise fundraising outcomes.
- Fundraising legalities and health and safety. Demonstrable understanding of Fundraising legalities and requirements to hosting a safe fundraising event for all. Excellent understanding of GDPR and integrity in data handling and management.
Skills:
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills to recruit and retain supporters, with experience in creating engaging presentations and delivering public speeches to diverse audiences.
- Teamwork and Independence: Confident and self-motivated, able to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with strong interpersonal skills.
- Strategic Thinking & Creativity: Able to translate strategic aims into plans, with strong research and problem-solving abilities. Quick to identify and act on new opportunities.
- Organisation: Strong planning and organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
- This is an interim role, for 12 months from January 2025.
- The salary is £30,000 - 32,000 depending on experience.
- You will get 25 days annual leave per year plus UK National Holidays. Also, we give any normal working days between Christmas and New Year as additional holidays.
- Reasonable flexible working arrangement offered, but you must have the ability to work outside of core hours and travel across the UK when necessary.
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Database Assistant: Membership
Advancement
Full-time
Permanent
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 9am on Thursday 12 December 2024
About the role:
The Advancement Operations team are currently looking for a new Database Assistant to provide essential database support for the team and particularly for the maintenance and updating of accurate Membership gifts and records.
The Database Assistant will support the Data Manager: Membership in working to a schedule of activity to provide stakeholders with accurate data. This role will also liaise with the Database Manager and the Membership Services team on a regular basis to discuss and investigate data issues. The integrity of the fundraising database is essential to providing excellent donor care and supporting the donor journey.
Key areas of responsibility:
- To maintain and update confidential data accurately on the Raiser's Edge fundraising database. A significant amount of data entry work is required.
- To assist the Data Manager: Membership in the process of Membership renewals and the management of Membership Direct Debits, which includes reconciling data from an external service provider against Raiser's Edge, adjusting records, cleaning and spotting exceptions.
- To be responsible for data integrity in Raiser's Edge and help maintain data documentation, especially in relation to Membership, donor and prospect data.
- To assist the Data Manager and the Gifts and Planning team in the processing of donations such as cheque or card payments.
About you:
- Educated to GCSE level, or above.
- Strong IT skills with a good understanding of databases and a prior experience of using spreadsheets or data entry.
- An active problem solver with the ability to multitask effectively in a busy office environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Ability to evaluate and improve repetitive tasks and procedures.
About the British Museum:
Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays
- Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
- Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
- Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections
- Interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
Additional details:
For more information about this role, please see the job description.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a short Excel test as part of the interview process.
The interviews are expected to take place at the British Museum.
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details
The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
We are also currently piloting a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage and how flexible working could work for you.
The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.
